AUSTRALIA is one of the world’s most expensive countries when it comes to prescription medicines, a study shows.
Combined Pensioners and Superannuants Association of NSW
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All health services must be accessible to all consumers. Those consumers who are forced to travel long distances for health care must be adequately catered for. There should be more community participation in health and community service. There is a need for adequate representation at local and regional health services. CPSA opposes a two-tier system of health care and the privatisation of health services.
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