AQW 21174/17-22 Written question to the Minister of Health
To ask the Minister of Health what steps are being taken to make Kaftrio available in Northern Ireland for the treatment of cystic fibrosis.
Asked by Andrew Muir MLA on 29 June 2021
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 29 June 2021
- Answer due by
- 16 July 2021
- Answered
- 6 July 20217 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Health
- Priority question
- No
Answer
Kaftrio is currently available in Northern Ireland for the treatment of cystic fibrosis. On 30 July 2020 I announced an agreement with Vertex Pharmaceuticals that would make Kaftrio available in Northern Ireland for clinically suitable patients, this gives access to Kaftrio to people with Cystic Fibrosis aged 12 and over.