30 September 2019 - The Minister talks about changes to the PBS to give more than half a million Australians cheaper access to medicines.

Now, changes to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme will see more than half a million Aussie patients get cheaper medicines. The plan, which comes into effect tomorrow, will cut the price of common prescriptions sold under 175 different brands. Access to other drugs to treat lung cancer, forms of leukaemia, and nausea associated with chemotherapy will also now be available to patients on the PBS for just $40.30 per script, or $6.50 with a concession card.

Health Minister Greg Hunt joins us with more details. Minister, good morning to you. Now, there are two parts to this announcement.

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