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Budget's health funding welcome but more is needed for pharmacy

HealthTimes - 03-04-2019

The government’s commitment to pharmacy in tonight’s 2019-20 Federal Budget through the extension of the AHI fee and reduced Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)

 
Making more drugs available 'over the counter' a win-win for public and the healthcare system

HealthTimes - 01-04-2019

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is currently looking to expand the list of medicines available “over the counter” – that is, via

 
A scientists says a genetic testing could lead to more effective use of medication

AAP - 14-01-2019

A University of South Australia scientists says genetic testing could lead to the more effective use of medication in Australian patients. Pharmacogenetic testing

 
Five more critical cancer treatments will be listed on PBS

AAP - 30-11-2018

Five more critical cancer treatments will be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme from Saturday in a boost for thousands of Australians.

 
A lung cancer treatment and a drug to help those with high cholesterol are being added to PBS

AAP - 29-10-2018

A lung-cancer treatment and medication to help patients with high cholesterol are being added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, saving Australians thousands of

 
Starting January, NSW pharmacists will offer more vaccine shots

AAP - 26-10-2018

From January, pharmacists in NSW who complete an approved course will be able to give vaccines for measles, whooping cough and other shots. People

 
Aussies will be able to access a new drug on PBS to help treat Hepatitis C

AAP - 30-07-2018

Thousands of Australians will be able to pop a pill once a day for eight weeks to treat Hepatitis C, with a new drug to be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

 
What is pentosan polysulphate sodium (PPS) and why are AFL players using it?

HealthTimes - 09-04-2018

Nial Wheate, University

 
Drug hoped to treat CFS causes impaired immune function, Griffith study says

HealthTimes - 28-03-2018

Reports that a drug used to treat autoimmune diseases and cancer could also treat Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) have been refuted by a new Griffith University study.

 

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