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Alyftrek available in Scotland

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Today (9 March) the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) Committee have accepted Alyftrek for use in Scotland. This follows approval in England, Northern Ireland and Wales.

Alyftrek (deutivacaftor/tezacaftor/vanzacaftor), is a new once-a-day triple combination modulator drug. It provides a treatment option for some people who are not eligible or able to take Kaftrio and an alternative for people who are already taking Kaftrio. 

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David Ramsden, Cystic Fibrosis Trust Chief Executive, said: Today marks an important step in access across the UK to the best available treatments for cystic fibrosis, and continues the progress from years of campaigning from the CF community. Cystic fibrosis continues to make lives too tough and too short, which is why it is important that everyone with the condition can benefit from the latest drugs.

“But, we must remember that these medicines don’t work for everyone and are not a cure, which is why we will continue funding vital research to work towards a future where everyone can benefit from a life unlimited by CF.”