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Labor slams Govt on higher cost of medicines to consumers
The Government will pay manufacturers less for pharmaceuticals and charge customers more under the Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement, a Labor politician says. Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Development and Infrastructure …
Ley lauds wider PBS reforms package cheaper medicines offer
Australians will enjoy cheaper medicines, a more competitive pharmacy sector and greater investment in new medicines and patient support services, says Health Minister Sussan Ley following the announcement of the …
Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement: the details
The Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement between the Pharmacy Guild of Australia and the Commonwealth has now been signed, and is expected to commence on 1 July. It will run until …
Medicines Australia agrees to Budget savings
Medicines Australia has agreed to sign a ‘Letter of Intent’ with the Australian Government for a five-year strategic agreement. If finalised, the agreement will provide Australian patients and the medicines …
Community-funded pharmacy patients could pay less: Ley
Patients of the country’s only community-funded pharmacy could pay less for their medicines if the services is defunded, says Health Minister Sussan Ley. The pharmacy, which is integrated into the …
Public urged to lobby MPs on PBS cuts
Medicines Australia has launched a consumer campaign urging the public to lobby their local MPs to safeguard the PBS and prevent further cuts. Its new campaign features a consumer website …
Ley backs away from safety net, copay increase
Health Minister Sussan Ley has backed away from the proposed increase to the safety net threshold, saying the legislation is unlikely to be passed. “That measure is not going to …
MA wants clarity on PBS cuts
Australia’s peak medicines body has called on the Federal Government to clarify the extent of Budget cuts likely to affect essential and life-saving pharmaceuticals. Medicines Australia says it remains concerned …
MA expresses PBS Budget fears
Medicines Australia has expressed concerns about the proposed cuts to the PBS in tomorrow’s Budget. Health Minister, Sussan Ley’s announcement of the listing of new medicines and vaccines on the …
Opioids Roundtable to review PBS restrictions
The Health Department will hold an Opioids Roundtable meeting on 27 May 2015, in Canberra, to gather stakeholder input and review the PBS restrictions for opioids, as part of the …
$3 billion PBS cut cause to worry: PSA
Consumers should be concerned by reports that the Commonwealth Government plans to cut $3 billion from the PBS in next month’s federal budget, says the PSA. PSA says such cuts …
De-listing of paracetamol “pure speculation” – Guild
The de-listing of some OTC medications from the PBS is “pure speculation” and a decision not to be taken lightly, says NSW Guild president, Paul Sinclair.