The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee has pointed to the "extremely high cost" as a reason for rejecting a much-anticipated weight-loss therapy. It has also provided advice on extending access to more PBS medicines for people in custodial settings.
No recommendation for Novo Nordisk's much-anticipated weight loss therapy
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