60 day prescriptions are now available for more medicines
From 1 March 2024, more 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 second stage of medicines available for 60-day prescriptions will support patients who live with a stable ongoing health condition such as:
- androgen deficiency
- arthritis
- breast cancer
- bipolar disorder
- diabetes
- epilepsy
- hypothyroidism
- incontinence
- menopause
- migraine
- prostate cancer
- prostate enlargement
The first stage of medicines available made available in September 2023 for 60-day prescriptions:
- cardiovascular disease
- Crohn’s disease
- gout
- heart failure
- high cholesterol
- hypertension
- osteoporosis
- ulcerative colitis.
More medicines will be added at the final stage in September 2024.
Please speak to your GP about whether you are eligible to get a 60-day prescription.
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