CMDHB Zoledronate Infusion Subsidy

Take the following steps:

1. Confirm patient meets Pharmac and POAC funding criteria below.  (Prior approval using the online application form is no longer required)

Funding criteria:

• Pharmac Special Authority application approved, AND
• Patient resident in Counties Manukau catchment area, AND
• Patients eGFR >35, AND
• Patient holds a CSC card

AND

• Recommended by hospital specialist, including previous administration as an inpatient or outpatient, OR
• Serious adverse reaction to Alendronate, OR
• Unsuitable for use of oral medication

2. Submit referral via the POAC PMS claiming system in the normal way

3. Complete infusion (refer to checklist)

4. Submit subsidy claim of $80 incl GST