What this amendment covers
The Department of Health and Ageing has registered an amendment to the rules governing early supply of Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines. The instrument is the National Health (Pharmaceutical Benefits-Early Supply) Amendment (June Update) Specification 2026, registered as F2026L00644.
The amendment is made under the National Health Act 1953 and amends the existing National Health (Pharmaceutical Benefits-Early Supply) Specification 2026 (PB 32 of 2026).
Key dates
- Commencement: 29 May 2026
- Expiry: 7 September 2026
What the amendment changes
The source does not specify which medicines or early supply conditions were changed by this amendment. The full details of what Schedule 1 amends in PB 32 of 2026 are available in the instrument and its explanatory statement at the official legislation page.
Where to find the full text
- The full amendment text is available at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00644.
- An explanatory statement with plain-language details of the Schedule 1 changes is available on the same legislation page.
- A further update instrument may follow around 7 September 2026 if early supply rules remain in effect beyond that date.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.