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Private sector information
The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) requirement for separate prescriptions presents particular challenges for private sector facilities implementing the NIMC. Several private hospital NIMC versions have been developed that provide PBS prescriptions and a medication record.Review of PBS Supply in Private Hospitals and Residential Aged Care Facilities
Currently, the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing is reviewing PBS supply arrangements in the context of aged care residential facilities and private hospitals. This was agreed by the Department with the Pharmacy Guild in the Fourth Community Pharmacy Agreement.
The review will report in December 2008. The Commission has made representations to the review noting that current PBS prescription requirements are an impediment to improving medication safety in private hospital facilities.
Private Sector NIMC versions
Depending on outcomes from the PBS Supply in Private Hospitals review, the Commission’s Private Hospital Sector Committee may endorse a private hospital NIMC version after December 2008.
