NHS England and Vertex break stalemate over price of CF drugs
Four years after Orkambi was approved in the European Union, this life-saving drug will now be available to Cystic Fibrosis (CF) patients in England through the NHS. The reason for the delay was continued failing pricing negotiations between Orkambi's manufacturer, Vertex, and NHS England, leading to patient advocacy campaigns supported by Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn.
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