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Dysport (clostridium botulinum type A toxin-haemagglutinin complex)

clostridium botulinum type A toxin-haemagglutinin complex 500 units injection, 1 vial · INJECTION · PBS code 12178Y

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What it costs

AU$407.37 PBS-determined price per 2 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: 2020-12-01.
  • • Repeats: 0.
  • • PBS program: MF.
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

Moderate to severe spasticity of the upper limb


Patient must have cerebral palsy; AND

Patient must be aged from 2 to 17 years inclusive; AND

Must be treated by a neurologist; or

Must be treated by an orthopaedic surgeon; or

Must be treated by a paediatrician; or

Must be treated by a rehabilitation specialist; or

Must be treated by a plastic surgeon.

Listing of Pharmaceutical Benefits (NHL) - Schedule 4 part 1

Moderate to severe spasticity of the upper limb


Patient must have cerebral palsy; AND

Patient must be aged 18 years or older; AND

Must be treated by a neurologist; or

Must be treated by an orthopaedic surgeon; or

Must be treated by a paediatrician; or

Must be treated by a rehabilitation specialist; or

Must be treated by a plastic surgeon.

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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.

Source: Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), © Commonwealth of Australia. Data used and redistributed under permission; not modified from its original wording where displayed verbatim.