Leukemia Scemblix¡¤Onureg passed the Evaluation Committee
By Lee, Tak-Sun | translator Kim, Jung-Ju
23.04.06 17:51:17
Leukemia treatments Scemblix and Onureg are recognized for their suitability for reimbursement and will move on to drug price negotiations with the NHIS. The HIRA held the 4th Pharmaceutical Reimbursement Evaluation Committee and reviewed the appropriateness of reimbursement for the six drugs for which the decision was applied. As a result of the deliberation, two out of six items passed, one item conditionally passed, two items failed, and one item decided to be re-discussed. The items that passed the committee first were Scemblix and Onureg. Scemblix 20, 40 mg is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with chronic phase Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myelogenous leukemia (Ph+ CML) previously treated wi