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GBMA Summit – No patient left waiting: end the era of medicine shortages
February 4 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Thank you to everyone who attended the recent GBMA Summit – No patient left waiting: ending the era of medicine shortages
Government, industry and healthcare leaders came together at the GBMA Summit to explore some of the contributors to medicine shortages and discuss how healthcare stakeholders can together chart a path toward sustainable access to medicines for Australians.
The program opened with key insights to set the context for the day, including global perspectives and keynote addresses from the Minister for Health, Disability and Ageing The Hon. Mark Butler MP and Shadow Minister for Health and Aged Care Senator the Hon. Anne Ruston, before moving through three focused sessions.
- Session 1: Barriers, examining how Australia’s reimbursement settings can contribute to unintended disruptions;
- Session 2: Opportunity and agility, exploring globally informed, action-oriented solutions for effective reporting and stronger system responsiveness; and
- Session 3: Access and processes, identifying practical reforms to streamline regulation without compromising safety.
Confirmed speakers:
- The Hon. Mark Butler MP, Minister for Health, Disability and Ageing
- Senator the Hon. Anne Ruston, Shadow Minister for Health and Aged Care
- Hon. Prof. Jane Halton AO PSM, Independent Chair, GBMA
- Marnie Peterson, Chief Executive Officer, GBMA
- Assoc. Prof. Tom Simpson, President, Adpha
- Luke Escombe, Ambassador for Crohn’s and Colitis Australia
- Hayley Tamborini, Chief Commercial Officer, Arrotex
- Clint Holland, Country Head, Sandoz
- Steve Graham, General Manger, Commercial (Business Development), DBG Health
- Dr Stephen Jenkins, Director Government & Corporate Affairs APAC, Teva Pharma
- Sue MacLeman, Chair and Non-Executive Director, Medicines Australia
- Nick Henderson, First Assistant Secretary, Medicines Regulation Division, TGA
- Elizabeth Cuming, Chief Executive Officer, NPSA
- Anthony Tassone, Victoria Branch Vice President & National Councilor, The Pharmacy Guild of Australia
- Chad Rieger, Head of Medical Affairs and Policy, Australia and New Zealand, Sandoz
- Fleur Douy, Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager, Arrotex
- Chris Campbell, General Manager Policy and Program Delivery, PSA
