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Women to save thousands of dollars a year as new fertility and endometriosis drugs listed on PBS

New contraceptives, IVF and endometriosis treatments added to federal subsidy scheme, with Coalition leaders backing the move

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New medications related to contraception, endometriosis and IVF will be subsidised on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) from 1 May, with some women expected to save thousands of dollars each year.

The announcement from the federal government on Sunday was welcomed by health campaigners, who said women’s health issues have been sidelined for far too long.

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