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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Supporting more connected care: B Referred Re-launch

Delivery mode
In Person
CPD Hours
1+
Cost
FREE
6:30pm, 26 Nov
Melbourne, VIC

Overview

Join us for a 90 minute networking event focused on strengthening hepatitis B care across primary and specialist settings. As we re-launch of the B-Referred project, we will showcase new resources designed to support clinicians in navigating referral pathways, assessing the suitability of primary care management, discussing care options with patients, and facilitating communication between providers.

For those in Northwest Melbourne PHN in primary care, specialist services, or have an interest in hepatitis B management, this event offers a valuable opportunity to build professional networks, explore new resources, and contribute to stronger models of hepatitis B care

Date, Time & Venue:

  • Date: 26 November 2026
  • Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm (AEDT)
  • Venue: TBC | North-West Melbourne, VIC

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this course and its components, participants will be able to:

  • Increase confidence in utilising B-Referred resources to make decisions for HBV management and care.
  • Establish professional connections with primary care peers to support ongoing learning and development of hepatitis B.
  • ​Discuss experiences and exchange insights related to HBV prescribing and advanced HBV management.​

CPD & Endorsement:

ASHM is an RACGP-accredited CPD Provider under the RACGP CPD Program. This activity can be self-claimed for 1+  hour. A statement of attendance will be provided for full attendees.

Funding:

​​This course received funding from the Australian Centre for Disease Control.

Target Audience:

All health professionals working in NWMPHN.

For more information:

Please contact ASHM Education at [email protected] or call 0431 320 429.

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