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Information for Applicants


Requesting a Review



Eligible applicants who wish to seek a review of a submission considered at the March 2012 Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) meeting should complete and return a Request for Review form - (PDF 29 KB) by COB 27 April 2012 to:

The Convenor
Independent Review (PBS)
MDP 900
GPO Box 9848
CANBERRA ACT 2601


Further information for applicants seeking a review is contained below:

PBS Cost Recovery

Independent Review is subject to PBS Cost Recovery under Part 4.3 of the National Health (Pharmaceutical and Vaccines - Cost Recovery) Regulations 2009. Further information on PBS Cost Recovery can be found at the PBS Cost Recovery: Administrative Guidelines


If you are having problems downloading the PDF documents please send an email to admin@independentreviewpbs.gov.au for a copy to be sent to you.

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