60 day prescriptions are now available for more medicines

60 day prescriptions now available for many 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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