PBS price reduction: What the lower co‑payment means for you – Fact sheet
This fact sheet explains the reduction of the PBS patient co‑payment to $25 for Medicare card holders and the continued $7.70 cap for concession card holders.
It outlines how the PBS works and how the changes make medicines more affordable.
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- Target audience:
- General
- Service area:
- National
- Published:
- January 2026
- Last reviewed:
- April 2026
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