Novartis's Entresto Clears NICE But It’s a Close Run Thing
Executive Summary
The innovative nature of Novartis's new chronic heart failure therapy Entresto counted towards NICE's appraisal committee clearing its use in Britain's National Health Service, despite a cost-effectiveness ratio that was close to the upper limit for gaining a positive recommendation.
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