This document outlines details of PBS-subsidised riociguat for patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH).
For details on how to process a PBS Authority, see Processing Complex Authority Required Listings.
Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) quick reference
Restrictions | Authority level and section | PA assessment | Processing system | Prescriber type | Prescriber self-serve |
Initial PB192 form | Written Electronic S100: riociguat | No | OPA | Must be treated in a: - centre with expertise in the management of CTEPH
| Yes |
Titrating | Telephone Electronic S100: riociguat | No | OPA | Must be treated in a: - centre with expertise in the management of CTEPH
| Yes |
Continuing | Telephone Electronic S100: riociguat | No | OPA | Must be treated in a: - centre with expertise in the management of CTEPH
| Yes |
Balance of supply | Telephone Electronic S100: riociguat | No | OPA | Must be treated in a: - centre with expertise in the management of CTEPH
| Yes |
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