Updates

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COVID-19 HMS and Telehealth Extension

September 18, 2020

The COVID-19 Home Medicines Service and the ability to conduct medication management reviews by telehealth has been extended.

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International Overdose Awareness Day and the Take Home Naloxone Pilot

August 28, 2020

International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event held on 31 August each year which raises awareness of the signs of overdose and spreads the message that overdose death is preventable.

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Take Home Naloxone Pilot: New Product

August 27, 2020

The Department of Health have advised the Take Home Naloxone (THN) Pilot has been updated to include an additional brand of Naloxone: Junalox (naloxone hydrochloride 400 microgram/mL injection, 5×1 mL ampoules).

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6CPA exceptional circumstances requests deadline – 30 September 2020

August 17, 2020

The Department of Health has advised that all 6CPA exceptional circumstances requests should be submitted to the PPA no later than 30 September 2020.

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Record Keeping Reminder

August 10, 2020

We remind Service Providers of the obligation to retain appropriate records for the timeframe detailed in the PPA General Terms and Conditions and relevant Program Rules to substantiate Pharmacy Program service claims for payment.

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