Fact sheets
PBS co‑payment freeze: What it means for concession card holders – Fact sheet
Fact sheet
This fact sheet explains the PBS concessional co‑payment freeze, keeping medicine costs capped at $7.70 until 2030. It outlines how the freeze works, ways to save on medicines, and where to find more information.
PBS price reduction: What the lower co‑payment means for you – Fact sheet
Fact sheet
This fact sheet explains the reduction of the PBS patient co‑payment to $25 for Medicare card holders and the continued $7.70 cap for concession card holders. It outlines how the PBS works and how the changes make medicines more affordable.
Cheaper Medicines: FAQ’s about the lower PBS co‑payment
Fact sheet
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
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.
Starting the conversation about 60-day prescriptions with your doctor
Brochure
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 – Prescriber fact sheet
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.
Posters
60-day prescriptions A4 poster – general practice (GP) clinics
Poster
A 60-day prescriptions A4 poster for GP clinics and other health care settings.
60-day prescriptions A3 poster – general practice (GP) clinics
Poster
A 60-day prescriptions poster for GP clinics and other health care settings.
60-day prescriptions poster – community setting – more medicines
Poster
A 60-day prescriptions poster for community settings.
60-day prescriptions poster – community setting – less travel
Poster
A 60-day prescriptions poster for community settings which promotes the benefits of less travel with cheaper medicines.
60-day prescriptions poster – First Nations
Poster
A 60-day prescriptions poster for health care settings.
Case studies
60-day prescriptions – Carolyn case study
Case study
A case study from people who are saving more on their PBS medicines.
60-day prescriptions – Jeanette case study
Case study
A case study from people who are saving more on their PBS medicines.
60-day prescriptions – Jonathan case study
Case study
A case study from people who are saving more on their PBS medicines.
60-day prescriptions – Hermine case study
Case study
A case study from people who are saving more on their PBS medicines.
Videos
60-day prescriptions – Dr Christie Rodda, Prescriber case study
Story
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.
PBS indexation freeze advertisement – 15 seconds
Advertisement
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.
PBS indexation freeze advertisement – 30 seconds
Advertisement
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.
60-day prescriptions – Dr Christie Rodda, a rural doctor case study
Story
Watch this video with Dr Christie Rodda – a rural area GP sharing how 60-day prescriptions improve access and affordability for patients in remote areas.
60-day prescriptions – Janelle Scully, optometrist case study
Story
Watch this video with Janelle Scully – an optometrist highlighting the benefits of 60-day prescriptions for patients with chronic conditions.
60-day prescriptions patient frequently asked questions – Episode 2 – January 2025
Presentation
Hear more answers to frequently asked questions about 60-day prescriptions in the second video episode featuring Dr Nicole Higgins, former President of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
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