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Agreement with ArjoHuntleigh Limited for the supply of medical devices used in the prevention of venous thromboembolism
21 June 2017 - PHARMAC is pleased to announce the approval of an agreement with ArjoHuntleigh for the supply of ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 Jun 2017
New programme will assess how digital therapies can help treat anxiety and depression
19 June 2017 - NICE is to start assessing new digital therapies that will help treat more people with anxiety and ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 13 Jun 2017
Proposal to list a range of Interventional Cardiology products supplied by Edwards Lifesciences
13 June 2017 - PHARMAC is seeking feedback on a proposal to list a range of Interventional Cardiology products supplied ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 06 Jun 2017
Proposal to list a range of orthopaedic implants and associated products supplied by Johnson & Johnson
6 June 2017 - PHARMAC is seeking feedback on a proposal to list a range of orthopaedic implants and associated ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 23 May 2017
Diabetes scanning technology replaces pricking
23 May 2017 - A student with diabetes says a device that replaces the need for regular finger pricks could ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 18 May 2017
A new health technology assessment system for devices: the first five years
15 May 2017 - The aim of this study was to review 5 years of activity from a new system devised ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 Apr 2017
PHARMAC reject request to fund women's hygiene products
19 April 2017 - The government's drug-buying agency has rejected a request to fund women's hygiene products. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 05 Apr 2017
Listing on the Pharmaceutical Schedule of a range of orthopaedic implants and associated products with LMT Surgical Pty Ltd
5 April 2017 - PHARMAC is pleased to announce the approval of a listing agreement for the supply of orthopaedic ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 30 Mar 2017
The hidden cost keeping your health insurance premiums high
30 March 2017 - Private health insurance costs for everyone could drop dramatically if the Federal Government tackled murky practices relating ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 28 Mar 2017
Emerging technology which aims to improve muscle movement is NICE’s 100th medtech innovation briefing
28 March 2017 - NICE’s advice series on new or novel healthcare technology reaches a milestone. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 17 Mar 2017
NICE recommends longer-lasting battery technology for implantable heart rhythm devices
17 March 2017 - People with heart failure are set to benefit from longer-lasting battery technology in implantable heart rhythm devices, ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 12 Mar 2017
Battle over hips and the hip pocket as prostheses costs fight heats up
12 March 2017 - Australia's medical technology bodies are gearing up for battle as the cost of replacement hips, knees ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 09 Mar 2017
Proposal to list a range of orthopaedic implants and associated products supplied by LMT Surgical Pty Ltd
9 March 2017 - PHARMAC is seeking feedback on a proposal to list a range of orthopaedic implants and associated ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 09 Mar 2017
Industry group versus California newcomer in medical technology price row
9 March 2017 - The industry lobby group representing medical device manufacturers has rejected claims by a US manufacturer that ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 27 Feb 2017
Additional listings on the Pharmaceutical Schedule of a range of orthopaedic implants and associated products with Smith and Nephew Limited
27 February 2017 - PHARMAC is pleased to announce the approval of an amendment to the trauma agreement with Smith ...