Posted by Michael Wonder on 25 Apr 2023
Major PBS shake-up will allow Australians to purchase more medicine for less, saving buyers $1.6 billion
25 April 2023 - Millions of Australians will be able to buy 60 days' worth of medicine for the price of a single prescription from September, under a major and controversial shake-up of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme in next month's budget.
On Wednesday, the federal government will announce at least six million Australians will be able to collect a two-month supply of medicine rather than one when they pick up their script, effectively halving the cost.
