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 approved to be covered under Canadian health insurance plans.
A year’s worth of Trikafta for one person can cost more than US$ 300,000 a year, so having the drug insured is necessary for most Canadians living with cystic fibrosis to access it.
Trikafta will not be covered in Canada until CADTH completes a review of the drug and provides guidance for coverage.
