PBS (pharmaceutical benefit scheme)

Question 1

what is the PBS?

Answer 1

the PBS is a scheme which the Australian Government subsidizes the cost of prescription medication. This is in place in order to give access to affordable and reliable medication for all Australian citizens and p residents.

Question 2

how is the PBS funded?

Answer 2

the PBS is partially funded by the government but also requires you to pay a co-payment to pay the difference in the prescription