June 2005

16 June 2005 - Hansard

16 JUNE 2005

HANSARD - House of Assembly

24. HEALTH

Mrs NAPIER asked the Minister for Health and Human Services -

(1) Are funds included in the 2004-05 Budget to treat those people who have already undergone desensitisation tests so they can proceed with the treatment available for their life-threatening reaction to jack jumper stings?

(2) What efforts are being made, now that research is completed and proven, to ensure this research can be commercialised in Tasmania?

(3) Will the Department of Health and Human Services be assisting the Royal Hobart Hospital and researchers with funding to ensure this treatment receives Therapeutic Goods Administration registration - a step required before Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme listing?

(4) If not, why not?

Mr LLEWELLYN replied -

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