Health to get $11.1bn boost in Victorian budget with pharmacist prescribing powers made permanent

Cash injection includes $9.3bn for public hospitals and nearly $50m to expand trial prescribing program

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Victoria's health system will receive an $11.1bn cash injection in the state budget, with hospitals to receive more funding and pharmacists given greater powers to prescribe medications without the need for a GP visit.

The budget, which will be handed down by the state's treasurer, Jaclyn Symes, on Tuesday, includes a $9.3bn boost for public hospitals.

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