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Aaron Bunch

Kidney disease medicine to help thousands

Malarndirri McCarthy says dapagliflozin's inclusion on the PBS will help about 45,000 patients. (Aaron Bunch/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Thousands of Australians suffering from chronic kidney disease will soon get better access to a life-changing medicine that slows the progression of the silent killer.

The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme will be expanded on Thursday to include dapagliflozin, a drug that helps damaged kidneys function better.

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