Schedule of Pharmaceutical Benefits - 1 September 2017

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1 September 2017 - The September 2017 issue of the Schedule of Pharmaceutical Benefits is out and now in effect.

The September issue of the Schedule includes a number of major new/revised listings:

  • Amino acid formula with fat, carbohydrate, vitamins, minerals, trace elements and medium chain triglycerides (Neocate Junior) - new combination product
  • Idelalisib (Zydelig) - new medicine
  • Omalizumab (Xolair) - new indication
  • Pegvisomant (Somavert) - new medicine
  • Usetekinumab (Stelara) - new indication
  • Vemurafenib (Zelboraf) - restriction change

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