Posted by bulldog2 on September 27, 2008, at 14:10:26
In reply to Are medications a lot more expensive in the US?, posted by socialphobic on September 27, 2008, at 8:10:16
> I hear a lot of people in the US complaining about the "cost" of medications. How does the system work over there? Do they have a PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) where the government pays a large proportion of the medication?
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> Here in australia we have the PBS. Under the PBS most antidepressants don't cost more than $30 if you're not on welfare benefits.
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> However, if you are receiving welfare benefits (either unemployed or pension), then you get a concession card which makes ALL medications only $5. This is what I have, so all meds only cost me $5. Is there such a thing in the US like this?
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> I feel sorry for all the people I hear saying they can't afford to be on a particular med in the US. Come to australia and go on welfare benefits and you'll get pretty much every medication for only $5 (or $30 if you're not on welfare).
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>If you don't have private health insurance meds are very expensive. Many people can't afford private health insurance and in some cases cannot afford their meds. US phamaceutical companies charge more in the US than in other countries for some reason.
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