Posted by Michael Wonder on 04 Feb 2017
Drug game-changer for thousands suffering from cystic fibrosis headed for the PBS
5 February 2017 - Australia's youngest cystic fibrosis sufferers will this week get a massive reprieve when the government lists a life changing medication on the pharmaceutical benefits scheme.
News Corp Australia understands Health Minister Greg Hunt will this week approve the drug Kalydeco on the PBS for 2-5 year-olds.
The medication will be listed from May with the government in negotiations with drug manufacturer Vertex about how to best to ease the burden on families until then.
