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Blood cancer treatment added to PBS
1 April 2020 - Nearly a decade after doctors told him he had up to six years to live, Ian ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 01 Apr 2020
PHARMAC widens funding for lenalidomide for those with blood cancer
1 April 2020 - Emma Holden was devastated when she learned she had multiple myeloma. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 01 Apr 2020
Flu vaccination more important than ever during the month of April
1 April 2020 - With the 2020 flu season not far away, all Australians — and especially those in vulnerable groups ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 01 Apr 2020
Breakthrough medicines now available for blood cancer, breast cancer, HIV and epilepsy, saving patients up to $194,000
1 April 2020 - There’s new hope for thousands of Australian patients with myeloma, breast cancer, HIV and epilepsy, with the ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 31 Mar 2020
People over 65 to be given new flu shot for free
1 April 2020 - Amid the COVID-19 chaos, everyone is being urged to get the flu vaccine early this year. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 31 Mar 2020
Schedule of Pharmaceutical Benefits - 1 April 2020 update
1 April 2020 - The April 2020 issue of the Schedule of Pharmaceutical Benefits is out and now in effect. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 31 Mar 2020
New Zealand Pharmaceutical Schedule - 1 April 2020 update
1 April 2020 - The April 2020 issue of the New Zealand Pharmaceutical Schedule is now available and in effect. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 20 Mar 2020
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 17 Mar 2020
Atomoxetine – further delay in change of funded brand and open access
17 March 2020 - Due to manufacturing delays, PHARMAC has delayed the listing of Generic Partners brand atomoxetine by 2 ...
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 29 Feb 2020
New Zealand Pharmaceutical Schedule - 1 March 2020
1 March 2020 - The March 2020 issue of the New Zealand Pharmaceutical Schedule is now available and in effect. ...
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 19 Feb 2020
New hope for lung cancer patients with ground-breaking treatment option to be listed on the PBS
19 February 2020 - Australians with non-small cell and small cell lung cancer or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease will benefit from ...