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February PBS Changes

Members are advised of changes and updates to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

Several changes to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) came into effect on 1 February 2025, affecting treatments of diabetes mellitus type 2, locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer and menopausal hormone therapy.

Changes to PBS Authorities have also come into effect for the treatment of uncontrolled severe asthma, treatment of non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis and treatment of adult patients with severe active juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

For more information visit the PBS website.

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