Possible co-payments or an increase in co-payments for chronic medicine from 2016
The Scheme annually reviews all medicines approved for the treatment of chronic conditions. This is done to ensure that the most up-to-date and cost-effective medicines are available to members.
In some instances new, more cost-effective medicines have been identified to treat chronic conditions. You can of course continue your current medicine, but you might experience a co-payment or an increase in your co-payments from January 2016.
This possible co-payment is not an error but could be a result of the adjustment of the medicine basket for your condition
Simply ask the pharmacist for a lower priced generic medicine or, if you are uncertain, first confirm with your doctor that you may change medicines. By doing this, you will not only save yourself the copayment, but also extend your annual chronic medicine limit.