19 February 2023 - New analysis by the Department of Health and Aged Care shows that more than 1.6 million prescriptions for medicines on the PBS were cheaper in January, after the maximum co-payment was reduced from $42.50 to $30.

1.3 million of those cheaper prescriptions received the full $12.50 discount, with total savings of $18 million enjoyed by Australians at the pharmacy in the month of January.

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