What changed
The National Health (Prescriber Bag Supplies) Amendment (November Update) Determination 2026 amends the existing National Health (Prescriber Bag Supplies) Determination 2024. This determination sets out the list of medicines doctors can supply directly from their prescriber bag under the National Health Act 1953.
The amendment is already in force as of 30 October 2026.
The source text does not specify exactly which medicines or items have been added, removed, or changed in this update.
Administration
This update is administered by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and mainly affects medical practitioners and pharmacies rather than general small businesses.
Key actions
- Pharmacies or medical practices can check the full legislation text and explanatory statement at the Federal Register of Legislation to see the specific changes to the prescriber bag supply list.
- The Federal Register of Legislation's alert feature (the "Set up an alert" option on the page) can be used to be notified of future changes to this determination.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.