Overview
The National Health (Pharmaceutical Benefits) (Subsection 84C(7) Price) Amendment Determination 2026 is a federal legislative instrument made under the National Health Act 1953, administered by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. It amends pricing rules under subsection 84C(7) of that Act, which relates to Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) pricing.
What the instrument does
The determination amends the National Health (Pharmaceutical Benefits) (Subsection 84C(7) Price) Determination. The specific PBS prices amended and the amounts of any changes are not detailed in the instrument summary - only that Schedule 1 contains the amendments.
Dates
- Commenced: 16 June 2026
- Repealed: 7 September 2026
The instrument was in force for a short window only. It is no longer in force as of 7 September 2026.
Key actions
- This instrument is now repealed and no action is required under it. If PBS medications were dispensed during the 16 June to 7 September 2026 window and the pricing rules that applied then need to be checked, the instrument is available at legislation.gov.au/F2026L00736.
- Pharmacists or PBS-billing businesses are required to confirm current PBS pricing rules with the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, as a successor instrument may now apply.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.