Audits
State and territory health departments must be able to satisfy Medicare Australia that adequate and auditable systems are in places which meet the following conditions:
- supply is to eligible patients
- prescribing is in accordance with PBS criteria which reflect the recommendations of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC)
- prescribing is consistent with the therapeutic uses approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for the supply of the drug.
With the agreement of the state and territory health departments, Medicare Australia can audit patient records.
Last updated: 28 September, 2009