Invega on the PBS

December 1, 2011

FROM today patients now have access to Invenga Sustenna (paliperidone palmitate) on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. Invenga Sustenna is a oncemonthly, long-acting injectable antipsychotic for both the acute and maintenance treatment of schizophrenia in adults. According to clinical trials the drug offers significant reductions in relapse rates (10%) compared to a placebo (34%). The listing follows the drug’s PBS deferral in February.

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Pharmacy Daily | Invega on the PBS

Invega on the PBS

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