Alternative Arrangements for Medicines
National Expenditure Reports
The Commonwealth Government provides funding to the States and Territories under section 100 of the National Health Act 1953, for certain drugs for chronic conditions which, because of their clinical use or other special features, are restricted to supply through hospitals having access to appropriate special facilities.
National Expenditure Report 2002 - 2003 (Public Hospital) (PDF 28 KB)
National Expenditure Report 2002 - 2003 (Private Hospital) (PDF 29 KB)
National Expenditure Report 2003-2004 (Public Hospital) (PDF 30 KB)
National Expenditure Report 2003-2004 (Private Hospital) (PDF 38 KB)
National Expenditure - Public Hospital (Chart) (PDF 10 KB)
National Expenditure - Private Hospital (Chart) (PDF 10 KB)
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