Life Saving Drugs Program – Fact sheet for treating physicians

This fact sheet gives answers to common questions about the role of treating physicians in prescribing Life Saving Drugs Program (LSDP) medicines.

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Life Saving Drugs Program – Fact sheet for treating physicians

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This fact sheet answers the following common questions:

  • Is my patient eligible to receive an LSDP medicine?
  • How can a patient access subsidised treatment?
  • How long does approval take?
  • What do I have to provide as part of the annual reapplication process?
  • Can my patient participate in a clinical trial while receiving LSDP funded medicine?
  • My patient has returned from a break or clinical trial. Can I reapply on behalf of my patient to the LSDP?
  • What do I do if my patient wants to change or cease treatment?
  • How do I request a dose increase?
  • What do I need to do if my patient wishes to travel?
  • Do patients pay for LSDP medicines?
  • Can patients pick up their LSDP medicine from a community pharmacy?
  • Can a patient collect more than one month’s supply of LSDP medicine at a time?
  • Can a patient change their nominated hospital/pharmacy?
  • Can my patient change treating physician?
  • If I take leave, can I refer my patient to another treating physician?
  • Can my patient receive infusions through the home-infusion service?
  • Which medicines are available for home infusion?

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