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My Health Record changes positive step for consumers
1 August 2018 - The Consumers Health Forum welcomes the Government’s announcement that it will amend the My Health Record ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 01 Aug 2018
Canada’s drug agency advised against reimbursing a costly eczema drug — here’s why people are worried
30 July 2018 - Five years ago, Felix Tang’s eczema was a debilitating accompaniment to stress. The chronic inflammatory skin ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 01 Aug 2018
Free access plan for 'revolutionary' drug that could eliminate Hepatitis C by 2030
1 August 2018 - What has been called a "revolutionary" hepatitis C drug could soon be available free-of-charge to all ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 01 Aug 2018
Steve Maharey appointed as PHARMAC chairman
1 August 2018 - A former Labour cabinet minister has been installed as the chairman of the drug-buying agency PHARMAC, ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 31 Jul 2018
Special or standard pricing arrangements apply?
1 August 2018 - More new medicines have been listed on the PBS today with a special pricing arrangement. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 31 Jul 2018
MAESTrO Snapshot - August 2018
1 August 2018 - The second issue looks at today's listing of nivolumab (Opdivo) on the PBS for the treatment ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 31 Jul 2018
Schedule of Pharmaceutical Benefits - 1 August 2018 update
1 August 2018 - The August 2018 issue of the Schedule of Pharmaceutical Benefits is out and now in effect. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 31 Jul 2018
New Zealand Pharmaceutical Schedule - 1 August 2018 update
1 August 2018 - The August 2018 issue of the New Zealand Pharmaceutical Schedule is now available and in effect. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 31 Jul 2018
Health Minister backs down on My Health Record
31 July 2018 - Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has bowed to pressure and agreed to tear up the controversial ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 31 Jul 2018
New epilepsy medicine to provide much needed support to thousands of Australians
28 July 2018 - Almost 6,500 patients who suffer from particularly severe epilepsy will receive much-needed support with the Australian Government ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 30 Jul 2018
Australians are 'rightly' concerned about trusting My Health Record, says Privacy Commissioner
31 July 2018 - Australians are “rightly” concerned about the Turnbull government’s controversial My Health Record scheme and the security and ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 30 Jul 2018
Julia McNicol doesn't have enough cancer to get the drugs she needs to fight it
30 July 2018 - Julia McNicol has a rare and aggressive skin cancer, but can't access public funding for the ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 30 Jul 2018
New diabetes and hepatitis C medications available to patients this week
30 July 2018 - The Australian Government will help improve the lives of those living with diabetes and hepatitis C by ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 30 Jul 2018
Health system neglects vulnerable Australians: Grattan Institute report
30 July 2018 - Vulnerable Australians are being neglected by a primary health system that is poorly integrated, lacks direction ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 29 Jul 2018
PTAC defers submission for new indication for PD-L1 antagonist
27 July 2018 - This time its for patients with Hodgkin's disease. The reason; PTAC wants to see updated data ...