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Labor government calls for PBS listing of Truvada
The Federal government needs to stop delaying and make antiretroviral drugs accessible, it says Victoria’s Minister for Health, Jill Hennessy, this week launched a new pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) study called …
New funding for Australia’s HIV community
ViiV Healthcare has announced it is offering $180,000 in funding to support the most innovative ideas and promising solutions for HIV care in Australia ViiV Healthcare has opened submissions for …
Over-the-counter HIV test coming to Australia
A rapid detection HIV test that can be purchased without a prescription may soon become available in Australia The CEO of Sydney-based company Atomo Diagnostics, John Kelly, has told the The Age he is hoping …
Fight against AIDS in Australia declared a success
Effective therapies mean the number of people progressing to AIDS is lower than ever, but HIV is still spreading Key researchers and stakeholders have announced that AIDS progress in Australia is …
PrEP drug wasted unless PBS listed
The Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations has welcomed the TGA decision to register a drug for HIV prevention as a major milestone towards ending HIV transmission. AFAO is now calling …
Clinical tips: HIV explained
Ben Basger takes a look at antiretroviral therapy for HIV… Here is a brief story in point form about drug treatment for adults infected with HIV that you might find …
HIV diagnoses stabilise, treatment uptake strong
New figures released by the Kirby Institute from its 2015 Annual Surveillance Report indicate that in 2014, HIV diagnoses in Australia remained stable, following a sharp rise in 2012. Australia …
Cancer Council welcomes easier meds access for hepatitis, HIV patients
Patients with chronic hepatitis B and HIV will be able to access their medicines more easily under changes welcomed by Cancer Council Victoria. The federal government changes will allow medicines …
HIV treatment trial halted as interim results clear
A major international HIV treatment trial co-ordinated by the Kirby Institute at UNSW in partnership with three other international research centres has been terminated ahead of schedule after interim results …
Support resource for HIV medicines in pharmacy
From 1 July 2015, HIV medicines, on prescriptions dated 1 July 2015 or later, will be able to be dispensed in community pharmacy, with Government remuneration. The medicines remain Section …
New HIV triple-antiviral on PBS
A new HIV medicine is now available on the PBS to add to the range of treatment options available for people living with HIV in Australia.