title: Prescribing in Australia. Part 1.
abstract: A brief history of the Australian Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme is given. Available statistics in recent years have been analyzed indicating the more frequently prescribed drugs both individually and in the major pharmacological groups.
mesh_terms: D000700:Analgesics; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D001315:Australia; D011307:Drug Prescriptions / Q000266:history*; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D007356:Insurance, Pharmaceutical Services; D007880:Legislation, Drug / Q000266:history
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents