Extra medicines added to the &#39;free&#39; list in Australia

@JudyEv (325584)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 May 18

You still need prescriptions and not all medications are free but a lot of commonly needed ones are.

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@rakski (112925)

• Philippines

2 May 18

@JudyEv that is great to hear

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Louise Crisologo

@mlgen1037 (29886)

• Manila, Philippines

2 May 18

@JudyEv I see. But I think that still helps. But the others that are not free, there is a discounted rate?

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youless

@youless (112103)

• Guangzhou, China

2 May 18

This is a very good news. All the patients need it as today the medical fee is not cheap at all. A good government shall do more good things for its people like that.

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Ptrikha_2

@ptrikha_2 (45454)

• India

3 May 18

@youless yes you are right.

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@rakski (112925)

• Philippines

2 May 18

@JudyEv When it pertains to healyh whatever side of thr world itis expensive

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@JudyEv (325584)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 May 18

Health care can be very expensive indeed so any help the government gives is very welcome.

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louievill

@louievill (28851)

• Philippines

2 May 18

That is good to hear, the diseases you mentioned are expensive maladies, what I got last week was free anti-rabbies vaccine so I had my dogs vaccinated large savings than bringing them to the vet, from time to time they give out free multi -vitamins. My mother gets senior citizen discount on meds but never free

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@rakski (112925)

• Philippines

2 May 18

@JudyEv yes I think so too. You know I used to watch a TV program Bond i vet

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@JudyEv (325584)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 May 18

@rakski I watched this too when it was on. There were several vet shows running for a while.

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@JudyEv (325584)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 May 18

Some are free here but not all. I think veterarians charge more here than doctors. Luckily Australia is free of rabies.

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LK2018

@Letranknight2015 (51499)

• Philippines

2 May 18

I hope that more people over there get free medication because they are definitely expensive.

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@JudyEv (325584)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 May 18

It is a very big help to pensioners to get free medication.

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Faye

@FayeHazel (40248)

• United States

2 May 18

Oh good - I think it is a crime what some medicine cost - some people have to choose medicine, or going without. Im happy it's getting lesser cost in some cases.

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Faye

@FayeHazel (40248)

• United States

3 May 18

@JudyEv That is tragic. There should be some kind of rules about withholding life saving medicine because of cost.

Icydoll

@Icydoll (36717)

• India

2 May 18

Wow that's great news really..I hope people over there get free medications.

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@JudyEv (325584)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 May 18

It is good to get cheaper medications even if they are not free.

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Icydoll

@Icydoll (36717)

• India

2 May 18

@JudyEv yeah definitely it is

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snowy

@snowy22315 (169828)

• United States

2 May 18

Free meds are always good news. Many lifesaving meds here are offered for 4.00 per prescription, well I think it may be 5 now. Some pharmacies do offer them for free, which is fantastic.

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@JudyEv (325584)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 May 18

That's good that the price is so low for some and as you say, fantastic if they're free.

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@allknowing (130066)

• India

2 May 18

I get reimbursed for all medical expenses through a scheme that my husband had joined while in service. It is such a blessing

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@allknowing (130066)

• India

2 May 18

@JudyEv That recovery from my accident cost a ton.

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@JudyEv (325584)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 May 18

@allknowing I can imagine that it would have. Vince had one night in an intensive care unit after a heart scare and it was $1,000 a night.

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@JudyEv (325584)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 May 18

I'm sure that's a great benefit to you.

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Linda Mansfield (Snowdrop)

@sprite1950 (30453)

• Corsham, England

2 May 18

It's similar over here too. We get free flu jabs over the age of 65 and I know that we get free diabetes and cancer treatment; not sure about the others but I daresay it is the same.

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Linda Mansfield (Snowdrop)

@sprite1950 (30453)

• Corsham, England

2 May 18

@JudyEv I didn't know that, learn something new every day!

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@JudyEv (325584)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 May 18

I think we have a reciprocal arrangement with England too so if we get sick over there it isn't too expensive for us.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (457822)

• Switzerland

2 May 18

This surely is good news, the medicines are covered by our Health Insurance System, we only pay the 10% for up to a maximum of $500 a year. When you reach this amount they are 100% free.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (457822)

• Switzerland

2 May 18

@JudyEv You have to pay a monthly rate for the healthcare, but at least everything is covered in case of major problems. When my husband had surgery we paid nothing.

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@JudyEv (325584)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 May 18

We have always heard that Switzerland has an excellent health care system. Bad health can send people bankrupt sometimes.

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@rakski (112925)

• Philippines

2 May 18

That is a good news

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@rakski (112925)

• Philippines

2 May 18

@JudyEv will you and Vince be able to avail these medicines?

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@JudyEv (325584)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 May 18

@rakski Most of the ones Vince takes are subsidised in this way which is very helpful.

@JudyEv (325584)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 May 18

It is indeed good news. Thanks.

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Fleur

@Fleura (29108)

• United Kingdom

2 May 18

That's good news - but the best news is that you don't need any, that's the best possible outcome!

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@JudyEv (325584)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 May 18

Touch wood but so far I'm tablet-free. I do have 9 gin-soaked raisins each morning. They are supposed to be good for arthritis.

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The Fly One

@aureliah (24319)

• Kenya

2 May 18

That is some good news right there and those over 6 should take advantage

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@JudyEv (325584)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 May 18

Most older ones take advantage of the flu shots but not all do.

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The Fly One

@aureliah (24319)

• Kenya

5 May 18

@JudyEv Those that don't I would guess they can pay for themselves or they are not interested

Jessa Bumagat

@Jessabuma (31700)

• Baguio, Philippines

2 May 18

Ohh that's good to hear.. it is really a great news

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@JudyEv (325584)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 May 18

It is a big help for those who have to take a lot of medication.

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Jessa Bumagat

@Jessabuma (31700)

• Baguio, Philippines

2 May 18

@JudyEv yes that's true..

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Judy Story

@jstory07 (134388)

• Roseburg, Oregon

2 May 18

That is really good news.

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Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (95015)

• Marion, Ohio

2 May 18

Glad you got it sold. Wonderful news on the medicines, I hope it helps you save some money. The U.S. does not do anything to help people with costs.

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@JudyEv (325584)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 May 18

Thanks. I think all of Vince's tablets are on the subsidised list. I know know how some people can afford to be ill.

Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (95015)

• Marion, Ohio

3 May 18

@JudyEv I try not to get sick is all I can do.

Joanie

@Freelanzer (10745)

• Canada

8 May 18

That is great news. All flu shots are free here but medications are not unless your income is below a certain level or you have additional insurance.

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@JudyEv (325584)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 May 18

Some of the very commonly prescribed medications are subsidised by the government which is a help too.

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (57809)

• Centralia, Washington

2 May 18

That's great! I love your photo.

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (57809)

• Centralia, Washington

3 May 18

@JudyEv I've seen them but not known what to call them. Have you driven the tractor?

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@JudyEv (325584)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 May 18

@sallypup Not much. It's pretty old and very jerky so it's a bit traumatic to drive if you're not used to it or haven't driven tractors for a while.

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@JudyEv (325584)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 May 18

Thanks. That's the scarifier that we've just sold. I'm glad to see it gone. It was the hardest thing on earth to hook up to the tractor.

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Xavier Bage

@franxav (13598)

• India

2 May 18

Free medicines are good for low income group people in India, but unfortunately there are not many.

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@JudyEv (325584)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 May 18

We are lucky in that respect. Some people find it very hard to buy the medicines they need.

Con Volines

@ConVolines (1449)

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2 May 18

Someone from another country in Gab posted an article on suspicious "flu" vaccines from Australia being moved to other countries too. They were warning against it. If I come back across the post I'll paste it here.

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