APO-Risperidone (Risperidone)
risperidone 500 microgram tablet, 60 · ORAL · PBS code 8787L
STREAMLINEDWhat it costs
AU$8.13 PBS-determined price per 60 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: 2019-04-01.
- • Repeats: 2.
- • 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 behavioural disturbances
Patient must have autism spectrum disorder; AND
The treatment must be under the supervision of a paediatrician or psychiatrist; AND
The treatment must be in combination with non-pharmacological measures; AND
Patient must be under 18 years of age.
Behaviour disturbances are defined as severe aggression and injuries to self or others where non-pharmacological methods alone have been unsuccessful.
The diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder must be made based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-V) or ICD-10 international classification of mental and behavioural disorders.
Listing of Pharmaceutical Benefits (NHL) - Schedule 4 part 1
Severe behavioural disturbances
Continuing treatment
Patient must have autism spectrum disorder; AND
Patient must have been commenced on PBS-subsidised treatment with risperidone prior to turning 18 years of age; AND
The treatment must be under the supervision of a paediatrician or psychiatrist; AND
The treatment must be in combination with non-pharmacological measures; AND
Patient must be at least 18 years of age.
Behaviour disturbances are defined as severe aggression and injuries to self or others where non-pharmacological methods alone have been unsuccessful.
The diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder must be made based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-V) or ICD-10 international classification of mental and behavioural disorders.
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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.