Fact sheets
PBS Safety Net and 60-day prescriptions explained
Read more about how 60-day prescriptions work with the PBS Safety Net.
60-day prescriptions fact sheet – First Nations
This fact sheet includes information on the Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme, 60-day prescriptions and how 60-day prescriptions can help those who are eligible.
Posters
60-day prescriptions A4 poster – general practice (GP) clinics
A 60-day prescriptions A4 poster for GP clinics and other health care settings.
60-day prescriptions A3 poster – general practice (GP) clinics
A 60-day prescriptions poster for GP clinics and other health care settings.
60-day prescriptions poster – community setting – more medicines
A 60-day prescriptions poster for community settings.
60-day prescriptions poster – community setting – less travel
A 60-day prescriptions poster for community settings which promotes the benefits of less travel with cheaper medicines.
60-day prescriptions poster
A 60-day prescriptions poster for health care settings.
60-day prescriptions poster – First Nations
A 60-day prescriptions poster for health care settings.
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 is a 60-day prescription? (short video)
Watch this video where community pharmacist Scott Bates explains 60-day prescriptions.
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Do 60-day prescriptions affect Closing the Gap program co-payments?
Watch this video where community pharmacist Scott Bates explains if 60-day prescriptions affect Closing the Gap co-payments.
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60-day prescriptions – Scott Bates, a First Nations community pharmacist video
In this video, Scott Bates, a community pharmacist talks about how 60-day prescriptions benefit the community and First Nations peoples.
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PBS co-payment freeze – More ways to save animation
Watch this animation to find out about more ways to save on the cost of your PBS medicines.
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60-day prescriptions – Linda Cairnes, a video case study
Linda is a lifelong asthmatic. She can now get 60-day prescriptions for her PBS medicines, reducing her medical costs and saving time.
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60-day prescriptions – Katie's real-life experience
In this case study, Katie shares her experience with 60-day prescriptions and how they help her manage her medical conditions.
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