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Chronic kidney disease-associated pruritus (CKD-aP) Program in Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) 012-24041207

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This document outlines details of PBS-subsidised difelikefalin (pronounced “dye-fel-i-KEF-a-lin”) for patients with chronic kidney disease-associated pruritus (CKD-aP).

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

Chronic kidney disease-associated pruritus (CKD-aP) quick reference

Restrictions

Authority level and section

PA assessment

Processing system

Prescriber type

Prescriber self-service

Initial

or

Grandfather

Telephone

Electronic

S100:
difelikefalin

No

OPA

Must be treated by a:

  • nephrologist

Yes

Continuing

Telephone

Electronic

S100:
difelikefalin

No

OPA

Must be treated by a:

  • nephrologist
  • medical practitioner in consultation with a nephrologist

Yes