Overview
The National Health (Price and Special Patient Contribution) Amendment Determination (No. 10) 2026 has been registered on the Federal Register of Legislation. It is issued by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and changes price and special patient contribution amounts under the National Health Act 1953.
The determination relates to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme pricing framework. The source material does not specify which medicines or pricing schedules are affected, the exact dollar amounts involved, or the reasons for the change.
Status
The determination registered on the Federal Register of Legislation on 30 October 2026 and is currently in force.
Key actions
- Pharmacy owners and healthcare providers can check the full legislation text at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01451 to see which specific prices and patient contributions have changed
- The explanatory statement linked on the same page can be reviewed for details on what this amendment actually changes and why
- An alert can be set up on the Federal Register of Legislation page for this title to track future amendments to this determination
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.