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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jane Kirby

Parents of 10-year-old twins with same debilitating illness describe ‘nightmare’ NHS battle

Jasper Day, 10, from Horsham who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy - (Family Handout)

Parents of twins who share a rare illness that could affect the ability to walk have described the “nightmare” battle they face with the NHS to access a free drug.

Givinostat, a medicine that can slow the progression of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, is being offered at no cost by a drug firm while it awaits NHS approval. The drug can prolong the time children with the condition can walk.

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