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Growth hormone deficiency – childhood onset or late onset Program in Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) 012-18112104

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This 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. Contact a Local Peer Support (LPS) if unsure of how to action an application.

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:

  • endocrinologist

Yes

Initial

(childhood onset)

PB288 form

Written

Electronic

S100:

somatropin

No

OPA

Must be treated by an:

  • endocrinologist

Yes

Continuing

(mature skeleton or aged 18 years or older)

Telephone

Electronic

S100: somatropin

No

OPA

Must be treated by an:

  • endocrinologist

Yes