Dear writer This assignment is a critical analysis report in 1500 words. Title: The Australian Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and the consumption of medicines in Australia Within the report students must address the following area: The report should utilize appropriate data from the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) as well as other relevant health and pharmaceutical-related data available in the public domain. Students should reference academic literature and analysis of the PBS to construct their response to the areas above. When appropriate, data should be expressed using charts and tables to illustrate comparisons, trends or other analysis. Students should present a clear understanding of the PBS and its financial implications for the health sector and for consumers and provide recommendations on how the scheme could be made more efficient and provide positive impacts of costs and consumptions. 1. Executive summary covers all main points and document professionally presented 2. Excellent analysis of data to support arguments, and excellent reference to, explanation of and integration of visual materials into text, and excellent use of charts and tables to explain issues. Correct acknowledgement of sources. 3. Excellent analysis of issues and clear understanding with recent in depth supporting evidence. 4. Excellent and convincing original recommendations well supported by the evidence.
