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Camzyos (mavacamten)

mavacamten 10 mg capsule, 28 · ORAL · PBS code 14138D

AUTHORITY_REQUIRED

What it costs

AU$2160.7 PBS-determined price per 28 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: 2024-05-01.
  • • 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

Symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy


Subsequent continuing treatment - Maintenance treatment


Patient must have previously received PBS-subsidised treatment with this drug for this condition under the First continuing treatment restriction; AND

Patient must be undergoing concomitant treatment with at least one of: (i) a beta-blocker (ii) non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker, unless at least one of the following is present: (a) a contraindication to beta-blocker and/or non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker therapy as listed in the TGA approved Product Information; (b) an intolerance to beta-blocker and/or non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker therapy; AND

Patient must have a current left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of no less than 50%; AND

Patient must have demonstrated a response after at least 6 months on the optimal dose of mavacamten treatment defined as an improvement in at least one of the following: (i) symptoms, (ii) quality of life, (iii) exercise capacity, (iv) peak left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) gradient; AND

Must be treated by a cardiologist; or

Must be treated by a consultant physician with experience in the management of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb Australia Pty Ltd ABN 33 004 333 322

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