Australians with a rare, fatal heart condition will soon have subsidised access to a ground-breaking medicine for the first time, thanks to its new listing on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
\nFrom 1 February, Uptravi\u00ae (selexipag) will be PBS listed for the first time to treat Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH), for use in combination with existing PAH therapies.
\nIt is estimated over 700 Australians could access Uptravi\u00ae for PAH through the PBS each year. Without subsidy, patients might pay more than $41,000 per year to access this medicine.
\nAs a result of this listing, patients will now only pay $41.30 per script or $6.60 for concessional patients.
\nThis listing can provide some patients with improvement in daily activities and quality of life, as well as delaying the need for injectable treatments and reducing the risks associated with IV infusions.
\nPAH is caused by narrowing or blockage of the arteries that carry blood from the heart to the lungs. The heart needs to pump against this higher pressure to keep blood flowing through the lungs, making it work harder which can eventually cause heart failure.
\nPAH is a complex disease and can advance quickly if left untreated. Uptravi\u00ae can delay the progression of PAH for some patients.
\nThe Australian Government continues to make important medicines available to Australians at affordable prices.
\nEach of these listings has been recommended by the independent Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee.
\nSince 2013, the Australian Government has approved more than 2,550 new or amended listings on the PBS. This represents an average of around 30 listings or amendments per month \u2013 or one each day \u2013 at an overall investment by the Government of $12.4 billion.
\nThe Government\u2019s commitment to ensuring that Australians can access affordable medicines, when they need them, remains rock solid.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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