Making a medicine: Testing to treatment

Description

The key stages in a medicine’s journey — from scientific discovery to access in Australia.

Whether you’re a healthcare professional, researcher, student, or simply curious, this guide is designed to give readers a clear understanding of how new medicines are created and delivered within Australia’s healthcare system.

This guide gives a clear overview of:

  • Discovery: How researchers test potential new medicines.
  • Clinical Trials: The phases of testing to check safety and effectiveness in humans.
  • Approval by Australia’s TGA: How medicines are approved for use.
  • Accessing medicines: How to access medicines through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, private prescriptions, or hospital formularies.

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Published date

6 August 2025

Governance topic

Medicines access