Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)

Key facts The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) offers safe, affordable medicines to all Australians. It also covers visitors from countries with reciprocal health care agreements. If you spend a lot of money on medicines, you may be able to apply for the PBS Safety Net. Some medicines are available on 60-day prescriptions. Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) What is the PBS? The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) lets Australians use lots of prescribed medicines without paying full price. The PBS is part of the Australian Government’s National Medicines Policy. The National Medicines Policy aims to balance the need for medicines with good