Overview
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing registered a legislative instrument on 26 June 2026 that amended four existing special arrangements under the National Health Act 1953. The instrument is titled the National Health Legislation Special Arrangement Amendment (Wholesale Mark-up) Instrument 2026 and is available on the Federal Register of Legislation at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00801.
Programs Affected
The amendment applied to the wholesale mark-up rules under four programs:
- Growth Hormone Program
- Highly Specialised Drugs Program
- IVF Program
- Paraplegic and Quadriplegic Program
Period in Force
The instrument was in force from 26 June 2026 to 15 September 2026. It was repealed after 15 September 2026. The source does not specify the exact nature of the wholesale mark-up changes made to each arrangement.
Key Actions
- If your business supplies or dispenses medicines under any of the four affected programs, check the full instrument text at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00801 to understand how wholesale mark-up rules changed during the 26 June to 15 September 2026 period.
- Because the instrument has been repealed as of 15 September 2026, check the current version of each special arrangement on the Federal Register of Legislation at www.legislation.gov.au to confirm what rules now apply to wholesale mark-up under these programs.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.