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Oncologists Chris Jackson and Scott McFarlane say the move is likely to mean children will face much longer waits for new paediatric oncology drugs that come on the market.
Jackson, the medical director of the Cancer Society, believed Pharmac s response to Tolich amounted to intimidation. I think it s deeply troubling that Pharmac has appeared to link advocacy to a possible reduction in child cancer drug availability - that feels almost retaliatory.
Tolich took her claim of discrimination under the Human Rights Act, asking why Pharmac would fund all child cancer drugs but not Spinraza, which can be a lifesaving medicine for children with the deadly genetic disease Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
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Avalara Announces Launch of Corporate Sustainability Website
April 22, 2021 GMT
SEATTLE (BUSINESS WIRE) Apr 22, 2021
Avalara, Inc. (NYSE: AVLR), a leading provider of tax compliance automation for businesses of all sizes, today announces the launch of its corporate sustainability site, highlighting its existing initiatives, and outlining the ongoing commitment to being a responsible employer and corporate leader in social, environmental, and governance programs. Since its earliest days, Avalara has focused and prided itself on its unique company culture, one focused on the growth and support of our global team. Building and maintaining strong culture requires continued focus, improvement, and investment in policies and programs that reflect the needs and priorities of our employees, communities, and the global economy.