What has changed
The federal government has registered a technical amendment to the minimum stockholding rules for medicines and medical supplies under the National Health Act 1953. The instrument is registered as F2026L00379 and is administered by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.
Two-stage commencement
The amendment takes effect in two separate stages:
- Schedule 1 changes - take effect on 1 April 2026
- Schedule 2 changes - take effect on 1 October 2026
What the source does not specify
The source page does not specify which medicines or medical supplies are affected, or what the new minimum stockholding levels are. The full text of the determination contains those details.
Key actions
- Businesses that hold, supply, or distribute medicines or medical supplies under the National Health Act 1953 can check the full text of F2026L00379 at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00379 to see what the Schedule 1 changes and Schedule 2 changes require.
- The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing can be contacted directly for questions about whether the new minimum stockholding levels apply to a particular business.
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