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New PBS listings for multiple sclerosis, asthma and diabetes medicines
The Australian Government has listed a range of medicines for treating multiple sclerosis, asthma and diabetes on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). The listings will provide valuable support for more than 51,800 Australians living with these conditions, saving them up to $29,000 a year.
New listing provides relief for Australians with severe eczema
The Government has added a life-changing new eczema medicine to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). The $270 million in funding to list the medicine will help up to 3,600 Australians over 12 years of age living with severe eczema.
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week – 18 to 24 November 2020
Read about World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) 2020. The theme for this year is 'Antimicrobials: handle with care'.
$25 million for research to improve the safe use of medicines through pharmacy
The Australian Government is providing $25 million through the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) for research to improve the safe use of medicines and medicines intervention by pharmacists.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 11 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's press conference about COVID-19 on 11 July 2020.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on preliminary media reports of the results of a randomised trial of the use of dexamethasone
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on preliminary media reports of the results of a randomised trial of the use of dexamethasone.
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