National Health Amendment (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) Bill 2010 [Provisions]

16 November 2010

© Commonwealth of Australia 2010
ISBN 978-1-74229-383-7

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View the report as separate downloadable parts:

MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE	(PDF 11KB)
ACRONYMS	(PDF 4KB)
RECOMMENDATION	(PDF 13KB)
NATIONAL HEALTH AMENDMENT (PHARMACEUTICAL BENEFITS SCHEME) BILL 2010 [PROVISIONS]	(PDF 127KB)
The inquiry Background Overview of the bill Relationship between the bill and the MOU Issues raised during the inquiry Conclusion
Additional Comments by Coalition Senators	(PDF 25KB)
Support for the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme The Impact of the 2007 Reforms The rising costs of the PBS The Negotiation of the MOU between the Commonwealth and Medicines Australia Shortcomings in the substance of the legislation Conclusion Coalition Senators therefore recommend that:
Additional Comments by Senator Rachel Siewert	(PDF 9KB)
APPENDIX 1 - Submissions received by the Committee	(PDF 11KB)
APPENDIX 2 - Public Hearing	(PDF 6KB)

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