What this notice covers
The National Health (Floor Price for Certain Brands of Pharmaceutical Items) Amendment Determination (No. 5) 2026 is a government notice updating the floor price for certain brands of medicines listed under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
The determination was registered on 28 October 2026 and is now in force. It was made under the National Health Act 1953 by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.
What is not included in this summary
The source text provided does not list the specific medicine brands affected or the actual floor price dollar amounts being set, as the detailed schedule content was not included.
This mainly concerns pharmacies and PBS-related pricing rather than general small business operations.
Key actions
- Pharmacy owners should check the full legislation text at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026N00805 to see which specific pharmaceutical brands and floor prices have changed
- If dispensing PBS medicines, confirmation with the relevant software or pricing provider that updated floor prices have been applied from 28 October 2026 is required
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.