COVID creates national shortage of key arthritis drug Actemra | ABC News
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A key drug used to treat children suffering from juvenile arthritis may run out of supply in Australia because it has also been used to treat COVID patients.
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In May last year, medical specialists warned the federal government that the drug Actemra could run out because of the pandemic, but they say the government has done little to secure more supplies and young patients are at risk.

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