The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) consumes around 14 percent of total government health care expenditures and has grown substantially in both range of drugs covered, and expenditure since it was first introduced in 1950. Proponents of drug price regulation argue that drug makers raise prices to benefit the value of their stock and invest little of their profits in the development and research of new drugs. Opponents of regulation argue that consumers rely on drug companies to develop new drugs and limiting prices will prevent new lifesaving drugs from being developed.
91% Yes |
9% No |
87% Yes |
6% No |
2% Yes, and we should socialise medicine and healthcare |
1% No, limiting drug prices would also limit the investment in research and development into new life-saving drugs |
2% Yes, and the government should regulate the price of all prescription drugs |
1% No, but shorten the lifespan of drug patents |
0% No, and the government should never regulate prices of private businesses |
See how support for each position on “Drug Price Regulation” has changed over time for 243k Australia voters.
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See how importance of “Drug Price Regulation” has changed over time for 243k Australia voters.
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Unique answers from Australia users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@98PXPCQ2yrs2Y
The drug of Australia sauce pan and saving treatment inc
@8TLSNZV3yrs3Y
No, this would lead to people using fake reasons to buy drugs and then sell or deal it in a black market.
@8SW4NZC3yrs3Y
the government should invest more money into drug research, and yes regulate prices for life saving drugs, an expensive suggestion sure but ultimately better for everyone.
@8RJNF2Q3yrs3Y
No, instead they should offer subsidies and rebates or a loan system like Hechs/Fee-help where you only are expected to pay if your income reaches a suitable threshold.
@8QWKK2J3yrs3Y
Yes, but if the company wants to charge more make sure money is going towards research etc.
@8QTK9ZK3yrs3Y
the state governments should
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