The Albanese Government’s cheaper medicines policy is changing lives and improving household budgets in Barton.

Residents have already saved $282,460 on PBS medicines in January and February alone.

Since the subsidised PBS co-payment was introduced on 1 January, more than 24,700 scripts have been cheaper in Barton. The maximum co-payment for PBS prescriptions has now dropped from $42.50 to $30.

The Government’s cheaper medicines policy is helping to make medicines more affordable and accessible.

Since January, Australians have saved more than $36 million through the cheaper medicines policy.

Quotes from Barton MP Linda Burney:

“Someone taking one medication a month could save as much as $150 every year, or a family taking two or three medications could save as much as $300 or $450 a year.

“There is more cost-of-living relief to come with cheaper childcare set to help 7100 families in Barton from July 1.

“The Albanese Government is working across the board to reduce the financial burden on families including through expanded paid parental leave and our Energy Price Relief Plan.”