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Presentations from ISPOR Australian Chapter Predicting Future Evidence Workshop
The presentations from the ISPOR Predicting Future Evidence Workshop in April 2015 are now available on the ISPOR-Australian Chapter website. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 05 Aug 2015
PBS expenditure is contained and sustainable
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Posted by Michael Wonder on 05 Aug 2015
Two new features have been added to MAESTrO Australia
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Posted by Michael Wonder on 05 Aug 2015
Cancer overtakes heart disease as biggest killer in Australia: World Health Organisation
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Posted by Michael Wonder on 05 Aug 2015
How long can cancer patients afford to wait?
The Cancer Drugs Alliance is disappointed the Federal Government has failed to address the needs of Australians fighting the toughest ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 05 Aug 2015
Late-onset Pompe disease stakeholder meeting
A stakeholder meeting was held on 9 October 2014 to discuss the development of eligibility guidelines for the subsidised treatment ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 05 Aug 2015
New version of the PBAC Guidelines are now available
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Posted by Michael Wonder on 05 Aug 2015
Summary of 1 April 2014 price reductions for the 2014 main cycle by drug/manner of administration/percentage reduction
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Posted by Michael Wonder on 05 Aug 2015
Abbott Government to deliver a healthier Medicare
The Abbott Government will work hand-in-hand with health professionals and patients to deliver a healthier Medicare to ensure Australians continue ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 05 Aug 2015
Trans Pacific Partnership. What's the deal being negotiated in our name?
When The Lancet and the Australian Medical Journal editorialise against Australia's next free trade agreement it's a fair bet they are concerned about more ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 05 Aug 2015
Strategic agreement recognises the important role of generic and biosimilar medicines in delivering affordable healthcare
The Generic Medicines Industry Association (GMiA) has signed a Strategic Agreement with the Australian Government to support the ongoing supply ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 05 Aug 2015
Diabetes, glaucoma, cancer and growth hormone patients benefit from PBS changes
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Posted by Michael Wonder on 05 Aug 2015
New cancer medicines available through the PBS
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Posted by Michael Wonder on 05 Aug 2015
Drug companies won't deny Australia is being 'ripped off' on medicines
Multinational pharmaceutical companies are unable to assure Australians they are not being "ripped off" on the price of medicines as ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 05 Aug 2015
PBS Listing for Kalydeco and Soliris
Kalydeco and Soliris – new treatments for cystic fibrosis and aHUS respectively – will be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits ...