We know many patients who attend ACCHOs are on regular medications for chronic conditions. To continue this medication has previously required monthly trips to the pharmacy and often CTG co-payments. Most of these patients can now access prescriptions which will give them enough medication for 2 months (60 days). 60-day prescriptions reduce the frequency of pharmacy visits, travel time and medication costs for patients living with chronic conditions.
Since September 2023, 60-day prescriptions have been allowed for almost 200 Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medications.
Patients are eligible for the 60-day prescriptions if they:
- Have a stable, ongoing health condition
- Have been assessed as suitable by their GP or nurse practitioner
- Have received a 60-day prescription from their GP or nurse practitioner
This allows eligible patients living with chronic conditions to get double their medication in one go.
More medicines will be added in September 2024, with over 300 to be listed for 60-day prescriptions.
Additional resources and updates can be found on the Department of Health and Aged Care website.
