NGOs criticise competition body’s decision on Vertex drug
They say the decision is not in the interests of cystic fibrosis sufferers
13 December 2024 - 13:24
Nine nongovernmental organisations (NGOs) involved with health issues have called on the Competition Commission to re-initiate its investigation into the supply of cystic fibrosis medication in SA, by Vertex Pharmaceuticals.
The commission announced this week that it would not refer Vertex to the Competition Tribunal on the basis of undertakings by the company, which the NGOs accuse of abusing its monopoly. ..
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