Top of Page Regulation 24 Under this regulation, original and repeat supplies of pharmaceutical benefits can be supplied at the one time if a doctor is first satisfied that certain conditions apply, then endorses the prescription 'Regulation 24' or words to that effect. RPBS prescriptions may be endorsed 'hardship conditions apply'. Any brand premiums do not apply. Each form is valid for the month indicated on the form. Doctors can order the maximum quantity of an item provided they do not already have the maximum quantity on hand.
Doctors can only get items once a month.
They can also ask for a particular brand of a pharmaceutical benefit. If it is unavailable, they must specify another listed brand, and initial the alteration. A receipt must be signed by the doctor, or by an authorised representative, when supplies are received.