Cancer patients reassured by HSE during tamoxifen drug shortage

has sought to reassure cancer patients about supplies of tamoxifen as supplies of the drug run short internationally.

For those paying for their own treatment, the cost may increase, the HSE warned, though outlays in excess of €124 per month are covered by the drugs payment scheme.said the shortage was a big concern for thousands of women in Ireland but it welcomed the reassurance provided by the HSE. Tamoxifen is used in the treatment of breast cancer, and some other cancers. Patients take the drug as a tablet, obtained on prescription from a pharmacist.

The HSE’s national cancer control programme has worked with the Health Products Regulatory Authority and medicine suppliers to arrange alternative supplies. It says the supply issue is expected to be resolved by December.

Another feck up..also blood test of cancer patient s in matter hosp 2 weeks ago never processed on computer jasus animal s treated better

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