Singaporeans Diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy and Cost of Treatment

Debated in Parliament on 22 Mar 2023.

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There are currently about 40 to 50 Singaporeans diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
The only approved treatment option registered with the Health Sciences Authority is Risdiplam.
Risdiplam costs approximately $375,000 per year in public healthcare institutions, with no mention of government subsidies in the provided statements.

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Chua Kheng Wee Louis

Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for Health (a) what is the number of Singaporeans currently diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA); (b) what are the currently approved treatment options for SMA; and (c) what is the average cost of such treatments before and after any applicable Government subsidies.

Ong Ye Kung

There are, currently, about 40 to 50 persons in Singapore diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Risdiplam is the only treatment option registered with and approved by the Health Sciences Authority. It costs around $375,000 a year in our public healthcare institutions.

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Singaporeans Diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy and Cost of Treatment

Debated in Parliament on 22 Mar 2023.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

There are currently about 40 to 50 Singaporeans diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
The only approved treatment option registered with the Health Sciences Authority is Risdiplam.
Risdiplam costs approximately $375,000 per year in public healthcare institutions, with no mention of government subsidies in the provided statements.

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Singaporeans Diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy and Cost of Treatment

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Chua Kheng Wee Louis

Ong Ye Kung

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Singaporeans Diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy and Cost of Treatment

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Chua Kheng Wee Louis

Ong Ye Kung

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