Price tag on gene therapy for rare form of blindness: $850K
WASHINGTON/January 03, 2018(AP)(STL.News)— A first-of-its kind genetic treatment for blindness will cost $850,000, less than the $1 million price tag that had been expected, but it’s still among the most expensive genetic therapies in the world. Spark Therapeutics says it decided on the lower price tag for Luxturna (Lux-turn-a) after hearing concerns from health insurers … Continue reading Price tag on gene therapy for rare form of blindness: $850K