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Sourcing a medicine is only the first step in Australian market access. See how ProPG supports pharmaceutical companies across access pathways, import coordination, cold-chain storage and hospital distribution.

When a medicine becomes unavailable in Australia, several access pathways may be relevant. This guide explains Section 19A, SAS Categories A, B and C, Authorised Prescriber and the practical realities of sourcing overseas medicines.

Section 19A and the Special Access Scheme are both routes to medicines that aren't on the ARTG — but they exist for different reasons and are triggered by different people. Here's how hospital pharmacists, procurement teams and pharmaceutical companies can tell which pathway applies, and why the distinction matters for supply planning.

BILTRICIDE® (Praziquantel 600mg) Discontinuation in Australia – Special Access Scheme Options Available

Pro PG will supply HPS Group selected Special Access Scheme (SAS) products until 31st July 2020. Pro PG is proud to align with HPS for the supply and will work with the individual sites to ensure SAS process is adhered to and products directly supplied Nationally in a timely manner. HPS Group are one of Australia’s leading providers of pharmacy services to private hospitals, cancer centres, and correctional facilities.