NICE Says Initial No To Epidyolex In England, But GW Pharma Remains Upbeat
Executive Summary
Draft guidance from NICE has recommended against the use of GW Pharmaceuticals’ Epidyolex for refractory epilepsy, but the company believes it has the data needed to ensure a positive outcome to the appraisal.
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