BUPRENORPHINE

buprenorphine 25 microgram/hour patch, 2
Manner of administration:Transdermal
General Schedule
Authority Required (STREAMLINED)

Restriction (Streamlined authority code: 10755)

Indication: Chronic severe pain
Treatment phase: Initial PBS treatment after 1 June 2020 where patient has been treated with opioids for less than 12 months

Restriction (Streamlined authority code: 10748)

Indication: Chronic severe pain
Treatment phase: Initial PBS treatment after 1 June 2020 where patient has been treated with opioids for more than 12 months

Restriction (Streamlined authority code: 10752)

Indication: Chronic severe pain
Treatment phase: Continuing PBS treatment after 1 June 2020
Quantities & Cost
Max qty packs Max qty units # of repeats DPMQ Max safety net General Patient Charge
Max qty packs: 1 Max qty units: 2 # of repeats: 0 DPMQ: $43.71 Max safety net: $25.00 General Patient Charge: $25.00
Available brands
Bupredermal
Buprenorphine Sandoz
Norspan
buprenorphine 25 microgram/hour patch, 2
Manner of administration:Transdermal
Palliative Care
Authority Required

Restriction

Indication: Severe disabling pain
Quantities & Cost
Max qty packs Max qty units # of repeats DPMQ Max safety net General Patient Charge
Max qty packs: 2 Max qty units: 4 # of repeats: 0 DPMQ: $68.14 Max safety net: $25.00 General Patient Charge: $25.00
Available brands
Bupredermal
Buprenorphine Sandoz
Norspan