Aspen Methadone Syrup (Methadone)

methadone hydrochloride 5 mg/mL oral liquid, 1 L · ORAL · PBS code 13333R

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What it costs

AU$33.2 PBS-determined price per 840 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: 2023-07-01.
• 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

Opioid dependence

The treatment must be within a framework of medical, social and psychological treatment.

The prescriber must request a quantity (in millilitres) sufficient for up to 28 days of supply per dispensing according to the patient's daily dose. Up to 5 repeats will be authorised. The maximum listed quantity or number of repeats must not be prescribed if lesser quantity or repeats are sufficient for the patient's needs.

Sponsor: Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Limited ABN 51 096 236 985

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.