What this arrangement does
The federal Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has registered a special arrangement (F2026L01310) under the National Health Act 1953 that allows Cabrini Private Hospitals to run a trial of paperless prescribing, dispensing and claiming for Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines.
What the arrangement covers
The arrangement sets out specific rules for how PBS medicines can be prescribed, supplied and claimed within the trial. The rules include conditions relating to eligible approved suppliers. The source does not specify which Cabrini hospital sites are included in the trial or how long the trial runs.
Commencement
The arrangement came into force on 28 September 2026.
Key actions
- Pharmacists or pharmacy businesses supplying PBS medicines to Cabrini Private Hospitals patients are required to read the full instrument at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01310 to determine whether they qualify as an eligible approved supplier under this trial.
- The explanatory statement available on the same page provides plain-language guidance on how prescribing, supply and claiming processes differ under this special arrangement.
- The Federal Register of Legislation offers a Set up an alert function on the instrument page at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01310 - this provides notifications if the arrangement (F2026L01310) is amended or extended.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.