Aclasta (Zoledronic acid infusions) Lakes

All Pinnacle practices in Te Whatu Ora Lakes region can claim for this service. 

Patients who are Māori, Pacific, a CSC holder or are Quintile 5 and who meet the special authority criteria (SA1780) for the administration of zoledronic acid.  

Patients domiciled in Te Whatu Ora Lakes area.

• Patients not enrolled in a Te Whatu Ora Lakes general practice.  
• Patients not domiciled in Te Whatu Ora Lakes area.

• The episode of care ends when the outcome and claim are submitted. 
• Payment will be made once an outcome has been lodged for the case. 
• Each infusion will require a new claim. 

Please make your claim via Primary Options, select Aclasta Infusion and then attach the appropriate invoice(s).

Aclasta: $150 (including GST)  

Please be aware the claim is all inclusive of the GP consult, the administration of the infusion, observation time and consumables.  

This service does not include the cost of the medication on special authority, this is the responsibility of the patient to purchase. 

The dosing and frequency of administration varies, in accordance with the indication for use. Each administration will require a new claim. 

Practices are required to provide sufficiently detailed consultation notes to determine appropriate use of funding.  

It has been recommended that in addition to a good assessment and history, the eligibility criteria are clearly stated in the clinical notes.  

A patient co-payment cannot be charged.

This service does not include the cost of the medication on special authority, this is the responsibility of the patient to purchase.

The service is funded by Te Whatu Ora.