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Public Summary Documents (first time rejections and deferrals)– November 2024 PBAC meeting
21 March 2025 - The Public Summary Documents (first time decisions not to recommend and deferrals) from the November 2024 PBAC ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 Jan 2025
Protection against RSV for mums and bubs with free vaccine available from 3 February
19 January 2025 - From 3 February 2025, Australian mums and their newborn babies will have free access to the best ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 10 Dec 2024
Moderna’s mRNA vaccines to be exempted from advisory committee scrutiny under $2 billion Morrison era deal
10 December 2024 - Critics say exemption ‘deeply concerning’ and risks creating separate assessment systems. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 11 Nov 2024
World leading approach to protect babies from RSV
10 November 2024 - Australian mums and their newborn babies will have free access to the best and most comprehensive ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 23 Sep 2024
More Australians now eligible for free shingles vaccination
22 September 2024 - The Albanese Government is expanding one of the most comprehensive and widely available shingles vaccination programs ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 Sep 2024
Program to protect SA newborns from RSV
17 September 2024 - South Australia will protect newborn babies from the impacts of respiratory syncytial virus for the winter ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 25 Aug 2024
Vulnerable Aussies may remain unprotected against severe RSV
24 August 2024 - There are mounting concerns that Australians at greatest risk of severe respiratory syncytial virus will miss ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 28 Jun 2024
2024-25 cost recovery implementation statement for listing medicines on the PBS and designated vaccines on the NIP
28 June 2024 - 2024-25 PBS) and NIP cost recovery fees commence on 1 July 2024. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 21 Jun 2024
Outcomes from the May 2024 PBAC intracycle meeting
21 June 2024 - Recommendations made by the PBAC in May 2024 relating to the listing of medicines on the PBS ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 03 May 2024
Agenda for the May 2024 PBAC meeting
3 May 2024 - The agenda for next week's PBAC meeting is now available. Robyn Ward's first meeting as the ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 22 Apr 2024
Boost for pharmacists for flu season
20 April 2024 - The Albanese Government is protecting Australians in aged care and disability homes by funding pharmacists for the ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 02 Nov 2023
National Immunisation Program – changes to shingles vaccination from today
1 November 2023 - From today, the shingles vaccine Shingrix has replaced Zostavax on the National Immunisation Program schedule for ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 08 Oct 2023
Shingles vaccine now free for nearly 5 million Australians
8 October 2023 - From 1 November 2023, older Australians will have free access to the best protection against shingles through ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 01 Jul 2023
Changes to the National Immunisation Program effective 1 July 2023
30 June 2023 - From 1 July 2023, Vaxelis will be added to the National Immunisation Program as an alternative ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 28 Jun 2023
2023-24 cost recovery implementation statement for listing medicines on the PBS and designated vaccines on the NIP
28 June 2023 - 2023-24 Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and National Immunisation Program cost recovery fees commence on 1 July 2023. ...