ATC codes:
L01AA02
Indication
Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma
ICD11 code:
2B52.0
INN
Chlorambucil
Medicine type
Chemical agent
List type
Complementary
Formulations
Oral > Solid:
2 mg tablet
Sex
All
Age
Adolescents and adults
Therapeutic alternatives
The recommendation is for this specific medicine
Patent information
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Summary of evidence and Expert Committee recommendations
In 2015, as part of the comprehensive review of cancer medicines undertaken by the Expert Committee, listing for chlorambucil on the complementary list of the EML for use in treatment protocols for chronic lymphocytic leukaemia was specifically endorsed. The relevant extract from TRS994 regarding the Expert Committee's 2015 consideration of treatment protocols for chronic lymphocytic leukaemia is attached.