Half a million Australians to have access to cheaper cancer, leukaemia drugs

More than 500,000 Australians will have access to cheaper medicines under new listings on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

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Two life-saving cancer drugs to be listed for subsidy under the PBS in the Budget. (AAP) Source: AAP

More than 500,000 Australians will have access to cheaper medicines when a swathe of new products are added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

Treatments for lung cancer, leukaemia, seizures or nerve pain and high cholesterol levels will be listed on the PBS.

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By Abdallah Kamal
Source: AAP

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