Medicine & Health Products
Australia New Zealand Therapeutic Products Authority (ANZTPA)
On 10 December 2003, the Australian and New Zealand Governments signed an agreement to establish a joint regulatory scheme for therapeutic products. The joint scheme will regulate medicines (including complementary medicines) and medical devices and is expected to come into force on the passage of legislation and ratification of the treaty.
Australian Pharmaceutical Advisory Council
The Australian Pharmaceutical Advisory Council (APAC) was created in 1991 as a consultative forum to advise the Australian Government on a wide range of pharmaceutical policy issues.
Health Products and Medicines
This section of the Department of Health and Ageing site provides access to information about health products and medicines for Consumers. These topics include information on complementary medicines, medical devices and medicines.
Independent Review (PBS)
The Independent Review (PBS) was established as part of Australia's implementation of the pharmaceutical provisions of the Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement (AUSFTA). From 1 January 2005, independent review has been available to any applicant whose submission to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) has not resulted in a recommendation to list the drug on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
www.independentreviewpbs.gov.au
Medicines Line
Medicines Line 1300 888 763 provides consumers with access to independent, accurate, up-to-date information about medicines. T
National Medicines Policy (NMP)
This section of the Department of Health and Ageing website contains information on Australia's National Medicines Policy.
National Prescribing Service (NPS)
National Prescribing Service (NPS) is a non-profit organisation independent of government (although funds are provided by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care) and the pharmaceutical industry. Their goal is to improve the health of Australians through quality prescribing of medicines. They provide access to independent, balanced, critically appraised information on medicines to prescribers and consumers.
pbs.gov.au - PBS Portal
This web site contains the Schedule of Pharmaceutical Benefits, a listing of the medicines subsidised by the Australian Government. The Schedule is part of the wider Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme administered by the Department of Health and Ageing and Medicare Australia.
Pharmaceutical Allowance
Centrelink home page of Pharmaceutical Allowance which assists with obtaining prescription medicines available through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. Page contains links to further information.
Recalls & Alerts
Provides medicine and medical device recall notices issued by the Therapeutic Goods Administration, including an archive of recall notices for 2002, 2003 and 2004.
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is Australia's regulatory agency for medical drugs and devices.
Therapeutic Goods Administration - Online Services
Therapeutic Goods Administration online services.
Travellers visiting Australia - Importing medicines for personal use
Medicines brought into and taken out of Australia may be subject to respective import and export controls. Therapeutic Goods Administration advice for travellers visiting Australia.
Your Prescriptions - Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
The Commonwealth Government's Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) helps improve the health of all Australian residents by ensuring they have access to necessary and lifesaving medicines at an affordable price.
