PBS/RPBS Restricted Benefit Medications
The PBS/RPBS Restricted Benefit window allows you to prescribe a restricted benefit medication as a private medication. This window acts as a warning to the practitioner that they are re-prescribing a restricted medication.

PBS/RPBS Codes | |
PBS | Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme unrestricted benefit. |
RB | Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme restricted benefit. |
AUTH | Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Authority required. |
sAUTH | Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Streamlined Authority required. |
Sect. 100 | Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Section 100 item. |
RPBS RB | Repatriation Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme restricted benefit. |
RPBS AUTH | Repatriation Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Authority required. |
$-Rx | Private prescription. |
$-OTC | Product available without prescription. |
$-HOSP | Available only through hospital pharmacies. |
Medicare | Item payable as a Medicare benefit. |
SAS | Special Access Scheme item. |
Unregis'd | Product not registered with TGA. |