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Pharmac to fully fund drug for spinal muscular atrophy

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New medicines set to be publicly funded for a rare spinal disease and anaphylaxis reactions have been a cause for celebration for advocates. This morning, Pharmac announced it will fully fund a drug for spinal muscular atrophy, and Epipens. Krystal Gibbens reports. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6312951990112

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