Draft National Health (Pharmaceutical Benefits — Charges) Regulations 2008

2 October 2008

© Commonwealth of Australia 2008
ISBN 978-0-642-71990-4

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View the report as separate downloadable parts:

Membership of the Committee	(PDF 7KB)
Draft National Health (Pharmaceutical Benefits – Charges) Regulations 2008	(PDF 47KB)
The Inquiry Background The Draft Regulations    Update to the draft regulations Issues    Consultation with stakeholders    Impact on patient access to medicines    Lodgement fees    Waiver of fees       Access to low-volume products and indications       Lack of clarity       Timing of waiver decision       Making waiver decision Conclusion
Dissenting report by Coalition senators	(PDF 21KB)
Appendix 1 - Submissions received by the Committee	(PDF 10KB)
Appendix 2 - Public Hearings	(PDF 10KB)
Appendix 3 - National Health (Pharmaceutical Benefits – Charges) Regulations 2008 – updated draft; Summary of updates to draft Regulations	(PDF 2259KB)

 

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Senate Standing Committees on Community Affairs
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia

Phone:	+61 2 6277 3515
Fax:	+61 2 6277 5829
Email:	community.affairs.sen@aph.gov.au