From 1 January 2026, Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines will be capped at $25, down from $31.60, while pensioners will continue paying $7.70 until 2030. The price reduction returns PBS prescription costs to 2004 levels and will benefit 400,000 Australians weekly, with particular improvements for women's health medications including contraception and hormone replacement therapy, as well as treatments for cancer, diabetes and arthritis. The measure aims to address medication affordabil

9.1K views · 125 reactions | Sufferers of the debilitating condition Secondary-Progressive Multiple Sclerosis have had an important boost, with a new treatment added to the PBS. Mayzent limits the chronic condition's symptoms, including muscle spasms, stiffness and disability. www.7NEWS.com.au #Health #7NEWS | 7NEWS Sydney | Facebook

The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme is now in the sights of Donald Trump who is threatening a 250 per cent tariff. But Anthony Albanese says making medicines cheaper for those in need is 'part of who we are', adamant that it is not up for negotiation. 📱Download the 7NEWS app: 7news.link/7newsapp #7NEWS | 7NEWS Melbourne

41K views · 55 reactions | If your medicine is listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) your cost per script will be capped at $25 from 2026, under a major pre-election policy to be announced by the prime minister. #medicine #PBS #AnthonyAlbanese #Albanese #election #auspol #7NEWS | 7NEWS Sydney | Facebook

⏰Act now as the scheme closes on 31 March 2023 or when the budget is spent. If you or someone you know is struggling to pay energy bills, they may be able to get help from the #HouseholdSupportFund. We can provide a one-off £100 energy voucher to eligible Kent residents who are struggling to afford household energy bills. ➡️Visit kent.gov.uk/householdsupportfund to find out more and apply. (Eligibility criteria now updated to include more #Kent residents). *subject to availability and eligibilit