Ziagen (Abacavir)
abacavir 20 mg/mL oral liquid, 240 mL · ORAL · PBS code 10356C
AUTHORITY_REQUIREDWhat it costs
AU$66.72 PBS-determined price per 8 units
Most patients pay only the standard PBS co-payment, not the full price above — up to AU$25.00 per script (general) or AU$7.70 (concession/Safety Net) in 2026. The figure above is what the PBS pays the pharmacy; the Australian Government subsidises the rest. Always confirm the current amount with your pharmacist.
- • First listed on the PBS: 2015-07-01.
- • Repeats: 5.
- • PBS program: CA.
Eligibility criteria for subsidised access
The following is the government's own wording from the PBS Schedule, shown unchanged.
Listing of Pharmaceutical Benefits (NHL) - Schedule 4 part 1
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection
Patient must be less than 13.00 years of age; AND
Patient must be unable to take a solid dose form of this drug; AND
The treatment must be in combination with other antiretroviral agents.
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Not medical advice. Voxsanity republishes public PBS data in plain English. PBS listing status and criteria can change; always confirm current subsidised availability with your doctor or pharmacist.
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