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The new PrEP drug listed on the pharmaceutical benefits scheme after an announcement by Minister for Health Greg Hunt, in Sydney, Wednesday, March 21, 2018. (AAP image/Rachel Gray) NO ARCHIVING

Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt announced that Pre-exposure Prophylaxis, a drug to prevent transmission of HIV, will be listed under Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme effective April 1.


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Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt announced that Pre-exposure Prophylaxis, a drug to prevent transmission of HIV, will be listed under Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme effective April 1.



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