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Yaz and Yasmin contraceptive pills will be cheaper from March. How are they different from other pills?

By Nial Wheate, Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Macquarie University
Shoohb Alassadi, Associate Lecturer and Registered Pharmacist, University of Sydney

The oral contraceptive pills Yaz and Yasmin will be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) from March 1 2025, meaning Australian women will pay less for them.

This listing follows advice from the Australian Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee, which recommended adding these pills…

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