Table 1

Major themes around restricted access to tumour necrosis factor inhibitors

Predetermined Interview topics
Perceptions of PBS-restrictions on access
Experience with application process
Pre-PBS collaboration between the different stakeholder groups
Post-PBS collaboration between the different stakeholder groups
Sources of information

Major themes emerging from data
Access to medicines
     Targeting access
     Review of the PBS-restrictions
Implications of access arrangements in practice
     Effects on the practice of rheumatology
     Ethical issues
     Roles and responsibilities
PBS Decision-making process
     Stakeholder consultation process
     Transparency
Information provision

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