National Health Act 1953 - Special Arrangements Repeal under subsection 100(1) - Special Authority Program - Imatinib (No. PB 85 of 2007)

What this does This legal instrument cancels previous special prescribing rules for Imatinib (a cancer medication) under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

The fine print Under the PBS, expensive or restricted medicines often require doctors to seek pre-approval (called Special Authority) before prescribing. In July 2007, the government created specific arrangements for Imatinib (Instrument PB 55). This document repeals (cancels) those arrangements effective 1 November 2007.

Who it affects

Patients with cancers such as chronic myeloid leukemia who take Imatinib (also known as Gleevec or Glivec)
Specialists prescribing this medication
Pharmacists dispensing it under PBS subsidies

Why it matters This removes the special rules established in July 2007. After the repeal takes effect, prescribing Imatinib likely reverts to previous PBS listing requirements or standard Special Authority procedures—potentially changing how easily patients can access subsidised treatment.

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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA

Instrument number PB 85 of 2007

Special Arrangements Repeal under subsection 100(1) of the National Health Act 1953

I, STEPHEN DELLAR, Assistant Secretary, Pharmaceutical Evaluation Branch, Department of Health and Ageing, make this instrument under subsection 100(1) of the National Health Act 1953.

Dated 2 October 2007

STEPHEN DELLAR

Assistant Secretary

Pharmaceutical Evaluation Branch

Department of Health and Ageing

Special Arrangements Repeal: Special Authority Program – Imatinib

Commencement

1. This instrument commences on 1 November 2007.

Repeal

2. Instrument PB 55 of 2007 made on 24 July 2007 with effect from 1 August 2007 is repealed.