Australians delay prescriptions and skip doses amid rising living costs

Australians are delaying prescriptions and using expired medication due to rising living costs, with nearly one in five unable to afford medications outside the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. A McKell Institute survey revealed that 15 percent of respondents skipped doses to make medicine last longer. The federal government aims to address these issues through price reductions on prescription drugs.

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Summary by Glance · Original reporting by 7 News