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Will Nicholas

Aussies reliant on crucial medicines to save on scripts

The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme regulates prices of life-saving medications. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

More Australians will be able to pick up their prescriptions for less money, as the government boosts medicine subsidies in the federal budget.

The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, which regulates prices of life-saving medications, will be increased by an extra $5.9 billion over the next four years to expand its menu of drugs fighting diseases like cystic fibrosis, chronic kidney disease and various cancers.

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