MEDICINES Australia (MA) has said it welcomes the appointment of Michelle Burke (pictured) to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) (PD Fri).
"Ms Burke has enormous experience in the sector and has a long history of working with multinational bio-pharmaceutical companies and contributing to significant policy issues such as PBS reform and industry development.
"Ms Burke has three times been the recipient of industry recognition through the prestigious Pat Clear Award, for her contributions to broader industry policy."
MA said the appointment showed the PBAC had a "willingness to engage with the medicines industry and has a deep understanding of the issues impacting on our sector."
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