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IMATINIB-DRLA (Imatinib)

imatinib 400 mg capsule, 30 · ORAL · PBS code 10921T

AUTHORITY_REQUIRED

What it costs

AU$160.05 PBS-determined price per 30 units

Most patients pay only the standard PBS co-payment, not the full price above — up to AU$25.00 per script (general) or AU$7.70 (concession/Safety Net) in 2026. The figure above is what the PBS pays the pharmacy; the Australian Government subsidises the rest. Always confirm the current amount with your pharmacist.

  • • First listed on the PBS: 2016-11-01.
  • • Repeats: 5.
  • • PBS program: GE.
Eligibility criteria for subsidised access

The following is the government's own wording from the PBS Schedule, shown unchanged.

Listing of Pharmaceutical Benefits (NHL) - Schedule 4 part 1

Aggressive systemic mastocytosis with eosinophilia


Initial treatment


Patient must have confirmed evidence of carrying the FIP1L1-PDGFRA fusion gene; AND

Patient must have previously failed an adequate trial of conventional therapy with corticosteroids; or

Patient must have previously failed an adequate trial of conventional therapy with hydroxycarbamide (hydroxyurea); AND

The treatment must not exceed a maximum dose of 400 mg per day.

A pathology report confirming the presence of the FIP1L1-PDGFRA fusion gene, a bone marrow biopsy report and/or other tissue biopsy report confirming the diagnosis of aggressive systemic mastocytosis and a full blood examination report demonstrating eosinophilia must be documented in the patient's medical records.

The details of symptomatic organ involvement requiring treatment, including radiology, nuclear medicine, respiratory function or anatomical pathology reports as appropriate must be documented in the patient's medical records.

Sponsor: Dr Reddy's Laboratories (Australia) Pty Ltd ABN 16 120 092 408

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Source: Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), © Commonwealth of Australia. Data used and redistributed under permission; not modified from its original wording where displayed verbatim.