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Changes to PBS Wholesale Mark-up (WMU) fees from 1 July

Page last updated: 29 May 2026

A fact sheet is now available outlining changes to the PBS wholesale mark-up (WMU) under the First Pharmaceutical Wholesaler Agreement (1PWA).

From 1 July 2026, a new WMU structure will apply to PBS medicines supplied through community pharmacies.

The changes will:

  • update the WMU rate structure
  • change how the WMU is calculated for some medicines

The fact sheet provides:

  • a summary of the changes and when they apply
  • an overview of the updated calculation method
  • details of what is not changing
  • worked examples
  • frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Access the fact sheet.