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NICE expands NHS funding for IMCIVREE to treat adults with Bardet-Biedl syndrome in the UK

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04 Nov 2026, 15:00 WIB
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NICE expands NHS funding for IMCIVREE to treat adults with Bardet-Biedl syndrome in the UK

The UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has updated its guidance to include adults with genetically confirmed Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) for treatment with IMCIVREE (setmelanotide). This expands NHS-funded access beyond children and adolescents, recognizing the lifelong burden of hyperphagia and obesity in BBS patients. The decision follows additional clinical and real-world evidence supporting the drug’s benefits. This update allows more adults in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland to receive this treatment, improving quality of life for those affected by this rare genetic disorder.

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