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Armchair_Politician Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 26380 Gender:	Painkillers to be removed from PBS Apr 27^th, 2015 at 6:18am This is apparently going to save a huge amount of money, with Panadol and other painkillers to be removed from the PBS because while taxpayers fork out nearly $7 for a packet to be subsidised, you can buy the same packet over the counter at Coles or Woolies for $2. Sensible solution.
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President Elect, The Mechanic Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 17501 Gender:	Re: Painkillers to be removed from PBS Reply #1 - Apr 27^th, 2015 at 7:31am the Tax payer has been making Chemists Millionaires with these pathetic subsidies... all they do is put pills in a little bottle from the big bottle... any halfwit can do that.. the tax pay is also subsiding these people who waste time in going to the doctors when all they needed was a panadole ...
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Reply #2 - Apr 27^th, 2015 at 7:37am

President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Apr 27^th, 2015 at 7:31am:

the Tax payer has been making Chemists Millionaires with these pathetic subsidies... Angry

all they do is put pills in a little bottle from the big bottle... any halfwit can do that..

the tax pay is also subsiding these people who waste time in going to the doctors when all they needed was a panadole ... Roll Eyes

They do more than that - much more. Some medicines need to be made on-site, requiring specific chemistry knowledge. My 4 year-old son required antibiotics last week for tonsillitis and the chemist needed me to tell him my son's weight, as the medicine has to be created using a formula based on the patients' weight. Don't belittle the job of a chemist - they do so much more than just hand out packets of pills.

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Reply #3 - Apr 27^th, 2015 at 8:11am

Are you sure these are the normal 500mg Paracetemol we can buy in woolies that are being subsidised at cemists, or are they the stronger ones like Panadol Forte?

Surely the normal 500mg paracetamol arent being subsidised?

Doesnt seem that way when I have bought them at Chemists, usually dearer than the supermarkets

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Reply #4 - Apr 27^th, 2015 at 8:15am

Redmond Neck wrote on Apr 27^th, 2015 at 8:11am:

Are you sure these are the normal 500mg Paracetemol we can buy in woolies that are being subsidised at cemists, or are they the stronger ones like Panadol Forte?

Surely the normal 500mg paracetamol arent being subsidised?

Doesnt seem that way when I have bought them at Chemists, usually dearer than the supermarkets

When the government want to save some $'s don't expect that they will be telling the truth in support of their case.

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Reply #5 - Apr 27^th, 2015 at 8:47am

Redmond Neck wrote on Apr 27^th, 2015 at 8:11am:

Are you sure these are the normal 500mg Paracetemol we can buy in woolies that are being subsidised at cemists, or are they the stronger ones like Panadol Forte?

Surely the normal 500mg paracetamol arent being subsidised?

Doesnt seem that way when I have bought them at Chemists, usually dearer than the supermarkets

This is what I would assume. Who would even bother filling a script for paracetamol anyway?

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Reply #6 - Apr 27^th, 2015 at 9:00am

Armchair_Politician wrote on Apr 27^th, 2015 at 6:18am:

This is apparently going to save a huge amount of money, with Panadol and other painkillers to be removed from the PBS because while taxpayers fork out nearly $7 for a packet to be subsidised, you can buy the same packet over the counter at Coles or Woolies for $2. Sensible solution.

I have always thought it was a joke.,. myself take panadol osteo and asprin... and when I hit the freebee mark.. I get them for nothing..pathetic... good on em..

when I think of people selling raffletickets to get their child medicine it makes me cringe.

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Reply #7 - Apr 27^th, 2015 at 9:03am

Stratos wrote on Apr 27^th, 2015 at 8:47am:

Redmond Neck wrote on Apr 27^th, 2015 at 8:11am:

Are you sure these are the normal 500mg Paracetemol we can buy in woolies that are being subsidised at cemists, or are they the stronger ones like Panadol Forte?

Surely the normal 500mg paracetamol arent being subsidised?

Doesnt seem that way when I have bought them at Chemists, usually dearer than the supermarkets

This is what I would assume. Who would even bother filling a script for paracetamol anyway?

I do... you dont check the price on the shelf if the doctor gives you a script..you just hand it over...

not good I know...but at the end of the day.. look at the money just going to emergency costs us.... thats all FREE...

they wont allow the govt to make a small charge for that service.

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Reply #8 - Apr 27^th, 2015 at 9:05am

Redmond Neck wrote on Apr 27^th, 2015 at 8:11am:

Are you sure these are the normal 500mg Paracetemol we can buy in woolies that are being subsidised at cemists, or are they the stronger ones like Panadol Forte?

Surely the normal 500mg paracetamol arent being subsidised?

Doesnt seem that way when I have bought them at Chemists, usually dearer than the supermarkets

panadol osteo is...and asprin..has been for years

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Reply #9 - Apr 27^th, 2015 at 9:06am

Armchair_Politician wrote on Apr 27^th, 2015 at 6:18am:

This is apparently going to save a huge amount of money, with Panadol and other painkillers to be removed from the PBS because while taxpayers fork out nearly $7 for a packet to be subsidised, you can buy the same packet over the counter at Coles or Woolies for $2. Sensible solution.

Actually, it’s the boxes of a hundred, the generic brand Panamax.

And you’re right. A packet of 24 Home Brand paracetemol or aspirin costs a dollar at the supermarket.

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Reply #10 - Apr 27^th, 2015 at 9:07am

Stratos wrote on Apr 27^th, 2015 at 8:47am:

Redmond Neck wrote on Apr 27^th, 2015 at 8:11am:

Are you sure these are the normal 500mg Paracetemol we can buy in woolies that are being subsidised at cemists, or are they the stronger ones like Panadol Forte?

Surely the normal 500mg paracetamol arent being subsidised?

Doesnt seem that way when I have bought them at Chemists, usually dearer than the supermarkets

This is what I would assume. Who would even bother filling a script for paracetamol anyway?

It's just the normal 500mg paracetamol.

Once a concession card holder reaches 60 prescriptions in a year, everything else after that is free.

That's why they put over-the-counter drugs on a prescription.

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Reply #11 - Apr 27^th, 2015 at 9:08am

cods wrote on Apr 27^th, 2015 at 9:05am:

Redmond Neck wrote on Apr 27^th, 2015 at 8:11am:

Are you sure these are the normal 500mg Paracetemol we can buy in woolies that are being subsidised at cemists, or are they the stronger ones like Panadol Forte?

Surely the normal 500mg paracetamol arent being subsidised?

Doesnt seem that way when I have bought them at Chemists, usually dearer than the supermarkets

panadol osteo is...and asprin..has been for years

Are you sure about Panadol Osteo? You can buy this over the counter.

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Reply #12 - Apr 27^th, 2015 at 9:14am

Karnal wrote on Apr 27^th, 2015 at 9:08am:

cods wrote on Apr 27^th, 2015 at 9:05am:

Redmond Neck wrote on Apr 27^th, 2015 at 8:11am:

Are you sure these are the normal 500mg Paracetemol we can buy in woolies that are being subsidised at cemists, or are they the stronger ones like Panadol Forte?

Surely the normal 500mg paracetamol arent being subsidised?

Doesnt seem that way when I have bought them at Chemists, usually dearer than the supermarkets

panadol osteo is...and asprin..has been for years

Are you sure about Panadol Osteo? You can buy this over the counter.

Yes. If you buy Panadol Osteo over the counter, the full price is $17.00, script price is $7.60

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Prime Minister for Canyons Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 26906 Canberra Gender:	Re: Painkillers to be removed from PBS Reply #13 - Apr 27^th, 2015 at 10:55am If you're in so much pain you need Panadol Osteo you should probably look at a stronger medication.
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Reply #14 - Apr 28^th, 2015 at 11:07am

Yes you need a script for some of those so called "over the counter" painkillers. People with chronic conditions, especially the poor will not be able to afford them.
If they do the same with antacids like Somac or Panto people suffering from chronic gastro problems like Gord will be in the same boat. In fact if they stop using them it could lead to conditions like Barrett's and even cancer and death.

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