Your extras policy will only cover pharmacy items that meet the following criteria:
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Not supplied or already covered under the PBS (pharmaceutical benefits scheme); |
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Are fully approved by the TGA (therapeutic good administration); |
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Are not experimental drugs or are part of a drug trial; |
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Prescribed by an Australian registered medical practitioner, including dentists and nurses; |
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Supplied by a registered Australian Pharmacist and are schedule 4 or 8 medicines only; |
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Are not vitamins, weight loss drugs, contraceptives, herbal medicines, over the counter pharmacy or non-prescription drugs. |
Please note: any drugs administered in-hospital that are not on the PBS may incur out-of-pocket expenses to be paid by you. Please ensure the hospital provides you with informed financial consent.
