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Polycythemia vera (PV) Program in Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) 012-25080641



This document outlines details of PBS-subsidised PBS-subsidised ruxolitinib for patients with polycythemia vera (PV).

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

Polycythemia vera (PV) quick reference

Restrictions

Authority level and section

PA assessment

Processing system

Prescriber type

Prescriber self-serve

Initial

PB388 form

Written

Electronic

S85:

ruxolitinib

No

OPA

Not specified

Yes

Balance of initial (up to 48 weeks)

Telephone

Electronic

S85:

ruxolitinib

No

OPA

Not specified

Yes

First continuing

Telephone

Electronic

S85:

ruxolitinib

No

OPA

Not specified

Yes

Subsequent continuing

Telephone

Electronic

S85:

ruxolitinib

No

OPA

Not specified

Yes