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
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
60-day prescriptions – Carolyn case study
A case study from people who are saving more on their PBS medicines.
60-day prescriptions – Jeanette case study
A case study from people who are saving more on their PBS medicines.
60-day prescriptions – Jonathan case study
A case study from people who are saving more on their PBS medicines.
60-day prescriptions – Hermine case study
A case study from people who are saving more on their PBS medicines.
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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60-day prescriptions – Dr Christie Rodda, a rural doctor case study
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.
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60-day prescriptions – Janelle Scully, optometrist case study
Watch this video with Janelle Scully – an optometrist highlighting the benefits of 60-day prescriptions for patients with chronic conditions.
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60-day prescriptions patient frequently asked questions – Episode 2 – January 2025
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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60-day prescriptions patient frequently asked questions – Episode 1 – December 2024
Hear answers to frequently asked questions about 60-day prescriptions in the first video episode featuring Dr Nicole Higgins, former President of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
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