Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme

The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme or PBS is a programme of the Australian Government that provides subsidised prescription drugs to residents of Australia. The PBS ensures that all Australians have affordable and reliable access to a wide range of necessary medicines.

Read more about Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme:  History, Operation of The PBS, Schedule of Pharmaceutical Benefits, Sustainability of The PBS, Recent Changes To The PBS

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