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Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) Program in Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) 012-18051128

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This document outlines details of PBS-subsidised crizotinib, and entrectinib for patients with Stage IIIB (locally advanced) or Stage IV (metastatic) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

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

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Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) - crizotinib quick reference

Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) - entrectinib quick reference

Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) - crizotinib quick reference

Table 1

Restrictions

Authority level and section

PA assessment

Processing system

Prescriber type

Prescriber self-serve

Initial

PB156 form

Written

Electronic

S85
crizotinib

No

OPA

Must be treated by a:

  • medical practitioner

Yes

Continuing

Telephone

Electronic

S85
crizotinib

No

OPA

Must be treated by a:

  • medical practitioner
  • nurse practitioner where patient care is being shared with a medical practitioner and the prescription continues existing therapy with this medicine

Yes

Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) - entrectinib quick reference

Table 2

Restrictions

Authority level and section

PA assessment

Processing system

Prescriber type

Prescriber self-serve

Initial

PB156 form

Written

Electronic

S85

entrectinib

No

OPA

Not specified

Yes

Continuing

Telephone

Electronic

S85

entrectinib

No

OPA

Not specified

Yes