Just look, but don’t touch: EMA terms of use for clinical study data are impracticable

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) receives comprehensive clinical study data from drug manufacturers. These data form the basis for the ...

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Agenda for 29 April 2015 TC meeting

The agenda for the 29 April 2015 TC meeting is now available. The Commission will consider the following technologies: ...

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Australian PBS \"pay for performance\" deals slammed

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New facet added to MAESTrO Australia - DUSC Outcome Statements

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CDF to revisit delisting of Lilly's Alimta

Lilly’s appeal against the Cancer Drugs Fund’s decision to delist its lung cancer drug Alimta (pemetrexed) has been upheld. ...

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Indicative 1 October 2014 prices - price disclosure

Indicative 1 October 2014 prices resulting from the 2014 October Cycle of PBS Price Disclosure have now been published on ...

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Aflibercept in macular oedema after branch retinal vein occlusion: no hint of added benefit

15 Juen 2015 - Since February 2015, aflibercept (trade name Eylea) has been available also for patients with impaired vision ...

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New facet added to MAESTrO Australia - Risk Sharing Agreement

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Department of Health to conduct a post-market review of Authority Required PBS listings

Under the Australian Government’s National Medicines Policy framework, the Department of Health is conducting a Post-market Review of Authority Required ...

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NICE recommends another new treatment for lung cancer

People with lung cancer whose tumours test positive for a mutation will now have access to a third targeted treatment. NICE ...

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Dulaglutide in type 2 diabetes: hint of an added benefit in combination with short-acting insulin

Since 2014 dulaglutide has been approved alone or in combination with other drugs for the treatment of adults with type ...

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PHARMAC decision to award sole supply to Eprex (erythropoietin alfa)

PHARMAC is pleased to announce the award of Sole Subsidised Supply Status in the community, and Hospital Supply Status in ...

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Originator list for PBS medicines on F2 formulary - stakeholder consultation

The National Health Act (1953) has recently been amended to implement measures announced as part of the PBS Access and Sustainability ...

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Tender still important to maintain NZers’ access to medicines

PHARMAC’s annual tender continues to achieve its objectives, freeing up nearly $45 million from the 2014/15 tender round to reinvest ...

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Companies at SMC meetings

In October 2013, the Scottish Government published its response to the Health and Sport Committee inquiry into access to new medicines. This recommended ...

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