Australian doctors call for longer scripts and more medicine per script to ease GP burden

Peak body says medicines should be cheaper and easier to access to save money for patients and the budget

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Medicines must be cheaper and easier to access so doctors have more time for their patients, the peak body for GPs says.

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners on Monday issued its call to the federal government, saying the May budget was an opportunity to act on much-needed reforms.

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