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National Health Act 1953
85CEach brand of a pharmaceutical item is to have the same approved ex‑manufacturer price
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85C Each brand of a pharmaceutical item is to have the same approved ex‑manufacturer price
If there are 2 or more listed brands of a pharmaceutical item, then the Minister must ensure, when agreeing an amount under subsection 85AD(1) or determining an amount under subsection 85B(2), that the approved ex‑manufacturer price of each listed brand of the pharmaceutical item is the same.