What has changed
The federal government has amended the rules that set prices and conditions for pharmacy payments under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). The amendment is titled the National Health (Commonwealth Price and Conditions for Commonwealth Payments for Supply of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Amendment Determination 2026 (No. 5) and is available at legislation.gov.au/F2026L00646.
What the amendment covers
The amendment makes changes to an existing PBS pricing determination known as PB 114 of 2019. The specific pricing or condition changes are contained in Schedule 1 of the amendment document. The source does not detail the exact nature of those changes.
Key dates
- Registered: 29 May 2026
- Changes took effect: 29 May 2026
- Instrument in force until: 7 September 2026
Administration
The instrument is administered by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.
Key actions
- Review the full amendment document at legislation.gov.au/F2026L00646 to identify any changes to prices or conditions that apply to PBS supply arrangements from 29 May 2026.
- Check the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing communications for any plain-language guidance on what this amendment changes to PBS payment conditions.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.