Original version

BBC Radio 5 Live

Shelagh Fogarty

Discussion & Talk

Factual: Politics

News

Sport

News from around the UK with Shelagh Fogarty. Including sport, politics, and money news

Shelagh Fogarty: 08/08/2014

double take_dominic_laurie240312_e_ty.jpg

08/08/2014

BBC Radio 5 Live - Shelagh Fogarty, 08/08/2014

Discussing Roche's statement that it will appeal the Nice decision on breast cancer drug.

Discussing drug manufacturer Roche's decision to appeal a decision by Nice that a pioneering new breast cancer drug is not affordable for the NHS.

Drug manufacturer Roche tells Dominic Laurie it will appeal a decision by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence that a pioneering new breast cancer drug is not affordable for the NHS. The drug Kadcyla adds, on average, six months to the life of those suffering from an aggressive form of the disease. Estimates show it will cost about £90,000 per patient. Plus, we look at the prospects for US military intervention in Iraq as air strikes start in the north of the country.

The UK’s home of live news and live sport.

The UK’s home of live news and live sport. With live Premier League and FA Cup football, and Formula 1, Olympics and cricket coverage.

Accessibility links

Programme Index

Shelagh Fogarty

08/08/2014

Genres

Formats

Brand

BBC Radio 5 Live

About BBC Radio 5 Live