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Health Legislation Amendment (Prescribing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Act 2026
Act No. 65 of 2026 · Assented 6 July 2026
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In brief
Amends health laws so registered nurses approved as authorised nurse prescribers can prescribe and supply certain Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines, with approval and review processes.
Who's affected
- Registered nurses seeking prescriber approval
- Doctors and nurse practitioners
- Pharmacists
- PBS patients
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