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New drug offers hope to cystic fibrosis sufferers - but not in Australia

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A Trikafta pill, used to treat cystic fibrosis . Source: Getty

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Kaftrio, also known as Trikafta, produces life-changing results for people with CF - but it is not yet available on the PBS.

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