Infliximab update

December 2, 2015

The Health Department has issued new information on infliximab, which was formally listed on the PBS effective from yesterday as a biosimilar for the same indications as Remicade. Fact sheets for patients as well as healthcare professionals are featured, detailing applicable conditions including Crohn’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. Infliximab is a highly specialised (S100) drug which must be prescribed by specialists - pbs.gov.au.

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Pharmacy Daily | Infliximab update

Infliximab update

Other recent headlines

PSA backs TGA cannabis action

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WA expanded scope pilot announced

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