Fact sheets
Starting the conversation about 60-day prescriptions with your doctor
This guide can help you to have a conversation with your doctor to see if 60-day prescriptions are right for you. This guide contains tips, key discussion topics, resources and next steps.
PBS patient co-payment freeze – Pharmacist FAQ
This is document details frequently asked questions about the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), the patient co-payment freeze and other questions pharmacists may have about the freeze.
PBS patient co-payment freeze – Prescriber fact sheet
This factsheet contains information on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) co-payment freeze and how the freeze help keep PBS medicines affordable for your patients.
PBS patient co-payment freeze – Consumer frequently asked questions
This is document details frequently asked questions about the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), the co-payment freeze and the PBS safety net.
PBS patient co-payment freeze – Consumer fact sheet
This fact sheet contains information on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) co-payment freeze and how the freeze help keep PBS medicines affordable for your patients.
60-day prescriptions postcard
A 60-day prescriptions postcard for general practice (GP) clinics and other health care settings.
Posters
PBS patient co-payment freeze A3 poster
A poster for community and healthcare settings for patients to find out more about the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) patient co-payment freeze.
PBS patient co-payment freeze eligibility A3 poster
A poster for community and healthcare settings for patients to find out more about the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) patient co-payment freeze.
PBS patient co-payment freeze infographic
An infographic about the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) patient co-payment freeze for community and healthcare settings.
60-day prescriptions infographic
An infographic about 60-day prescription for community and health care settings.
PBS patient co-payment freeze eligibility A4 poster
A poster for community and healthcare settings for patients to find out more about a co-payment freeze on Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines.
PBS patient co-payment freeze A4 poster
A poster for community and healthcare settings for patients to find out more about the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) patient co-payment freeze.
Case studies
PBS co-payment freeze case study – Peter
A fictional case study on Peter who is saving time and money on PBS medicines from the freeze on the patient co-payment.
PBS co-payment freeze case study – Mia
A fictional case study on Mia, who is saving time and money on PBS medicines from the freeze on the patient co-payment.
PBS co-payment freeze case study – Andrew
A fictional case study on Andrew, who is saving time and money on PBS medicines from the freeze on the patient co-payment and by switching to a generic medicine.
60-day prescriptions – Bob case study
A case study from people who are saving more on their PBS medicines.
60-day prescriptions – Caitlin case study
A case study from people who are saving more on their PBS medicines.
60-day prescriptions – Carolyn case study
A case study from people who are saving more on their PBS medicines.
Videos
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What are 60-day prescriptions? – animation
Selected PBS medicines can now be prescribed for 60-days. Ask your doctor if 60-day prescriptions is right for you.
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Jeanette’s 60-day prescriptions story
After years of joint pain, Jeanette was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. The introduction of 60-day prescriptions for selected PBS medicines will save her money and time so she can focus on enjoying life.
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Hermine’s 60-day prescriptions story
At 18, Hermine was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, a lifelong autoimmune disease. She can now get 60-day prescriptions for her PBS medicine, reducing her medical costs and saving time.
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Jonathan’s 60-day prescriptions story
Jonathan takes medication to reduce his blood pressure and cholesterol. With his doctor’s approval, Jonathan can now get two months’ worth of medicine at once, and he won’t need to visit the pharmacy as often.
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First Nations – Benefits of 60-day prescriptions (animation)
Selected PBS medicines can now be prescribed for 60-days. Ask your doctor if 60-day prescriptions is right for you.
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Closing the Gap PBS Co-Payment Program animation – PBS Explainer
This animation explains the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and Closing the Gap PBS Co-Payment Program.
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