Irish HSE to reconsider funding of MS drug Fampyra

Ampyra is a potassium channel blocker that is shown to improve visual function, motor skills and relieve fatigue in MS patients.
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Irish HSE to reconsider funding of MS drug Fampyra

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The Irish Health Service Executive has said its drugs committee will meet to reconsider a decision not to fund a life-changing drug for multiple sclerosis patients.

Fampyra, or Fampridine, which is made by Biogen Idec, costs between €220 and €500 for a monthly dose.

Patients were receiving the drug for free until July of this year, but since then they have had to start paying for it themselves..... Read More - http://www.ms-uk.org/ampyra
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