2 young Canadian brothers — a life-threatening disease— and the harsh reality of drug prices

Andre and Joshua Larocque

This week's story of two young Canadian brothers with cystic fibrosis reveals a bleak reality — only one has access to a promising new medication in a clinical trial, while a similar drug that could help his brother is too expensive. But access to the manufacturer's drugs is not just a problem in Canada. There are bitter fights in other jurisdictions over how much the company is charging.



from CBC | Health News http://bit.ly/2LAGGdE

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