Take the following steps:

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

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

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

3. Complete infusion (refer to checklist)

4. Submit subsidy claim of $120 incl GST

** For patients who reside in Auckland or Waitemata refer to:   Regional HealthPathway