Cost-of-living relief is on the way for millions of Australians, with the federal government moving to slash the cost of prescription medicines. 9News
relief is on the way for millions of Australians, with the federal government moving to slash the cost of prescription medicines.
The reform - to be included in next month's budget - will affect prescriptions for 320 products treating chronic conditions such as cholesterol, heart disease and hypertension. "Every year, nearly a million Australians are forced to delay or go without a medicine that their doctor has told them is necessary for their health.
But pharmacists have opposed the move, saying the change does little to address a major shortage of medicines.this morning doubling the amount of medicines on a single script will impact existing low stocks. "Many, particularly older Australians, but families as well, really rely on the relationship with their local pharmacist," he said.
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