Revised dispensing of PBS items for nursing home residents

PBAC

30 June 2017 - Commencing July, pharmacists should include the RACFId for the nursing home each time a PBS/RPBS item is dispensed for all the pharmacy's nursing home patients.

Further information regarding these changes and a background into the implementation of the National Residential Medication Chart (NRMC) is available:

  • Information sheet - Revised dispensing for nursing home residents July 2017
  • Information sheet - Revised dispensing for nursing home residents July 2017

Additional information about the National Residential Medication Chart is available on the Department of Health website.

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