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13.08.2025

Vertex’s Trikafta: Addressing Drug Pricing Issues

Health activists highlight the issues with Vertex's Trikafta pricing and access, advocating for justice in cystic fibrosis care.

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Competition Commission, Cystic Fibrosis, health, Health Justice Initiative., Patient Advocacy, pharmaceuticals, South Africa, Trikafta, Vertex Pharmaceuticals

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