Price increases for 1 April 2012
21 February 2012
As announced by the Minister for Health on 21 February 2012, the Government has agreed to increase the price of 17 medicines currently listed on the PBS, as recommended by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Pricing Authority at its December 2011 meeting.
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Aluminium with magnesium oral suspension (Mylanta P®)
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Antacid used to treat reflux disease and heartburn
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Bisacodyl suppositories (Dulcolax®)
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For supplies under the Paraplegic and Quadriplegic program for the treatment of constipation
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Carbohydrate, fat, vitamins, minerals & trace elements powder (Energivit®)
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Specialised food for infants and children on a protein restricted diet
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Erythromycin capsules (Eryc®)
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Antibiotic |
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Flurbiprofen eye drops (Ocufen®)
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Analgesic and anti-inflammatory eye drop |
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Foscarnet sodium intravenous infusion (Foscavir®)
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Treatment for viral eye and other viral infections in patients with HIV infection or AIDS |
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Glipizide tablet (Melizide®)
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Treatment for type II diabetes |
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High fat formula with vitamins, minerals & trace elements powder (KetoCal®)
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Specialised food for children with intractable epilepsy |
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Homatropine hydrobromide eye drops (Isopto Homatropine®)
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Eye drop which dilates the pupil and is used before and after eye surgery
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Hydrocortisone tablets (Hysone®)
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Treatment for Addison’s disease |
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Indapamide tablets, slow release (Natrilix SR®)
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Treatment for high blood pressure |
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Isoniazid tablets (Isoniazid Fawns and McAllan)
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Treatment for tuberculosis |
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Ondansetron syrup (Zofran Syrup®)
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Used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting during cancer chemotherapy and radiotherapy particularly in children
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Oxazepam tablets (Alepam®)
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Treatment for anxiety |
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Pindolol tablets (Barbloc 5®)
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Treatment for high blood pressure |
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Ranitidine syrup (Zantac Syrup®)
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Treatment for severe reflux in a paediatric formulation
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Sterculia with frangula bark granules (Normacol Plus®)
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Treatment for constipation
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