What this instrument does
The National Health (Listing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Amendment (April Update) Instrument 2026 amends the official list of medicines covered under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). The amending instrument updates the National Health (Listing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Instrument 2024 (PB 26 of 2024) under the National Health Act 1953.
Dates
- Registered: 31 March 2026
- In force: 31 March 2026 to 18 August 2026
What changed
The source document does not specify which medicines were added, removed, or repriced in this April update. The full details of changes are contained in the legislative instrument and its explanatory statement, available at the Federal Register of Legislation.
Key actions
- Check the updated PBS listing at legislation.gov.au/F2026L00408 to see which medicines have changed from 31 March 2026.
- Download the full legislative instrument and explanatory statement from legislation.gov.au/F2026L00408 under the Downloads section to identify exactly which medicines were added or changed.
- Register at legislation.gov.au and use the Set up an alert function on the instrument page to receive notifications of future PBS listing updates.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.