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Zentel (Albendazole)

albendazole 200 mg tablet, 6 · ORAL · PBS code 9047E

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What it costs

AU$14.63 PBS-determined price per 6 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: 2006-12-01.
  • • Repeats: 0.
  • • 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

Whipworm infestation


Patient must be an Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander person.

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

Strongyloidiasis

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

Hookworm infestation

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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.