Pluristem Therapeutics Inc (PSTI)

[skitahoe]

As I understand it, it's up to PSTI to grant compassionate use if asked by those receiving it. The country it's being used in has to agree, in that we've had one in the U.S. I believe we have that agreement, then it's up to the Doctor administering it and patient, or their family, to want it. I'm sure there is paperwork, I know nothing about if any charges are involved, but I wouldn't be surprised if it's free.

I believe there are a number of hospitals here in the U.S. participating in clinical trials utilizing the drug. Diverting one or more doses to use in coronavirus shouldn't be a problem.

The biggest problem with compassionate use, or right to try, is that it's possible to be paid, but only if you're willing to provide a great deal of information on the cost of making the drug. Most companies won't do that to be paid the cost of making it, so they either don't participate, or give it away. Many don't participate in the program because of that. I believe they ought to price the products at some percentage of SOC treatment, I think far more companies would be willing to participate if that were the case.

Gary