Resources

Find fact sheets, posters and videos about the PBS patient co-payment reduction, concessional co-payment freeze and 60-day prescriptions.

Fact sheets

Cheaper Medicines: FAQ’s about the lower PBS co‑payment

This FAQ explains how the reduced PBS co‑payment helps Australians save on medicines, what the changes mean for general and concession card holders, and how costs, Safety Net thresholds, and brand premiums may affect what you pay.

PBS Medicine Price - Fact sheet

Many people living with a stable ongoing health condition can receive twice the medication on a single prescription for selected Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines.

Posters

Case studies

Videos

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PBS indexation freeze advertisement – 15 seconds

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.
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PBS indexation freeze advertisement – 30 seconds

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.
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