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Imedi+5Imedi+5Imedi+5According to information from the Ministry of Health, the innovative and expensive medication "Trikafta", which is used for the treatment of cystic fibrosis, has arrived in Georgia. According to the agency, the distribution of the drug to beneficiaries meeting the relevant criteria will begin in the coming days. According to imedinews, the medication will be provided to patients free of charge, which rustavi2 also confirms. Imedi+7
According to the Ministry's explanation, "Trikafta" acts on the genetic mechanism causing the disease, improves lung function, increases life expectancy, and reduces the risk of hospitalization. Patients have already begun the necessary medical examinations before starting treatment in order to assess their health status and readiness to safely begin treatment. Imedi+6
The medication is intended for individuals aged 2 and older whose genetic mutations correspond to the indications approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA). Of the 110 patients registered in Georgia, about 60 have the corresponding mutation, although according to rustavi2, this number is higher than 60. Imedi+6