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Asked by Paula

AQW 7621/17-22 Written question to the Minister of Health

To ask the Minister of Health what plans he has to extend access to Pirfenidone and Nintedanib drugs for people diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis, regardless of lung function.

Asked by Paula Bradshaw MLA on 25 September 2020

  • Answered
  • Written
  • After due date
Tabled
25 September 2020
Answer due by
12 October 2020
Answered
23 October 202028 days after tabling
Department
Department of Health
Priority question
No

Answer

I refer to my answer to AQW 7217/17-22 & AQW 7218/17-22 combined.

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