2010's Closing the Gap PBS Co-payment Program for Indigenous Australians' access to medicines varies by postcode, per recent research.
Indigenous Australians' access to medicines varies by postcode, according to new research. Though the government introduced the Closing the Gap PBS Co-payment Program in 2010 to provide Indigenous Australians with cheaper or free medicines, the program has not been accessed uniformly across the nation. The study found that access relies on the individual's location. This is concerning as many Indigenous Australians in areas with high chronic conditions rates are not using the program.
July 07, 2024
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