From 1 February 2026, some people with stable, long-term health conditions may be able to get a 12-month prescription.

Not everyone will get a 12-month prescription. Your prescriber will decide what is safe and appropriate for you.   

There will still be a maximum of three months’ supply (six months for oral contraceptives) at a time, as there is now.  

Patients will continue to only pay one prescription co-payment per prescription item, when they collect their first supply from the pharmacy.

Patients will still need to collect their repeats from the same pharmacy. Repeats cannot be transferred between pharmacies.

There is no change to the maximum duration of supply for controlled drugs such as morphine, ADHD medicines like methylphenidate, benzodiazepines like temazepam, and zopiclone.

If you feel you might qualify for a 12-month prescription, please book a consultation with your registered GP before your next script is due.