Improving the evaluation of new cancer therapies to expedite patient access [ 2017 - 2018 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Jonathan Karnon (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Michael Coory ,  Dr Amy Salter (Associated with) ,  Prof Michael Sorich ,  Prof Robyn Ward

Brief description The government funds cancer drugs, but drugs have to provide value for money to Australian taxpayers. Most proposed cancer drugs provide a benefit to patients but reaching agreement on how much the government will pay for these drugs often delays access by months, and often over a year due to uncertainty regarding drugs’ long-term effects. This research will test methods and develop guidelines to reduce this uncertainty and provide earlier access to new cancer drugs.

Funding Amount $AUD 421,741.08

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant