This will apply to almost 300 medicines on the PBS
60-day prescriptions have been introduced gradually in 3 stages over 12 months. The first stage was introduced on 1 September 2023. The second stage started from 1 March 2024 and the third stage is now available from 1 September 2024.
Many people can now get twice the medication on a single prescription. From September 2024 this will apply to almost 300 medicines on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
The next time you visit your doctor (or whoever writes your prescriptions) you can ask these three questions:
This information has been produced by Consumers Health Forum, Australia's peak body representing health consumers nationally. Some of the translated materials are currently being updated. Please contact CHF if you have any questions.
