Pharmaxis Announces Improved PBS Listing of Bronchitol

18th Jul 13

Release Date: 18/07/2013 12:00am

Pharmaceutical company Pharmaxis (ASX: PXS) today announced it has received approval for simplified access to Bronchitol® for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) under the Australian government’s  Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) in a decision that brings criteria for reimbursement in line with current clinical practice.

Pharmaxis has been advised of a positive decision on its application to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) to change the wording of the PBS listing for Bronchitol, removing a requirement for patients to demonstrate a 10% increase in a spirometric measure of lung function in order to secure continued PBS reimbursement.

 

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