PUBLIC submissions are now
being sought on medicines used
in the management of type 2
diabetes, with the move being
the next stage of the Post-Market
Review of the condition.
A six-week consultation period
will conclude on 02 Jul, with info
sought relating to the “utilisation
and patterns of treatment of PBS
listed T2DM medicines in current
clinical practice”.
The Dept of Health wants details
of any information, research and/
or experiences on the efficacy
and safety of current treatments
in contrast to alternative options,
and “whether prescribers and
consumers consider these
medicines are used effectively”.
Any information about preferred
medicines for specific subpopulations
of patients with type 2
diabetes is also being sought.
The overall review aims to
systematically evaluate clinical
evidence on diabetes to ensure the
most appropriate management of
the condition in clinical practice.
More info at www.pbs.gov.au.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 23 May 13 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 23 May 13
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