AWMSG

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AWMSG	All Wales Medicines Strategy Group (UK)

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A Welsh Government spokesman said: "We are guided by the recommendations of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and the All Wales Medicines Strategy Group (AWMSG) about which medicines should be available on the NHS in Wales.

Drug could add 20 years to Sofia's life - but NHS says it's too costly

The All Wales Medicines Strategy Group (AWMSG) has recommended Pfizer's (NYSE: PFE) Somavert (pegvisomant) as an option for routine use on the NHS in Wales, Pharma Times reported on Friday.

NHS Wales to fund Pfizer's Somavert

The All Wales Medicines Strategy Group (AWMSG) has issued guidance stating that Novo Nordisk's insulin, also known as Tresiba, would now be available to healthcare professionals.

Boost for thousands of patients battling diabetes in Wales; AN ALTERNATIVE FORM OF INSULIN NOW AVAILABLE

Dr Matthew Makin, chief of staff of the Cancer Clinical Programme Group, said: "If a drug is approved by NICE and the All Wales Medicines Strategy Group, then such drugs are used as standard treatment.

've had to rent flat 50 miles away in England in fight to save my life; CANCER PATIENT'S TUMOUR DRUG BATTLE SHE NEEDS ADDRESS ACROSS BORDER TO RECEIVE TREATMENT

Doug Naysmith (Lab Bristol North West) told Ministers: 'The All Wales Medicines Strategy Group recommended the use of this drug in NHS Wales earlier this month, pending ministerial ratification.

Patients in Brum wait for vital cancer drug

The All Wales Medicines Strategy Group (AWMSG) has approved selexipag, a new twice daily tablet, for patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).

Patients to get new hypertension treatment

Yesterday their battle was won after Health and Social Services Minister Mark Drakeford announced he has approved a recommendation from the All Wales Medicines Strategy Group (AWMSG) that Vimizim should be available in Wales.

Gracie's joy over family's wonder drug victory; 9-YR-OLD TO GET TREATMENT ON NHS AFTER 2-YEAR BATTLE

Speaking at the All Wales Medicines Strategy Group tenth anniversary conference, Griffiths said: "I feel strongly a Cancer Drugs Fund would not be in the best interests of people in Wales."

Cancer Drugs Fund "not the right course" for Wales

"All new medicines that are deemed clinically and cost effective by Nice or the All Wales Medicines Strategy Group are provided on the NHS.

AM calls for more cancer drug cash

The All Wales Medicines Strategy Group has accepted Briviact, also known as brivaracetam, for use within NHS Wales as an add-on treatment for partial onset seizures.

New drug to treat epilepsy

Cetuximab will be available as an option for the first-line treatment of patients with certain types of colorectal cancer following a positive recommendation by the All Wales Medicines Strategy Group (AWMSG).

Another triumph for cancer fighter Irfon; WEEKS AFTER DAD-OF-5 IS TOLD DISEASE IS IN REMISSION, GOVERNMENT MAKES DRUG HE'S CAMPAIGNED FOR AVAILABLE IN WALES / 'It's