Continued Dispensing of Medicines in Defined Circumstances
Under the Agreement, Continued Dispensing of Medicines in Defined Circumstances refers to the supply of a standard PBS pack of PBS medicine to a patient by a registered pharmacist working in a community pharmacy approved to supply PBS medicines, in the absence of a prescription.
Initially, this proposal will apply only to statins (Lipid Modifying Agents) for the treatment of high cholesterol and oral contraceptives.
The supply will be provided at the usual co-payment level and will count toward the patient’s Safety Net total for the year.
More information, including the commencement date, will be provided when available.
Last updated: 11 November, 2011