Pharmacists to prescribe S4 antibiotics and contraceptives to concessional patients under the PBS, Fed Govt says
Pharmacists are being allowed to prescribe on the PBS.
Pharmacists will diagnose UTIs and prescribe hormonal contraceptives for concession card holders from 2026, the Federal Government has pledged.
The government will spend $100 million to entirely cover the cost of pharmacist consultations and let them prescribe antibiotics, oral contraceptives, depot injections and vaginal rings through the PBS.
It is part of a $573 million funding package that includes a new MBS item for GP “menopause assessments” and a 150% increase to rebates for inserting and removing IUDs.
“This is all about making sure we’re addressing areas where it’s been unfair or unaffordable for women,” said Minister for Women Katy Gallagher on Sunday.
