Please find below information relating to new and amended Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) listings implemented on 1st February 2025.

This information relates to the administration of these listings by Services Australia. For further information on broader PBS changes, please visit pbs.gov.au. Relevant information and authority application forms have been updated and can be accessed through the Services Australia website. 

Diabetes mellitus type 2

Saxagliptin + dapagliflozin (saxagliptin 5 mg + dapagliflozin 10 mg tablet) (Otern 5/10®) has had a change to the authority level for the treatment of diabetes mellitus type 2. Authority applications can be made either in real-time using the Online PBS Authorities system or by telephone.

Locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer

Selpercatinib (40 mg capsule; 80 mg capsule) (Retevmo®) is now listed on the PBS for the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. Prescriptions for treatment are Authority required (STREAMLINED).

Menopausal hormone therapy

Estradiol (25 microgram/24 hours patch, 24; 50 microgram/24 hours patch, 24; 75 microgram/24 hours patch, 24) (Estramon (Germany, Sandoz)®) for the treatment of menopausal hormone therapy is now on the PBS for the current supply shortage under Section 19A. Estradiol is listed as a unrestricted benefit. 

1 February 2025 delisted PBS listings

None.

For more information about the Online PBS Authorities system visit www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/hppbsauthorities.

Services Australia has a broad range of educational resources on the Health Professional Education Resources website. This includes simulations, podcast and an infographic on the Online PBS Authorities system. Visit https://hpe.servicesaustralia.gov.au/pharmaceutical-benefits-scheme.html.

Visit servicesaustralia.gov.au/hpwrittenauthoritydrugs on the Services Australia website to find the most up to date authority application form for each drug, program or condition.

For more information go to servicesaustralia.gov.au/hpos. To learn more about these updates, please contact Services Australia directly.

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