Posted by Michael Wonder on 28 Mar 2022
Health Canada grants marketing authorisation for Kalydeco (ivacaftor) for patients with cystic fibrosis between the ages of 4 months and 18 years with the R117H mutation in the CFTR gene
25 March 2022 - CNW/ - Vertex Pharmaceuticals Canada today announced that Health Canada has granted marketing authorisation for the expanded use of Kalydeco (ivacaftor) in patients from 4 months to 18 years of age and weighing at least 5 kg with the R117H mutation in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator gene.
Vertex will work closely with all provinces, territories and private payers to secure access for eligible patients as swiftly as possible.
