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Access to new cancer medicines in Australia: dispelling the myths and informing a public debate
Article Number: SIS319084AI231222
23rd December, 2022
Author(s):
Agnes,VitryBarbara, MintzesWendy,Lipworth
Abstract:
Despite the high level of spending on cancer medicines in Australia, consumer organisations and the pharmaceutical industry often make claims of delayed or lack of access to new cancer medicines—claims that are frequently supported by prominent coverage in the Australian media. These claims, while morally and psychologically compelling, tend to ignore the complexity of medicines funding decisions. In this commentary we summarise the current situation regarding the registration and funding of cancer medicines in Australia, elucidate the main challenges associated with access to cancer medicines in the Australian context, and describe some of the steps that have been taken to address these challenges.