December 2003 PBAC Outcomes - Deferrals
| DRUG AND FORM | DRUG USE AND TYPE | LISTING REQUESTED BY SPONSOR | PBAC RECOMMENDATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZITHROMYCIN tablet 500 mg | Antibiotic | Unrestricted listing | The PBAC agreed that on clinical grounds, listing could be recommended for adults
with respiratory tract infections. However, given that the Government now requires
that all PBAC applications must be referred to the Expert Advisory Group on Antimicrobial
Resistance (EAGAR) for comment on resistance, the PBAC deferred its decision on listing,
pending receipt of a resistance risk assessment by EAGAR.
Sponsor's comment: The sponsor looks forward to working with the PBAC to resolve the situation. |
| INFLIXIMAB powder for injection 100 mg, Remicade® Schering-Plough Pty Ltd |
Used to treat inflammatory diseases, such ankylosing spondyltis, rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn's disease | Section 100 for "Initial treatment by a rheumatologist of adults with confirmed active
ankylosing spondylitis according to specific criteria. Continuing treatment by a rheumatologist of adults with confirmed active ankylosing spondylitis who demonstrate an adequate response to treatment with infliximab." |
The PBAC accepted the submission's claims for clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness,
but deferred its final decision to allow consultation between the stakeholders to
address uncertainty regarding the wording of the restriction for PBS listing, for
consideration at the March 2004 PBAC meeting.
Sponsor's comment: Schering-Plough is looking forward to working with the PBAC and other stakeholders to clarify and finalise the wording of the restriction for the timely PBS listing of Remicade for AS. |
