Comments on: Podcast 153 – The Cost of Prescription Medicines in Australia

By: Rob McCormack

Rob McCormack — Tue, 14 May 2024 06:20:44 +0000

In reply to Dep Ni.

Hi Dep,
Many thanks for your comment and your kind words. Yes, the PBS is one of the best government support schemes we have here in Australia. The example you give is a very good one. Such examples often feature on the television news and I always think to myself – that is our taxes being well spent.
Best regards,
Rob

By: Dep Ni

Dep Ni — Mon, 13 May 2024 13:34:37 +0000

Hi Rob,
Once again I learned a lot from you. After reading this podcast, I can easily understand a story on 9 News on May 9, which was about two of lifesaving heart disease medicines, Vyndamax and Camzyos, had been added to the PBS. Without government subsidies, Vyndamax would likely cost around $122,000 for a full year of tablets per patient, That amount is staggering. Your contribution was much appreciated.
Best regards,
Dep.

By: Rob McCormack

Rob McCormack — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 23:49:58 +0000

In reply to Masoud.

Hi Masoud,
Many thanks for your comment. It is an excellent achievement to have listened to all my podcasts. Well done! I really appreciate your kind words about my podcast. Regarding other social media platforms, I also have a Facebook page which you can follow. https://www.facebook.com/Slowenglish
I hope your visas arrive soon. Sunny Queensland is a great part of Australia. I’m sure you and your family will enjoy living and working there.
Have a great day.
Rob

By: Masoud

Masoud — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 15:26:25 +0000

Hi Rob,
I hope everything is going well for you and your family.
My family and I are from Iran, and we currently live in Tehran. We are eagerly waiting the approval of our QLD 190 visas.
I want to express my gratitude for your engaging podcasts, which have proven beneficial for immigrants and newcomers seeking to enhance their English skills and gain insights into Australian culture and daily life. I’ve listened to your all podcasts.
In my view, you have a heart of gold.
Apart from the Slow English website, do you have any public profiles on social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook?
Stay safe and healthy.
Best wishes,
Masoud

By: Rob McCormack

Rob McCormack — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 21:05:03 +0000

In reply to Ines.

Hi Ines. Many thanks for your comment and thanks for your feedback about the topic. You have made an interesting point. I agree with you. Well said! Just another good reason to try and live a healthy lifestyle.
Have a great day.
Rob

By: Ines

Ines — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 19:54:16 +0000

Hi, Rob, this is a wonderful topic! Help us to better understand how Australian government takes a big part of Australians’ health. And it makes me think, if everybody can live in a healthier life style: eating healthy food, exercising regularly, it will save a lot of money for our government!

By: Rob McCormack

Rob McCormack — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 07:32:58 +0000

In reply to Chris Frankenberg.

Hi Chris. Many thanks for your comment and kind words. I agree that we tend to take our support systems for granted. In researching this topic I was surprised and impressed with how effective the PBS is. Our taxes are well spent on the PBS in my view.
Cheers,
Rob.

By: Chris Frankenberg

Chris Frankenberg — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 07:01:24 +0000

Rob, Another excellent podcast on the PBS! Though a beneficiary of the PBS I have gained a deeper appreciation of this egalitarian system we take for granted in Australia. Thanks for the enlightenment! Chris