Major Changes to PBS That Could Save Patient Costs and Time

Patients with chronic illnesses will soon be able to buy a supply of prescription drugs for 60 days, at a cost of only a month. These are major changes to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) that will be included in next month's budget.

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The government estimates about 6 million people will receive a reduction in medical expenses by half.

That's a saving of $1.6 billion over the next emp at year that the government says will be reinvested into community pharmacies. A

typical patient can save $180 a year per drug.

Meanwhile concession cardholders will save nearly $44.

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