Senate debates

Thursday, 2 December 2021

Bills

National Health Amendment (Enhancing the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) Bill 2021; In Committee

9:58 am

Photo of Jane HumeJane Hume (Victoria, Liberal Party, Minister for Superannuation, Financial Services and the Digital Economy) Share this | Hansard source

r HUME (—) (): The calculation will be made on the basis of whether the drug itself has been on the PBS for 15 years, not necessarily the brand of drug, but if a particular brand would be adversely affected then that would fall under ministerial discretion.

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