Become a PBS approved supplier

Pharmacists, medical practitioners and hospital authorities can apply for online claiming for the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

To apply for online claiming, complete and submit the Notification of Australian Business Number and reference identification for tax treatment purposes and recipient created tax invoice agreement form (HW055).

Use this form for each premises and agree to the terms and conditions to register for online claiming for Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

Pharmacists

You’ll find information for pharmacists and those who want to get a new pharmacy, relocate a pharmacy or manage a pharmacy’s arrangements. Read more about PBS pharmacists on the Department of Health and Aged Care website.

Medical practitioners

You’ll find information for medical practitioners on becoming an approved supplier of PBS-subsidised medicines in an area that does not have a pharmacy. Read more about becoming an approved PBS supplier for medical practitioners on the Department of Health and Aged Care website.

Hospital authorities

You’ll find information for public and private hospitals on how to become an approved supplier of PBS-subsidised medicines or highly specialised drugs. Read more about becoming an approved PBS supplier for hospital authorities on the Department of Health and Aged Care website.

Page last updated: 15 June 2024.
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