Schedule of Pharmaceutical Benefits - 1 February 2015 update

The February 2015 issue of the Schedule of Pharmaceutical Benefits is out and now in effect. There is only one ...

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NICE backs Bayer's Eylea after discount deal

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has recommended Bayer’s Eylea as an option for diabetic macular oedema in ...

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SMC advice - March 2014

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Novartis announces that Xolair is approved in Canada as a licensed therapy for chronic idiopathic urticaria patients unresponsive to antihistamines

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc. announced today that Health Canada has approved the use of Xolair (omalizumab) as a treatment of adults ...

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Updated submission deadlines and PBS price change fact sheet

An update to the Submission Deadlines and Projected Effective Dates, which now includes the application deadlines for all six price change ...

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Call for patient input

CADTH has received notice of a pending submission from Alexion for Strensiq (asfotase alfa) for patients with hypophosphatasia.  For information about ...

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Approval of proposals for atomoxetine hydrochloride, sugammadex and baclofen injection

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ABPI comments on Scottish New Medicines Fund

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Genzyme’s Lemtrada (alemtuzumab) approved in Canada for treatment of multiple sclerosis

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Agenda for 28 May 2014 Transparency Commission meeting

The agenda for the 28 May 2014 Transparency Commission meeting is now available.  The Commission will examine the following health ...

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NICE recommends lubiprostone to treat long-term, painful constipation

NICE has recommended lubiprostone (Amitiza, Sucampo Pharma Europe) as a treatment option for chronic idiopathic constipation in adults. ...

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PBS Publications - design changes to PDF documents

The Schedule of Pharmaceutical Benefits is provided in a variety of formats including PDF versions of both the monthly schedule and ...

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Novo Nordisk changes strategy in Germany, launches diabetes drug

Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk, the world's biggest insulin producer, said on Wednesday it had decided to launch its diabetes drug ...

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Decision to list tobramycin powder and widen access to clarithromycin infusion

PHARMAC is pleased to announce a decision to list tobramycin powder and widen access to clarithromycin infusion. In summary, the ...

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Calls for UK to pilot new reimbursement models for antibiotics

 8 July 2014 - Pharmaceutical industry leaders are calling for an alternative reimbursement model for antibiotics in the UK sooner ...

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