Primary care resources
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Current owners declaration form
Complete this form for an application involving a change of ownership of the approved pharmacy. -
Notification of change of pharmacy registered business (trading) name form
Complete this form if you are notifying the department of a change of your pharmacy registered business (trading) name. -
Authority to permit person(s) to enquire and/or sign claim forms on behalf of approved pharmacist(s) form
Complete this form if you are an owner of a pharmacy approved under section 90 of the National Health Act 1953. -
Appointment of a representative to prepare and submit an application form
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). -
Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program: eligible services
This resource lists all eligible MBS items for the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program. -
BBPIP registration declarations
Find copies of BBPIP declarations which practices must consent to on Services Australia’s website to register for BBPIP, opt-out of BBPIP registration and opt-back-in to BBPIP registration. -
1:18Bulk Billing for all Australians – Patient stories
With expanded eligibility for MBS bulk billing incentives, more GPs are bulk billing more services. Hear from patients across Australia about how the changes to bulk billing helps them access the care they need. -
0:30Bulk Billing for all Australians – Bulk billing practices
With expanded eligibility for MBS bulk billing incentives, more GPs are bulk billing more services. This helps Medicare-eligible patients get free health care when they need it. -
0:47Bulk Billing for all Australians – Understanding Medicare bulk billing – animated video
This video explains how bulk billing works for Medicare-enrolled patients, as well as the steps to make a claim when a general practice does not bulk bill. -
0:30Bulk Billing for all Australians Campaign – 30 second advertisement
This advertisement explains that seeing a GP is now more affordable and accessible. Thanks to increased Government funding, more practices are offering bulk billed appointments. -
Bulk Billing for all Australians Campaign – Print advertisement
This print advertisement explains that seeing a GP is now more affordable and accessible. Thanks to increased Government funding, more practices are offering bulk billed appointments. -
0:15Bulk Billing for all Australians Campaign – 15 second advertisement
This advertisement explains that seeing a GP is now more affordable and accessible. Thanks to increased Government funding, more practices are offering bulk billed appointments. -
Review of Auslan interpreting service use in primary care
A report on the Review of Auslan interpreting service use in Australian primary care settings. It includes information about barriers, enablers, resources and recommendations to improve access to Auslan interpreting services. -
Auslan interpreter booking flow-chart for primary care providers
These flowcharts are designed to help primary care providers identify whether and how they should book an Auslan interpreter. -
Resource directory for primary care providers engaging with Auslan users and interpreters
This document is an attachment to the Review of Auslan interpreting service use in primary care. -
Pharmacy Programs Cost Effectiveness Review – Final Report
This report was commissioned by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing to support program efficiency and cost effectiveness of the 17 Program previously funded by 7CPA and separated from the 8CPA to enable their review and management.
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Adding provider bank account details for BBPIP
This fact sheet explains how providers can add bank account details for BBPIP on Services Australia’s website. To receive BBPIP incentive payments, details must be added for the MyMedicare Incentives program at each BBPIP participating location the provider works at. -
Primary Health Network Program – Final Report
The review examines the PHN Program in the context of the changing operating environment in both primary and mental health care, and to ensure the Program is structured to meet government objectives. -
Primary Health Network Program Annual Performance Report 2022–23 and 2023–24
The 2022–23 and 2023–24 report looks at the performance and outcome of the PHN Program. The performance indicators measure each PHNs' progress towards achieving the results for the PHN Program. -
Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement Oversight Forum – Communique – 31 October 2025
Learn what the AOF discussed at its third meeting held on 31 October 2025. -
IOC communique – 13 November 2025
The Strengthening Medicare Implementation Oversight Committee (IOC) met on 13 November 2025 for its fifth formal meeting. This document provides a record of the meeting. -
ACPA application process map flowchart
This flowchart shows the process for applying for approval to establish a new pharmacy or relocate an approved pharmacy. -
PBS approved suppliers portal – How to request reissue of a PBS Approval to Supply (s90) Certificate
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). -
PBS approved suppliers portal – How to upload PDF forms or additional requested information
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. -
Pharmacies affected by disaster
Information for pharmacists when a pharmacy is unable to open following a disaster.
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