Resources
You can visit the Consumer Health Forum website for an easy consumer guide to 60-day prescriptions.
60-day prescriptions – Consumer Health Forum
Fact sheets and information resources
60-Day prescriptions – Dispensing frequently asked questions
Fact sheet
This document details frequently asked questions regarding 60-day dispensing.
Pharmacy kit – 60-day prescriptions for Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines
Fact sheet
This updated March 2024 kit provides information to pharmacists about changes to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines with increased dispensing quantities (60-day dispensing).
60-day prescriptions – Rick case study
Fact sheet
A case study from people who are saving more on their PBS medicines.
Information kit for prescribers – 60-day prescriptions
Fact sheet
This updated April 2024 kit provides information to prescribers about changes to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines with increased dispensing quantities (60-day dispensing).
Community information kit – 60-day prescriptions
Fact sheet
This April 2024 kit provides information for patients about 60-day prescriptions.
PBS Safety Net and 60-day prescriptions explained
Fact sheet
Read more about how 60-day prescriptions work with the PBS Safety Net.
60-day prescriptions – Frequently asked questions
Fact sheet
Frequently asked questions about the Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme, 60-day prescriptions and how 60-day prescriptions can help those who are eligible.
Savings with 60-day prescriptions
Fact sheet
Read the fact sheet for more information about benefits and cost savings.
60-day prescriptions in residential aged care – overview and FAQs
Fact sheet
An overview of how 60-day prescriptions will work in Residential Aged Care Homes (RACH), their supplying pharmacies and residents.
60-day prescriptions – Bob case study
Fact sheet
A case study from people who are saving more on their PBS medicines.
60-day prescriptions – Caitlin case study
Fact sheet
A case study from people who are saving more on their PBS medicines.
60-day prescriptions – Carolyn case study
Fact sheet
A case study from people who are saving more on their PBS medicines.
60-day prescriptions – Jeanette case study
Fact sheet
A case study from people who are saving more on their PBS medicines.
60-day prescriptions – Jonathan case study
Fact sheet
A case study from people who are saving more on their PBS medicines.
60-day prescriptions – Hermine case study
Fact sheet
A case study from people who are saving more on their PBS medicines.
60-day prescriptions poster – First Nations
Poster
A 60-day prescriptions poster for health care settings.
60-day prescriptions fact sheet – First Nations
Fact sheet
This fact sheet includes information on the Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme, 60-day prescriptions and how 60-day prescriptions can help those who are eligible.
Videos
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Rick’s 60-day prescription story
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There are now more PBS medicines available for 60-day prescriptions. Ask your doctor if a 60-day prescription is right for you or explore the cheaper medicines page to learn more.
01:38
60-day prescriptions patient frequently asked questions – Episode 2
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Patient frequently asked questions video with Dr Nicole Higgins – Episode 2.
01:27
60-day prescriptions patient frequently asked questions – Episode 1
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Patient frequently asked questions video with Dr Nicole Higgins – episode 1.
0:30
60-day prescriptions campaign (phase 2) – 30 seconds
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There are now more Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines available for 60-day prescriptions. Ask your doctor if a 60-day prescription is right for you, or visit health.gov.au/cheapermedicines.
0:15
60-day prescriptions campaign (phase 2) – 15 seconds
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There are now more Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines available for 60-day prescriptions. Ask your doctor if a 60-day prescription is right for you, or visit health.gov.au/cheapermedicines
01:14
Caitlin’s 60-day prescriptions story
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Selected PBS medicines can now be prescribed for 60-days. Ask your doctor if 60-day prescriptions is right for you, or visit the cheaper medicines website for more information.
01:33
Shirani’s 60-day prescriptions story
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Selected PBS medicines can now be prescribed for 60-days. Ask your doctor if 60-day prescriptions is right for you, or explore the cheaper medicines page to learn more.
1:35
Closing the Gap PBS Co-Payment Program animation – CTG Explainer
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This animation explains the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and Closing the Gap PBS Co-Payment Program
1:35
Closing the Gap PBS Co-Payment Program animation – PBS Explainer
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This animation explains the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and Closing the Gap PBS Co-Payment Program.
0:24
First Nations – Benefits of 60-day prescriptions (animation)
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Selected PBS medicines can now be prescribed for 60-days. Ask your doctor if 60-day prescriptions is right for you.
0:39
First Nations – About 60-day prescriptions (animation)
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Selected PBS medicines can now be prescribed for 60-days. Ask your doctor if 60-day prescriptions is right for you.
0:54
Are my medicines suitable for 60-day prescriptions? – animation
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Selected PBS medicines can now be prescribed for 60-days. Ask your doctor if 60-day prescriptions is right for you.
1:05
What are 60-day prescriptions? – animation
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Selected PBS medicines can now be prescribed for 60-days. Ask your doctor if 60-day prescriptions is right for you.
1:30
Jonathan’s 60-day prescriptions story
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Jonathan takes medication to reduce his blood pressure and cholesterol. With his doctor’s approval, Jonathan can now get two months’ worth of medicine at once, and he won’t need to visit the pharmacy as often.
1:21
60-day prescriptions – animation
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Selected PBS medicines can now be prescribed for 60-days. Ask your doctor if 60-day prescriptions is right for you.
00:30
60-day prescriptions campaign – First Nations
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Selected PBS medicines can now be prescribed for 60-days. Ask your doctor if 60-day prescriptions is right for you.
0:15
60-day prescriptions campaign – 15 seconds
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Selected PBS medicines can now be prescribed for 60-days. Ask your doctor if 60-day prescriptions is right for you.
1:36
Hermine’s 60-day prescriptions story
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At 18, Hermine was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, a lifelong autoimmune disease. She can now get 60-day prescriptions for her PBS medicine, reducing her medical costs and saving time.
0:30
60-day prescriptions campaign – 30 seconds
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Selected PBS medicines can now be prescribed for 60-days. Ask your doctor if 60-day prescriptions is right for you.
1:40
Jeanette’s 60-day prescriptions story
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After years of joint pain, Jeanette was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. The introduction of 60-day prescriptions for selected PBS medicines will save her money and time so she can focus on enjoying life.
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