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If you want to use this QR code (Quick Response code) just save the image and paste it where you want. You can even print it and use it that way. Coffee cups, T-Shirts etc would all be good for the QR code.
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NICE is the UK authority who decide whether the clinical benefit of treatments are effective (and cost effective) enough to be offered under the National Health Service.
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It's approved in the U.S. Rheumatologist thinks it's generally a bit less effective than the anti-TNFs but that it might be good for patients who have a lot of enthesitis.
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Im in the UK. Have asked for this only yesterday. As not yet NICE approved, I have been told an individual funding request will have to be submitted via my NHS hospital. I was told this could take three months or more. Anyone know more about this process? I can imagine due to the cost I will be fobbed off. Have you had any update on this? I have my next clinic appointment in April and am thinking about asking about Secukinumab, having previously been scared off anti-tnf.
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Hi there, no update as yet. They are so rubbish I doubt they have even submitted an application. Have an appointment in a few weeks. Will let you know how I get on.
Ask for it, I doubt they will suggest it as it will cost an awful lot of cash!
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