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Revised PBS listings for antibiotic use from 1 April 2020
20 March 2020 - Commencing 1 April 2020, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme listings for antibiotics will change. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 Mar 2020
MA welcomes the Government’s actions to ensure continued access to medicines
19 March 2020 - Medicines Australia CEO Elizabeth de Somer has welcomed today’s announcement by the deputy Chief Medical Officer ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 Mar 2020
No need to stockpile medicines says MA Chief
19 March 2020 - Medicines Australia CEO Elizabeth de Somer has echoed calls by the Prime Minister Scott Morrison, for ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 18 Mar 2020
Panic buying sparks national shortages of children's medication
18 March 2020 - Chronic medicine shortages are likely to last for weeks, after panic buyers stripped the nation's chemist ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 16 Mar 2020
Reliance on China for medicines an emergency
16 March 2020 - The United States has declared a national emergency as a result of the spread of COVID-19. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 12 Mar 2020
'Massive shortages': rural Australian pharmacies low on essential medications amid coronavirus
12 March 2020 - Major drug wholesalers warn of unprecedented demand saying it is 30% to 40% higher than forecast. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 07 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Government considers stockpiling drugs as infections climb
8 March 2020 - The federal government is considering stockpiling drugs such as antibiotics and antivirals as the coronavirus continues ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 05 Mar 2020
Standardised redactions to Public Summary Documents – nominations open for participation in the final trial, and implementation from July 2020
5 March 2020 - The Department is now seeking nominations from sponsors with submissions due to be considered at the ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 01 Mar 2020
Schedule of Pharmaceutical Benefits - 1 March 2020 update
1 March 2020 - The March 2020 issue of the Schedule of Pharmaceutical Benefits is out and now in effect. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 01 Mar 2020
Government strengthens support for melanoma patients with breakthrough treatment expanded on PBS
1 March 2020 - The start of autumn will bring with it a new sense of hope for over 2,000 Australians ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 29 Feb 2020
Melanoma medicine added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
29 February 2020 - A host of melanoma treatments have been added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, slashing costs for patients ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 28 Feb 2020
More contraceptive choice for Australian women
28 February 2020 - Australian women will soon have access to a new form of contraceptive with the Australian Government a ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 27 Feb 2020
One in 10 people not filling prescriptions because of cost
26 February 2020 - More than one in 10 people in parts of Sydney say they have avoided or delayed ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 27 Feb 2020
Cystic fibrosis is the reason for denial of Irish man's re-entry visa by Australian Government, family says
26 February 2020 - A young Irish man with cystic fibrosis who calls Western Australia home has been denied entry ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 27 Feb 2020
'Life-changing': calls for eczema drug to be PBS listed to help with mental health
26 February 2020 - While Brooke Field never knew a life without eczema, the severe skin condition has left her ...