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Doctors & Prescriptions Costs 2019
Costs for Doctors & Prescriptions in Australia
Prescription Costs in Australia
A standard Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) prescription cost from 1st Jan 2019 is $40.30 for general patients. ** see below Those with concession cards pay only $5.50 or $6.50… Read the restPrescription Costs Australia -v- UK
Prescription Cost Comparison between Australia and UK
Prescription Costs in Australia
From 1 January 2019, you pay up to $40.30 (£22.55) for most PBS medicines or $6.50 (£3.64) if you have a concession card. (Some pharmacists may choose to discount… Read the restDental Treatment Costs in Australia 2017
How Much Does a Dentist Charge in Australia in 2017
Dental work is normally NOT covered under Medicare, although there are some exceptions to this. One of these is the Child Dental Benefits Scheme for children between 2 and 17… Read the rest
How Much Does a Dentist Charge in Australia in 2017
Dental work is normally NOT covered under Medicare, although there are some exceptions to this. One of these is the Child Dental Benefits Scheme for children between 2 and 17… Read the restCost of Contact Lenses in Australia
Cost of Contact Lenses in Australia
Contact lenses are best bought from an Online supplier in Australia, or even overseas, if you are looking for the best prices.Example Contact Lens Prices in April 2017
A local Optometrist quoted over… Read the rest
Cost of Contact Lenses in Australia
Contact lenses are best bought from an Online supplier in Australia, or even overseas, if you are looking for the best prices.Example Contact Lens Prices in April 2017
A local Optometrist quoted over… Read the restMedicare for Temporary/Provisional Residents
Interim Medicare Cards
If you live in Australia and have applied for permanent residency, you may be eligible for an Interim Medicare card. You must: Be on a visa allowing you to work, or Prove your parent, spouse or child… Read the rest
Interim Medicare Cards
If you live in Australia and have applied for permanent residency, you may be eligible for an Interim Medicare card. You must: Be on a visa allowing you to work, or Prove your parent, spouse or child… Read the restHow Much does an Eye Test Cost in Australia
The Cost of an Eye Examination in Australia
Eye Tests are covered under Medicare and for a long time most Optometrists Bulk Billed for basic eye examinations, which means we didn’t have to pay anything. Medicare used to pay the… Read the restHayfever Medicine in Australia
Hayfever & Anti-Histamines Medicine in Australia
Claratyne and Zyrtec are the two most common Hayfever Medicines in Australia, and both come in varying pack sizes.Claratyne Prices in July 2016
The following Claratyne Prices give an idea of the cost… Read the restBirth Control Pill Costs in Australia
A guide to the standard costs of Birth Control Pill options in Australia
$28.50 (12 months at $ 2.38 per month) Microgynon 50ED Tablets 12 x 28. (ethinyloestradiol + levonorgestrel) $11.50 (4 months at $ 2.88 per month) Microgynon 50… Read the rest
A guide to the standard costs of Birth Control Pill options in Australia
$28.50 (12 months at $ 2.38 per month) Microgynon 50ED Tablets 12 x 28. (ethinyloestradiol + levonorgestrel) $11.50 (4 months at $ 2.88 per month) Microgynon 50… Read the restMedicare Teen Dental Plan from 2014
The Medicare Teen Dental Plan is ending on 31 December 2013 and being replaced with the Grow Up Smiling plan from 1 January 2014.
Changes to the Medicare Teen Dental Plan
The Medicare Teen Dental Plan will be replaced… Read the restiSelect
iSelect is an Insurance Broker who provides product recommendations from selected participating health funds that pay commissions to them for policies sold.
They began by providing Health Insurance but have now expanded into other insurance areas.
Their Participating Insurers included… Read the rest
Medical Tax Offset
Medical Tax Offset
The Net Medical Expense Tax Offset (NMETO) is to be phased out, and only the taxpayers who claim the offset for the 2012-2013 income year will be eligible to claim in future years. By 2019 this will… Read the rest
Bulk Billing Doctors in Brisbane
Bulk Billing Medical practices are not as common in some areas as they may be in others. And they are not always easy to find.
The following are Medical practices that do offer some form of Bulk Billing. It may… Read the rest
Queensland Ambulance Levy
The Queensland Ambulance Levy will be scrapped following the June 2011 Queensland budget.
This levy was charged with everyone’s electricity bill at a rate of about $113 per year.
It was introduced in 2004 to cover the cost of providing… Read the rest
Malignant Melanoma death rates
Malignant Melanoma death rates
UK
1999 February 1 BBC Malignant Melanoma, the rarest form of skin cancer, is responsible for 1,500 deaths in the UK each year. cdnedge.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/265296.stm
2004 Malignant melanoma is more serious than other types of skin cancer,… Read the rest
Optical and Opticians in Australia
Eye Tests and Opticians in Australia
Free Eye Tests in Australia Eye Examinations are available at many Opticians, and the cost of this examination is covered by Medicare for one FULL examination every two years. Discounted Glasses and Contact lenses… Read the rest
Eye Tests and Opticians in Australia
Free Eye Tests in Australia Eye Examinations are available at many Opticians, and the cost of this examination is covered by Medicare for one FULL examination every two years. Discounted Glasses and Contact lenses… Read the restMedical: Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer in Australia
Sun Protection
Protect yourself in five ways, with shade, a shirt, a hat, sunglasses and a good sunscreen.
Some Sunscreen Information
The maximum SPF of sunscreens sold in Australia is SPF 30+.
No sunscreen offers complete… Read the rest
Ambulance Insurance Cover in Australia
Ambulance Cover in Australia
The cost of getting an ambulance can be quite substantial, so it is very important to have insurance cover where required.
NSW for example, quote between a minimum of $237 (the basic call out fee) up… Read the rest
Private Medical Service in Australia
Private Medical in Australia
Private Medical Insurance
Private Medical Insurance does not generally cover standard Doctors fees, as they are mainly covered by Medicare. Medical Insurance comes in two main parts: There is the main Hospital cover, which provides cover… Read the restMedical: Introduction to Medicare
An Introduction to Medicare