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August 2026 Clinical Drug MDref Update

1 August, 2026

The August 2026 MDref drug database and content update for MedicalDirector Clinical is now available and current from 1 August 2026. The update is a fully rebuilt MDref drug database, CMI (Consumer Medicines Information), PI (Product Information) and updated MedicalDirector Clinical content.

We strongly recommend that you update your MDref database every month. Monthly PBS changes, including new items, Streamlined Authority changes and PBS pricing details, are included in the monthly MDref update. Without this data, you are at risk of creating invalid PBS scripts.

Download August 2026 Drug Update (1.3 GB)

This update also includes the following:

  • New and Updated Templates
      • Bayside Heart Cardiology Referral
      • Impact Referral Form
      • ColoSTAT Test Request Form
      • Perth Cardiovascular Institute
      • Somnocare Sleep test referral
  • Updated Pathology Lists
      • Capital Pathology
      • Melbourne Pathology

Prerequisites:

  • This MDref update can only be applied to MedicalDirector Clinical 4.2 (or above).
  • The update is quite a large file, ensure you allocate sufficient time for this update.

Click here for a full list of drug database changes in this MDref update.

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