PBS + PBAC Flashcards
1
Q
How many meds on PBS
A
75%
2
Q
Do all meds need to registered with TGA
A
Yes
3
Q
Which medicines can be considered for PBS
A
TGA APPROVED MEDS ONLY
4
Q
What is a restricted benefit?
A
Only for specific therapeutic use: authority requires benefits (prior) approval from government to use
5
Q
What does the PBAC assess?
A
VALUE of drug relative to what is on the market
= cost effectiveness, equity, disease burden, affordability
6
Q
Who are the PBAC
A
Independent of government and industry
Consumer represented (PBAC cochair = is a consumer)
