Medicine Cost Shock: New $25 Cap Means Pensioners Pay Just $7.70 From April

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A major healthcare relief update has officially taken effect, bringing significant savings for Australians on essential medications. From April 2026, new pricing rules mean many patients will benefit from a $25 cap on medicines, while pensioners will pay as little as $7.70 per prescription. This change, implemented under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and supported by … Read more