What has changed
The federal government has amended the rules that set Commonwealth prices and payment conditions for supplying Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines. This instrument is Amendment No. 8 for 2026.
The amendment was made under the National Health Act 1953 and is administered by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. It amends the National Health (Commonwealth Price and Conditions for Commonwealth Payments for Supply of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Determination 2019 (PB 114 of 2019).
When it applies
The amendment came into force on 31 August 2026.
What the amendment covers
The amendment makes changes to Commonwealth prices and payment conditions for the supply of PBS medicines. The source document does not specify which medicines, prices, or conditions were changed in this amendment.
Key actions
- Review the full amendment text at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01145 to check whether any prices or payment conditions for medicines you supply have changed from 31 August 2026.
- Check the explanatory statement available on the same legislation page for a plain-language description of what specifically changed in this amendment.
- Contact the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing if you need clarification on how these changes affect your PBS supply arrangements.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.