SOMATROPIN

Information current as at: 1 April 2026

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Submission Details

Brand name:
  • Saizen®
Form and strength:
Please search for and view the medicine's Public Summary Document (PSD) for more information
Condition/indication:
(therapeutic use)
  • Severe late onset growth hormone deficiency (GHD)
Listing requested:
Please see PSD for more information
Funding program:
Please see PSD for more information
Request authority level:
Please see PSD for more information
PBAC submission type:
Change to listing (Category 3)
Comment:
--
Submission sponsor:
Merck Healthcare Pty Ltd
Other PBAC consideration:
--

Progress Details

Submission received for:
September 2023 PBAC meeting
Opportunity for consumer comment:
Open 29/03/2023 and close 24/05/2023 (see PBS Website)
PBAC meeting:
Held on 01/09/2023
PBAC outcome published:
Recommended (see PBAC Outcomes)
Notice of intent submitted:
Exception applied
Lodgement of required documentation:
11/09/2023
Acceptance of complete documentation:
Accepted
Agreement to listing arrangements:
Commenced on 19/09/2023
Status:
Finalised
Government processes:
Commenced on 19/09/2023
Medicine listed on the PBS:
01/11/2023 (see PBS schedule)

PBAC Outcome

PBAC Recommendation:
Please see the Outcomes from the relevant meeting for more information

Case ID: a796

Page last updated: 31 March 2026

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