Cheaper medicines

There are now 2 ways to save on prescription medicines. On 1 January 2025, we introduced a freeze on the maximum patient cost of Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines. Combined with 60-day prescriptions, these changes can help you save money and time.

Learn more about the freeze

Learn more about PBS medicines and 60-day prescriptions

PBS co-payment freeze

Find out more about the PBS co-payment freeze and how it works.

 

Eligibility

Find out if you’re eligible for a 60-day prescription.

Prescribers

Prescribers can use their clinical judgement to decide whether patients receiving PBS medicines are eligible for 60-day prescriptions.

Resources

Find fact sheets, posters and videos about 60-day prescriptions.

Stage three – available from 1 September 2024

From 1 September 2024, more 60-day prescriptions will be available for people who live with stable, ongoing health conditions. Stage 3 includes medicines for the treatment of:

  • acne
  • anxiety disorders
  • asthma 
  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • constipation
  • depression
  • dry eyes
  • gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)
  • glaucoma
  • Parkinson disease

This is the final stage of implementation for medicines recommended by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) in December 2022 as suitable for a 60-day supply.

More medicines can continue to become available for 60-day prescriptions after they have been deemed suitable and recommended by the PBAC, as part of routine monthly changes to the PBS.

See the full list of medicines available for 60-day prescribing