MS drug rejected over cost to HSE

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Ireland says it is disappointed that an expert group failed to recommend a life-changing drug be made available through the HSE because it costs too much.

The National Centre for Pharmaeconomics (NCPE) report found the total lifetime costs for Tecfidera to the HSE are an estimated €226,738 per patient.

The tablet provides an alternative to painful injection for patients with the common form of the disease.