What This Instrument Does
The National Health (Highly Specialised Drugs Program) Special Arrangement Amendment (Nurse Practitioner Prescribing - PBS Nurse Practitioner Prescribing Review) Instrument 2026 amends the National Health (Highly Specialised Drugs Program) Special Arrangement 2021. This arrangement governs how highly specialised drugs are supplied under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
The change relates to nurse practitioner prescribing rights under this program, following a PBS Nurse Practitioner Prescribing Review.
Administration and Status
The instrument is administered by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. It is already in force as of 27 October 2026.
The source text provided does not detail the specific changes to prescribing arrangements, dollar amounts, or which drugs are affected.
Key Actions
- Health and allied health businesses employing or working with nurse practitioners should review the full legislation text at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01430 to understand what has changed
- Check the explanatory statement linked on the same page for plain-language detail on the amendments
- Note this instrument is already in force, so any applicable changes apply now, not in the future
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.