Department of Health
A fact sheet is now available outlining changes to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) wholesale mark-up (WMU) under the First Pharmaceutical Wholesaler Agreement (1PWA).
From 1 July 2026, a new WMU structure will apply to PBS medicines supplied through community pharmacies.
The changes will:
- update the WMU rate structure
- change how the WMU is calculated for some medicines.
The fact sheet provides:
- a summary of the changes and when they apply
- an overview of the updated calculation method
- details of what is not changing
- worked examples
- frequently asked questions (FAQs).
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