Safety Net early supply rule
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme - Safety Net early supply rule
The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Safety Net plays an important role in keeping medicines affordable. It is an effective way of helping to limit out-of-pocket expenses for people who need a large number of medicines. The Safety Net early supply rule means that for some PBS medicines, a repeat supply of the same medication within less than a specified interval will fall outside the PBS Safety Net
Safety Net early supply rule - List of medicines
The list of medicines comprises pharmaceutical benefits to which the Safety Net early supply rule applies if:
- supplied within 20 days of a previous supply of a prescription, usually for a month’s supply, of the same medicine or any brand of an equivalent medicine to the same person under ‘immediate supply’ provisions
- supplied within 50 days of a previous supply of a prescription with a 60-day maximum dispensed quantity (60-day prescription) of the same medicine or any brand of an equivalent medicine to the same person under ‘immediate supply’ provisions.
The legal basis for the list of medicines is the National Health (Pharmaceutical benefits – early supply) Instrument 2015 made under subsection 84AAA(2) of the National Health Act 1953.
The purpose of the list below is to provide an easy-to-use compilation of the PBS medicines to which the Safety Net early supply rule applies, including the currently-listed brands of those medicines. This version of the list is not a legal document and, in cases of discrepancy, the National Health (Pharmaceutical Benefits - early supply) Instrument will be the source document for specifying which medicines are subject to Safety Net early supply arrangements.
| Drug – active ingredient name | Drug form and strength | Brand name(s) | Listed maximum quantity | Listed maximum repeats | Interval Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TACROLIMUS | tacrolimus 500 microgram capsule, 100 | Pacrolim, Pharmacor Tacrolimus 0.5, Prograf, Tacrograf, Tacrolimus Sandoz | 200 | 3 | 50 |
| tacrolimus 500 microgram modified release capsule, 30 | ADVAGRAF XL, Tacrolimus XR Sandoz | 60 | 3 | 50 | |
| tacrolimus 1 mg capsule, 100 | Pacrolim, Pharmacor Tacrolimus 1, Prograf, Tacrograf, Tacrolimus Sandoz | 200 | 3 | 50 | |
| tacrolimus 750 microgram capsule, 100 | Tacrolimus Sandoz | 200 | 3 | 50 | |
| tacrolimus 2 mg capsule, 100 | Tacrolimus Sandoz | 200 | 3 | 50 | |
| tacrolimus 1 mg modified release capsule, 60 | ADVAGRAF XL, Tacrolimus XR Sandoz | 120 | 3 | 50 | |
| tacrolimus 5 mg capsule, 50 | Pharmacor Tacrolimus 5, Prograf, Tacrograf, Tacrolimus Sandoz | 100 | 3 | 50 | |
| tacrolimus 5 mg modified release capsule, 30 | ADVAGRAF XL, Tacrolimus XR Sandoz | 60 | 3 | 50 | |
| tacrolimus 3 mg modified release capsule, 50 | ADVAGRAF XL, Tacrolimus XR Sandoz | 100 | 2 | 50 | |
| TAFAMIDIS | tafamidis 61 mg capsule, 30 | Vyndamax | 30 | 5 | 20 |
| TAMOXIFEN | tamoxifen 20 mg tablet, 30 | Genox 20, Nolvadex-D | 30 | 5 | 20 |
| tamoxifen 20 mg tablet, 30 | Genox 20, Nolvadex-D | 60 | 5 | 50 | |
| tamoxifen 20 mg tablet, 30 | Nolvadex-D | 120 | 5 | 50 | |
| tamoxifen 20 mg tablet, 60 | GenRx Tamoxifen, Genox 20, Tamosin, Tamoxifen Sandoz | 60 | 5 | 20 | |
| tamoxifen 20 mg tablet, 60 | GenRx Tamoxifen, Genox 20, Tamosin, Tamoxifen Sandoz | 120 | 5 | 50 | |
| TEDUGLUTIDE | teduglutide 5 mg injection [28 vials] (&) inert substance diluent [28 x 0.5 mL syringes], 1 pack | Revestive | 28 | 0 | 20 |
| teduglutide 5 mg injection [28 vials] (&) inert substance diluent [28 x 0.5 mL syringes], 1 pack | Revestive | 28 | 5 | 20 | |
| teduglutide 5 mg injection [28 vials] (&) inert substance diluent [28 x 0.5 mL syringes], 1 pack | Revestive | 28 | 11 | 20 | |
| TELMISARTAN | telmisartan 40 mg tablet, 28 | APO-Telmisartan, Micardis, Mizart, NOUMED TELMISARTAN, Pharmacor Telmisartan 40, TELMISARTAN-WGR, Telmisartan Sandoz, Teltartan | 28 | 5 | 20 |
| telmisartan 40 mg tablet, 28 | APO-Telmisartan, Micardis, Mizart, NOUMED TELMISARTAN, Pharmacor Telmisartan 40, TELMISARTAN-WGR, Telmisartan Sandoz, Teltartan | 56 | 5 | 50 | |
| telmisartan 80 mg tablet, 28 | APO-Telmisartan, Micardis, Mizart, NOUMED TELMISARTAN, Pharmacor Telmisartan 80, TELMISARTAN-WGR, Telmisartan Sandoz, Teltartan | 28 | 5 | 20 | |
| telmisartan 80 mg tablet, 28 | APO-Telmisartan, Micardis, Mizart, NOUMED TELMISARTAN, Pharmacor Telmisartan 80, TELMISARTAN-WGR, Telmisartan Sandoz, Teltartan | 56 | 5 | 50 | |
| TELMISARTAN + AMLODIPINE | telmisartan 40 mg + amlodipine 10 mg tablet, 28 | Pritor/Amlodipine, Twynsta | 28 | 5 | 20 |
| telmisartan 40 mg + amlodipine 10 mg tablet, 28 | Pritor/Amlodipine, Twynsta | 56 | 5 | 50 | |
| telmisartan 40 mg + amlodipine 5 mg tablet, 28 | Pritor/Amlodipine, Twynsta | 28 | 5 | 20 | |
| telmisartan 40 mg + amlodipine 5 mg tablet, 28 | Pritor/Amlodipine, Twynsta | 56 | 5 | 50 | |
| telmisartan 80 mg + amlodipine 10 mg tablet, 28 | Pritor/Amlodipine, Twynsta | 28 | 5 | 20 | |
| telmisartan 80 mg + amlodipine 10 mg tablet, 28 | Pritor/Amlodipine, Twynsta | 56 | 5 | 50 | |
| telmisartan 80 mg + amlodipine 5 mg tablet, 28 | Pritor/Amlodipine, Twynsta | 28 | 5 | 20 | |
| telmisartan 80 mg + amlodipine 5 mg tablet, 28 | Pritor/Amlodipine, Twynsta | 56 | 5 | 50 | |
| TELMISARTAN + HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE | telmisartan 40 mg + hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg tablet, 28 | APO-Telmisartan HCTZ 40/12.5, Micardis Plus 40/12.5 mg, Mizart HCT 40/12.5 mg, TELMISARTAN HCTZ-WGR 40/12.5, Telmisartan/HCT Sandoz, Teltartan HCT 40/12.5 | 28 | 5 | 20 |
| telmisartan 40 mg + hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg tablet, 28 | APO-Telmisartan HCTZ 40/12.5, Micardis Plus 40/12.5 mg, Mizart HCT 40/12.5 mg, TELMISARTAN HCTZ-WGR 40/12.5, Telmisartan/HCT Sandoz, Teltartan HCT 40/12.5 | 56 | 5 | 50 | |
| telmisartan 80 mg + hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg tablet, 28 | APO-Telmisartan HCTZ 80/12.5, Micardis Plus 80/12.5 mg, Mizart HCT 80/12.5 mg, TELMISARTAN HCTZ-WGR 80/12.5, Telmisartan/HCT Sandoz, Teltartan HCT 80/12.5 | 28 | 5 | 20 | |
| telmisartan 80 mg + hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg tablet, 28 | APO-Telmisartan HCTZ 80/12.5, Micardis Plus 80/12.5 mg, Mizart HCT 80/12.5 mg, TELMISARTAN HCTZ-WGR 80/12.5, Telmisartan/HCT Sandoz, Teltartan HCT 80/12.5 | 56 | 5 | 50 | |
| telmisartan 80 mg + hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg tablet, 28 | APO-Telmisartan HCTZ 80/25, Micardis Plus 80/25 mg, Mizart HCT 80/25 mg, TELMISARTAN HCTZ-WGR 80/25, Telmisartan/HCT Sandoz, Teltartan HCT 80/25 | 28 | 5 | 20 | |
| telmisartan 80 mg + hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg tablet, 28 | APO-Telmisartan HCTZ 80/25, Micardis Plus 80/25 mg, Mizart HCT 80/25 mg, TELMISARTAN HCTZ-WGR 80/25, Telmisartan/HCT Sandoz, Teltartan HCT 80/25 | 56 | 5 | 50 | |
| TEMOZOLOMIDE | temozolomide 250 mg capsule, 5 | APO-Temozolomide, Temizole 250, Temozolomide Juno | 5 | 5 | 20 |
| temozolomide 5 mg capsule, 5 | APO-Temozolomide, Temizole 5, Temozolomide Juno | 5 | 5 | 20 | |
| temozolomide 5 mg capsule, 5 | APO-Temozolomide, Temizole 5, Temozolomide Juno | 15 | 2 | 20 | |
| temozolomide 180 mg capsule, 5 | APO-Temozolomide, Temozolomide Juno | 5 | 5 | 20 | |
| temozolomide 100 mg capsule, 5 | APO-Temozolomide, Temizole 100, Temodal, Temozolomide Juno | 5 | 5 | 20 | |
| temozolomide 100 mg capsule, 5 | APO-Temozolomide, Temizole 100, Temodal, Temozolomide Juno | 15 | 2 | 20 | |
| temozolomide 140 mg capsule, 5 | APO-Temozolomide, Temizole 140, Temodal, Temozolomide Juno | 5 | 5 | 20 | |
| temozolomide 140 mg capsule, 5 | APO-Temozolomide, Temizole 140, Temodal, Temozolomide Juno | 15 | 2 | 20 | |
| temozolomide 20 mg capsule, 5 | APO-Temozolomide, Temizole 20, Temozolomide Juno | 5 | 5 | 20 | |
| temozolomide 20 mg capsule, 5 | APO-Temozolomide, Temizole 20, Temozolomide Juno | 15 | 2 | 20 | |
| TENOFOVIR ALAFENAMIDE + EMTRICITABINE + ELVITEGRAVIR + COBICISTAT | tenofovir alafenamide 10 mg + emtricitabine 200 mg + elvitegravir 150 mg + cobicistat 150 mg tablet, 30 | Genvoya | 60 | 5 | 20 |
| TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL + EMTRICITABINE | tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg + emtricitabine 200 mg tablet, 30 | CIPLA TENOFOVIR + EMTRICITABINE 300/200, Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 200 mg/300 mg Tablets (Laurus Labs, USA), TENOFOVIR/EMTRICITABINE 300/200 ARX, Tenofovir/Emtricitabine 300/200 APOTEX | 30 | 2 | 20 |
| tenofovir disoproxil maleate 300 mg + emtricitabine 200 mg tablet, 30 | Tenofovir Disoproxil Emtricitabine Viatris 300/200 | 30 | 2 | 20 | |
| TERBINAFINE | terbinafine 250 mg tablet, 42 | APO-Terbinafine, Lamisil (Novartis Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Limited), NOUMED TERBINAFINE, TERBINAFINE-WGR, Tamsil, Terbinafine Sandoz, Terbinafine-DRLA, Tinasil | 42 | 0 | 20 |
| terbinafine 250 mg tablet, 42 | APO-Terbinafine, Lamisil (Novartis Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Limited), NOUMED TERBINAFINE, TERBINAFINE-WGR, Tamsil, Terbinafine Sandoz, Terbinafine-DRLA, Tinasil | 42 | 1 | 20 | |
| TERIFLUNOMIDE | teriflunomide 14 mg tablet, 28 | APO-TERIFLUNOMIDE, Pharmacor Teriflunomide, TERIFLAGIO, Teriflunomide Dr.Reddy's, Teriflunomide GH, Teriflunomide Sandoz, Terimide | 28 | 5 | 20 |
| TERIPARATIDE | teriparatide 250 microgram/mL injection, 2.4 mL pen device | Teriparatide Lupin, Terrosa | 1 | 5 | 20 |
| teriparatide 250 microgram/mL injection, 2.4 mL pen device | Teriparatide Lupin, Terrosa | 2 | 2 | 50 | |
| TESTOSTERONE | testosterone 2% (23 mg/actuation) gel, 56 actuations | Testavan | 1 | 5 | 20 |
| testosterone 2% (23 mg/actuation) gel, 56 actuations | Testavan | 2 | 5 | 50 | |
| testosterone 5% (50 mg/mL) cream, 50 mL | AndroForte 5 | 1 | 1 | 20 | |
| testosterone 5% (50 mg/mL) cream, 50 mL | AndroForte 5 | 2 | 1 | 50 | |
| testosterone 1% (12.5 mg/actuation) gel, 2 x 60 actuations | Testogel | 1 | 4 | 20 | |
| testosterone 1% (12.5 mg/actuation) gel, 2 x 60 actuations | Testogel | 2 | 4 | 50 | |
| testosterone 1% (50 mg/5 g) gel, 30 x 5 g sachets | Testogel | 1 | 5 | 20 | |
| testosterone 1% (50 mg/5 g) gel, 30 x 5 g sachets | Testogel | 2 | 5 | 50 | |
| TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE | testosterone undecanoate 1 g/4 mL modified release injection, 4 mL vial | Gonadron, REJUNON 1000, Reandron 1000, Testosterone ADVZ 1000 | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| TETRABENAZINE | tetrabenazine 25 mg tablet, 112 | Tetrabenazine SUN, iNova Pharmaceuticals (Australia) Pty Ltd | 112 | 5 | 20 |
| tetrabenazine 25 mg tablet, 112 | Tetrabenazine SUN, iNova Pharmaceuticals (Australia) Pty Ltd | 224 | 5 | 50 | |
| THEOPHYLLINE | theophylline 200 mg modified release tablet, 100 | Nuelin-SR 200 | 100 | 5 | 20 |
| theophylline 250 mg modified release tablet, 100 | Nuelin-SR 250 | 100 | 5 | 20 | |
| theophylline 300 mg modified release tablet, 100 | Nuelin-SR 300 | 100 | 5 | 20 | |
| THIAMINE | thiamine hydrochloride 100 mg tablet, 100 | Betavit | 200 | 2 | 50 |
| TIAGABINE | tiagabine 10 mg tablet, 50 | Gabitril | 100 | 5 | 20 |
| tiagabine 10 mg tablet, 50 | Gabitril | 200 | 5 | 50 | |
| tiagabine 15 mg tablet, 50 | Gabitril | 100 | 5 | 20 | |
| tiagabine 15 mg tablet, 50 | Gabitril | 200 | 5 | 50 | |
| tiagabine 5 mg tablet, 50 | Gabitril | 100 | 5 | 20 | |
| tiagabine 5 mg tablet, 50 | Gabitril | 200 | 5 | 50 | |
| TICAGRELOR | ticagrelor 90 mg tablet, 56 | Brilinta | 56 | 5 | 20 |
| ticagrelor 90 mg tablet, 56 | Brilinta | 112 | 5 | 50 | |
| TIOTROPIUM | tiotropium 13 microgram powder for inhalation, 30 capsules | Braltus | 30 | 5 | 20 |
| tiotropium 13 microgram powder for inhalation, 30 capsules | Braltus | 60 | 5 | 50 | |
| tiotropium 18 microgram powder for inhalation, 30 capsules | Spiriva, Tiotropium Lupin | 30 | 5 | 20 | |
| tiotropium 18 microgram powder for inhalation, 30 capsules | Spiriva, Tiotropium Lupin | 60 | 5 | 50 | |
| tiotropium 2.5 microgram/actuation inhalation solution, 60 actuations | Spiriva Respimat | 1 | 5 | 20 | |
| tiotropium 2.5 microgram/actuation inhalation solution, 60 actuations | Spiriva Respimat | 2 | 5 | 50 | |
| TIOTROPIUM + OLODATEROL | tiotropium 2.5 microgram/actuation + olodaterol 2.5 microgram/actuation inhalation solution, 60 actuations | Spiolto Respimat | 1 | 5 | 20 |
| tiotropium 2.5 microgram/actuation + olodaterol 2.5 microgram/actuation inhalation solution, 60 actuations | Spiolto Respimat | 2 | 5 | 50 | |
| TOBRAMYCIN | tobramycin 28 mg powder for inhalation, 224 capsules | TOBI podhaler | 448 | 2 | 50 |
| tobramycin 300 mg/5 mL inhalation solution, 56 x 5 mL ampoules | TOBRAMYCIN SUN, Tobi, Tobramycin WKT | 112 | 2 | 50 | |
| TOCILIZUMAB | tocilizumab 162 mg/0.9 mL injection, 4 x 0.9 mL syringes | Actemra Subcutaneous Injection | 4 | 5 | 20 |
| tocilizumab 162 mg/0.9 mL injection, 4 x 0.9 mL syringes | Actemra Subcutaneous Injection | 4 | 6 | 20 | |
| tocilizumab 162 mg/0.9 mL injection, 4 x 0.9 mL pen devices | Actemra ACTPen | 4 | 5 | 20 | |
| tocilizumab 162 mg/0.9 mL injection, 4 x 0.9 mL pen devices | Actemra ACTPen | 4 | 6 | 20 | |
| TOFACITINIB | tofacitinib 5 mg tablet, 56 | Xeljanz | 56 | 3 | 20 |
| tofacitinib 5 mg tablet, 56 | Xeljanz | 56 | 5 | 20 | |
| tofacitinib 10 mg tablet, 56 | Xeljanz | 56 | 3 | 20 | |
| tofacitinib 10 mg tablet, 56 | Xeljanz | 56 | 5 | 20 | |
| TOPIRAMATE | topiramate 15 mg capsule, 60 | Topamax Sprinkle | 60 | 5 | 20 |
| topiramate 15 mg capsule, 60 | Topamax Sprinkle | 120 | 5 | 50 | |
| topiramate 25 mg capsule, 60 | Topamax Sprinkle | 60 | 5 | 20 | |
| topiramate 25 mg capsule, 60 | Topamax Sprinkle | 120 | 5 | 50 | |
| topiramate 50 mg capsule, 60 | Topamax Sprinkle | 60 | 5 | 20 | |
| topiramate 50 mg capsule, 60 | Topamax Sprinkle | 120 | 5 | 50 | |
| topiramate 100 mg tablet, 60 | APO-Topiramate, Epiramax 100, RBX Topiramate, TOPIRAMATE-WGR, Tamate, Topiramate Sandoz | 60 | 5 | 20 | |
| topiramate 100 mg tablet, 60 | APO-Topiramate, Epiramax 100, RBX Topiramate, TOPIRAMATE-WGR, Tamate, Topiramate Sandoz | 120 | 5 | 50 | |
| topiramate 200 mg tablet, 60 | APO-Topiramate, Epiramax 200, RBX Topiramate, TOPIRAMATE-WGR, Tamate, Topiramate Sandoz | 60 | 5 | 20 | |
| topiramate 200 mg tablet, 60 | APO-Topiramate, Epiramax 200, RBX Topiramate, TOPIRAMATE-WGR, Tamate, Topiramate Sandoz | 120 | 5 | 50 | |
| topiramate 25 mg tablet, 60 | APO-Topiramate, Epiramax 25, RBX Topiramate, TOPIRAMATE-WGR, Tamate, Topiramate Sandoz | 60 | 5 | 20 | |
| topiramate 25 mg tablet, 60 | APO-Topiramate, Epiramax 25, RBX Topiramate, TOPIRAMATE-WGR, Tamate, Topiramate Sandoz | 120 | 5 | 50 | |
| topiramate 50 mg tablet, 60 | APO-Topiramate, Epiramax 50, RBX Topiramate, TOPIRAMATE-WGR, Tamate, Topiramate Sandoz | 60 | 5 | 20 | |
| topiramate 50 mg tablet, 60 | APO-Topiramate, Epiramax 50, RBX Topiramate, TOPIRAMATE-WGR, Tamate, Topiramate Sandoz | 120 | 5 | 50 | |
| TOREMIFENE | toremifene 60 mg tablet, 30 | Fareston | 60 | 5 | 50 |
| TRANDOLAPRIL | trandolapril 1 mg capsule, 28 | Dolapril 1, Gopten, Tranalpha | 28 | 5 | 20 |
| trandolapril 1 mg capsule, 28 | Dolapril 1, Gopten, Tranalpha | 56 | 5 | 50 | |
| trandolapril 2 mg capsule, 28 | Dolapril 2, Gopten, Tranalpha | 28 | 5 | 20 | |
| trandolapril 2 mg capsule, 28 | Dolapril 2, Gopten, Tranalpha | 56 | 5 | 50 | |
| trandolapril 4 mg capsule, 28 | Dolapril 4, Gopten, Tranalpha | 28 | 5 | 20 | |
| trandolapril 4 mg capsule, 28 | Dolapril 4, Gopten, Tranalpha | 56 | 5 | 50 | |
| trandolapril 500 microgram capsule, 28 | Dolapril 0.5, Gopten, Tranalpha | 28 | 5 | 20 | |
| trandolapril 500 microgram capsule, 28 | Dolapril 0.5, Gopten, Tranalpha | 56 | 5 | 50 | |
| TRANDOLAPRIL + VERAPAMIL | trandolapril 2 mg + verapamil hydrochloride 180 mg modified release tablet, 28 | Tarka 2/180 | 28 | 5 | 20 |
| trandolapril 2 mg + verapamil hydrochloride 180 mg modified release tablet, 28 | Tarka 2/180 | 56 | 5 | 50 | |
| trandolapril 4 mg + verapamil hydrochloride 240 mg modified release tablet, 28 | Tarka 4/240 | 28 | 5 | 20 | |
| trandolapril 4 mg + verapamil hydrochloride 240 mg modified release tablet, 28 | Tarka 4/240 | 56 | 5 | 50 | |
| TRANYLCYPROMINE | tranylcypromine 10 mg tablet, 50 | Parnate | 100 | 1 | 50 |
| TRAVOPROST | travoprost 0.004% eye drops, 2.5 mL | Travatan | 2 | 5 | 50 |
| TRAVOPROST + TIMOLOL | travoprost 0.004% + timolol 0.5% eye drops, 2.5 mL | Duotrav | 2 | 5 | 50 |
| TRIAMCINOLONE | triamcinolone acetonide 10 mg/mL injection, 5 x 1 mL ampoules | Kenacort-A10 | 5 | 0 | 20 |
| TRIENTINE | trientine dihydrochloride 250 mg capsule, 100 | Trientine Dr. Reddy's, Trientine Waymade | 200 | 5 | 20 |
| TRIHEXYPHENIDYL (BENZHEXOL) | trihexyphenidyl (benzhexol) hydrochloride 2 mg tablet, 200 | Artane | 200 | 2 | 20 |
| trihexyphenidyl (benzhexol) hydrochloride 5 mg tablet, 200 | Artane | 200 | 1 | 20 | |
| TRIPTORELIN | triptorelin 11.25 mg injection [1 vial] (&) inert substance diluent [2 mL ampoule], 1 pack | Diphereline | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| triptorelin 22.5 mg injection [1 vial] (&) inert substance diluent [2 mL ampoule], 1 pack | Diphereline | 1 | 0 | 20 | |
| triptorelin 3.75 mg injection [1 vial] (&) inert substance diluent [2 mL ampoule], 1 pack | Diphereline | 1 | 5 | 20 |
