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Evrysdi (risdiplam) receives CADTH reimbursement recommendation for some patients with spinal muscular atrophy
30 August 2021 - Roche Canada today announced that the CADTH Canadian Drug Expert Committee has issued its final recommendation ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 21 Aug 2021
Cystic fibrosis patients, advocates urge Ontario government to provide ‘miracle drug’ funding
20 August 2021 - An Ontario teen living with Cystic Fibrosis and her mother are hoping to shine a light ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 Aug 2021
CADTH welcomes transfer of drug safety and effectiveness network
13 August 2021 - CADTH welcomes today’s announcement by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and Health Canada that they ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 14 Aug 2021
Halifax man devastated after insurer reverses decision to cover $25,000 cystic fibrosis drug
13 August 2021 - Stefan Strecko says he's pleaded with Canada Life to cover cost of 'miracle' drug. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 05 Aug 2021
Canadian agency loses a battle in effort to force a drug maker to lower ‘excessive’ pricing
4 August 2021 - In a withering ruling, a Canadian appeals court overturned a controversial decision issued four years ago ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 04 Aug 2021
Court topples Canadian ruling that one of world's most expensive drugs is excessively priced
3 August 2021 - Soliris was originally approved to treat two blood disorders affecting about 180 Canadians, with the list price ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 31 Jul 2021
Frustrated cystic fibrosis patient speaks out after drug coverage denial
30 July 2021 - Twenty eight year old cystic fibrosis patient Stefan Strecko says he went from jubilation to devastation ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 28 Jul 2021
Advisory panel to develop a framework for a pan-Canadian prescription drug list
27 July 2021 - An Advisory Panel has been convened by CADTH to provide Health Canada with a recommended framework ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 22 Jul 2021
Dupixent (dupilumab injection) receives positive recommendation from CADTH and INESSS for the treatment of severe asthma
22 July 2021 - Recommendation supported by multiple clinical trials that demonstrated a reduced frequency of asthma exacerbations compared to placebo, ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 15 Jul 2021
Cystic fibrosis patients upset over recommended restrictive criteria for life saving drug
15 July 2021 - 'By narrowly defining accessibility and continuation criteria CADTH’s recommendation overlooks many of Trikafta’s significant benefits,' says chief ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 13 Jul 2021
'A price on your life': Toronto cystic fibrosis patients slam review process while waiting for access to life-saving treatment
13 July 2021 - While Health Canada approved Trikafta for patient use on June 18, 2021, it is still not ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 30 Jun 2021
Canada again delays overhaul to patented medicine pricing system
29 June 2021 - Health Minister Patty Hajdu is delaying the first big overhaul of Canada’s patented medicines pricing system ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 24 Jun 2021
PMPRB risks harming the health of Canadians by reducing access to new medicines
23 June 2021 - On June 21, Innovative Medicines Canada submitted six recommendations to the federal government as part of the ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 23 Jun 2021
Rare disease patient advocates continue battle for affordable drugs
23 June 2021 - Beth Vanstone, mother of local Cystic Fibrosis Warrior Madi Vanstone and director of the CF Get ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 18 Jun 2021
Let's have permanently quicker drug approvals
16 June 2021 - New drugs and vaccines likely to increase life expectancy, quality of life and save money, so we ...