Call for cystic fibrosis drug to be available in Scotland

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A new drug for people with a particular form of cystic fibrosis, available in England, must also be prescribed in Scotland, a charity has said.

NHS patients in England will be able to access Kalydeco, also known as ivacaftor, from 1 January.

The Cystic Fibrosis Trust said not funding the drug in Scotland would cause "dismay and heartache".

The trust said it was appalled that people in Scotland were denied a potentially life-changing treatment.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-20870161
 
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