Sunday 26 July 2009

Multiple Sclerosis Drug Prices and Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN)

Looking at this article about MS drug prices in the US really brings it home how much the UK NHS could save using Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) for MS treatment -

"
  • Avonex (was $10,000/year): Minimum price = $23,736; Maximum price = $30,660
  • Betaseron (was $10,000/year): Minimum price = $22,272; Maximum price = $32,616
  • Copaxone (was $10,000/year): Minimum price = $23,208; Maximum price = $33,804
  • Rebif was (was $15,600/year): Minimum price = $25,068; Maximum price = $30,756
  • Tysabri (was $28,400/year): Now costs 31,332 for the drug itself, with additional charges for the infusion facility or clinic fees."
Article -

http://ms.about.com/b/2009/07/21/multiple-sclerosis-drug-prices-whoa.htm

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