What is the PBS and what drugs are covered? Changes to prescription medicines explained
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What is the PBS and what drugs are covered? Changes to prescription medicines explained
You've probably heard a lot about something called the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme — or the PBS — this week. Here are some of your most commonly asked questions.
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Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines remain affordable for all concession card holders. Pensioners and concession card holders will continue to pay no more than $7.70 until 2030 for PBS medicines. For more information, see the comments below. 👇 | Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
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Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines remain affordable for all concession card holders. Pensioners and concession card holders will continue to pay no more than $7.70 until 2030 for PBS medicines. For more information, see the comments below. 👇 | Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
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The Government has put HIV drug Juluca on the pharmaceutical benefits scheme, slashing the price for Australians living with the disease. www.7plus.com.au/news #7News | 7NEWS Brisbane
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The Government has put HIV drug Juluca on the pharmaceutical benefits scheme, slashing the price for Australians living with the disease. www.7plus.com.au/news #7News | 7NEWS Brisbane
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The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme is now in the sights of Donald Trump who is threatening a 250 per cent tariff. But Anthony Albanese says making medicines cheaper for those in need is 'part of who we are', adamant that it is not up for negotiation. 📱Download the 7NEWS app: 7news.link/7newsapp #7NEWS | 7NEWS Melbourne
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The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme is now in the sights of Donald Trump who is threatening a 250 per cent tariff. But Anthony Albanese says making medicines cheaper for those in need is 'part of who we are', adamant that it is not up for negotiation. 📱Download the 7NEWS app: 7news.link/7newsapp #7NEWS | 7NEWS Melbourne
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