PHARMACISTS need to ensure they select the correct Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) item code when dispensing high or standard dose proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) following a decision to increase authority approvals required for prescribers.
Under the revised authority requirements, prescribers will need to obtain prior authority approval from the PBS before prescribing PPIs according to an update from the Department of Human Services.
Standard dose PPIs will need the prescription endorsed with a valid streamlined authority code (STREAMLINED).
Prescribers also need to check if their patient is eligible for the PBS, and review the Schedule of Pharmaceutical Benefits to see if any restriction criteria apply.
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