Highly Specialised Drugs Program Amendment
Summary
The Australian Department of Health and Aged Care issued Legislative Instrument F2026L00403 amending the National Health (Highly Specialised Drugs Program) Special Arrangement 2021 (PB 27 of 2021). This April update modifies Schedule 1 of the existing special arrangement governing highly specialised drugs access under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. The amendment takes effect on 31 March 2026 and is authorised under the National Health Act 1953.
What changed
The Department of Health and Aged Care made amendments to the National Health (Highly Specialised Drugs Program) Special Arrangement 2021 (PB 27 of 2021) via Legislative Instrument F2026L00403. Schedule 1 of the arrangement contains the specific amendments, which typically include updates to listed drugs, indications, or associated conditions under the HSD program. This is an 'April Update' amendment to the existing program framework.
Healthcare providers, pharmacies, and prescribers participating in the Highly Specialised Drugs Program should review the updated Schedule 1 amendments to ensure compliance with any modified drug listings, indications, or conditions. Patients accessing HSD program medicines should be informed of any changes that may affect their treatment arrangements. The amendment is effective from 31 March 2026.
What to do next
- Review Schedule 1 amendments to identify any changes affecting prescribed drugs or indications
- Update dispensing and prescribing procedures for affected highly specialised drugs
- Inform patients of any relevant changes to their HSD program medications
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National Health (Highly Specialised Drugs Program) Special Arrangement Amendment (April Update) Instrument 2026
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- Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
This item is authorised by the following title:
- National Health Act 1953 Latest version F2026L00403 31 March 2026
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- 1. Name
- 2. Commencement
- 3. Authority
- 4. Schedules
- Schedule 1—Amendments
- National Health (Highly Specialised Drugs Program) Special Arrangement 2021 (PB 27 of 2021)
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