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Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) Program in Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) 012-18051122



This document outlines details of PBS subsidised nintedanib and pirfenidone for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).

For information on how to process a PBS Authority, see Processing Complex Authority Required Listings. Contact a Local Peer Support (LPS) if unsure of how to action an application.

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis quick reference

Restrictions

Authority level and section

PA assessment

Processing system

Prescriber type

Prescriber self-serve

Initial

PB208 form

Written

Electronic

S85:

nintedanib

pirfenidone

No

OPA

Must be treated by, or in consultation with a:

  • respiratory physician
  • specialist physician

Yes

Change/Recommencement

Telephone

Electronic

S85:

nintedanib

pirfenidone

No

OPA

Must be treated by, or in consultation with a:

  • respiratory physician
  • specialist physician

Yes

Continuing

Telephone

Electronic

S85:

nintedanib

pirfenidone

No

OPA

Must be treated by, or in consultation with a:

  • respiratory physician
  • specialist physician

Yes