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Aldara Pump (Imiquimod)

imiquimod 5% cream, 2 x 2 g · APPLICATION · PBS code 2637T

AUTHORITY_REQUIRED

What it costs

AU$70.25 PBS-determined price per 1 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: 2013-07-01.
  • • Repeats: 1.
  • • 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

Superficial basal cell carcinoma


The condition must be previously untreated; AND

The condition must be confirmed by biopsy; AND

Patient must have normal immune function; AND

The condition must not be suitable for treatment with surgical excision; or

The condition must not be suitable for treatment with cryotherapy; or

The condition must not be suitable for treatment with curettage with diathermy; AND

Patient must require topical drug therapy.

The date of the pathology report and name of the Approved Pathology Authority must be provided at the time of application.

Sponsor: iNova Pharmaceuticals (Australia) Pty Limited ABN 13 617 871 539

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.