The patient co-payment has been frozen for medicines listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, or PBS.
And the good news is there are more ways you can save on the cost of your PBS medicines:
Ask your pharmacist if there’s a generic or cheaper alternative to your medicine.
Generic medicines have the same therapeutic benefits as brand-name medicines but may cost less.
Ask your pharmacist about the PBS Safety Net and how you can track your medicine costs to save more.
If there’s a choice of pharmacies in your area, shop around to get the best price when filling your prescription.
You can also compare the price of your medicine at different pharmacies online.
For more information on how the PBS co-payment freeze can help you and your family, visit health.gov.au/cheapermedicines