Pharmacy services for tuberculosis

What we do

Medications used for the treatment of TB are provided free of charge for patients notified to the Department of Health, and are dispensed through hospital pharmacies. In some circumstances this can be through community pharmacies where arrangements have been made.

Instructions and tips for pharmacies ordering TB medication:

1. Complete all sections of the order sheet - incomplete orders will be referred back for completion
2. Complete the order electronically to allow totals to be calculated automatically - do not hand write
3. Order quantities should not exceed one month and should be submitted once per month only
4. Attach SAS forms, for each patient requiring SAS medication, as indicated on the form. This needs to be done for every order.
5. Attach Criteria for Supply of Second-Line Anti Tuberculosis Medication forms for each patient requiring second line treatment medications, as indicated on the order form. This needs to be done for every order.
6. Email the order to tb2@mh.org.au

Estimated turnaround time for orders is 24 to 48 hours for existing accounts on non-SAS products, and 48 to 72 hours for existing accounts on SAS products.

Please note that new accounts (such as first-time orders) typically require one week for establishment and registration.