A109 Light Utility Helicopter flight with mayor Gisborne City from the air in November 2023.
Opinion
The removal of the $5 prescription charge might not sound like a lot but the implications are huge for those who cannot afford $5.
This new policy in the 2023 Budget is relatively inexpensive and will pay for itself many times over.
Early intervention means less pressure and costs on
hospitals. Conditions like angina or diabetes, which could grow more serious, can be fixed or controlled early.
Access to medicine speeds recovery times and people can avoid repeat illnesses.
Employers should be happy as their workers are likely to have fewer sick days.
