PBS listing
Government not in a position to list cannabis on PBS: Butler
Health minister acknowledges cost barriers for patients seeking medicinal cannabis, but says the government has no control over prices suppliers charge Patients prescribed medicinal cannabis are being urged to seek …
‘Our Christmas really has come early’
Eczema patients gifted with continued PBS listing of treatment after higher-than-expected demand nearly saw it withdrawn from the PBS Eczema support groups are praising the decision to keep a treatment …
‘Game changer’ for women living with endo
First new treatment for endometriosis to be added to the PBS in three decades Dienogest (Visanne) is now listed on the PBS for the first time to treat endometriosis from …
‘A very welcome addition.’
PBAC recommends PBS listing of drug to treat endometriosis pain, noting need for new treatments for the condition The PBAC has recommended PBS listing of Ryeqo for treatment of moderate …
Biologic treatment for severe asthma listed on PBS
A new pre-filled autoinjector for at-home administration of mepolizumab will be reimbursed by the PBS from 1 June Patients with severe refractory eosinophilic asthma can now choose to receive treatment …
New cancer treatments listed on PBS
The government has announced a $48 million investment to list new treatments for lymphoma and multiple myeloma on the PBS This investment will save families up to $100,000 a year, …
New listing for eye treatment
A biodegradable implant to help with eye disease has been added to the PBS, for patients who are intolerant or resistant to systemic corticosteroids Ozurdex (dexamethasone 700µg) sustained-release intravitreal implant …
Govt urged to PBS list cannabis
The Victorian Government has announced Australia’s first Medical Cannabis Industry Development Strategy The Andrews Labor Government has urged the Federal Government to PBS list medicinal cannabis products. “Victoria’s leadership has …
Should more new OCPs be PBS-listed?
Family Planning NSW says the current situation is locking out lower-income women from accessing the right medication Dr Deborah Bateson said last week that choice of oral contraception is limited …