Biosimilars on the PBS

Biosimilar medicines

We encourage health professionals to prescribe biosimilar medicines as they increase competition between brands and help make the PBS more sustainable.

Biosimilar medicines have been assessed to be as safe and effective as the reference brand of biological medicine, so they provide the same health outcomes.

Information about biosimilar medicines can be found on the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing website.

Biosimilar Uptake Drivers

The Australian Government has implemented two specific drivers to encourage the use of biosimilar medicines, complementing the Biosimilar Awareness Initiative.

Biosimilar Uptake Drivers Questions and Answers (PDF 84KB) - (Word 242KB) – provides information explaining the drivers, why they are implemented, how decisions are being made about applying the drivers, and the process for implementation.