Cheaper medicines

There are now more ways to save on prescription medicines through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). From 1 January 2026, the PBS patient co-payment will be $25 for Medicare card holders, down from $31.60. If you have a concession card, the co-payment will continue to be $7.70 until 2030.

Learn more about PBS co-payments

Learn more about PBS medicines and 60-day prescriptions

PBS co-payments

Find out more about the changes to PBS co-payments and how they work.

Eligibility for 60-day prescriptions

Check if you’re eligible for 60-day prescriptions and learn how they can help you manage your medicines.

PBS Safety Net and cost savings

Find out if the PBS Safety Net can help you save money on PBS prescriptions. 

Resources

Find fact sheets, posters and videos about the PBS patient co-payment reduction, concessional co-payment freeze and 60-day prescriptions.

Videos

PBS co-payment reduction advertisement – 30 seconds

PBS co-payment reduction advertisement - 15 seconds

PBS concession co-payment freeze advertisement – 15-seconds