Push to Add Weight-Loss Drugs to PBS Subsidy Scheme
Health Minister Mark Butler confirms a push to list drugs like Wegovy on the PBS, potentially saving thousands for Australians with obesity. Read the latest.
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Tommy Lee Jones' daughter Victoria found dead in hotel
Shocking details emerge about Victoria Jones' drug-related struggles before her body was discovered in a San Francisco hotel on New Year's Day. Read the full story.
Cancer Drug Delayed by PBS Bureaucracy, Family Pleads
A Townsville family's desperate fight for a lifesaving cancer drug is stalled by PBS bureaucracy. Their plea highlights systemic delays affecting patients across Australia. Read their story.
PBS Medicine Prices Slashed for Australians in 2025
Millions of Australians will save on prescription costs as PBS co-payments drop to $31.60 from New Year's Day. Find out how the federal government's policy affects you.
Coroner: Rebels boss died of cocaine overdose in custody
A WA coroner has found Rebels OMCG boss Jamie Ginn died of a cocaine overdose while in custody at Hakea Prison. The inquest highlighted critical failures in supervision and medical response.
High-security Perth cocaine production site sold
A unique Perth industrial property, where liquid cocaine is legally made for surgery, has sold for a multi-million dollar sum. The pharmaceutical tenant remains. Read the exclusive details.
Mum's fight for Crohn's biologics access for sons
A Kambah mother fights for PBS reform so her sons with Crohn's can access biologics, a first-line treatment in other OECD nations, instead of 18 tablets daily. #Health #Crohns #Australia
ACT overdose crisis: Stigma blocks lifesaving treatment
As Canberra faces a deadly overdose crisis, experts reveal stigma and access barriers prevent drug users from getting the most effective treatment: opioid prescription therapy. Learn why.
Liquidators get court nod to probe Creso Pharma packagers
Liquidators have won court approval to investigate Creso Pharma's former packagers as they pursue over $20 million owed to creditors. Get the full details on the legal pursuit.
Mayne Pharma Shares Crash on Government PBS Decision
Mayne Pharma's stock plummeted 20% after the government removed key products from the PBS. Discover the full impact on investors and the pharmaceutical sector.
Australia Blocks US Takeover of SA Pharma Company
Treasurer Jim Chalmers blocks US firm's takeover of South Australian pharmaceutical company, citing national interest in healthcare security. Read the full details.
Coroner rejects poisoned pie theory in bikie death
WA coroner dismisses murder plot claims after Rebels boss Jamie Ginn dies from cocaine overdose in Perth Watch House custody. Key findings from the inquest revealed.
Rebels boss died from cocaine overdose in custody
Coroner's inquest reveals Rebels motorcycle club boss Jamie Ginn died from cocaine toxicity while in Perth Watch House custody. Family seeks answers.
Woman needs $500k drug for rare disease CTX
Dominique Roth battles rare CTX disease but the life-changing drug costs $500,000 annually. Her story highlights urgent need for PBS reforms to help Australians with rare conditions.
Govt Funds $440k Cancer Drug, Now $32 For Patients
Broadcasting legend Sandy Roberts celebrates as a $440,000 myeloma drug is added to the PBS, costing patients under $32. A game-changer for cancer treatment in Australia.
ADHD Medication Poisonings Surge 400% in Australia
Alarming 400% increase in ADHD medication poisonings reported in Australia over past decade. Experts warn of growing prescription rates and accidental overdoses.
Mayne Pharma Plunges as US Deal Controversy Continues
Australian pharmaceutical giant Mayne Pharma faces investor backlash as its controversial US licensing agreement continues to dominate trading, creating clear winners and losers on the ASX.
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