Pharmaceutical benefits scheme

The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) is an Australian Government program that makes over 900 medicines more affordable. The PBS is available to all Australian residents who hold a current Medicare card.

You could get more discount on PBS medicines if you have a concession or health care card from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

Show your Medicare card, and your concession or health care card if you have one, when collecting your prescription from a pharmacy.


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Page last updated 28 October 2025

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