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Arginaid® and ARGINAID® Extra Available on RPBS

  • IconVeteran Gold, White and Orange repatriation health cards
  • IconStage 2 or above pressure injury
  • IconGP authorisation only
  • Icon1800 552 580 (VAPAC)

Speak to your doctor if you have a pressure ulcer or injury.

If you hold a Veteran Gold, White or Orange Card you may be eligible to receive ARGINAID® powder or ARGINAID® Extra subsidised under the RPBS (repatriation pharmaceutical benefits scheme).

If your doctor prescribes ARGINAID® as a nutritional supplement for you under the RPBS, you will be able to obtain a 4 week supply* for the standard patient contribution of $6.60 per prescription.

Your local pharmacy may contact VAPAC for any assistance in obtaining ARGINAID®, if required.

Arginaid products
*4 x 14 sachets of ARGINAID® powder or 2 x 27 tetra pack cartons of ARGINAID® Extra.

For more information visit:

www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/dvaforms/d9165.pdf or contact Nestlé Health Science on 1800 671 628.