Cost of two lifesaving heart disease treatments slashed by government

The costs of the two lifesaving heart medicines have been slashed after they were added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Previously treatment for the two kinds of heart disorder cardiomyopathy, which together affect around 4800 Australians, could cost patients up to $122,000. Now patients will only have to pay $31.60 per script, or just $7.70 with a concession card. READ MORE: One city just days away from setting a soggy record Today it was announced that the cost of …