Federal election: Is Scott Morrison’s big PBS pledge a big stuff-up?

He says it will ensure patients don't avoid prescribed medications because of cost
Prime Minister Scott Morrison visits a pharmacy in Lugarno, south of Sydney, Tuesday, 5 April 2022
Prime Minister Scott Morrison visits a pharmacy in Lugarno, south of Sydney, Tuesday, 5 April 2022.

AusDoc has already gone through the Australian Labor Party’s big election pledge for health â€” the rollout of 50 urgent care clinics run through general practices.

GPs gave it a mixed reaction.

This week, we turn our attention to the Coalition and its commitment to cut PBS co-payments from a maximum of $42.50 to $32.50 per script.

It sounds significant. It has never been attempted before and has made the headlines as a win for patients.