Audits
Offline solution
State and territory health departments must be able to satisfy Medicare Australia that adequate and auditable systems are in place which meet the following conditions:
- supply is to eligible patients
- prescribing is in accordance with PBS criteria
- 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.
Prescriptions and internal medication paperwork must be kept for a minimum of 24 months from the date of dispensing, for audit purposes.
Last updated: 1 July, 2010