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Budget delivers cheaper medicines and more bulk billing but leaves out long-term health reform

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Australians will save on the costs of scripts and on GP visits. But the budget doesn’t start the reforms needed to secure the health system’s long-term future.

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Budget delivers cheaper medicines and more bulk billing but leaves out long-term health reform

Australians will save on the costs of scripts and on GP visits. But the budget doesn’t start the reforms needed to secure the health system’s long-term future.

11 days ago

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Australian Medical Association

More information on changes coming to GP Bulk Billing Incentives this November

The Department of Health and Aged Care has provided information for GPs regarding the establishment of the Bulk Billing Incentive Program and expanded bulk billing incentive eligibility.

9 days ago

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localipswichnews.com.au

PM reassures Australians that cheap medicines will still remain available

THE Prime Minister has vowed to defend Australia’s cheaper medicines program, revealing a plan to slash prices further in the face of threats from US pharmaceutical giants. While the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) has unanimous support in Australia, big US pharmaceutical companies resent not being able to extract maximum profits from Australians for their essential medicines. One of America’s peak lobby groups has called for President Dona…

10 days ago·Ipswich, Australia

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