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Temtabs (Temazepam)

temazepam 10 mg tablet, 25 · ORAL · PBS code 2088X

AUTHORITY_REQUIRED

What it costs

AU$2.5 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: 1995-04-01.
  • • Repeats: 5.
  • • 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

Malignant neoplasia (late stage)


Must be treated by a health practitioner who is any of: (i) a medical practitioner, (ii) an authorised PBS prescriber who is not a medical practitioner, but who is: (a) sharing care of the patient with at least one medical practitioner; (b) intending to share care of the patient with a medical practitioner.

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

Insomnia


Patient must be receiving this drug for the management of insomnia; AND

Patient must be receiving long-term nursing care on account of age, infirmity or other condition in a hospital, nursing home or residential facility; AND

Patient must have demonstrated, within the past 6 months, benzodiazepine dependence by an unsuccessful attempt at gradual withdrawal.

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

Insomnia


Patient must be receiving this drug for the management of insomnia; AND

Patient must be receiving long-term nursing care; AND

Patient must be one in respect of whom a Carer Allowance is payable as a disabled adult; AND

Patient must have demonstrated, within the past 6 months, benzodiazepine dependence by an unsuccessful attempt at gradual withdrawal.

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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.