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Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Continued Dispensing Arrangements

Page last updated: 25 September 2020

The Australian Government has extended the Continued Dispensing emergency arrangements until 31 March 2021 while COVID-19 continues to put pressure on our health resources.  This will continue to provide an additional option to support continuity of therapy for consumers who are unable to access their medical practitioner to obtain a valid prescription. 

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