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
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Restrictions |
Authority level and section |
PA assessment |
Processing system |
Prescriber type |
Prescriber self-serve |
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Initial (late onset) PB248 form |
Written Electronic S100: somatropin |
No |
OPA |
Must be treated by an:
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Yes |
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Initial (childhood onset) PB288 form |
Written Electronic S100: somatropin |
No |
OPA |
Must be treated by an:
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Yes |
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Continuing (mature skeleton or aged 18 years or older) |
Telephone Electronic S100: somatropin |
No |
OPA |
Must be treated by an:
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Yes |