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Australian advocates want subsidised weight-loss drugs for PCOS
The Polyendrocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome Association of Australia says GLP-1 drugs are not approved by the TGA for the condition, so patients pay privately; advocates want that changed.
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Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe Guardian reports Australian advocates want taxpayer-funded weight-loss drugs for women with PCOS, a chronic hormonal condition. The drugs are not approved for it there.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorDoctors prescribe them off-label.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOff-label. So, designer. Fancy. I'd take a designer one.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIt means unapproved for that use. Patients pay out of pocket.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOh.
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