Medicines and Technology Programs

Medicines and Technology Programs, within the System Performance division of the Department for Health and Wellbeing, is responsible for medicines policy and programs and health technology assessment within the South Australian public sector.

Role of Medicines and Technology Programs

Medicines and Technology Programs:

  • leads development and implementation of statewide policy and programs for medicines and health technology assessment to ensure best possible outcomes for all South Australians
  • improves equity of access to medicines including optimising resource allocation and the quality use of medicines
  • develops and administers controlled substances legislation
  • provides expert advice and education to a wide range of stakeholders
  • works in partnership with health services to improve patient safety and quality of care.

Strategic medicines committees

Medicines and Technology Programs convenes a number of statewide strategic medicines committees including the:

Contact us

General enquiries
SA Health
PO Box 287, Rundle Mall
ADELAIDE SA 5000
Phone: (08) 8204 1944
Email: Health.MTPP@sa.gov.au
PO Box 287, Rundle Mall

Strategic medicines committees contacts

South Australian Medicines Advisory Committee (SAMAC)
Email: HealthSAMAC@sa.gov.au

South Australian Medicines Evaluation Panel (SAMEP)
Email: HealthSAMEP@sa.gov.au

South Australian Medication Safety Advisory Group (SAMSAG)
Email: HealthMedicationSafety@sa.gov.au

South Australian Policy Advisory Committee on Technology (SAPACT)
Email: Health.SAPACT@sa.gov.au

South Australian Formulary Committee (SAFC)
Email: Health.SAFC@sa.gov.au

Medicinal Cannabis
Email: Medicinal.Cannabis@sa.gov.au

Chemotherapy Projects
Email: SAHealthCancerDrugCommittee.GenericMailbox@sa.gov.au