Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Safety Net Threshold changes

Page last updated: 17 April 2025

After concerns raised by Software Vendors about changes to the requirements of the PBS/RPBS Safety Net prescription record form (PRF) and application for a Safety Net card form (PB240) (further information outlined below) and subsequent conversations with both Software Vendors and Services Australia, the Commonwealth has determined that PRFs can be submitted without details of the threshold script (in line with how PRFs were submitted in 2024)."

Please refer to the attached advice for more information.

Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Safety Net Threshold changes (PDF 259KB) - (Word 22KB)