The Department of Health and Aged Care has developed an API for the efficient distribution of PBS schedule data to authorised software vendors and developers. The API will replace all existing formats (XML and text files) of PBS schedule data distribution.
After extensive consultation with software developers, data consumers and government stakeholders, the Department has finalised the timeline for the transition, noting the need to provide sufficient time for a transition that ensures the integrity and ongoing sustainability of the PBS schedule data.
The final timeline is as follows:
- From October 2024 onwards, PBS schedule data will be made available only via the API. Existing formats will no longer be produced.