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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Why is my medication not available for 60-day prescriptions? – animation
Watch this animation to find out why your medicine might not be available for 60-day prescriptions.
00:27
Who decides which medicines are available for 60-day prescriptions? – animation
Watch this animation to find out who decides which medicines are available for 60-day prescriptions.
00:25
How do I get a 60-day prescription? – animation
Watch this animation to find out how to check if you can get a 60-day prescription.
0:23
How do I find out if my medication is available? – animation
Watch this animation to find out which medicines are available for 60-day prescriptions.
00:31
What are 60-day prescriptions? – 30-second animation
Watch this animation to find out about 60-day prescriptions.
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Making your medicines more affordable
This webinar informs health consumers about how to save money on medicines, including 60-day prescriptions. First Assistant Secretary Duncan McIntyre, Dr Elizabeth Deveny from the Consumers Health Forum and consumer representative Kirsten Eustace discuss ways you can take action.
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