Kidney disease drug added to PBS, helping 65,000 Australians

The federal government will add a medicine for chronic kidney disease into the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

Peter Brown was diagnosed with kidney disease two years ago. For him, the treatment process has been overwhelming. Credit: SBS

Key Points

• More than 65.000 Australians are expected to benefit from the cheaper access to Jardiance , also known as Empagliflozin.
• For eligible patients without a concession card, the script will only cost $31.60.
• From January 1 next year, the price will be further lowered to $25.

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