Australian Government to Subsidise Cancer, Parkinson’s Drugs

Australian Government to Subsidise Cancer, Parkinson’s Drugs
Australia's Minister for Health Greg Hunt during question time at Parliament House on May 10, 2017 in Canberra, Australia. Stefan Postles/Getty Images
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Cancer, Parkinson’s and motor neurone patients could get major savings after three new drugs were listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

The federal government will spend $19 million (US$13.5 million) to list the medicines on the PBS, with patients able to access them for $40.30 per script or $6.50 with a concession card from April.