What this determination does
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing registered the National Health (Price and Special Patient Contribution) Amendment Determination (No. 9) 2026 on 29 September 2026. The determination amends pricing and special patient contribution amounts under the National Health Act. These determinations adjust the prices the government pays for listed medicines and the amounts patients pay out of pocket at the pharmacy.
What the source document says
The source page provides no further detail about which medicines are affected, what the new prices or contribution amounts are, or when the changes take effect beyond the registration date of 29 September 2026.
Key actions
- Read the full determination text at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01321 to see which medicines and patient contribution amounts are affected.
- If you operate a pharmacy or dispense PBS medicines, check with your industry body or software provider to confirm whether updated pricing needs to be loaded into your dispensing system.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.