PBAC farewells Sansom
August 23, 2011
EMERITUS Professor Lloyd
Sansom has been honoured by the
Australian Pharmacy Council (APC)
after he stepped down as chair of
the Pharmaceutical Benefits
Advisory Committee.
Sansom had held the senior role
since being appointed by the
Health Minister in January 2001,
with the APC saying he and his
fellow committee members had
“worked extremely hard to initiate
and successfully cement a robust
dialogue with stakeholders
including consumer groups,
industry and prescribers”.
Sansom was the first non-medical
appointment to the PBAC Chair in
the committee’s 58-year history,
and says the role has “consumed
his life for the last 11 years”.
Health Minister Nicola Roxon has
formally acknowledged his
contribution, saying she was aware
of the many contentious issues
which have been faced by the PBAC
during his chairmanship.
“The unfailing commitment and
dedication that all Committee
members under your stewardship
have shown through these difficult
times is a reflection of the
professionalism with which it
operates and deserves to be
commended,” she said.
“Thank you for your significant
contribution, loyalty and
commitment to the PBAC and for
assisting it in maintaining
outstanding service to the
community by providing all
Australians with affordable access
to quality pharmaceuticals,” Roxon
added.
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