Orkambi before PBAC in fourth attempt of being on PBS

Sophie Boyd
Updated August 17 2018 - 8:35am, first published 5:00am
HOPEFUL: Carissa Marheine was born with cystic fibrosis, she's calling for Orkambi, a $250,000 a year treatment, to be put on PBS. A decision will take place today. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE
HOPEFUL: Carissa Marheine was born with cystic fibrosis, she's calling for Orkambi, a $250,000 a year treatment, to be put on PBS. A decision will take place today. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE

People with cystic fibrosis and their loved ones are nervously waiting to discover if a ‘game changing’ treatment, which now costs $250,000 a year, will be put on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme later today. 

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