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Cystic fibrosis survivor calls for Trikafta to be listed on PBS – ABC News
A drug recently approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration helps improve the quality of life for people living with cystic fibrosis, but there’s a catch.
At the age of 12, Kerrie Taylor was diagnosed with a rare form of cystic fibrosis.
Key points:
- People with cystic fibrosis call for a drug called Trikafta to be included on the PBS list
- Kerrie Taylor says her quality of life and lung function have improved since taking the drug
- Cystic Fibrosis Australia says the drug could be a game changer for many
She was not expected to have a long life.
“There were lots of times that growing up you always hear that you might make it to 18, you might make it to…
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