Women with breast cancer and endometriosis can finally breathe easier — the government’s advisory group has recommended triptorelin, a direct substitute for the soon-to-be-discontinued Zoladex, be added to the public subsidy list. With Zoladex’s withdrawal looming due to unsustainable pricing, patients faced life-altering decisions, including surgery, as they lost access to a vital treatment. Advocates warned of a dangerous two-tiered system unless a reliable alternative was secured. Now, with triptorelin approved for PBS listing, patients and doctors alike celebrate a stable, long-term solution — preventing future crises and reaffirming that patient care must always come first.

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