New findings released by Newspoll shows overwhelming support for access to new cancer medicines through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), for Australian patients.

Newspoll found 97 per cent of Australians strongly support the subsidisation of cancer medicines for curable cancers, including 95 per cent supporting medicines that ease symptoms and extend the life of patients with terminal cancer.

These findings coincide with a new White Paper – Improving access to cancer medicines – released by the Cancer Drugs Alliance (CDA), launched today.

Medicines Australia CEO, Tim James, said these findings further reiterate what the Australian people want from the health system, which is fast access to the best new treatments.

For more details, go to: https://medicinesaustralia.com.au/media-release/97-per-cent-of-aussies-want-new-cancer-medicines-subsidised-through-pbs/