This document outlines details of PBS-subsidised vedolizumab for patients with moderate to severe chronic pouchitis.
For details on how to process a PBS Authority, see Processing Complex Authority Required Listings.
Chronic pouchitis quick reference
Restrictions | Authority level and section | PA assessment | Processing system | Prescriber type | Prescriber self-serve |
Initial or Recommencement after a break | Telephone Electronic S100: vedolizumab i.v. | No | OPA | Must be treated by a: - gastroenterologist
- consultant physician (internal medicine specialising in gastroenterology)
- consultant physician (general medicine specialising in gastroenterology)
| Yes |
Continuing | Telephone Electronic S100: vedolizumab i.v. | No | OPA | Must be treated by a: - gastroenterologist
- consultant physician (internal medicine specialising in gastroenterology)
- consultant physician (general medicine specialising in gastroenterology)
| Yes |
Balance of supply | Telephone Electronic S100: vedolizumab i.v. | No | OPA | Must be treated by a: - gastroenterologist
- consultant physician (internal medicine specialising in gastroenterology)
- consultant physician (general medicine specialising in gastroenterology)
| Yes |
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