THE Federal Health Department’s
2014/15 annual report has
confirmed that PBS reforms saved
the government $2.014 billion
during the year - the first time the
savings exceeded $2 billion.
That was slightly under the target
of $2.074 billion, and comprised
savings achieved in 2014/15
only including all rounds of price
disclosure prior to 30 Jun 2015.
The savings have accelerated
significantly, with the 2011/12
figure being $189.3m, $661.3m in
2012/13 and $1.31 billion in the
2013/14 financial year.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 16 Oct 15 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 16 Oct 15
IN WESTERN Australia, Michael’s Chemist Group has started stocking therapeutic Nicotine Vaping Products (NVPs), pursuant to the Federal Government’s new vaping laws (PD 25 Mar).
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