COVID-19 antivirals likely to be added to the doctor’s bag
GPs also want clarity on telehealth rules for COVID-19 patients now that public health orders have been repealed
GPs may soon be able to dispense COVID-19 antivirals directly to their patients after the PBAC signed off on an RACGP proposal for a new Prescriber’s Bag listing.
On Saturday, the committee recommended adding both molnupiravir (Lagevrio) and nirmatrelvir–ritonavir (Paxlovid) to the Prescriber’s Bag, with limits of two bottles and two cartons, respectively.
