What this determination covers
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has made a determination under the National Health Act 1953 that adjusts the weighted average disclosed prices for medicines listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). The determination is titled the National Health (Weighted average disclosed price - October 2026 reduction day) Amendment Determination (No. 2) 2026.
What the determination does
The determination sets medicine prices paid by the government to suppliers under the PBS, effective from the October 2026 reduction day. The source document does not provide details about which specific medicines are affected, the dollar amounts involved, or the magnitude of the price changes.
Key actions
- View the full determination text at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01186 to check specific PBS medicine pricing details.
- Set up a legislation alert on the Federal Register of Legislation at https://www.legislation.gov.au to be notified of future PBS pricing changes.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.