Generic drugs
(Updated 11/2008)
How to save money on your prescription medication.
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PBS reform
(Updated 06/07)
The Government needs to ensure that consumers can afford to fill their prescriptions.
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Going generic
(Online 02/03)
For a long time the Australian Consumers' Association has been telling consumers about the savings they can make by switching to a less expensive generic alternative for some of their prescription medicines. But we've been concerned the message hasn't been getting through to those who need it most.
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Painkillers (archived)
(Online 02/02)
With so many over-the-counter (OTC) painkillers on the market these days, choosing one is enough to give anyone a headache. Here's some help with the choice.
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Save on healthcare
(Online 08/06)
Seven ways to make sure you don't pay more than you have to.
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Prescription prices
(Online 11/06)
Are you paying too much for prescription drugs?
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Free Trade Agreement Drug Alarm
(Online 02/08)
Consumer and health groups are calling on the Prime Minister to resist moves to abolish the evergreening drug provision of the US Fair Trade agreement.
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Prepulsid use revised
(August 2000)
Australian authorities have revised the use of Prepulsid, a prescription drug used to combat severe indigestion problems, following safety concerns and action by overseas health authorities.
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Free trade agreement
(Updated 09/07)
CHOICE is opposed to the removal of the evergreening provision of the US Fair Trade Agreement.
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Campaigns update: March 2003 (archived)
(Online 04/03)
Find out the latest campaigning developments from our policy officers in the areas of health, IT, telecommunications and financial services. We are working on a number of key issues including the private health insurance 30% rebate; ensuring access to affordable drugs for developing countries; reform of the financial planning industry and telecommunications self regulation.
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