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Panamax Co. 40 (Paracetamol + codeine)

paracetamol 500 mg + codeine phosphate hemihydrate 8 mg tablet, 40 · ORAL · PBS code 4275B

Unrestricted benefit

What it costs

AU$5.11 PBS-determined price per 40 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: 2012-03-01.
  • • Repeats: 2.
  • • PBS program: R1.

Sponsor: sanofi-aventis Australia Pty Ltd ABN 31 008 558 807

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