PMID: 16618242Apr 19, 2006Paper

Accessing health outcome data on high-cost medicines in Australia

The Medical Journal of Australia
Christine Y LuRichard O Day

Abstract

Data on health outcomes resulting from the use of medicines provide important evidence of cost-effectiveness. Currently, clinical information on individual patients, collected by Medicare Australia to assess eligibility for subsidised treatment with high-cost medicines, is inaccessible for research. Comprehensive data on drug use and health outcomes should be made accessible, with appropriate regulation, so that the effectiveness, utility and appropriateness of our systems of access to medicines can be independently analysed. In the interests of continuous improvement in medical care and optimal use of limited resources, we strongly advocate the enhancement of Medicare Australia databases and liberalisation of arrangements for access to administrative and clinical data.

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Jun 12, 2002·The Medical Journal of Australia·Jane RobertsonDavid A Henry
Aug 24, 2004·BMJ : British Medical Journal·Christine Y LuJames Bertouch
Nov 6, 2004·Australian Health Review : a Publication of the Australian Hospital Association·Lloyd Sansom

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Mar 31, 2015·Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice·Christine Y LuAnita K Wagner
May 21, 2008·Australia and New Zealand Health Policy·Christine Y LuRic Day
Mar 3, 2007·Australia and New Zealand Health Policy·Christine Y LuRichard O Day
Jan 29, 2016·The Medical Journal of Australia·Ashley M HopkinsMichael D Wiese

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