Growth hormone deficiency – childhood onset or late onset Program in Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) 012-18112104
Expand allThis document outlines details of PBS-subsidised somatropin for patients with childhood onset or late onset of severe growth hormone deficiency, previously known as 'adult growth hormone deficiency (AGHR)'. For information on how to process a PBS Authority see Processing Complex Authority Required Listings.
Growth hormone deficiency - childhood onset or late onset quick reference
Restrictions | Authority level and section | PA assessment | Processing system | Prescriber type | Prescriber self-serve |
Initial (late onset) PB248 form | Written Electronic S100: somatropin | No | OPA | Must be treated by an:
| Yes |
Initial (childhood onset) PB288 form | Written Electronic S100: somatropin | No | OPA | Must be treated by an:
| Yes |
Continuing (mature skeleton or aged 18 years or older) | Telephone Electronic S100: somatropin | No | OPA | Must be treated by an:
| Yes |