News · 4 May 2026
14,000 cancer patients get quicker NHS jab
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Thousands of cancer patients across the UK will now spend much less time in hospital for their regular treatment. NHS England has introduced an injectable form of Keytruda, a key cancer drug, which cuts administration time from over an hour to just a couple of minutes. Approximately 14,000 cancer patients in England begin a course of Keytruda each year, with most expected to switch to the new jab.
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