... sub-jected to pressure emerging from the AUSFTA. It will be aninteresting threshold question to ascertain to what extentmembers of the PBAC were aware of, or consulted in, the development of the AUSFTA ... by comparing the effectiveness and cost [emphasis added] of that therapywith that of alternative therapies, whether or not involv-ing the use of other drugs or preparations.' The sectiongoes ... 101(3) of the National Health Act. Thisrequires the PBAC to base its recommendation on: &apos ;the effectiveness and cost of therapy involving the use of the drug, preparation or class, including...