The federal government has spent $1.15 billion on the development, implementation and ongoing operation of the My Health Record, formerly known as the personally controlled electronic health record (PCEHR), up to June 30 this year, according to the Department of Health.

The figure tallies with budget allocations since the system was first funded in the 2010/2011 budget. Up to the 2017/18 financial year, the total budget allocation will be $1,204,516,000.