People living with HIV/AIDS are among the big losers in the 2005/06 federal budget handed down by treasurer Peter Costello on May 10. Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
Budget blow
From the April 2005 issue of Positive Living
People living with HIV/AIDS are among the big losers in the 2005/06 federal budget handed down by treasurer Peter Costello on May 10. Medicare, PBS changes
From the December 2004 issue of Positive Living
From January 1, changes to Medicare rebates and Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme co-payments will have some people paying less to see their GP, but will also significantly increase prescription drug costs.
Triple treat
From the October 2004 issue of Positive Living
The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme has recently added three new antiretrovirals, to become available on prescription in December. PAUL KIDD takes a look at the newest weapons in the anti-HIV armoury.
PBS shake-up in free trade deal
From the February 2004 issue of Positive Living
Australia will “make improvements to the transparency and timeliness” of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) as part of the proposed free trade agreement with the United States announced in early February.
Rewriting the script for a healthy PBS
From the October 2003 issue of Positive Living
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A government advertising campaign has drawn criticism and reignited the debate over future funding of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
A government advertising campaign has drawn criticism and reignited the debate over future funding of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
Express lane
From the August 2003 issue of Positive Living
By enabling people to access HIV drugs before they are approved, the Special Assistance Scheme ensures that people with few treatment options aren’t disadvantaged by the often drawn-out drug approval process. But how does the scheme work, and how do you access it?
Mind the gap: govt, senate on collision course over Medicare
From the June 2003 issue of Positive Living
For the second year in a row, the Federal budget has generated widespread concern over proposals with the potential to seriously affect the lives of people living with HIV, especially those on low incomes.