australia medication price

[red1mot]

thinking of going back to Australia does anyone know the price of prescriptions for diabetics I am 61 and will be registered under the countrys medicare system thanks

 

[Deleted member 308541]

With a Australian federal government concession card, PBS prescriptions are $6.30 a item. When you reach 60 scripts filled you will get them free with the safety net.

https://www.humanservices.gov.au/cu...pharmaceutical-benefits-scheme-pbs-safety-net

https://www.pbs.gov.au/browse/medicine-listing

Edit: Here's a link to my pharmacy's discount prices if you do not have a concession card.

http://www.blooms.net.au/discount-prescriptions/