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SoldierCrab
Member
9 years ago

Armidex has been taken off PBS

OK one of the ladies in the Breast Cancer and Beyond facebook page.... JUST posted this 

had to fill my script for Airmidex today,(almost 3 years down 2-7 to go) it is no longer on the PBS now over $70, got the another brand of anastrozole, told that on the 1st of every month the Gov./Medicare changes what is on/off the PBS list even the pharmacy doesn't know untll they dispense them, could be back on next month
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  • Rachel01's avatar
    Rachel01
    Member
    9 years ago
    I found overall that bc has cost me a lot of money starting with all the gaps on tests and scans, bras, head wear, wigs, medication, radiotherapy and not to mention, time off work!!  Being a single parent, I found it very hard on me financially.  Who needs that stress on top of the stress of having the disease!!
  • ChrissK's avatar
    ChrissK
    Member
    9 years ago
    I pay $40 every month for my Arimidex, does this mean it will get more expensive??? Seriously calculate this x 12 mths x 10 yrs well quite expensive.
  • Brissiegal's avatar
    Brissiegal
    Member
    9 years ago
    I have just checked the new PBS list. Arimidex is still on the PBS  price have been lowered by 63 cents. Tamoxifen has been reduced by over $3 

  • iserbrown's avatar
    iserbrown
    Member
    9 years ago
    m.pbs.gov.au
    Look up your medicines to see if they are cheaper 
    Some are
  • SoldierCrab's avatar
    SoldierCrab
    Member
    9 years ago
    YEP what I thought I am not taking any of these drugs as my BC was TNBC but I thought others would want to know....