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# Cystic Fibrosis

'In danger of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory': How tension built ahead of Orkambi deal

HSE and Vertex employees were working long hours behind the scenes to secure the historic agreement.

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Aug 26th 2017, 12:05 AM

# end of a long road

'We are so, so happy that it's finally here': Cystic fibrosis patients celebrate deal on Orkambi

Orkambi – as well as the drug Kalydeco – will now be available for CF sufferers from 1 May.

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Apr 12th 2017, 6:00 AM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock.

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Feb 1st 2013, 4:47 PM

# Kalydeco

Kalydeco to be made available to Cystic Fibrosis patients in Ireland

The decision was announced today by Minister James Reilly after an agreement was reached with the HSE and the manufacturers of the drug.

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Feb 1st 2013, 2:50 PM

# Cystic Fibrosis

Negotiations underway over new CF drug deemed 'too expensive'

Irish health authorities will negotiate the price of a “groundbreaking” new treatment for cystic fibrosis, which would currently cost the State more than €28 million annually.

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Jan 21st 2013, 10:33 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here are 9 things to know as you start your day…

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Sep 8th 2012, 8:59 AM

# Cystic Fibrosis

Pressure on Health Minister to approve and supply new cystic fibrosis drug

The Minister and the HSE have been called upon to approve and supply a revolutionary new treatment for certain sufferers of cystic fibrosis.

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Sep 1st 2012, 3:56 PM

# Cystic Fibrosis

New drug for cystic fibrosis approved by European regulators

Regulators in Ireland must now approve the drug ahead of negotiations between the drug’s manufacturer and the HSE regarding pricing.

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Jul 28th 2012, 12:29 PM