PBS Safety Net Card application

When you reach the threshold you can apply for a PBS Safety Net Card. This card lets you get cheaper medicine for the rest of the year.

To apply, complete the PBS/RPBS Safety Net prescription record form and application for a Safety Net card form.  Type your details into page 1 of the form, then print out both pages. Hand both pages to your pharmacist. They will give you a card.

Use your PBS Safety Net card whenever you get a prescription filled. It’s valid for a calendar year. By showing your card you’ll get PBS medicine for:

• free for concession card holders
• up to $6.60 for general patients.

When there are 2 or more brands of the same medicine, they may have different prices. If you choose a more expensive brand, it may cost you more.

If you spend over the threshold before you get a card

If you spend over the threshold before you get a PBS Safety Net card, you may get a refund.

To get a refund complete the Patient claim for refund Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) form.

You can use this form to claim a refund if, either:

• you didn’t show your Medicare card or concession card when you purchased the medicine at the pharmacy
• you spend over your yearly PBS Safety Net threshold.