HRA has established the Treatment Equity project to advocate for changes to the Opioid Dependence Treatment (ODT) program, and in particular the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme to provide better and equitable outcomes for all consumers.
In particular, HRA has been strongly advocating for the Government to remove the financial discrimination within the PBS against people on ODT program as a matter of urgency.
Resources
2024 Impact of Nurse Practitioner to Prescribe Opioid Treatment Medications
HRA Fact Sheet – Consumer Example
HRA Fact Sheet – Pharmacists Steps to Prepare
Additional information
HRA Federal Budget 2023 Media Release
Additional Links
Federal Government ODT reform information and fact sheets
NSW Government ODT reform information and fact sheets
Factsheet for OTP clients – S100 changes
Private Clinic – Transfer of Care Guide
Communiques
Treatment Equity Communique #1
Treatment Equity Communique #2
Treatment Equity Communique #3