Many patients can now receive twice the medication for the cost of a single prescription

From 1 September 2023, nearly 100 common medicines listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) will have the option of a 60-day prescription. This means many patients can now receive twice the medication for the cost of a single prescription.
The first stage of medicines available for 60-day prescriptions will support patients stable on their current treatment and living with ongoing health conditions including:
- cardiovascular disease
- Crohn’s disease
- gout
- heart failure
- high cholesterol
- hypertension
- osteoporosis
- ulcerative colitis.
Please speak to your GP about whether you are eligible to get a 60-day prescription.