What this instrument does
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has made an amendment to the National Health (Minimum Stockholding) Determination 2023, registered as F2026L00500. The amendment sets minimum stock requirements for medicines under the National Health Act 1953.
Staged commencement dates
The amendment rolls out changes across five separate schedules, each with its own commencement date:
- Schedule 1 - commences 1 April 2026
- Schedule 2 - commences 1 May 2026
- Schedule 3 - commences 1 June 2026
- Schedule 4 - commences 1 August 2026
- Schedule 5 - commences 1 October 2026
The instrument is listed as repealed after 1 October 2026.
What the source does not specify
The source summary does not specify which particular medicines or stock levels are affected by each schedule. The full text of the instrument contains that detail.
Key actions
- Review the full text of F2026L00500 at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00500 to check whether any medicines you stock are affected by the staged changes between April and October 2026.
- Check each commencement date - 1 April, 1 May, 1 June, 1 August, and 1 October 2026 - against your current stock holdings to confirm minimum stockholding requirements are met at each stage.
- Contact the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing directly for clarification on which specific medicines or quantities are covered by each schedule.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.