New PBS listings for women's health medicines

From today 1st March 2025 some women’s health medications that were previously only available on private prescription have been added to the PBS. They include:

• Drosperinone with ethinylestradiol (Yaz®, Yasmin®)
• Estradiol (Estrogel®)
• Progesterone (Prometrium®)
• Estradiol and progesterone (Estrogel® Pro)

A PBS prescription means that your medication will be subsidised at the pharmacy, making it cheaper for you!

People who are currently using these medicines may consider seeking a new PBS prescription from their GP prior to picking up their next repeat.

We recommend a check up with your GP at least once a year. Patients who are up to date with their check ups can consider requesting a repeat prescription online.

At Glebe Hill Family Practice and GHFP Nurture your GP provides comprehensive women’s health care, including contraception, perimenopause management and menopause hormone therapy. GPs specialise in whole person women’s health care and are best placed to optimise the quality and continuity of your care.

Your GP knows you best, and can support you and your family through every phase of life, with an expert whole-person approach to all aspects of your health and wellbeing.