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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PBS co-payment freeze – what is it and who benefits? – animation
Watch this animation to find out about the freeze on the maximum patient cost of Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines and how this can benefit you.
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Can you get more than 60-day's supply of medicine? – animation
Watch this animation to find out if you can get more than 60-day’s supply of medicine with a 60-day prescription.
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Do 60-day prescriptions count towards the PBS safety net? – animation
Watch this animation to find out how 60-day prescriptions count towards the PBS Safety Net.
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Will I still save money on a 60-day prescription if I have a concession card? – animation
Watch this animation to find out how you can save money on a 60-day prescription if you have a concession card.
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Why do some pharmacies charge different prices? – animation
Watch this animation to find out why some pharmacies charge different prices for medicines.
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Why does my doctor think a 60-day prescription is not suitable for me? – animation
Watch this animation to find out why your doctor may think a 60-day prescription is not suitable for you.
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