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Life-changing MS drugs to stay on the PBS. So why are others under threat – and how is Trump involved?

Health minister Mark Butler confirms Ocrevus, Kesimpta and Lemtrada will stay subsidised amid questions about the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme

The Guardian - AU · Jul 16

One-size-fits-all AI guardrails do not work in the enterprise

One-size-fits-all AI guardrails are out. The future of enterprise AI safety is Persona-Based Access Controls.

TechRadar · Nov 13, 2025

What is lecanemab, the newly approved Alzheimer’s drug? Can it really slow down dementia?

Dementia is a condition that results in progressive memory or thinking problems. It’s now the most common cause of death in Australia. There are many different causes of dementia, but Alzheimer’s disease accounts for around 60–80% of all cases.

The Conversation · Sep 29, 2025

This virus nearly killed the AMA chief's son. Yet vaccines remain out of reach

His son, Tim, was afflicted with the virus as a toddler.

The Canberra Times · Jun 4, 2024

TGA approves new medication for treatment of endometriosis symptoms

Australian drug regulator gives company green light for tablet – although it won’t be subsidised by Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme

The Guardian - AU · Feb 22, 2024

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia says the government's 60-day script policy will worsen medicine shortages. What does the data say?

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia says 400 drugs are on the "critical" shortage list and 20 per cent of those would be out of stock due to the government's new 60-day script policy. But the data tells a different story.

ABC News · May 25, 2023

Despite tears and panic from the pharmacy lobby, Labor’s medicine reforms won’t cause the world to end

In the interests of reassuring the community, let’s address each of the alarm bells set off by the Pharmacy Guild

The Guardian - AU · Apr 28, 2023

Scientists push to change COVID-19 antiviral guidelines to make medication more accessible in Australia

Some scientists say Australia's guidelines on who can get antivirals is too restrictive. But the federal health department says our use of antivirals is only marginally less than the US.

ABC News · Mar 20, 2023

As some experts and long-COVID sufferers call for antivirals to be more accessible, others say the science isn't proven yet

Some long COVID sufferers are paying thousands of dollars for COVID-19 antivirals, hoping they will lessen their symptoms during reinfections. While some experts say it's time to allow more Australia access to subsidised medications, others say more research is needed.

ABC News · Dec 29, 2022

Calls to expand access to Covid antivirals in Australia splits experts and doctors

Health minister encourages Paxlovid and Lagevrio use, but peak GP body cautions Paxlovid can have side-effects if taken with some other drugs

The Guardian - AU · Jun 24, 2022