Fact sheets
60-day prescriptions postcard
A 60-day prescriptions postcard for general practice (GP) clinics and other health care settings.
60-day prescriptions – patient frequently asked questions
This is an updated patient frequently asked questions document with information about 60-day prescriptions.
Information kit for prescribers – 60-day prescriptions
This kit updated in November 2024 provides information to prescribers about changes to Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines available with 60-day dispensing quantities.
60-day prescriptions in residential aged care – overview and FAQs
An overview of how 60-day prescriptions will work in Residential Aged Care Homes (RACH), their supplying pharmacies and residents.
60-Day prescriptions – Dispensing frequently asked questions
This document details frequently asked questions regarding 60-day dispensing.
Community information kit – 60-day prescriptions
This updated January 2025 kit provides information for patients about 60-day prescriptions.
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 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 – Rick case study
A case study from people who are saving more on their PBS medicines.
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.
Videos
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Closing the Gap PBS Co-Payment Program animation – CTG Explainer
This animation explains the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and Closing the Gap PBS Co-Payment Program
01:33
Shirani’s 60-day prescriptions story
Selected PBS medicines can now be prescribed for 60-days. Ask your doctor if 60-day prescriptions is right for you, or explore the cheaper medicines page to learn more.
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Caitlin’s 60-day prescriptions story
Selected PBS medicines can now be prescribed for 60-days. Ask your doctor if 60-day prescriptions is right for you, or visit the cheaper medicines website for more information.
0:41
What are the benefits of 60-day prescriptions? (short video)
Watch this video where community pharmacist Scott Bates talks about the benefits of 60-day prescriptions for First Nations peoples.
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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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