‘Huge Difference’ for Aussies as Prices of Prescription Medicines Slashed

‘Huge difference’ for Aussies as prices of prescription medicines slashed

Some relief is in sight for the thousands who have been delaying or not filling their prescriptions.

Prescriptions meds cheaper next year as costs bite ill

The maximum cost of meds on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme will lower further, to $25. (Flavio Brancaleone/AAP PHOTOS) By Kat Wong in Canberra Australians will pay no more than $25 for prescription drugs listed on the government’s subsidy scheme in a move that will bring prices down to 2004 levels. From January 1, the maximum Australians will pay for medicines on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme will drop from $31.60 to $25 after the feder…