PBS implements emergency continued dispensing measure

Nicholas O’Donoghue 10/12/2025

pharmacist giving medicines — Emergency supply of medicines

Pharmacists get green light to provide PBS subsidised medicines to patients impacted by bushfires, under a temporary emergency measure A temporary Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) continued dispensing emergency measure is now in place, allowing pharmacists to supply medicines to people impacted by the current bushfire crisis in NSW. The measure came into effect today (Wednesday

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