Updates

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Opioid Dependence Treatment (ODT) Community Pharmacy Program has commenced

July 3, 2023

The ODT Community Pharmacy Program commenced on 1 July 2023 and pharmacies can begin providing funded services to patients.
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Regional Pharmacy Transition Allowance (RPTA) Program Rules and webpage now available

August 30, 2023

The Regional Pharmacy Transition Allowance (RPTA) Program Rules and webpage are now available. Click ‘read article’ for more information.

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Take Home Naloxone (THN) Program: New Product Available

July 31, 2023

The Take Home Naloxone (THN) Program has been updated to include an additional brand of Naloxone: NALOXONE SXP (naloxone hydrochloride 400 microgram/mL injection, 5×1 mL ampoules). Click ‘read article’ for more information.

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COVID-19 Vaccination in Community Pharmacy Program fee indexation

June 26, 2023

The fees payable to Service Providers for the COVID-19 Vaccination in Community Pharmacy Program will be increased from 1 July 2023. For more information please click 'read article'.

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Take Home Naloxone (THN) PBS remuneration rate changes from 1 July 2023

June 30, 2023

The Department of Health and Aged Care have advised that the Take Home Naloxone (THN) Program has been updated to include new amounts payable for some forms of naloxone. These price changes come into effect from 1 July 2023.
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