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Posted inArmidale, Health, Women

Locals affected by HRT patch shortage that never seems to end

by Caitlin WrightApril 4, 2025April 3, 2025

A persistent shortage of HRT patches in Australia has left many New England residents like Helen driving from pharmacy to pharmacy, desperately searching for an elusive box.

Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Health, National News

Cheaper medicines pledge: PBS cap to be dropped to $25

blankby AAPMarch 21, 2025March 21, 2025

Both Labor and the Coalition will drop the maximum price for PBS prescriptions to $25 in election promises

Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Federal Politics, General News, Health

New medications for cancer delayed until after the election

blankby RK CrosbyOctober 25, 2024

New cancer medications are among those being delayed by bureaucracy, with a government committee deferring consideration of 45 new medications for the PBS.

Posted inFederal Politics, Health, News

Cheaper prescription costs today for millions, but not those who need it most

blankby RK CrosbyJanuary 1, 2023

The maximum cost of a PBS covered prescription will drop today for most people, but for those with a concession card their medication cost is increasing from $6.80 to $7.30 per script.

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