Cystic fibrosis drugs rejected for use in Scotland

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Scottish officials refuse to approve two life-extending cystic fibrosis drugs 'because they are too expensive'

Two drugs that are potentially life-extending for people with cystic fibrosis have been rejected for use in Scotland.

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