CMDHB Zoledronate Infusion Subsidy
Funding and Claiming
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