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Alberta expands access to cystic fibrosis drug Trikafta for children 6 to 11

CBC NewsCystic fibrosis patient and advocate Amanda Bartels, centre, speaks at a news conference on Monday.Alberta is expanding access for the cystic fibrosis drug Trikafta to children between six and 11 years old.

At a Monday news conference, Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping said access to the drug for young children with cystic fibrosis will improve their quality of life. Health Canada approved the use of Trikafta to treat children between six and 11 on April 19. On July 6, the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health recommended the drug for listing.

Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping announced Monday that access to the cystic fibrosis drug Trikafta will be extended to Albertans between six and 11 years old.

 

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