The government is now operating in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election.

Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medication chart maximum duration in residential aged care – fact sheet and frequently asked questions

This document outlines the prescribing requirements and the maximum legal duration for medication charts in residential aged care.

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