Information for general practitioners working in evacuation centres
Role of GPs
For Authority Required (STREAMLINED) PBS prescriptions, prescribers need to add the four- or five-digit streamlined authority code from the schedule. These prescriptions do not require prior authority from Services Australia or the Department of Veterans Affairs.
For Authority Required PBS prescriptions, GP prescribers need to obtain an authority approval number by calling the Services Australia Telephone Authority Applications service on 1800 888 333 or online via Health Professional Online Services (HPOS) (further information available here). It should be noted that the Services Australia Telephone Authority Applications line experiences frequent delays and requires you to be on hold.
Did you know you can now log your CPD with a click of a button?
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