E-drug: Response to the crisis in the Australian PBS (cont)
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Several people have asked if there is anything they can do right now to
support the members of the Australian Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
The answer is probably 'no'. The legislative amendment goes to a
vote in the Australian Senate in a few hours. We have lobbied hard.
If the amendment is withdrawn, or is defeated, the issues may be
referred to a Senate committee for further inquiry. If that happens
there will be an
opportunity for people to make representations.
Thank-you to all who have offered support.
David Henry
Professor of Clinical Pharmacology
Head, School of Population Health Sciences
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
The University of Newcastle
New South Wales
Australia
Phone +61 249 211856
Fax +61 249 602088
David Henry <mddah@mail.newcastle.edu.au>
[Several people emailed Senator Tambling during the weekend so he
will get those message if he opens his email before the meeting.
Thank you very much. BS]
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