Discount rate adjustment for the health of future generations

Medicines Australia

17 May 2022 - Medicines Australia has released a video detailing the need for Australia to adjust its discount rate for medicines, vaccines and treatments.

A discount rate reflects what value Australia places on the nation’s future health compared to present health outcomes. Australia hasn’t changed its discount rate in 30 years and is falling behind other countries like the UK, France and Canada.

Read Medicines Australia press release

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