AbbVie Australia has announced
that Viekira Pak (ombitasvir,
paritaprevir, ritonavir tablets;
dasabuvir tablets) and Viekira
Pak-RBV (ombitasvir/paritaprevir/
ritonavir tablets; dasabuvir tablets
with ribavirin) will be listed on the
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
(PBS) from 01 May for chronic
hepatitis C patients under certain
circumstances.
The listing fills a gap for some
patients who are not suitable
to receive existing treatment
regimens, said Associate Professor
Amany Zekry, Gastroenterological
Society of Australia.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 18 Apr 16 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 18 Apr 16
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