THE Generic Medicines Industry
Association has called on the
government to “urgently put in
place a reward for patients who
opt for the high quality generic
medicine instead of the more
expensive original versions”.
Welcoming the $687 million
Federal Budget provision for new
and amended medicines over the
next four years, GMiA ceo Kate
Lynch said these “important new
medicines have been shown to
be cost-effective and are making
a significant contribution to the
health and well-being of patients”.
However she highlighted the
benefit to the nation made “every
time a consumer chooses a generic
medicine,” and said that patients
should be able to share in these
savings.
“We need to ensure the
PBS remains sustainable and
affordable...that means investment
in new medicines, and we also
need policies that support the
uptake of generic medicines to
drive important savings,” Lynch
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THE role and significance of community pharmacy in regional areas was a key focus of discussion for the Nationals leader David Littleproud during last week’s visit to Orana Mall Pharmacy as part of a regional tour.
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