The Repatriation Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (RPBS) gives eligible Veteran Card holders access to a range of medicines and wound-care products, in addition to those available under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
GPs or other health professionals can contact DVA to get approval for medicines under the RPBS. They may also seek prior approval to prescribe clinically appropriate medicines that are not included on the RPBS.
Options to contact the DVA Pharmacy team are listed below, including a new online channel:
- Online:
Health Professionals Online Service (HPOS) Secure Form Upload Portal - Telephone:
Veterans’ Affairs Pharmaceutical Advisory 24/7 contact centre on 1800 552 580 - Post:
VAPAC - Department of Veterans' Affairs
GPO Box 9998
BRISBANE QLD 4001
Find out more: Pharmacy information for providers | Department of Veterans' Affairs