Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme

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Joe CarrelloJuly 15, 2025
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Do pharmaceutical tariffs threaten the PBS?

There are fears that, if implemented, the tariffs could cost the Australian economy up to $2.8 bn. That’s both in…
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Nursing ReviewOctober 4, 2011
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Public health buffeted by free-trade winds

Australia's pharmaceutical benefits scheme is being challenged by lobbying from US industry, writes Patricia Ranald. Giant US pharmaceutical and tobacco…
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Nursing ReviewNovember 9, 2010
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Filling the gaps

New rights for nurse practitioners have been welcomed, but will rural health teams survive? The fact that nurse practitioners now…
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Nursing ReviewJune 1, 2010
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An assurance of support for mum and bub

Federal government strikes deal to give midwives professional indemnity insurance. For the first time in more than seven years, midwives…
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