Cystic fibrosis advocate asks P.E.I. to fast-track coverage of new 'mind-blowing' drug
An Islander living with cystic fibrosis asked a committee of MLAs on Wednesday to get the province's Health Department to fast-track coverage for a new life-saving drug treatment for the disease.
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Posted: Feb 10, 2021 5:00 PM AT | Last Updated: February 10
A new drug called Trikafta that treats cystic fibrosis has been approved in the U.S. and is currently under review by Health Canada. (Cystic Fibrosis Canada)