Stay compliant! Your guide to PBS claiming
Tracks
Track 1
| Saturday, August 2, 2025 |
| 11:30 AM - 12:10 PM |
| Pyrmont Theatre |
Details
Explore the dynamic interplay between pharmacy practice and the legislative framework governing the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. Experts will review the National Health Act 1953 and the National Health (Pharmaceutical Benefits) Regulations 2017, discussing real-world case studies illustrating exemplary compliance and common pitfalls. The session will offer practical guidance on meeting conditions of approval and provide strategies to help pharmacists confidently speak up when they observe potential non-compliance, fostering a culture of transparency and quality care.
Learning objectives
- Identify key requirements within the National Health Act 1953 and National Health (Pharmaceutical Benefits) Regulations 2017.
- Discuss common challenges and successes in maintaining PBS compliance.
- Describe practical strategies for achieving and sustaining adherence to legislative conditions of approval.
- Describe how to make a tip-off, including key steps and considerations.
Competency standards (2016): 1.1, 1.3, 1.6
Speakers
Karen Prstec
Director, Pbs Compliance
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Stay compliant! Your guide to PBS claiming
Biography
Karen is an executive officer in the Australian Government with over two decades of experience shaping health policy and regulatory frameworks. Currently serving as Director in the PBS Compliance Section at the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, Karen leads national compliance initiatives in the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Her work has driven legislative reform, improved PBS compliance, and enhanced patient access to medicines. Karen is widely regarded for her leadership in initiatives that uphold the integrity and sustainability of Australia’s healthcare system.
Hyunji Yoon
Assistant Director
Department of Health, Disability and Aging
Stay compliant! Your guide to PBS claiming
Biography
Hyunji Yoon is the Assistant Director of the PBS Compliance Section at the Department of Health, Disability and Aging. A registered pharmacist with over a decade of experience across hospital, community, and regulatory settings, Hyunji is deeply passionate about supporting pharmacists and safeguarding the integrity of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Her firsthand understanding of the challenges pharmacists face informs her empathetic and practical approach to compliance education and stakeholder engagement. Hyunji has led national initiatives to promote accurate claiming and prescribing practices, ensuring PBS sustainability and equitable access to medicines. She holds a Master of Pharmacy and a Bachelor of Medical Science.
