Recent experience shows the PBAC does not need new powers or a revised policy framework to enable accelerated access to new medicines or vaccines. The minister can give direction to prioritise faster access, and companies need confidence in existing arrangements.
Building confidence in existing arrangements is the most obvious solution
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