Primary care resources

The Strengthening Medicare Taskforce Report outlines a vision for Australia’s primary care system of the future. The report recommends significant changes to how primary care is funded and delivered to enable high quality, integrated and person-centred care for all Australians.

This report is an independent evaluation of the Patient Pathways Program (PPP) pilot.

Information for pharmacists when a pharmacy is unable to open following a disaster.

This user guide shows users instructions on how to register and sign in to the PBS approved suppliers portal.

This guide provides instructions on how to navigate the PBS Approved Suppliers Portal, complete the online application form and submit an application to relocate (with a change of ownership) an approved pharmacy to supply pharmaceutical benefits at particular premises.

This user guide provides instructions on how to navigate the PBS Approved Suppliers Portal, complete the online application form and submit an application for approval to change ownership of an approved pharmacy to supply pharmaceutical benefits at particular premises (not involving relocation).

This user guide provides instructions on how to navigate the PBS Approved Suppliers Portal, complete the online application form and submit an application for approval to expand or contract the size of an approved pharmacy.

This guide provides instructions on how to request reissue of your PBS Approval to Supply (s90) Certificate (Certificate) via the PBS Approved Suppliers Portal (Portal).

This flowchart shows the process for applying for approval to establish a new pharmacy or relocate an approved pharmacy.

This guide provides instructions on how to upload PBS Approved Supplier PDF forms (and related attachments) and additional requested information via the PBS Approved Suppliers Portal (Portal) using the Upload Documents function.

Complete this form to apply to the department for permission, under section 91 of the National Health Act 1953, to carry on the business of a deceased approved pharmacist.

As a state or territory participating in the Pharmaceutical Reforms, complete this form to notify the department of approval of a public hospital to prescribe pharmaceutical benefits in accordance with the applicable Pharmaceutical Reform Agreement.

This form must be completed to allow an appointed representative to prepare and submit an application to the department on behalf of the applicant(s).

This guide provides instructions on how to navigate the PBS Approved Suppliers Portal, complete the online application form and submit an application to establish a new pharmacy to supply pharmaceutical benefits at particular premises.

This report provides the final results of an evaluation of the Health Care Homes trial, which ran between 2017 and 2021. It includes 3 volumes: a summary report, the main report and a methods and data supplement.

This report on key performance measures for the Seventh Community Pharmacy Agreement (7CPA) covers the first three six-month reporting periods: 1 July – 31 December 2020, 1 January – 30 June 2021 and 1 July – 31 December 2021.

This document contains annual statistics about the use of MBS COVID-19 items for 2021–22.

This document covers the terms of use for the PBS Approved Suppliers Portal.

Complete this form to apply to the department for permission under section 91B of the National Health Act 1953 to supply pharmaceutical benefits following bankruptcy of an approved pharmacist, or external administration of a pharmacist or pharmacy.

A Budget 2022–23 fact sheet.

The Australian Government’s Future focused primary health care: Australia’s Primary Health Care 10 Year Plan 2022–2032 is about strengthening primary health care as part of the health system and providing an agenda for primary health care reform over a decade.

This document contains approved key performance measures and monitoring arrangements for the Seventh Community Pharmacy Agreement (7CPA).

This document explains how the measures for the Seventh Community Pharmacy Agreement (7CPA) are developed and monitored.

This framework sets out the roles and responsibilities of those involved in the content, collection, use, access, aggregation, privacy and security of the Practice Incentives Program (PIP) Eligible Data Set.

Evaluation of the COAG Section 19(2) Exemptions Initiative – Improving Access to Primary Care in Rural and Remote Areas Final Report