Counties Manukau Zoledronate Infusion Subsidy
Service Information
Health NZ (Counties Manukau) will subsidise the administration of Zoledronate upon application by their GP, for patients who fulfil specified criteria.
Zoledronate can be administered within the referring GP's clinic, or at an Approved Infusion Centre, upon referral.
Most patients can be managed with 3 infusions 18 months apart. Where bone density is very low, or the patient suffers a subsequent low-trauma/fragility fracture, the infusions may be indicated 12 monthly. Where bone density fails to improve sufficiently, additional infusions may be indicated.
Criteria
Confirm patient meets POAC funding criteria below.
Funding criteria:
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
** For patients who reside in Auckland or Waitemata refer to: Zoledronic Acid Infusion Regional HealthPathway