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Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light sequel premieres on PBS tonight

A decade after the first installment, Wolf Hall: The Mirror returns with stars Mark Rylance and Damian Lewis

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Big pharma is taking aim at Australia’s PBS. Could Trump force us to pay more for medicines?

Big pharma US wants to sell more drugs in Australia for more and its demands are now entangled with the ongoing trade tariff war

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s PBS means consumers pay less for expensive medicines. Here’s how this system works

The United States pharmaceutical lobby has complained to US President Donald Trump that Australia’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) is damaging their profits and has urged Trump to put tariffs on pharmaceutical imports from Australia.

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Will the US trade war push up the price of medicines in Australia? Will there be drug shortages?

Talks of a trade dispute between the United States and Australia over the cost of medicines have no doubt left many Australians scratching their heads.

The Conversation

Afternoon Update: Lilie James’s parents share heartbreak; PM defends PBS; and 15-year-old cracks the four-minute mile

Peta and Jamie James tell final day of inquest that not teaching young boys to ‘respect and value a woman’s opinion and choices’ can have tragic consequences

The Guardian - AU

Prescription Meds To Be Capped At $25 From Next Year — What You Need To Know

Australia's major parties have announced a significant $689 million commitment towards cheaper medication.

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Morning Mail: Labor to cut medicine costs, Bob Carr’s Aukus warning, Rowling sparks Harry Potter feud

Labor to cap PBS-listed prescription costs at $25 as Coalition searches for policy hit; former foreign affairs minister criticises Aukus

The Guardian - AU

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US Pharma Lobby Targets Australia's AU$18B PBS, Urges Trump To Impose Punitive Tariffs

On March 11, a formal complaint was submitted to US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, urging the Trump administration to take strong action against Australia's "damaging pricing policies."

International Business Times

Chronic patients get most relief in medicine cost cut

Patients could save almost $7 on each prescription as the government promises to make medicines cheaper in a move supported by the coalition.

AAP

Labor promises PBS scripts will cost no more than $25, under latest health pitch for election

The Albanese government will make another pre-election offer in health, promising that if re-elected it will legislate to ensure people pay no more than $25 for a script under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

The Conversation

Here’s what’s different about Slinda, the single-hormone contraceptive just added to the PBS

From May 1, the oral contraceptive Slinda (drospirenone) will be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). This means the price will drop for the more than 100,000 Australian women who currently use it – from around $A320 a year to around $94.

The Conversation

Endometriosis, IVF & Contraceptive Treatments Set To Get Cheaper: ‘We Have Listened’

“This announcement is all about making treatment cheaper and easier, so women can focus on getting the care they need.”

Pedestrian.tv

Women to save thousands of dollars a year as new fertility and endometriosis drugs listed on PBS

Hundreds of thousands of Australian women expected to benefit from cheaper medicines

The Guardian - AU

IVF, contraception drugs cheaper as birth rate dips

Several women's health drugs are being made cheaper as the government aims to boost the success of IVF treatments and help those suffering a painful condition.

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The Guardian - AU

Ozempic can cost almost $2,000 a year. An Australian peak medical body says it should be on the PBS for weight loss

Research shows weight loss-inducing semaglutide medicines can help lower the risk of cardiovascular conditions and sleep apnea

Woman & Home

Will there be a Miss Scarlet season 6? There's great news for fans of the period drama

Fans of the cosy period crime drama are hoping for news of a renewal and to see Miss Scarlet's detective adventures continue

Fortune

How to watch, stream Trump's 2025 joint address to Congress live online free without cable

Trump addresses Congress for the first time in his second term.

Salon

Rick Steves wants to radicalize you

The guy who got "filthy rich" off helping American tourists travel without fear still refuses to sell out

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The Conversation

England subsidises drugs like Ozempic for weight loss. Could Australia follow?

People with a high body weight living in England can now access subsidised weight-loss drugs to treat their obesity. This includes Wegovy (the weight-loss dose of Ozempic, or semaglutide) and Mounjaro (one of the brand names for tirzepatide).

Salon

"Eyes on the Prize": We are the hope

The landmark series' six-part continuation uses history to remind us that civil rights are won by ordinary people

The Guardian - US

‘A true free-speech emergency’: alarm over Trump’s ‘chilling’ attacks on media

Warning comes as FCC, chaired by Trump ally and Project 2025 author, orders investigations into US media groups

LiveScience

How to watch 'Museum Alive with David Attenborough', as US streaming begins for CGI-fueled documentary

The CGI-fueled documentary explores the extinct species in the Natural History Museum – here's how to watch David Attenborough's Museum Alive online and on TV.

The Guardian - AU

Weight loss drug Wegovy approved to treat heart disease in overweight and obese Australian patients

TGA approved new indication for semaglutide drug in December 2024, but allocation to PBS still to be decided

Cycling Weekly

From 3 open heart surgeries to a 350-mile ride at age 69: how biking saved a father and his son

With 20 daily meds and more surgeries looming, Donnie Seals Sr. needed a change. The unexpected solution? A bicycle.

The Conversation

Menopause hormone patches are in short supply. What are they? And how do they compare with other therapies?

The federal government yesterday released its response to the Senate inquiry into issues related to menopause. The inquiry recommended the government examine options to make menopause hormone therapy (MHT, or sometimes called hormone replacement therapy) more affordable and accessible, and address drug shortages.

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