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Cost relief the right prescription | Brimbank & North West

Government-subsidised access to hormone therapy for menopausal women will make a “meaningful difference“ to the lives of countless sufferers, experts say. Three menopausal hormone therapies – Estrogel Pro, Estrogel and Prometrium – will become available through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) from March 1. Currently, more than 100,000 Australian women are paying privately for the medicines that cost around $650 per year. Under the PBS, …