Medicines & hearing devices

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This page outlines medicines and medical aids we offer veterans to support their quality of life.

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Medicines

The Repatriation Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (RPBS) provides access to a larger range of medicines and wound care items than are on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Schedule. For quick pharmacy advice relating to the RPBS or to get a prescription approved, you can ring our 24-hour advice line on 1800 552 580.

The Dose Administration Aid (DAA) service provides our clients with a medicine organiser pack (e.g. Webster pack) to support them in taking the right dose of medicine at the right time.

Information on medicinal cannabis funding

A treating doctor is able to make a submission to DVA to fund medicinal cannabis on a veteran’s behalf.

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Hearing services

Eligible Veteran Card holders access hearing devices through the Australian Government Hearing Services Program.

We may provide extra hearing support if clinically required. This may include assistive listening devices through the Rehabilitation Appliances Program and tinnitus support through a prior approval process.

We have a brochure for veterans to help them understand hearing services.

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