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The fate of the drugs identified in the inspeciton inspectio

By Lee, Tak-Sun | translator Kim, Jung-Ju

23.10.13 05:50:55

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Parkinson's disease patient complains of side effects from generic drugs after being inspected by the National Assembly

Attention is being paid to whether the drugs that were singled out in the National Assembly Health and Welfare Committee audit will be able to gain new wings based on orders from lawmakers


Specifically, they are breast cancer treatment Enhertu, Parkinson's disease treatment Madopar, and other immunotherapy drugs.

Enhertu was mentioned by People Power Party lawmaker Kang Ki-yoon. He said that the number of female cancer patients is rapidly increasing and ordered coverage of expensive innovative treatments. At this point, Enhertu appeared. He said, ¡°It costs about 150 million won to cure breast cancer with Enhertu,¡± and asked for prompt payment, saying, ¡°Many unfortunate cases are occurring due to lack of money.¡±

Enhertu is currently tied up in HIRA. After a retrial last May, the Cancer Disease Review Committee established the benefit standards, but the Pharmaceutical Re

Lee, Tak-Sun(hooggasi2@dailypharm.com)
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