Major improvements for people living with CF A report has shown major improvements in the quality and length of lives of people in Ireland living with cystic fibrosis. Health • 04 Apr 18
Cabinet commitment on cystic fibrosis drugs Minister for Health Simon Harris has secured a long-term commitment from the Cabinet for the funding of Orkambi and Kalydeco drugs and future treatments for … Health • 26 Apr 17
HSE reaches deal on provision of cystic fibrosis drugs The HSE has reached agreement, in principle, with the drug company Vertex Pharmaceuticals for the drugs Orkambi and Kalydeco to be provided to people with … Orkambi • 11 Apr 17
Dept expects agreement on CF drugs in 'matter of weeks' The Department of Health has said it expects negotiations with a drug company on treatments for Cystic Fibrosis will conclude "in a matter of weeks". cystic fibrosis • 19 Mar 17
Progress reported in talks on cystic fibrosis drug Minister for Health Simon Harris has said he hopes the process to determine if the cystic fibrosis drug Orkambi can be covered by the Health … Health • 27 Feb 17
Orkambi negotiations believed to be planned Negotiations appear set to take place between the Health Service Executive and drug manufacturer Vertex concerning the price of Cystic Fibrosis drug Orkambi. Orkambi • 07 Dec 16
Harris says negotiations on CF drug not over Minister for Health Simon Harris has said he wants to make the drug Orkambi available to Irish cystic fibrosis patients and that negotiations with Vertex … News • 01 Dec 16
HSE 'disappointed' at progress in CF drug talks The Health Service Executive has said it is disappointed with the level of meaningful engagement with the manufacturer of the drug Orkambi in lowering its … News • 27 Nov 16
Minister says CF drug negotiations 'a priority' The Minister for Health has moved to reassure cystic fibrosis patients after the HSE was advised not to fund a drug that could benefit many … News • 02 Jun 16
