Government to slash medicine prices

We're on the front line of the cost-of-living crisis. This move is a win for everyone's health

Cheaper medicines, greater access and more empowered pharmacists mean healthier communities.

Government introduces bill to facilitate cheaper medicines

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'Good day for patients': cheaper medicines on the way

Australians are being reassured cost-of-living relief is still on the federal government's agenda as it prepares to legislate...

PBS Legislation to Mean Access to Free Medicines Sooner

Legislation will be introduced to parliament that would see the price of more than 900 medications come down to a maximum of $25 per script. The move was spearheaded by the Albanese Labor government, with bipartisan support from the Liberal government during the federal election. The National Health Amendment (Supporting Patient Access to Cheaper Medicines and Other Measures) Bill 2024 will save Australians around $200 million in annual prescrip…

Aussies to save $200 million with slash to medicine prices

The federal government's new bill will cut PBS-listed medicine prices again.

Albanese government pushes forward with $25 prescription medicine cap

The laws will be introduced this week.