Those in a position to decide what medication is subsidised by the government made a good move, finally by allowing Infliximab to be included on the PBS yesterday.
While there are conditions on who gets access to it, the subsidy will make the drug accessible to many who can't afford it.
Fortunately, at this point and touch wood, I am not someone who requires this drug and I hope I never will but it is good to know that things are heading in the right direction as far as availablility goes.
Like most decisions involving government on any level, the listing of Infliximab doesn't go far enough in that some people who may benefit won't meet the criteria for receiving it. But it's a start anyway.
This is why subsidy was needed, now it is up to the Government to guarantee funding for the coverage of this drug.
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