Overview
The National Health (Minimum Stockholding) Amendment Determination (No. 7) 2026 is a technical update to the list of medicines that pharmacies must keep a minimum stock of under the National Health (Minimum Stockholding) Determination 2023.
The change took effect from 1 August 2026. As of 12 October 2026, the item is showing as no longer in force on the Federal Register of Legislation.
What the Determination Covers
The source text does not specify which medicines were added or removed, or any dollar amounts, penalties, or further detail about the content of the changes.
This determination is administered by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing under the National Health Act 1953 and is most relevant to community pharmacies that are required to hold minimum stock levels.
Key Actions
- If a pharmacy is operating, check the current minimum stockholding list against the National Health (Minimum Stockholding) Determination 2023 as amended, since this update already took effect on 1 August 2026.
- Visit the Federal Register of Legislation page at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01004 to view the full legislative text and explanatory statement for the specific medicine list changes.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.