Mental Health costs Increasing
‘DRUGS to treat depression are costing Australia’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme almost $500 million a year: up almost 50 per cent in the past five years, new figures show.
They also show a 10th of GP visits in 2003-04 were for mental health-related problems.
Anti-depressants and psychiatric medication now account for 11 per cent of all prescriptions issued, according to a report to be released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.’
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