Trametinib

BNF:

Not listed

Status:

Red

Decision Date:

July 2016

Comments

RED^1,2,3 : NICE TA396, trametinib in combination with dabrafenib for treating unresectable or metastatic melanoma. (Decision date  - July 2016)

NHS England is the responsible commissioner.

Red Drug Classifications

• 1: Requiring specialist assessment to enable patient selection, initiation and ongoing treating
• 2: Requiring long term on-going monitoring of efficacy by a specialist and not suitable for shared care
• 3: Requiring long term on-going monitoring of toxicity by a specialist (either because of difficulty in recognising side effects or high cost of investigations to identify toxicity)

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