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Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) Program in Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) 012-18051121



This document outlines details of PBS-subsidised avatrombopag, eltrombopag and romiplostim for patients with severe chronic immune (idiopathic) thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP).

For information on how to process a PBS Authority, see Processing Complex Authority Required Listings.

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) quick reference

Restrictions

Authority level and section

PA assessment

Processing system

Prescriber type

Prescriber

self-serve

Initial

PB097 form

Written

Electronic

S100:

avatrombopag

eltrombopag

romiplostim

No

OPA

Not specified

Yes

First continuing or re-initiation of interrupted continuing treatment

Telephone

Electronic

S100:

avatrombopag

eltrombopag

romiplostim

No

OPA

Not specified

Yes

Second or subsequent continuing

Telephone

Electronic

S100:

avatrombopag

eltrombopag

romiplostim

No

OPA

Not specified

Yes

Balance of supply or change of therapy

Telephone

Electronic

S100:

avatrombopag

eltrombopag

romiplostim

No

OPA

Not specified

Yes