The New York Times Story on Beximco Pharma’s Affordable Cystic Fibrosis Drug ‘Triko’
The New York Times has published a story on Beximco Pharma’s affordable cystic fibrosis drug Triko which is 95% cheaper than the originator brand.
Last week, the medicine was formally handed over to cystic fibrosis patients and their family representatives from six countries at Beximco Pharma’s manufacturing facility in Tongi, near Dhaka.
In the article titled “A Loophole Brings Cystic Fibrosis Patients a ‘Miracle Drug’ in Generic Form,” The New York Times highlights Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical industry, particularly Beximco Pharma’s initiative, within the broader context of global healthcare access.
The report features the real-life experiences of patients from South Africa, Slovakia, and Bangladesh, while also examining global disparities in access to life-saving medicines and d...