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Tess Ikonomou

Migraine, ulcer treatments to be cheaper

Health minister Mark Butler says new subsidies will make medication cheaper for many Australians. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Medicines for migraines, stomach ulcers and other conditions will become cheaper next month as the Albanese government adds new treatments to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

Health Minister Mark Butler on Monday announced Australians will have expanded access to some medicines from October 1, saving $130 million a year in out-of-pocket costs.

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