Senate debates National Health Amendment (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) Bill 2007

In Committee


Brett Mason

Brett Mason Queensland, Liberal Party, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health and Ageing

12:12 pm

No. When a new drug comes onto the market—it is not generic; it is a new drug—it is assessed for cost-effectiveness. If it is not cost-effective in terms of its medical efficacy, it will not be listed. There is no reason why the new drugs will be more expensive than those in the United Kingdom or elsewhere.

Comments

No comments