IEThe Irish Times
HSE decision on Friederich’s ataxia welcome, but highlights ever-present conundrum
Amid demand for best-in-class drugs, the State’s medicine bill is approaching €4bn annually
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- The Irish Times
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- 26 Aug 2026, 05:00 UTC
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- Shauna Bowers
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Amid demand for best-in-class drugs, the State’s medicine bill is approaching €4bn annually
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HSE decision on Friederich’s ataxia welcome, but highlights ever-present conundrum
Amid demand for best-in-class drugs, the State’s medicine bill is approaching €4bn annually
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