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Lengthy PBS delays a bigger issue than Trump’s tariffs, according to peak body
Excessive wait times for medicines to be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) are a much greater threat to…
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PBS ‘not on the table’ to escape concerning pharmaceuticals tariff
Australia is urgently investigating “concerning” new tariffs on pharmaceuticals announced by the United States, repeating that the nation will not…
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Will Trump’s tough talk on medicines mean we pay more in Australia?
Pharmaceutical companies around the world are steeling themselves for another major tariff announcement from the Trump administration that could make…
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Albanese won’t budge on key US grievances, as Trump’s ‘liberation day’ looms
An updated list of grievances published by the United States trade office has set its sights on Australia’s pharmaceutical sector,…
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Medication shortages add stress to palliative care patients and families
For Australians living with a life-limiting or terminal illness, palliative care services are designed to prevent their suffering and improve…
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Why big US pharma hates Australia, and has for decades
For decades, America’s pharmaceutical giants have been plotting to torpedo Australia’s Pharmaceuticals Benefits Scheme (PBS). Twenty years ago, they scored…
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How sought-after Plibersek became persona non grata in a key seat
Welcome back to your weekly federal politics update, where Brett Worthington gets you up to speed on the happenings from…
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What is the PBS and what drugs are covered? Your medicines questions answered
You’ve probably heard a lot about something called the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) this week. It’s been in the news…
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Labor and Coalition vow PBS will not be bargained over in US trade war
The prime minister and opposition leader have presented a united front against a US drug company attack on the PBS,…
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Pensioner quarterly living costs fall for first time since 2020
For the first time in nearly five years, pensioners are feeling a slight cost-of-living relief, according to the latest data…
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