What was amended
The federal Department of Health, Disability and Ageing amended the rules that list which drugs appear on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) F1 or F2 formularies. This instrument is Amendment No. 4 for 2026, made under the National Health Act 1953. It updates the National Health (Listed Drugs on F1 or F2) Determination 2021 (PB 33 of 2021).
The source document does not specify which drugs were added, removed, or changed by this amendment.
Dates this determination applied
This determination came into force on 30 April 2026. It was repealed on 18 August 2026, meaning it applied only between those two dates.
Key actions
- If your business supplies or dispenses PBS-listed medicines, check the updated F1 or F2 formulary at legislation.gov.au/F2026L00490 to see which drugs were affected by the amendment.
- This determination was in force from 30 April 2026 to 18 August 2026 only. Check the Federal Register of Legislation for any successor instrument for the current rules.
- Contact the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing for clarification on how the amended drug listings affect dispensing or billing obligations.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.