PHARMAXIS says today’s listing
of its Bronchitol (mannitol) on the
PBS is a significant breakthrough.
Developed in Australia and now
manufactured in Sydney, Bronchitol
is a spray-dried form of mannitol
which is delivered to the lungs by a
specially designed portable inhaler,
and the PBS listing is for the
treatment of cystic fibrosis in adults
and paediatric patients aged over
six years, either as add-on therapy
to domase alfa or in patients
intolerant of or inadequately
responsive to domase alfa.
About 3000 Australians suffer
from the genetic lung disease.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 01 Aug 12 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 01 Aug 12
THE role and significance of community pharmacy in regional areas was a key focus of discussion for the Nationals leader David Littleproud during last week’s visit to Orana Mall Pharmacy as part of a regional tour.
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