Medicines for migraines, reflux and cancer to become cheaper in Australia

Changes to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme expected to save Australians $130m per year, federal government says

Medicines for migraines, stomach ulcers and other conditions will become cheaper next month as the Albanese government adds new treatments to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

The health minister, Mark Butler, on Monday announced Australians will have expanded access to some medicines from 1 October, saving $130m a year in out-of-pocket costs.

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