New treatment option for active lupus nephritis!
Clinical trials show that using voclosporin with mycophenolate mofetil is more effective at stopping lupus nephritis from getting worse than mycophenolate mofetil alone. This option is recommended for treating active class 3 to 5 lupus nephritis in adults. The cost-effectiveness estimates are within what NICE considers acceptable for NHS resources.
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