clownfish Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Hi I found this document. Does it mean Saphris is out in Australia now? http://www.tga.gov.au/pdf/auspar/auspar-saphris.pdf Any information much appreciated. Clownfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamito Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 No, not yet. I am waiting for it too. My PDoc says September perhaps, but definitely by the end of the year. Stupid government are trying to save money by not approving drugs immediately. Sux. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vapourware Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 I'm keen on giving Saphris a shot too. At least it'll be here soon, which is a step forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy000 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 im in OZ too! hate to be the bearer of bad news even if it comes by the end of the year to OZ you'll have to wait for it to get approved by the PBS to get it "cheaper". you can still get it before the PBS approves it but youll pay like $200 or more for one box... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamito Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Does anyone know if it is being released soon? My friend says it may be available in Australia in a few weeks, but I can't find anything online Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vapourware Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 I think it is being released soon, although I don't know the exact date it will arrive in AU. My pdoc and I discussed the prospect of me being put on it a few days back, so I assume its arrival is not far away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamito Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Awesome, thanks Vapourware. I'm seeing my doc next week and hanging out for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vapourware Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 My pdoc was talking about his subscription onto some information line or the like about Saphris, so perhaps your doctor is also on that. It may also differ between states though, I'm unsure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clownfish Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 Hello all When I become a frustrated clownfish I write to the prime minister and that is what I did about Saphris. Today I had a reply which says: Saphris is one of the medicines which is to be listed on the PBS for BP and Schizophrenia. The listings of Saphris will take effect from 1st December 2011, subject to final listing arrangements being met by the supplier of this medicine. Further information can be found on the department of health and ageings website at www.health.gov.au/internet/ministers/publishing.nsf/Content/mr-yr11-nr-nr196.htm (I haven't tried the website myself). Before I got the letter my pdoc told me the reason for the delay was because a lot of people in the US suffered from Anaphaltic (spelling) Shock when they started to take it. Clownfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vapourware Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Great, finally - a date! Thanks a lot for the extra information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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