APO-Piroxicam (Piroxicam)
piroxicam 10 mg capsule, 50 · ORAL · PBS code 1897W
RESTRICTEDWhat it costs
AU$4.15 PBS-determined price per 50 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: 2018-08-01.
- • Repeats: 3.
- • PBS program: GE.
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
Chronic arthropathies (including osteoarthritis)
The condition must have an inflammatory component.
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