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myprotegeai | 1 year ago

You seem to be under the impression that the government works on your behalf to save you money.

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SturgeonsLaw|1 year ago

It does. The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme here in Australia is a lever that the government pulls to negotiate lower drug prices

https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/pharmaceutical-pri...

It also pays an additional $5B p.a. in drug subsidies.

myprotegeai|1 year ago

Can you describe the incentive structure that makes sure Australians require less drugs in general? That's the bigger picture. Getting a discount on something you shouldn't need in the first place is not a win.