Easy consumer guide to 60-day prescriptions

All you need to know about the changes that will save you money and time.

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These changes started from 1 September 2023

From 1 March 2024 the range of Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines available on 60-day prescriptions has expanded, giving many Australians twice the amount of their medication on a single prescription.

The next time you visit your doctor (or whoever writes your prescriptions) you can ask these three questions:

Fact Sheet - Changes Overview

Fact Sheet - Changes Overview

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Fact Sheet - Medicine Supply

Fact Sheet - Medicine Supply

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Fact Sheet - PBS Safety Net

Fact Sheet - PBS Safety Net

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Fact Sheet - Your Pharmacy

Fact Sheet - Your Pharmacy

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You can click here to download our FAQs or click here to read translated resources

You can click here to go to the Australian Government's webpage on 60-day prescriptions

Need more information or you’d like to tell CHF about your experience accessing 60-day prescriptions click here

Who else supports this move?

Who else supports this move?

Read their letter to Federal MPs

This information has been produced by Consumers Health Forum, Australia's peak body representing health consumers nationally.
Some of the translated materials are currently being updated. Please contact CHF if you have any questions.