There is possibly another reason for Australians to buy their medications now apart from the horror post of Dr F.
It is almost inevitable that sooner or later the American Federal Reserve will raise interest rates in the USA.The prognosis is that it will occur sooner.It is also likely that our institutions such as the Banks,BHP etc will not be able to continue paying the high dividends that have attracted so much foreign capital to Aust.The net result will be a fall in the AUD relative to the USD.The RBA have often stated they would like to see it fall to around $65.Many involved in the inward tourist industry,and exporters would like it to fall much further.
So as the future outlook appears now,if you have not bought your medications,and they are priced in USD it would be pragmatic to buy them sooner rather than later otherwise you could be paying quite a large amount more.
Of course in finance nothing is ever certain.

There has to be a political component, I am sure…as you say its a disease most commonly affecting one of the most maligned/marguinalised groups in society – not really any vote winners on that score.

Have to think it could also be the numbers involved – not quite a quarter mil people – possibly new pricey cancer drugs aren’t necessarily going to be used on those kind of patient numbers (just talking off the top of my head here, no stats)

I am an ardent supporter of generics & am awaiting delivery of mine. But fail to understand why a story a year old which does not represent the current situation is posted as ” recent news & a reason not to wait” I do not say we are in a better situation. But for a minute thought that the PBSAC had changed their mind & unrecommended the DAA to the Goverment. Not everyone is as lucky as us & can afford these generics & are hoping like hell their is good news in December ( I dont think so) but this is misleading untill looked at closely. Regards Angus