NHS England to offer breakthrough treatment for sickle cell disease

NHS England to offer breakthrough treatment for sickle cell disease Thousands of patients in England are to benefit from the first treatment for sickle cell disease in two decades, the NHS has announced.

Crizanlizumab, a “revolutionary” life-changing drug treatment, is delivered by a transfusion drip and works by binding to a protein in the blood cells to prevent the restriction of blood and oxygen supply. The Guardian

See also:

• First new treatment for sickle cell in 20 years BBC News
• New hope for sickle cell disease as first drug in 20 years is approved The Independent