What are the retail pharmacies that will be discontinued as Approved Institutions (AI) from 1 Jan 2026?
Retail pharmacies refer to licensed retail pharmacy stores that supply prescribed medication and health-related products. They are located in commercial spaces, such as shopping centres.
From 1 Jan 2026, these retail pharmacies will no longer be Baby Bonus Approved Institutions (AIs). This means that Child Development Account (CDA) moneys cannot be used for purchases at these stores.
This change does not affect pharmacy departments within healthcare institutions, such as hospitals and polyclinics. Parents can continue to use their CDA moneys for prescribed medication and consultation fees at hospitals, polyclinics and GP clinics that are Baby Bonus Approved Institutions (AIs).
Related questions
When will the discontinuation of Child Development Account (CDA) usage at optical shops and retail pharmacies be implemented?
I have a doctor's prescription to purchase medication for my child at a retail pharmacy. Am I able to use my child's Child Development Account (CDA) to pay for the medication at a retail pharmacy?
Can I still register an optical shop or retail pharmacy as an Approved Institution (AI) before 1 Jan 2026?
How will optical shop and retail pharmacy Approved Institutions (AIs) be notified of the discontinuation as an AI?
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