Glossary Term

CDF

Cancer Drug Fund (CDF) is an NHS England programme funding cancer medicines not yet approved for routine use, enabling patient access while additional clinical evidence is generated.

Illustration representing CDF
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Related terms
NICE HST PAS
Further reading
Watch related video NHS England: Cancer Drug Fund Cancer Research UK: CDF Browse the HEOR resource database

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