Prescriptions to cost no more than $25, says Reid
Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid has said that prescriptions under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme will cost no more than $25 next year.
"The last time medicines cost no more than $25 was 2004, more than 20 years ago.
"This is a more than 20 per cent cut in the maximum cost, which will save Australians over $200 million each year," he said.
"Making medicines cheaper is a tangible way we're helping with the cost of living.
"Pensioners and concession cardholders will continue to benefit from the freeze to the cost of their medicines, with the cost frozen at its current level of $7.70 until 2030.
"As an emergency department doctor, I see firsthand how this government's policies are helping patients, particularly those with existing conditions to save money with their regular medication costs", Dr Reid said.
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Media release, 29 Jul 2025
Gordon Reid, Member for Robertson