1 April 2017 - The Initiative was announced in May 2015 as part of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Access and Sustainability Package.

The following information is now available on the Biosimilar Awareness Initiative webpage:

• Biosimilar medicines - the basics for healthcare professionals brochure
  
• Biosimilar medicines - the basics for consumers and carers brochure
  
• Factsheet for healthcare professionals - Biosimilar etanercept on the PBS
  
• Factsheet for consumers and carers - Biosimilar etanercept on the PBS
  
• Updated Frequently Asked Questions for healthcare professionals
  
• Updated Frequently Asked Questions for consumers and carers
  

A list of all currently listed biological medicines on the PBS is also now available via the 'Browse the PBS' tab on the PBS website. 

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