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Short bowel syndrome (SBS) with intestinal failure Program in Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) 012-19100123



This document outlines details of PBS-subsidised teduglutide for patients with short bowel syndrome (SBS) with intestinal failure.

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

Short bowel syndrome (SBS) with intestinal failure quick reference

Restrictions

Authority level and section

PA assessment

Processing system

Prescriber type

Prescriber self-serve

Initial

PB275 form

Written

Electronic

S100:

teduglutide

No

OPA

Must be treated by a:

  • gastroenterologist
  • specialist within a multidisciplinary intestinal rehabilitation unit

Yes - delayed assessment. No additional free text information to assess. Assess and approve/reject as per usual process.

Continuing

PB276 form

Written

Electronic

S100:

teduglutide

No

OPA

Must be treated by a:

  • gastroenterologist
  • specialist within a multidisciplinary intestinal rehabilitation unit

Yes - delayed assessment. No additional free text information to assess. Assess and approve/reject as per usual process.

Balance of supply

Telephone

Electronic

S100:

teduglutide

No

OPA

Must be treated by a:

  • gastroenterologist
  • specialist within a multidisciplinary intestinal rehabilitation unit

Yes