Genetic therapies for sickle cell disease, approved in the US, cost up to $3.1M per course, potentially limiting access.

Genetic therapies have transformed the lives of sickle cell patients, providing a "miracle of life" after years of pain. These treatments, which have been approved in the US, are expensive, with costs reaching up to $3.1 million per course. Sickle cell disease (SCD) affects around 100,000 people in the US and 20 million worldwide, with the majority of patients being Black. The high cost could limit access to these life-changing treatments for other patients.

March 18, 2024
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