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Hi, Rachael.
Did you know that Vidaza was approved by the TGA, then went to the PBAC and was approved but sat lingering in red tape Government Land for 3 years before it was added to the PBS. That's the reason I had to pay for my own Vidaza. I was told Celgene was limiting compassionate use availability so the Government would be pressured into adding it to the PBS and conversely, the government wasn't approving it hoping Celgene would bear more of the cost themselves.
During that 3 years, imagine how many people died without hope. The same with Revlimid.
There has to be a better way for large drug companies and Governments to work these things out besides this passive aggressive negativity.
I hope this new Government gives these working parties a kick up the backside.
Chirley
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