More convenience and savings are being offered for those on long-term treatments. 

From February, people will be able to receive 12-month prescriptions. 

Patients will still collect their repeats from the pharmacy but will no longer need to return to their doctor each time for a new script. 

Health Minister Simeon Brown told Mike Hosking this could save patients up to $105 per year in reduced GP fees. 

He says it will also free up appointment space. 

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More convenience and savings are being offered for those on long-term treatments.&nbsp;
From February, people will be able to receive 12-month prescriptions.&nbsp;
Patients will still collect their repeats from the pharmacy but will no longer need to return to their doctor each time for a new script.&nbsp;
Health Minister Simeon Brown told Mike Hosking this could save patients up to $105 per year in reduced GP fees.&nbsp;
He says it will also free up appointment space.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

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Simeon Brown: Health Minister on 12-month prescriptions being available from next year

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