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IMATINIB-DRLA (Imatinib)

imatinib 400 mg capsule, 30 · ORAL · PBS code 11763D

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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: 2019-09-01.
  • • 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

Chronic eosinophilic leukaemia or Hypereosinophilic syndrome


Continuing treatment


Patient must have previously received PBS-subsidised treatment with this drug for this condition; AND

Patient must have achieved and maintained a complete haematological response; AND

The condition must not have progressed while receiving PBS-subsidised treatment with this drug for this condition; AND

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

Must be treated by a medical practitioner; or

Must be treated by a nurse practitioner where both of the following are occurring: (i) patient care is being shared with a medical practitioner, (ii) the prescription continues existing therapy with this medicine.

A full blood examination report which demonstrates a complete haematological response, with a normal eosinophil count and a statement that the disease has not progressed on imatinib therapy must be documented in the patient's medical records.

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

Not medical advice. Voxsanity republishes public PBS data in plain English. PBS listing status and criteria can change; always confirm current subsidised availability with your doctor or pharmacist.

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