Twins' Health Deteriorates After Switch to Russian Generic Drug
If they start mass purchasing another drug after this, the question will arise what to do with the already...
Consensus
- The twins Ira and Polina Potekhina from Chelyabinsk were switched from original Spinraza to a domestic generic drug after five years of successful treatment.
- After the switch, the twins experienced fever, severe pain, and a significant regression in motor functions.
- The mother refused to continue the injections due to their danger to her daughters.
- A polyclinic filed a lawsuit seeking permission for forced intervention.
- A protest attempt on Red Square ended in detention.
- Hundreds of children with spinal muscular atrophy in Russia have been switched to the domestic generic drug.
- The manufacturer claims there are no new risks associated with the generic drug.
- Parents report disease progression after the switch.
- Medical commissions issue conflicting conclusions.
- Government officials save billions through state procurement.
- The issue centers on the interchangeability of the original and generic drugs.
Coverage (5 sources)
- Billions already spent. If they start mass purchasing another drug after this, a question will arise about what to do with the already purchased Russian medicine — The Insider
- Billions already spent. If they start mass purchasing another drug after this, a question will arise about what to do with the already purchased Russian medicine — Север.Реалии
- Billions already spent. If they start mass purchasing another drug after this, a question will arise about what to do with the already purchased Russian medicine — Сибирь.Реалии
- Billions already spent. If they start mass purchasing another drug after this, a question will arise about what to do with the already purchased Russian medicine — Радио Свобода
- Billions already spent. If they start mass purchasing another drug after this, a question will arise about what to do with the already purchased Russian medicine — Сибирь.Реалии
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