What this instrument does
The National Health (Listing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Amendment (August Update) Instrument 2026 amends the PBS Listing Instrument 2024 (PB 26 of 2024). The amendment updates the list of medicines covered under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for August 2026. The instrument is administered by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.
Commencement
The instrument commenced on 31 July 2026 and is now in force.
What changed
The source instrument does not specify which medicines were added, removed, or changed in this update. The full details of Schedule 1 amendments are published at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01009.
Key actions
- Businesses that dispense or claim PBS medicines are required to check the full Schedule 1 amendments at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01009 to see exactly which medicines were added or changed from August 2026.
- A print copy of the updated instrument is available via the Order print copy option on the legislation page at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01009.
- Alerts for future PBS listing instruments can be set up via the Set up an alert function on the Federal Register of Legislation at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01009.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.