Overview
The National Health (Continued Dispensing) Amendment Determination 2026 (No. 2) is a legislative instrument made under the National Health Act 1953 and administered by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. It was registered on the Federal Register of Legislation with the reference number F2026L00896.
Period in Force
The determination was in force from 30 June 2026 to 17 September 2026. After 17 September 2026, it was repealed.
What the Determination Covered
The determination amended the continued dispensing rules under the National Health Act 1953. The full text of the instrument sets out what changes applied during the period it was in force. The source summary does not specify the detail of those changes.
Key Actions
- If a pharmacy or health business dispensed medications under continued dispensing rules between 30 June 2026 and 17 September 2026, the full text of F2026L00896 is available at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00896 to confirm what rules applied during that period.
- The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is the place to check for any replacement or successor instrument that now governs continued dispensing after 17 September 2026, as this determination has been repealed and the source does not specify what replaced it.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.