That's interesting.
I got the impression it can be used for more than just scabies so why would it be restricted?
I also thought that doctors had much more discretion than that when prescribing medications?
Here's the part that counts again.
AndNotes for prescription in Oz..........
Ivermectin 3mg TabletGeneric name: Ivermectin 3mgSchedule: NSW: 4, QLD: 4, VIC: 4, SA : 4, WA : 4, TAS: 4, ACT: 4, NT : 4PBS Listing: PBS/RPBS Authority required (Streamlined) - 8 and 2 repeatsRestriction: StrongyloidiasisRestriction: Crusted (Norwegian) scabiesClinical criteria:* The condition must be established by clinical and/or parasitological examination, AND* Patient must be undergoing topical therapy for this condition; OR* Patient must have a contraindication to topical treatment.Population criteria:* Patient must weigh 15 kg or over, AND* Patient must be 5 years of age or older.Restriction: Human sarcoptic scabiesClinical criteria:* The condition must be established by clinical and/or parasitological examination, AND* Patient must have completed and failed sequential treatment with topical permethrin and benzyl benzoate and finished the most recent course of topical therapy at least 4 weeks prior to initiating oral therapy; OR* Patient must have a contraindication to topical treatment.Population criteria:* Patient must weigh 15 kg or over, AND* Patient must be 5 years of age or older.Notes:This drug is not PBS-subsidised for first line treatment of typical scabies.
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