Why some countries play with their own psoriasis treatments

[Bill]

Hi Fred,

I have private health insurance, but as there is no way I could be treated with DMF via a specialist in Australia, I self-medicate. It is unfortunate that what should be a front-line treatment for sufferers here is unavailable. Fortunately I have had good results and the money I spend on DMF and associated testing is less than I spent on topical therapies and pain killers. I'd spend far more on alcohol.


Hi Jim,

I agree with you that DMF could save millions in health costs, but who will lobby for it and fund the cost of having it approved as a therapy? Even the most disreputable scam artist would likely have no interest in a $20 per year treatment, and I suspect that the public at large would not believe that such a cheap therapy could rival therapies costing hundreds of times more. BTW, the best way of taking the drug I have found thus far is with a large salad (tomato, corn, beetroot, kidney beans, olives, celery and a bit of oil).


Hi Caroline,

Thanks again for pointing me in the direction of this most useful drug. The 800 mg dose that I am on currently has a powerful anti-inflammatory action and I look forward to a continuing benefit.

Cheers,

Bill