Does the australia government subsidise ED drugs?

Question

i got a perscription for cialis, and got it filled at the pharmacy, but it cost alot $16 per pill because they said the government doesn't subsidise the drug. i got a health care card from centrelink that i have used and gotten perscription drugs with for like $4.50 when they should have cost $90. my question is does the government subsidise any ED drugs? is there any way to get the cheaper? are any generic cialis avaliable in australia?

Answer 1

No. None are subsidised. Pity really... cause they are expensive and it is for your well being. You can record the amount you spend and after a couple of grand I think that if you have private insurance you can claim the excess as a tax deduction agasint your income.

I think viagra is $66... same price per pill but only 4 hours effective instead of 24. Anyway.. it's the same price of a pizza... so how much spice do you want!

Answer 2

Nope, they only subsidise it for a couple of very specific conditions, not for normal ED. They used to but it got too expensive. I have never seen any generics of any of the ED drugs. I don't think the patent is old enough to allow them yet. Some of the big bulk pharmacies have slightly cheaper prices. It is worth shopping round but it's still expensive.