This statistic depicts the number of prescriptions dispensed in Australia from 2006 to 2015, with a breakdown by type of service. In 2013, about 68 million prescriptions under co-payment were dispensed in Australia.
Number of community prescriptions dispensed in Australia from 2006 to 2015, by type of service
(in millions)
Data contains number of prescriptions under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), which are displayed as concession and general prescriptions, Repatriation Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (RPBS), under co-payment, and under private categories.
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