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A pensioner visits their local pharmacy to collect their regular blood pressure medication. They are able to purchase their prescription medications at a significantly reduced cost compared to the general public.
Which of the following enables this person to access cheaper prescription medications?
\(C\)
Consider Option C: Health Care Concession Card
→ Provides reduced costs for PBS medicines
→ Available to pensioners and low-income earners
→ Specifically designed to make medications more affordable
→ Directly reduces pharmacy costs at point of sale
Why other options are incorrect:
→ Private health insurance may cover some medications in hospital but not PBS prescriptions
→ Medicare Safety Net helps with medical costs but not directly with pharmacy purchases
→ Hospital cover relates to hospital admissions and doesn’t affect pharmacy costs
\(\Rightarrow C\)