Cheaper medicines videos

Katie relies on PBS medicines as part of her daily life. With the co‑payment dropping to $25, her medicines will cost less each month, helping ease the pressure of ongoing health expenses.

Rick and Shelly take insulin every day along with other PBS medicines. With the reduced PBS co‑payment, they will save nearly $145 a year.

Shirani takes several PBS medicines. With the co‑payment dropping to $25, two of her daily medicines will cost less each month, helping ease her expenses.

In this animated video, you’ll learn how the PBS general co‑payment has reduced to $25, helping people with a Medicare card save money each time they fill a script. Speak to your doctor or pharmacist to find out how you can save on your medicines.

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.