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[–] vk6flab@lemmy.radio 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I had no idea, so I looked .. I still have no idea. The dollar numbers tossed around contradict each other and vary wildly, to the point of being absurd.

I don't know what the policy on generics is, but as I understand it, the PBS negotiates on our behalf to subsidize medication that would otherwise be completely unaffordable.

When I get to a computer with a screen that's bigger than my hand, I'll have a squiz at the Australian Bureau of Statistics to see if I can learn more.

Edit: Just came across this gem:

The cost of medication compared between the USA and Australia