Poly-Tears (Dextran-70 + hypromellose)

dextran-70 0.1% + hypromellose 0.3% eye drops, 15 mL · APPLICATION_TO_THE_EYE · PBS code 5520M

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What it costs

AU$3.5 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: 2008-01-01.
• 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

Severe dry eye syndrome

Sponsor: Alcon Laboratories (Australia) Pty Ltd ABN 88 000 740 830

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