Bactroban (Mupirocin)
mupirocin 2% ointment, 3 g · NASAL · PBS code 9440W
STREAMLINEDWhat it costs
AU$9.29 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: 2009-07-01.
- • 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
Staphylococcus aureus infection
Patient must have nasal colonisation with the bacteria; AND
Patient must be an Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander person.
Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline Australia Pty Ltd ABN 47 100 162 481
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