Kerry Hall

Jul 8, 2024 | medicalxpress.com | Karinna Saxby |Kerry Hall |Mike Stephens

Policies designed to ensure Indigenous Australians have equitable access to medicines aren't being accessed uniformly across the nation, our research shows. We mapped where Indigenous Australians are using a program to access free or discounted medicines under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). We found access was patchy and depended on where you live.

Jul 7, 2024 | theconversation.com | Karinna Saxby |Kerry Hall |Mike Stephens

Policies designed to ensure Indigenous Australians have equitable access to medicines aren’t being accessed uniformly across the nation, our research shows. We mapped where Indigenous Australians are using a program to access free or discounted medicines under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). We found access was patchy and depended on where you live. This is particularly concerning as many Indigenous Australians in areas with high rates of chronic conditions are not using the program.