Discounting medicine
An approved pharmacy may discount PBS medicine that does not attract a government subsidy. For this PBS medicine, the amount to be recorded on the prescription record form is either the maximum recordable value for the Safety Net, or the amount paid by the customer - whichever is the lowest.
If a pharmacy wishes to discount a medicine that normally attracts a government subsidy, the supply must occur as non-PBS (private).
| Type of supply | Can it be discounted? | Amount for Safety Net |
|---|---|---|
| PBS prescription that does not attract a government subsidy | Yes |
If discounted: If not discounted: Safety Net amount as shown in the Schedule |
| PBS prescription that attracts a government subsidy | No | Maximum recordable value for Safety Net |
| PBS prescription that normally attracts a government subsidy, but is supplied as a non-PBS (private) prescription | Yes | $0.00 - must not count towards Safety Net |
| Non-PBS (private) prescription | Yes | $0.00 - must not count towards Safety Net |
Last updated: 19 March, 2010