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Why is there a shortage of oestrogen patches in Australia… again?

24 March 202524 March 2025

Many people rely on hormone replacement therapy during menopause or gender-affirming hormone therapy – but the recurring national shortages of patches look set to continue

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Time to call BS on the PBS

23 March 20259 April 2025

One in three New Englanders is taking a medication not covered by the PBS. The reduction in the PBS copay from $30 to $25 will not help them at all.

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