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Australia Launches First Government-Funded Depression Medication in 30 Years

4/29/2025

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Australia has made a groundbreaking move by introducing SPRAVATO, the first government-funded medication for major depression in three decades. Priced at just $7.70 or $31.60 per dose through the PBS, this innovative treatment aims to support up to 30,000 adults struggling with severe, treatment-resistant depression, offering hope where traditional antidepressants have failed.

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Australia has made a groundbreaking move by introducing SPRAVATO, the first government-funded medication for major depression in three decades. Priced at just $7.70 or $31.60 per dose through the PBS, this innovative treatment aims to support up to 30,000 adults struggling with severe, treatment-resistant depression, offering hope where traditional antidepressants have failed.