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Profit shouldn't come before the right to health
Profit shouldn't come before the right to health

Anne was only able to access the treatment she needed after a public campaign brought the price down. Here she explains why she’s supporting the campaign for Plan B on Orkambi.

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Elizabeth BainesSeptember 23, 2019
Scotland approves Orkambi!
Scotland approves Orkambi!

We’re celebrating the news today that cystic fibrosis drugs Orkambi and Symkevi have been approved for use in Scotland. But what will this mean for the rest of the UK?

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Elizabeth BainesSeptember 12, 2019
When nothing is certain
When nothing is certain

Patient leader Fiona explains what a no deal Brexit could mean for patients - and why she’s calling for certainty.

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Elizabeth BainesSeptember 9, 2019
Why I want to see Plan B on Orkambi
Why I want to see Plan B on Orkambi

Patient leader Clare had to fight to access treatment. Now she’s supporting others facing similar battles.

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Elizabeth BainesSeptember 3, 2019
What a US trade deal could mean for drug prices
What a US trade deal could mean for drug prices

A US-UK free trade deal could spell disaster for our NHS. Diarmaid McDonald explains why in the Mirror.

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Elizabeth BainesAugust 22, 2019
Orkambi: Will you email your MP?
Orkambi: Will you email your MP?

Negotiations with the drug company Vertex have reached stalemate. It’s time for plan B on Orkambi.

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Elizabeth BainesAugust 22, 2019
Just Treatment's response to the Scottish Orkambi decision
Just Treatment's response to the Scottish Orkambi decision

Today we learnt the devastating news that cystic fibrosis drugs Orkambi and Symkevi have been deemed too expensive for NHS Scotland. It’s time for the government to take a stand and overturn Vertex’s monopoly.

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Elizabeth BainesAugust 12, 2019
Could better reciprocity improve medical outcomes?
Could better reciprocity improve medical outcomes?

Emma Robertson argues that changes to medical trial consent processes could improve or even transform cancer research.

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Elizabeth BainesJuly 15, 2019
Cystic fibrosis patients like my daughter can wait no longer
Cystic fibrosis patients like my daughter can wait no longer

Anna Bennett’s daughter has waited four years to access Orkambi. The newly founded CF Buyer’s Club offers hope - but Orkambi remains unaffordable for many.

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Elizabeth BainesJune 19, 2019
Orkambi: UK government has “moral obligation” to act
Orkambi: UK government has “moral obligation” to act

Patients and MPs demand the government acts now to bring down the price of cystic fibrosis drug Orkambi

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Elizabeth BainesJune 19, 2019
Solidarity, progress and system change
Solidarity, progress and system change

The amazing Clare has spent the last six months working with Just Treatment. Here are her thoughts on what she’s learned.

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Diarmaid McDonaldMarch 15, 2019
Five questions I want answered
Five questions I want answered

Anna Bennett has a daughter with cystic fibrosis. She hopes MPs get answers to the questions she has about access to the medicine her child needs.

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Diarmaid McDonaldMarch 7, 2019
Vertex have put profits first all around the world
Vertex have put profits first all around the world

In her second blog on our Plan B campaign Anna, the mother of a child who needs Orkambi, takes a look at Vertex’s behaviour around the world.

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Diarmaid McDonaldMarch 1, 2019
New Orkambi campaign launches like a rocket!
New Orkambi campaign launches like a rocket!

Anna - mum to a three year old with cystic fibrosis - reflects on the whirlwind start to our campaign to win access to Orkambi.

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Diarmaid McDonaldFebruary 19, 2019
Pertuzumab access victory for Dunise!
Pertuzumab access victory for Dunise!

After a campaign engaging thousands Dunise won the fight for access to this breast cancer drug at a fair price for the NHS!

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Diarmaid McDonaldFebruary 19, 2019
In memory of the wonderful Julie
In memory of the wonderful Julie

One of the inspirational leaders who helped get Just Treatment get off the ground has very sadly passed away.

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Diarmaid McDonaldFebruary 5, 2019
Time for Plan B on Orkambi!
Time for Plan B on Orkambi!

We’re calling for government action to stop the greed of pharma company Vertex endangering the lives of cystic fibrosis patients like Luis.

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Diarmaid McDonaldFebruary 3, 2019
Just Treatment join UCL economist in call to transform health innovation
Just Treatment join UCL economist in call to transform health innovation

It’s time our governments challenge the pharmaceutical industry and put patients’ needs at the heart of our medical innovation model.

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Diarmaid McDonaldOctober 22, 2018
A Patient’s Perspective on The People's Prescription
A Patient’s Perspective on The People's Prescription

Clare explains why our new report on pharma R&D matters to patients like her.

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Clare GrovesOctober 22, 2018
Nesta New Radicals 2018 Award Ceremony
Nesta New Radicals 2018 Award Ceremony

We won an award for being brilliant!

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Clare GrovesOctober 18, 2018
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