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# Cancer drugs

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Opinion: 'There are consequences to paying for all the most expensive new drugs'
We need to radically improve waiting times for treatment rather than focus on buying all the most expensive drugs, writes Dr Anthony O’Connor.
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Apr 25th 2019, 7:00 AM
# pembro
Calls for a new emergency health fund to pay for expensive cancer drugs
The Minister of State for Health Finian McGrath wants a fund of €80 million to be set up.
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May 30th 2016, 12:19 PM
# Treatment
Terminal cancer patient pleads with government to pay for drug that could prolong her life
A 59-year-old woman says she is begging the government to pay for a cancer drug that could prolong her life.
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Jul 15th 2015, 7:00 PM
# Cancer drugs
St Vincent's Hospital denies fraud claims by Senator John Crown
The chairman of St Vincent’s Healthcare Group has written to Senator John Crown and asked him to send on all information he has in relation to the matter.
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Dec 19th 2013, 10:57 PM
# Cancer drugs
New national cancer drug fund in pipeline
However, finding the finance for that fund won’t be easy, the NCCP’s director warns.
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Feb 24th 2012, 9:13 PM
# Recall
Batches of three cancer drugs recalled by Medicines Board
The Irish Medicines Board said it was a purely precautionary measure.
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Nov 30th 2011, 2:46 PM