Lower than expected uptake of new therapies impacts PBS spend

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According to the 2024-25 Final Budget Outcome, PBS spending was impacted by "lower-than-estimated uptake of highly specialised medicines by patients, and lower-than-estimated utilisation of on-site pharmacists by residential aged care facilities." …

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