AN MS patient fears health bosses are letting him “rot” because his life-changing medication is not funded by the NHS.
Philip Grace pays £440 a month for pioneering drug Sativex, which he says has improved his quality of life since he began taking it a year ago.
The worst symptom Mr Grace experiences is debilitating stiffness in his legs, which means walking can be very difficult.
He also has trouble sleeping because his legs are almost constantly ‘twitching’.
But since he began taking Sativex, Mr Grace, who was diagnosed 13 years ago, has been able to walk almost pain-free and is sleeping through the night.
The drug is approved by the NHS, but is yet to be recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice).
It is not funded by the Mid-Essex Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).
Mr Grace, 60, of Chrismund Way, in Great Tey, said: “It is ridiculous, it feels like they are letting me rot."
SEE THURSDAY'S GAZETTE FOR THE FULL STORY
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel