Table 2 Themes discussed in interviews

Demographic information

Knowledge of the purpose of the levy

What do you know about the 50 cent levy?

Opinion on levy

What did you feel when the government introduced a 50 cent levy on your prescription drugs?

Waste of prescription drugs

What is your impression of waste when it comes to prescription drugs?

Effect of levy on medicine utilization

Does the levy make you think any differently about collecting your medicines?

The levy as a barrier to utilization

Prioritisation of medicines

Why would you leave some medicines out?

Effect of not taking medicines on health

Are you aware of any side effects of not taking medicines?

Suggestions for policy