Cheaper Medicines: FAQs about the lower PBS co‑payment

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Cheaper Medicines: FAQs about the lower PBS co‑payment

This FAQ explains how the reduced PBS co‑payment helps Australians save on medicines, what the changes mean for general and concession card holders, and how costs, Safety Net thresholds, and brand premiums may affect what you pay.

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Organisation:: Australian Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Topic:: Australia's healthcare system
Target audience:: General
Service area:: National
Published:: January 2026
Last reviewed:: April 2026

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