The PBS is not the right mechanism to fund new obesity drugs. It is uncapped and it’s too difficult to police inappropriate prescriptions. The govt could fund them in a separate program strictly targeted to the most disadvantaged @nick_coatsworth afr.com/life-and-luxur…
www.afr.com Price must be right to put obesity drug on the PBS It is vital the gatekeepers of the scheme hold the line on the cost benefits of blockbuster drugs. 
