From 1 September 2026, the prescriber accreditation requirement for hepatitis B medicines under the PBS Section 100 (s100) Highly Specialised Drugs Program will be removed. As a result, all medical and authorised nurse practitioners will be able to prescribe hepatitis B antiviral treatment without additional specialist accreditation. ASHM is currently updating its website, education and resources to reflect this change.

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REACH-C

First published:

2022

Last published:

December 2025

Overview

All General Practitioners, other Primary Care Physicians and Authorised Nurse Practitioners in Australia can prescribe medication for hepatitis C. Practitioners who are not experienced in hepatitis C treatment are required to consult with an experienced specialist before initiating HCV therapy.

The online Reach-C Form provides a time effective option to receive specialist approval within 24 hours.