Become an approved supplier
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An approved supplier can be one of the following:
Suppliers can only supply pharmaceutical benefit items from a properly written prescription or, in limited circumstances, the communication of a prescription (which must be forwarded to the supplier later).
Suppliers are also responsible for making entries on prescription record forms presented by patients.
Some private and public hospitals are approved to use a ward chart system for prescribing medications.
Contact details
PBS general enquiry line
Phone: 132 290 (Mon-Fri) and ask for the Approvals Clerk in your state.
Email: pbs.enq@medicareaustralia.gov.au
Australian Community Pharmacy Authority (ACPA) hotline
Phone: 02 6289 2419
Fax: 02 6289 2365
Email: ACPAmail@health.gov.au
Additional information
- Australian Community Pharmacy Authority (ACPA) on the Department of Health and Ageing website
- Legislation - ComLaw Attorney General's Department)
Last updated: 19 February, 2009