1. (FGreen RCCSP 03/10/06) London Cancer New Drugs Group Fionnuala Green Regional Co-ordinator Cancer Services Pharmacist (job share)

2. (FGreen RCCSP 03/10/06) Background Established in 2002 Sub committee of London Cancer Networks Steering group 3 members from each of the 5 London networks Observers: Scotland, N. Ireland, U.K. networks

3. (FGreen RCCSP 03/10/06) Aim “ to facilitate consistency of approach in London by informing the managed entry of new drugs in cancer treatments and to promote the cost- effective and equitable provision of all medicines used in cancer management “

4. (FGreen RCCSP 03/10/06) Objectives Make recommendations on treatment taking into account clinical effectiveness, cost and likely service impact. Affordability considered at local level

5. (FGreen RCCSP 03/10/06) Criteria for inclusion on work plan Rare/specialist treatments Large potential population High cost Equity and access issues Politically sensitive Rare conditions

6. (FGreen RCCSP 03/10/06) Criteria for inclusion on work plan NICE Clarification Pre-NICE Non- NICE indications Local knowledge

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8. Outputs Draft briefings for consultation Final briefings Recommendations

9. (FGreen RCCSP 03/10/06) Benefits to NICaN Oncology/Haematology D & T Committee Access to draft briefing papers with caveat only to be shared within the NHS Recommendations available well in advance of NICE Recommendations for non NICE medicines