26 September 2019 - The Department of Health has been working to digitise and simplify the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme submission processes, with a particular focus on applications to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee.

The Health Products Portal Program is a multi-year program of work in the Department. The program vision is to provide a single, secure and easy to use online portal where Industry can interact with the Department to apply, track, pay, and manage listings for regulated and subsidised health related products and services.

The technology delivering the portal aligns with Australian Government strategies on digital transformation; it utilises Australian Government identity services. The IT development process also aligns with Government digital transformation strategies, and Industry has been involved in consultation and testing activities as part of the user-centric design approach.

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