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Cystic fibrosis life-altering drug nearing patient access across the country: Health CanadaMedical experts feel Trikafta should be available in most, if not all the provinces, by Labour Day. This would mean cystic fibrosis patients would have full access.HealthJun 20, 2021
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Patients, health organizations band together to bring breakthrough treatments to Canada soonerMore than a dozen health organizations and patient groups across Canada have united to call on governments to increase access to life-changing drugs.HealthOct 21, 2020
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Edmonton woman begs Alberta to cover life-changing $250K cystic fibrosis drugSince coming off cystic fibrosis drug Orkambi a month ago, 25-year-old Katrina Secord has lost 30 pounds, 21 per cent of her lung function, taken a leave of absence from work and needs IV antibiotics to manage a chest infection.HealthDec 12, 2017
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Ontario will cover cost of Kalydeco for people with cystic fibrosisOHIP will cover the cost of an expensive drug used to treat a rare form of cystic fibrosis after reaching a deal with the drug's U.S. manufacturer.HealthJun 4, 2014
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