Cheaper medicines videos

Jeanette lives with rheumatoid arthritis and relies on four PBS medicines. With the reduced PBS co‑payment, she will save nearly $30 each month.

In this Q&A video, pharmacists answer common questions about PBS co-payments.

For Australian concession card holders, the maximum cost of PBS medicines remains $7.70 until 2030.

From 1 January 2026, PBS medicines will cost no more than $25, down from $31.60, for everyone with a Medicare card.

From 1 January 2026, anyone with a Medicare card pays a maximum of $25 for each PBS listed medicine, down from $31.60. Concession card holders continue to pay no more than $7.70 until 2030.

Watch this video where community pharmacist Scott Bates talks about the benefits of 60-day prescriptions for First Nations peoples.

Watch this video where community pharmacist Scott Bates explains 60-day prescriptions.

Watch this video where community pharmacist Scott Bates explains if 60-day prescriptions affect Closing the Gap co-payments.

In this video, Scott Bates, a community pharmacist talks about how 60-day prescriptions benefit the community and First Nations peoples. 

Linda is a lifelong asthmatic. She can now get 60-day prescriptions for her PBS medicines, reducing her medical costs and saving time. 

In this case study, Katie shares her experience with 60-day prescriptions and how they help her manage her medical conditions.

Watch this animation to find out if you can get more than 60-day’s supply of medicine with a 60-day prescription.

Watch this animation to find out how a 60-day prescription may affect your PBS Safety Net.

Watch this animation to find out how 60-day prescriptions count towards the PBS Safety Net.

Watch this animation to find out how you can save money on a 60-day prescription if you have a concession card.

Watch this animation to find out why some pharmacies charge different prices for medicines.

Watch this animation to find out why your doctor may think a 60-day prescription is not suitable for you.

Watch this animation to find out why your medicine might not be available for 60-day prescriptions.

Watch this animation to find out who decides which medicines are available for 60-day prescriptions.

Watch this animation to find out how to check if you can get a 60-day prescription.

Watch this animation to find out which medicines are available for 60-day prescriptions. 

Watch this animation to find out about 60-day prescriptions.

This webinar informs health consumers about how to save money on medicines, including 60-day prescriptions. First Assistant Secretary Duncan McIntyre, Dr Elizabeth Deveny from the Consumers Health Forum and consumer representative Kirsten Eustace discuss ways you can take action.

In this case study for prescribers, Dr Christie Rodda, a rural area GP, shares how she uses 60-day prescriptions to help her patients have a better experience with the health system.

From 1 January 2025, there is a one-year freeze on the maximum patient cost of PBS medicines and a 5-year freeze for concession card holders. Find out more at health.gov.au/cheapermedicines.