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PBS urged to fund cancer, endometriosis, gender dysphoria drug

Published Tuesday, August 18, 2026 · Updated August 18

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  • The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme's advisory committee recommended making the drug triptorelin unrestricted and funding it for all uses, including breast cancer, endometriosis, and gender dysphoria.

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  • The Guardian

    The article emphasizes the positive impact of the committee's recommendation on patients, particularly those with breast cancer and transgender children, highlighting how it removes significant barriers to accessing essential care and effectively circumvents state-level bans on gender-affirming care.

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