THE Department of Health has
advised that with the changes
in the consumer price index, the
PBS co-payment and safety net
amounts have been revised.
Effective from 01 Jan 2014 the
general patient co-payment has
incresed from $36.10 to $36.90.
The concessional co-payment
moves from $5.90 to $6, while
the general safety net threshold
will increase from $1390.60 to
$1421.20.
The new concessional safety net
has increased to $360 from the
previous level of $354.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 06 Jan 14 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 06 Jan 14
THE role and significance of community pharmacy in regional areas was a key focus of discussion for the Nationals leader David Littleproud during last week’s visit to Orana Mall Pharmacy as part of a regional tour.
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