National Health (Listing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Amendment Instrument 2021 (No. 2) (PB 13 of 2021) (Cth)
PB 13 of 2021
National Health (Listing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Amendment Instrument 2021
(No. 2)
National Health Act 1953
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I, THEA CONNOLLY, Assistant Secretary, Pricing and PBS Policy Branch, Technology Assessment and Access Division, Department of Health, delegate of the Minister for Health and Aged Care, make this Instrument under sections 84AF, 84AK, 85, 85A, 88 and 101 of the National Health Act 1953.
Dated 24 February 2021
THEA CONNOLLY
Assistant Secretary
Pricing and PBS Policy Branch
Technology Assessment and Access Division
Department of Health
Name of Instrument
(1)This Instrument is the National Health (Listing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Amendment Instrument 2021 (No. 2).
(2)This Instrument may also be cited as PB 13 of 2021.
Commencement
This Instrument commences on 1 March 2021.
Amendment of National Health (Listing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Instrument 2012 (PB 71 of 2012)
Schedule 1 amends the National Health (Listing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Instrument 2012 (PB 71 of 2012).
Schedule 1 Amendments
Schedule 1, Part 1, omit entry for Amino acid formula with fat, carbohydrate, vitamins, minerals and long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids without phenylalanine and supplemented with docosahexaenoic acid
Schedule 1, Part 1, after entry for Amino acid formula with vitamins and minerals without methionine in the form Sachets containing oral powder 25 g, 30 (HCU express 15)
insert:
| Sachets containing oral powder 29 g, 30 (HCU Lophlex) | Oral | HCU Lophlex | SB | MP NP | C6038 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
Schedule 1, Part 1, after entry for Amino acid formula with vitamins and minerals without phenylalanine and tyrosine in the form Sachets containing oral powder 25 g, 30 (TYR express 15)
insert:
| Sachets containing oral powder 28 g, 30 (TYR Lophlex) | Oral | TYR Lophlex | SB | MP NP | C5533 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
Schedule 1, Part 1, after entry for Amino acid formula with vitamins and minerals without valine, leucine and isoleucine in the form Sachets containing oral powder 25 g, 30 (MSUD express 15)
insert:
| Sachets containing oral powder 28 g, 30 (MSUD Lophlex) | Oral | MSUD Lophlex | SB | MP NP | C5571 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
Schedule 1, Part 1, entry for Amlodipine in each of the forms: Tablet 5 mg (as besilate); and Tablet 10 mg (as besilate)
omit from the column headed “Responsible Person” for the brand “Norvasc”: UJ substitute: AS
Schedule 1, Part 1, entry for Amlodipine with atorvastatin in the form Tablet 5 mg amlodipine (as besilate) with 40 mg atorvastatin (as calcium)
omit from the column headed “Responsible Person” for the brand “Caduet 5/40”: UJ substitute: AS
Schedule 1, Part 1, entry for Amlodipine with atorvastatin in the form Tablet 5 mg amlodipine (as besilate) with 80 mg atorvastatin (as calcium)
omit from the column headed “Responsible Person” for the brand “Caduet 5/80”: UJ substitute: AS
Schedule 1, Part 1, entry for Amlodipine with atorvastatin in the form Tablet 10 mg amlodipine (as besilate) with 10 mg atorvastatin (as calcium)
omit from the column headed “Responsible Person” for the brand “Caduet 10/10”: UJ substitute: AS
Schedule 1, Part 1, entry for Amlodipine with atorvastatin in the form Tablet 10 mg amlodipine (as besilate) with 20 mg atorvastatin (as calcium)
omit from the column headed “Responsible Person” for the brand “Caduet 10/20”: UJ substitute: AS
Schedule 1, Part 1, entry for Amlodipine with atorvastatin in the form Tablet 10 mg amlodipine (as besilate) with 40 mg atorvastatin (as calcium)
omit from the column headed “Responsible Person” for the brand “Caduet 10/40”: UJ substitute: AS
Schedule 1, Part 1, entry for Amlodipine with atorvastatin in the form Tablet 10 mg amlodipine (as besilate) with 80 mg atorvastatin (as calcium)
omit from the column headed “Responsible Person” for the brand “Caduet 10/80”: UJ substitute: AS
Schedule 1, Part 1, entry for Atorvastatin in each of the forms: Tablet 10 mg (as calcium); Tablet 20 mg (as calcium); Tablet 40 mg (as calcium); and Tablet 80 mg (as calcium)
omit from the column headed “Responsible Person” for the brand “Lipitor” (all instances): UJ substitute: AS
Schedule 1, Part 1, entry for Captopril
omit:
| Tablet 12.5 mg | Oral | Captopril Sandoz | SZ | MP NP | 90 | 5 | 90 |
Schedule 1, Part 1, omit entry for Cefalotin
Schedule 1, Part 1, omit entry for Cimetidine
Schedule 1, Part 1, after entry for Desmopressin in the form Intranasal solution containing desmopressin acetate 100 micrograms per mL, 2.5 mL dropper bottle
insert:
| Nasal spray (pump pack) containing desmopressin acetate 10 micrograms per actuation, 50 actuations, 5 mL | Nasal | Desmopressin Acetate (Medsurge) | DZ | MP | C5266 C5267 C5342 | P5267 P5342 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| NP | C5267 C5342 | 1 | 5 | 1 | |||||
| MP | C5266 C5267 C5342 | P5266 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
Schedule 1, Part 1, entry for Dulaglutide
insert in numerical order in the column headed “Circumstances”: C5469
Schedule 1, Part 1, after entry for Duloxetine in the form Capsule 60 mg (as hydrochloride)
insert:
| Dupilumab | Injection 200 mg in 1.14 mL single dose pre-filled syringe | Injection | Dupixent | SW | MP | C11372 C11374 C11375 C11377 C11378 C11379 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Injection 300 mg in 2 mL single dose pre-filled syringe | Injection | Dupixent | SW | MP | C11372 C11374 C11375 C11377 C11378 C11379 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
Schedule 1, Part 1, entry for Efavirenz
omit:
| Oral solution 30 mg per mL, 180 mL | Oral | Stocrin | MK | MP NP | C4454 C4512 | 7 | 5 | 1 | D(100) |
Schedule 1, Part 1, entry for Erythromycin
omit:
| Tablet 400 mg (as ethyl succinate) | Oral | E-Mycin | AF | PDP | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| MP NP | 25 | 1 | 25 | ||||
| MP | P6160 | 50 CN6160 | 5 CN6160 | 25 |
Schedule 1, Part 1, entry for Esomeprazole
substitute:
| Esomeprazole | Capsule (enteric) 20 mg (as magnesium) | Oral | Esomeprazole ACTAVIS | EA | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 |
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| Noxicid Caps | AL | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| Esomeprazole ACTAVIS | EA | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 C11310 | P8776 P8780 P8827 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 | P8776 P8780 P8827 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| Noxicid Caps | AL | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 C11310 | P8776 P8780 P8827 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 | P8776 P8780 P8827 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| Esomeprazole ACTAVIS | EA | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 | |||
| Noxicid Caps | AL | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 | |||
| Capsule (enteric) 40 mg (as magnesium) | Oral | Esomeprazole ACTAVIS | EA | MP | C8777 C8778 C8902 C11370 | P8902 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |
| NP | C8777 C8778 C8902 | P8902 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| Noxicid Caps | AL | MP | C8777 C8778 C8902 C11370 | P8902 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8777 C8778 C8902 | P8902 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| Esomeprazole ACTAVIS | EA | MP | C8777 C8778 C8902 C11370 | P8777 P8778 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8777 C8778 C8902 | P8777 P8778 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| Noxicid Caps | AL | MP | C8777 C8778 C8902 C11370 | P8777 P8778 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8777 C8778 C8902 | P8777 P8778 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| Esomeprazole ACTAVIS | EA | MP | C8777 C8778 C8902 C11370 | P11370 | 60 | 5 | 30 | |||
| Noxicid Caps | AL | MP | C8777 C8778 C8902 C11370 | P11370 | 60 | 5 | 30 | |||
| Tablet (enteric coated) 20 mg (as magnesium trihydrate) | Oral | Esomeprazole Apotex | TX | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| Esomeprazole GH | GQ | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| Esomeprazole GxP | AF | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| Esomeprazole Mylan | AL | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| Esomeprazole RBX | RA | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| Esomeprazole Sandoz | SZ | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| Esomeprazole SZ | HX | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| Nexazole | RW | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| Nexium | AP | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| Nexole | RF | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| NOUMED ESOMEPRAZOLE | VO | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| Esomeprazole Apotex | TX | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 C11310 | P8776 P8780 P8827 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 | P8776 P8780 P8827 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| Esomeprazole GH | GQ | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 C11310 | P8776 P8780 P8827 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 | P8776 P8780 P8827 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| Esomeprazole GxP | AF | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 C11310 | P8776 P8780 P8827 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 | P8776 P8780 P8827 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| Esomeprazole Mylan | AL | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 C11310 | P8776 P8780 P8827 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 | P8776 P8780 P8827 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| Esomeprazole RBX | RA | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 C11310 | P8776 P8780 P8827 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 | P8776 P8780 P8827 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| Esomeprazole Sandoz | SZ | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 C11310 | P8776 P8780 P8827 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 | P8776 P8780 P8827 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| Esomeprazole SZ | HX | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 C11310 | P8776 P8780 P8827 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 | P8776 P8780 P8827 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| Nexazole | RW | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 C11310 | P8776 P8780 P8827 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 | P8776 P8780 P8827 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| Nexium | AP | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 C11310 | P8776 P8780 P8827 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 | P8776 P8780 P8827 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| Nexole | RF | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 C11310 | P8776 P8780 P8827 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 | P8776 P8780 P8827 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| NOUMED ESOMEPRAZOLE | VO | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 C11310 | P8776 P8780 P8827 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 | P8776 P8780 P8827 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| Esomeprazole Apotex | TX | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 | |||
| Esomeprazole GH | GQ | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 | |||
| Esomeprazole GxP | AF | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 | |||
| Esomeprazole Mylan | AL | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 | |||
| Esomeprazole RBX | RA | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 | |||
| Esomeprazole Sandoz | SZ | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 | |||
| Esomeprazole SZ | HX | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 | |||
| Nexazole | RW | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 | |||
| Nexium | AP | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 | |||
| Nexole | RF | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 | |||
| NOUMED ESOMEPRAZOLE | VO | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8827 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 | |||
| Tablet (enteric coated) 40 mg (as magnesium trihydrate) | Oral | Esomeprazole Apotex | TX | MP | C8777 C8778 C8902 C11370 | P8902 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |
| NP | C8777 C8778 C8902 | P8902 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| Esomeprazole GH | GQ | MP | C8777 C8778 C8902 C11370 | P8902 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8777 C8778 C8902 | P8902 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| Esomeprazole GxP | AF | MP | C8777 C8778 C8902 C11370 | P8902 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8777 C8778 C8902 | P8902 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| Esomeprazole Mylan | AL | MP | C8777 C8778 C8902 C11370 | P8902 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8777 C8778 C8902 | P8902 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| Esomeprazole RBX | RA | MP | C8777 C8778 C8902 C11370 | P8902 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8777 C8778 C8902 | P8902 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| Esomeprazole Sandoz | SZ | MP | C8777 C8778 C8902 C11370 | P8902 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8777 C8778 C8902 | P8902 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| Esomeprazole SZ | HX | MP | C8777 C8778 C8902 C11370 | P8902 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8777 C8778 C8902 | P8902 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| Nexazole | RW | MP | C8777 C8778 C8902 C11370 | P8902 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8777 C8778 C8902 | P8902 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| Nexium | AP | MP | C8777 C8778 C8902 C11370 | P8902 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8777 C8778 C8902 | P8902 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| Nexole | RF | MP | C8777 C8778 C8902 C11370 | P8902 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8777 C8778 C8902 | P8902 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| NOUMED ESOMEPRAZOLE | VO | MP | C8777 C8778 C8902 C11370 | P8902 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8777 C8778 C8902 | P8902 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| Esomeprazole Apotex | TX | MP | C8777 C8778 C8902 C11370 | P8777 P8778 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8777 C8778 C8902 | P8777 P8778 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| Esomeprazole GH | GQ | MP | C8777 C8778 C8902 C11370 | P8777 P8778 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8777 C8778 C8902 | P8777 P8778 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| Esomeprazole GxP | AF | MP | C8777 C8778 C8902 C11370 | P8777 P8778 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8777 C8778 C8902 | P8777 P8778 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| Esomeprazole Mylan | AL | MP | C8777 C8778 C8902 C11370 | P8777 P8778 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8777 C8778 C8902 | P8777 P8778 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| Esomeprazole RBX | RA | MP | C8777 C8778 C8902 C11370 | P8777 P8778 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8777 C8778 C8902 | P8777 P8778 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| Esomeprazole Sandoz | SZ | MP | C8777 C8778 C8902 C11370 | P8777 P8778 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8777 C8778 C8902 | P8777 P8778 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| Esomeprazole SZ | HX | MP | C8777 C8778 C8902 C11370 | P8777 P8778 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8777 C8778 C8902 | P8777 P8778 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| Nexazole | RW | MP | C8777 C8778 C8902 C11370 | P8777 P8778 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8777 C8778 C8902 | P8777 P8778 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| Nexium | AP | MP | C8777 C8778 C8902 C11370 | P8777 P8778 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8777 C8778 C8902 | P8777 P8778 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| Nexole | RF | MP | C8777 C8778 C8902 C11370 | P8777 P8778 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8777 C8778 C8902 | P8777 P8778 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| NOUMED ESOMEPRAZOLE | VO | MP | C8777 C8778 C8902 C11370 | P8777 P8778 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8777 C8778 C8902 | P8777 P8778 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| Esomeprazole Apotex | TX | MP | C8777 C8778 C8902 C11370 | P11370 | 60 | 5 | 30 | |||
| Esomeprazole GH | GQ | MP | C8777 C8778 C8902 C11370 | P11370 | 60 | 5 | 30 | |||
| Esomeprazole GxP | AF | MP | C8777 C8778 C8902 C11370 | P11370 | 60 | 5 | 30 | |||
| Esomeprazole Mylan | AL | MP | C8777 C8778 C8902 C11370 | P11370 | 60 | 5 | 30 | |||
| Esomeprazole RBX | RA | MP | C8777 C8778 C8902 C11370 | P11370 | 60 | 5 | 30 | |||
| Esomeprazole Sandoz | SZ | MP | C8777 C8778 C8902 C11370 | P11370 | 60 | 5 | 30 | |||
| Esomeprazole SZ | HX | MP | C8777 C8778 C8902 C11370 | P11370 | 60 | 5 | 30 | |||
| Nexazole | RW | MP | C8777 C8778 C8902 C11370 | P11370 | 60 | 5 | 30 | |||
| Nexium | AP | MP | C8777 C8778 C8902 C11370 | P11370 | 60 | 5 | 30 | |||
| Nexole | RF | MP | C8777 C8778 C8902 C11370 | P11370 | 60 | 5 | 30 | |||
| NOUMED ESOMEPRAZOLE | VO | MP | C8777 C8778 C8902 C11370 | P11370 | 60 | 5 | 30 |
Schedule 1, Part 1, entry for Fluoxetine in the form Capsule 20 mg (as hydrochloride)
omit:
| Auscap Aspen | RW | MP NP | C4755 C6277 | 28 | 5 | 28 |
Schedule 1, Part 1, entry for Folinic acid in the form Injection containing calcium folinate equivalent to 50 mg folinic acid in 5 mL
omit:
| a | Leucovorin Calcium (Hospira Pty Limited) | PF | MP | 10 | 2 | 1 |
Schedule 1, Part 1, omit entry for Grazoprevir with elbasvir
Schedule 1, Part 1, entry for Idarubicin
omit:
| Solution for I.V. injection containing idarubicin hydrochloride 10 mg in 10 mL | Injection | Zavedos Solution | PF | MP | C6247 | See Note 3 | See Note 3 | 1 | D(100) |
Schedule 1, Part 1, entry for IncobotulinumtoxinA
omit from the column headed “Circumstances”: C5220
Schedule 1, Part 1, after entry for Indacaterol with glycopyrronium
insert:
| Indacaterol with mometasone | Capsule containing powder for oral inhalation indacaterol 125 micrograms (as acetate) with mometasone furoate 62.5 micrograms (for use in Breezhaler) | Inhalation by mouth | Atectura Breezhaler | NV | MP NP | C11360 | 30 | 5 | 30 |
| Capsule containing powder for oral inhalation indacaterol 125 micrograms (as acetate) with mometasone furoate 127.5 micrograms (for use in Breezhaler) | Inhalation by mouth | Atectura Breezhaler | NV | MP NP | C11360 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |
| Capsule containing powder for oral inhalation indacaterol 125 micrograms (as acetate) with mometasone furoate 260 micrograms (for use in Breezhaler) | Inhalation by mouth | Atectura Breezhaler | NV | MP NP | C11360 | 30 | 5 | 30 |
Schedule 1, Part 1, entry for Lanreotide
omit:
| Powder for suspension for injection 30 mg (as acetate) with diluent | Injection | Somatuline LA | IS | MP | C7042 C9225 | 2 | 11 | 1 | D(100) |
Schedule 1, Part 1, entry for Lansoprazole in the form Capsule 30 mg
substitute:
| Capsule 30 mg | Oral | APO-Lansoprazole | TX | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 28 | 1 | 28 |
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 | P8774 P8775 | 28 | 1 | 28 | ||||
| Lanzopran | RA | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 28 | 1 | 28 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 | P8774 P8775 | 28 | 1 | 28 | ||||
| NOUMED LANSOPRAZOLE | VO | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 28 | 1 | 28 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 | P8774 P8775 | 28 | 1 | 28 | ||||
| Zopral | AF | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 28 | 1 | 28 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 | P8774 P8775 | 28 | 1 | 28 | ||||
| APO-Lansoprazole | TX | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P8776 P8780 | 28 | 5 | 28 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 | P8776 P8780 | 28 | 5 | 28 | ||||
| Lanzopran | RA | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P8776 P8780 | 28 | 5 | 28 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 | P8776 P8780 | 28 | 5 | 28 | ||||
| NOUMED LANSOPRAZOLE | VO | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P8776 P8780 | 28 | 5 | 28 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 | P8776 P8780 | 28 | 5 | 28 | ||||
| Zopral | AF | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P8776 P8780 | 28 | 5 | 28 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 | P8776 P8780 | 28 | 5 | 28 | ||||
| APO-Lansoprazole | TX | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P11310 | 56 | 5 | 28 | ||
| Lanzopran | RA | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P11310 | 56 | 5 | 28 | ||
| NOUMED LANSOPRAZOLE | VO | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P11310 | 56 | 5 | 28 | ||
| Zopral | AF | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P11310 | 56 | 5 | 28 |
Schedule 1, Part 1, entry for Lansoprazole in the form Tablet 30 mg (orally disintegrating)
substitute:
| Tablet 30 mg (orally disintegrating) | Oral | APO-Lansoprazole ODT | TX | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 28 | 1 | 28 |
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 | P8774 P8775 | 28 | 1 | 28 | ||||
| Lansoprazole ODT GH | GQ | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 28 | 1 | 28 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 | P8774 P8775 | 28 | 1 | 28 | ||||
| Zopral ODT | AF | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 28 | 1 | 28 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 | P8774 P8775 | 28 | 1 | 28 | ||||
| Zoton FasTabs | PF | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 28 | 1 | 28 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 | P8774 P8775 | 28 | 1 | 28 | ||||
| APO-Lansoprazole ODT | TX | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P8776 P8780 | 28 | 5 | 28 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 | P8776 P8780 | 28 | 5 | 28 | ||||
| Lansoprazole ODT GH | GQ | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P8776 P8780 | 28 | 5 | 28 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 | P8776 P8780 | 28 | 5 | 28 | ||||
| Zopral ODT | AF | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P8776 P8780 | 28 | 5 | 28 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 | P8776 P8780 | 28 | 5 | 28 | ||||
| Zoton FasTabs | PF | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P8776 P8780 | 28 | 5 | 28 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 | P8776 P8780 | 28 | 5 | 28 | ||||
| APO-Lansoprazole ODT | TX | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P11310 | 56 | 5 | 28 | ||
| Lansoprazole ODT GH | GQ | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P11310 | 56 | 5 | 28 | ||
| Zopral ODT | AF | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P11310 | 56 | 5 | 28 | ||
| Zoton FasTabs | PF | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P11310 | 56 | 5 | 28 |
Schedule 1, Part 1, entry for Latanoprost
omit from the column headed “Responsible Person” for the brand “Xalatan”: UJ substitute: AS
Schedule 1, Part 1, entry for Latanoprost with timolol
omit from the column headed “Responsible Person” for the brand “Xalacom”: UJ substitute: AS
Schedule 1, Part 1, entry for Lercanidipine in each of the forms: Tablet containing lercanidipine hydrochloride 10 mg; and Tablet containing lercanidipine hydrochloride 20 mg
omit:
| a | Lercanidipine Sandoz | SZ | MP NP | 28 | 5 | 28 |
Schedule 1, Part 1, entry for Levetiracetam in each of the forms: Tablet 250 mg; Tablet 500 mg; and Tablet 1 g
insert in the columns in the order indicated, and in alphabetical order for the column headed “Brand”:
| a | Levetiracetam Mylan | AL | MP NP | C11116 | 60 | 5 | 60 |
Schedule 1, Part 1, entry for Levodopa with carbidopa and entacapone in each of the forms: Tablet 50 mg-12.5 mg (as monohydrate)-200 mg; Tablet 75 mg-18.75 mg (as monohydrate)-200 mg; Tablet 100 mg-25 mg (as monohydrate)-200 mg; Tablet 125 mg-31.25 mg (as monohydrate)-200 mg; Tablet 150 mg-37.5 mg (as monohydrate)-200 mg; and Tablet 200 mg-50 mg (as monohydrate)-200 mg
insert in the columns in the order indicated, and in alphabetical order for the column headed “Brand”:
| a | L.C.E. Sandoz | HX | MP NP | C5212 C5288 | 200 | 4 | 100 |
Schedule 1, Part 1, entry for Lurasidone in each of the forms: Tablet containing lurasidone hydrochloride 40 mg; and Tablet containing lurasidone hydrochloride 80 mg
insert in the columns in the order indicated, and in alphabetical order for the column headed “Brand”:
| a | LURASIDONE SUN | RA | MP NP | C4246 | 30 | 5 | 30 |
Schedule 1, Part 1, omit entry for Metformin with glibenclamide
Schedule 1, Part 1, entry for Omeprazole in the form Capsule 20 mg
substitute:
| Omeprazole | Capsule 20 mg | Oral | APO-Omeprazole | TX | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 |
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| Maxor | AF | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| Omeprazole Sandoz | HX | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| Pemzo | RW | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| Pharmacor Omeprazole 20 | CR | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| Probitor | SZ | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| APO-Omeprazole | TX | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| Maxor | AF | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| Omeprazole Sandoz | HX | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| Pemzo | RW | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| Pharmacor Omeprazole 20 | CR | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| Probitor | SZ | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| APO-Omeprazole | TX | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 | |||
| Maxor | AF | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 | |||
| Omeprazole Sandoz | HX | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 | |||
| Pemzo | RW | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 | |||
| Pharmacor Omeprazole 20 | CR | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 | |||
| Probitor | SZ | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 |
Schedule 1, Part 1, entry for Omeprazole in the form Tablet 20 mg
substitute:
| Tablet 20 mg | Oral | APO-Omeprazole | TX | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 |
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | ||||
| Omeprazole AN | EA | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | ||||
| Omeprazole generichealth | GQ | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | ||||
| Ozmep | ZP | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | ||||
| APO-Omeprazole | TX | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | ||||
| Omeprazole AN | EA | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | ||||
| Omeprazole generichealth | GQ | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | ||||
| Ozmep | ZP | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | ||||
| APO-Omeprazole | TX | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 | ||
| Omeprazole AN | EA | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 | ||
| Omeprazole generichealth | GQ | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 | ||
| Ozmep | ZP | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 |
Schedule 1, Part 1, entry for Omeprazole in the form Tablet 20 mg (as magnesium)
substitute:
| Tablet 20 mg (as magnesium) | Oral | Acimax Tablets | AL | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 |
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | ||||
| Losec Tablets | AP | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | ||||
| Omepral | ZA | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | ||||
| Omeprazole Sandoz | SZ | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | ||||
| Acimax Tablets | AL | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | ||||
| Losec Tablets | AP | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | ||||
| Omepral | ZA | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | ||||
| Omeprazole Sandoz | SZ | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | ||||
| Acimax Tablets | AL | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 | ||
| Losec Tablets | AP | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 | ||
| Omepral | ZA | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 | ||
| Omeprazole Sandoz | SZ | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 |
Schedule 1, Part 1, entry for Oxycodone in the form Tablet containing oxycodone hydrochloride 5 mg
omit from the column headed “Brand” (all instances): Oxycodone Aspen substitute: Oxycodone Mylan
Schedule 1, Part 1, after entry for Oxycodone with naloxone in the form Tablet (controlled release) containing oxycodone hydrochloride 80 mg with naloxone hydrochloride 40 mg
insert:
| Ozanimod | Capsule 920 micrograms | Oral | Zeposia | CJ | MP | C10162 C10172 | 28 | 5 | 28 |
| Pack containing 4 capsules 230 micrograms and 3 capsules 460 micrograms | Oral | Zeposia | CJ | MP | C10162 C10172 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Schedule 1, Part 1, entry for Pantoprazole in the form Sachet containing granules 40 mg (as sodium sesquihydrate)
substitute:
| Pantoprazole | Sachet containing granules 40 mg (as sodium sesquihydrate) | Oral | Somac | NQ | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 |
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 |
Schedule 1, Part 1, entry for Pantoprazole in the form Tablet (enteric coated) 40 mg (as sodium sesquihydrate)
substitute:
| Tablet (enteric coated) 40 mg (as sodium sesquihydrate) | Oral | a | APO-Pantoprazole | TX | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 |
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| a | I-Pantoprazole | CR | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| a | NOUMED PANTOPRAZOLE | VO | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| a | Ozpan | RA | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| a | Panthron | ER | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| a | Pantoprazole Actavis | ED | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| a | Pantoprazole AN | EA | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| a | Pantoprazole APOTEX | TY | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| a | Pantoprazole generichealth | HQ | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| a | Pantoprazole Sandoz | SZ | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| a | Salpraz | AF | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| a | Somac | NQ | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| a | Sozol | RW | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| a | APO-Pantoprazole | TX | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| a | I-Pantoprazole | CR | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| a | NOUMED PANTOPRAZOLE | VO | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| a | Ozpan | RA | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| a | Panthron | ER | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| a | Pantoprazole Actavis | ED | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| a | Pantoprazole AN | EA | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| a | Pantoprazole APOTEX | TY | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| a | Pantoprazole generichealth | HQ | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| a | Pantoprazole Sandoz | SZ | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| a | Salpraz | AF | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| a | Somac | NQ | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| a | Sozol | RW | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 | P8776 P8780 P8866 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| a | APO-Pantoprazole | TX | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 | ||
| a | I-Pantoprazole | CR | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 | ||
| a | NOUMED PANTOPRAZOLE | VO | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 | ||
| a | Ozpan | RA | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 | ||
| a | Panthron | ER | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 | ||
| a | Pantoprazole Actavis | ED | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 | ||
| a | Pantoprazole AN | EA | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 | ||
| a | Pantoprazole APOTEX | TY | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 | ||
| a | Pantoprazole generichealth | HQ | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 | ||
| a | Pantoprazole Sandoz | SZ | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 | ||
| a | Salpraz | AF | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 | ||
| a | Somac | NQ | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 | ||
| a | Sozol | RW | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C8866 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 |
Schedule 1, Part 1, entry for Rabeprazole in the form Tablet containing rabeprazole sodium 20 mg (enteric coated)
substitute:
| Tablet containing rabeprazole sodium 20 mg (enteric coated) | Oral | a | APO-Rabeprazole | TX | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 |
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| a | Parbezol | RW | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| a | Pariet | JC | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| a | Rabeprazole AN | EA | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| a | Rabeprazole Mylan | AF | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| a | Rabeprazole Sandoz | SZ | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| a | Rabeprazole SUN | RN | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| a | Zabep | AL | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 | P8774 P8775 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| a | APO-Rabeprazole | TX | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P8776 P8780 | 30 | 5 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 | P8776 P8780 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| a | Parbezol | RW | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P8776 P8780 | 30 | 5 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 | P8776 P8780 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| a | Pariet | JC | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P8776 P8780 | 30 | 5 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 | P8776 P8780 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| a | Rabeprazole AN | EA | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P8776 P8780 | 30 | 5 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 | P8776 P8780 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| a | Rabeprazole Mylan | AF | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P8776 P8780 | 30 | 5 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 | P8776 P8780 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| a | Rabeprazole Sandoz | SZ | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P8776 P8780 | 30 | 5 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 | P8776 P8780 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| a | Rabeprazole SUN | RN | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P8776 P8780 | 30 | 5 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 | P8776 P8780 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| a | Zabep | AL | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P8776 P8780 | 30 | 5 | 30 | ||
| NP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 | P8776 P8780 | 30 | 5 | 30 | |||||
| a | APO-Rabeprazole | TX | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 | ||
| a | Parbezol | RW | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 | ||
| a | Pariet | JC | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 | ||
| a | Rabeprazole AN | EA | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 | ||
| a | Rabeprazole Mylan | AF | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 | ||
| a | Rabeprazole Sandoz | SZ | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 | ||
| a | Rabeprazole SUN | RN | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 | ||
| a | Zabep | AL | MP | C8774 C8775 C8776 C8780 C11310 | P11310 | 60 | 5 | 30 |
Schedule 1, Part 1, omit entry for Sucralfate
Schedule 1, Part 1, entry for Tamoxifen
omit:
| Tablet 10 mg (as citrate) | Oral | Genox 10 | AF | MP NP | C6470 | 60 | 5 | 60 |
Schedule 1, Part 1, entry for Verapamil
omit:
| Tablet containing verapamil hydrochloride 40 mg | Oral | Anpec 40 | AF | MP NP | 100 | 5 | 100 |
Schedule 1, Part 2, after entry for Aciclovir
insert:
| Amino acid formula with fat, carbohydrate, vitamins, minerals and long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids without phenylalanine and supplemented with docosahexaenoic acid | Oral liquid 500 mL, 20 (PKU Baby) | Oral | PKU Baby | OH | MP NP | C4295 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
Schedule 1, Part 2, after entry for Bortezomib in the form Powder for injection 3.5 mg
insert:
| Captopril | Tablet 12.5 mg | Oral | Captopril Sandoz | SZ | MP NP | 90 | 5 | 90 |
| Cefalotin | Powder for injection 1 g (as sodium) | Injection | DBL Cephalothin | PF | PDP | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| MP NP | 10 | 1 | 10 | |||||
| Cimetidine | Tablet 400 mg | Oral | Magicul 400 | AF | MP NP | 60 | 5 | 60 |
Schedule 1, Part 2, omit entry for Cefazolin
Schedule 1, Part 2, after entry for Donepezil
insert:
| Efavirenz | Oral solution 30 mg per mL, 180 mL | Oral | Stocrin | MK | MP NP | C4454 C4512 | 7 | 5 | 1 | D(100) |
Schedule 1, Part 2, after entry for Enoxaparin in the form Injection containing enoxaparin sodium 100 mg (10,000 I.U. anti-Xa) in 1 mL pre-filled syringe
insert:
| Erythromycin | Tablet 400 mg (as ethyl succinate) | Oral | E-Mycin | AF | PDP | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| MP NP | 25 | 1 | 25 | |||||
| MP | P6160 | 50 CN6160 | 5 CN6160 | 25 |
Schedule 1, Part 2, entry for Folinic acid
substitute:
| Folinic acid | Injection containing calcium folinate equivalent to 50 mg folinic acid in 5 mL | Injection | a | Leucovorin Calcium (Hospira Pty Limited) | PF | MP | 10 | 2 | 1 |
Schedule 1, Part 2, after entry for Folinic acid
insert:
| Grazoprevir with elbasvir | Tablet containing grazoprevir 100 mg with elbasvir 50 mg | Oral | Zepatier | MK | MP NP | C5969 C6625 | P5969 | 28 | 2 | 28 |
| MP NP | C5969 C6625 | P6625 | 28 | 3 | 28 |
Schedule 1, Part 2, after entry for Labetalol
insert:
| Lanreotide | Powder for suspension for injection 30 mg (as acetate) with diluent | Injection | Somatuline LA | IS | MP | C7042 C9225 | 2 | 11 | 1 | D(100) |
Schedule 1, Part 2, after entry for Metformin
insert:
| Metformin with glibenclamide | Tablet containing metformin hydrochloride 250 mg with glibenclamide 1.25 mg | Oral | Glucovance 250mg/1.25mg | AL | MP NP | 90 | 5 | 90 |
| Tablet containing metformin hydrochloride 500 mg with glibenclamide 2.5 mg | Oral | Glucovance 500mg/2.5mg | AL | MP NP | 90 | 5 | 90 | |
| Tablet containing metformin hydrochloride 500 mg with glibenclamide 5 mg | Oral | Glucovance 500mg/5mg | AL | MP NP | 90 | 5 | 90 |
Schedule 1, Part 2, after entry for Risperidone in the form Tablet 2 mg [Maximum Quantity: 60; Number of Repeats: 5]
insert:
| Sucralfate | Tablet equivalent to 1 g anhydrous sucralfate | Oral | Carafate | AF | MP NP | 120 | 2 | 120 | |
| Tamoxifen | Tablet 10 mg (as citrate) | Oral | Genox 10 | AF | MP NP | C6470 | 60 | 5 | 60 |
Schedule 1, Part 2, after entry for Venlafaxine in the form Capsule (modified release) 150 mg (as hydrochloride)
insert:
| Verapamil | Tablet containing verapamil hydrochloride 40 mg | Oral | Anpec 40 | AF | MP NP | 100 | 5 | 100 |
Schedule 4, Part 1, entry for Ciclosporin
(a)omit entry for Purposes Code “P6660” and substitute:
| P6660 | CN6660 | Severe atopic dermatitis Management (initiation, stabilisation and review of therapy) Must be treated by a dermatologist; OR Must be treated by a clinical immunologist. The condition must be ineffective to other systemic therapies; OR The condition must be inappropriate for other systemic therapies. | Compliance with Authority Required procedures - Streamlined Authority Code 6660 |
(b)omit entry for Purposes Code “P9695” and substitute:
| P9695 | CN9695 | Severe atopic dermatitis Management (initiation, stabilisation and review of therapy) Must be treated by a dermatologist; OR Must be treated by a clinical immunologist. The condition must be ineffective to other systemic therapies; OR The condition must be inappropriate for other systemic therapies. | Compliance with Authority Required procedures - Streamlined Authority Code 9695 |
Schedule 4, Part 1, entry for Dulaglutide
insert as first entry:
| C5469 | Diabetes mellitus type 2 The treatment must be in combination with insulin; AND The treatment must be in combination with metformin unless contraindicated or not tolerated; AND Patient must have, or have had, a HbA1c measurement greater than 7% prior to the initiation of a dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitor (gliptin), a thiazolidinedione (glitazone), a glucagon-like peptide-1 or a sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor despite treatment with insulin and oral antidiabetic agents, or insulin alone where metformin is contraindicated; OR Patient must have, or have had, where HbA1c measurement is clinically inappropriate, blood glucose levels greater than 10 mmol per L in more than 20% of tests over a 2 week period prior to initiation with a gliptin, a glitazone, a glucagon-like peptide-1 or an SGLT2 inhibitor despite treatment with insulin and oral antidiabetic agents, or insulin alone where metformin is contraindicated. The date and level of the qualifying HbA1c measurement must be, or must have been, documented in the patient's medical records at the time treatment with a gliptin, a glitazone, a glucagon-like peptide-1 or an SGLT2 inhibitor is initiated. The HbA1c must be no more than 4 months old at the time treatment with a gliptin, a glitazone, a glucagon-like peptide-1 or an SGLT2 inhibitor was initiated. Blood glucose monitoring may be used as an alternative assessment to HbA1c levels in the following circumstances: (a) A clinical condition with reduced red blood cell survival, including haemolytic anaemias and haemoglobinopathies; and/or (b) Had red cell transfusion within the previous 3 months. The results of the blood glucose monitoring, which must be no more than 4 months old at the time of initiation of treatment with a gliptin, a glitazone, a glucagon-like peptide-1 or an SGLT2 inhibitor, must be documented in the patient's medical records. | Compliance with Authority Required procedures - Streamlined Authority Code 5469 |
Schedule 4, Part 1, after entry for Duloxetine
insert:
| Dupilumab | C11372 | Chronic severe atopic dermatitis Initial treatment of the face and/or hands The condition must have at least 2 of the following Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) symptom sub-scores for erythema, oedema/papulation, excoriation, lichenification rated as severe despite treatment with daily topical corticosteroid therapy of medium to high potency for at least 28 days; OR The condition must have affected at least 30% of the face/hands surface area despite treatment with daily topical corticosteroid therapy of medium to high potency for at least 28 days; AND Patient must have an age appropriate Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) baseline score (of any value) measured following treatment with daily topical corticosteroid therapy of medium to high potency for at least 28 days; AND The condition must have had lesions for at least 6 months from the time of the initial diagnosis of chronic severe atopic dermatitis affecting either of: (i) the whole body, (ii) face/hands; AND The treatment must be the sole PBS-subsidised biological medicine for this PBS indication; AND Patient must not have experienced an inadequate response to this biological medicine in this PBS indication. Must be treated by a dermatologist; OR Must be treated by a clinical immunologist. Patient must be 12 years of age or older. State each of the 4 Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) symptom sub-score ratings for erythema, oedema/papulation, excoriation, lichenification, in the authority application. These 4 symptom sub-score ratings must have been assessed within the past 4 weeks. The name/s of the medium to high potency topical corticosteroids trialled prior to commencing treatment with this biological medicine is/are to be documented in the patient's medical records. | Compliance with Authority Required procedures |
| C11374 | Chronic severe atopic dermatitis Continuing or resuming treatment of the whole body Patient must have received PBS-subsidised treatment with this biological medicine for the treatment of chronic severe atopic dermatitis affecting the whole body; AND Patient must have achieved an adequate response within the first 16 weeks of treatment; OR Patient must have maintained an adequate response to their most recent course of PBS-subsidised treatment with this biological medicine for this PBS indication if this is the second or subsequent Continuing treatment authority application; OR Patient must have temporarily ceased treatment for reasons other than lack of response (e.g. family planning, vaccination with live vaccines, adverse-effect investigation), thereby being unable to achieve/maintain an adequate response immediately prior to this authority application; AND The treatment must be the sole PBS-subsidised biological medicine for this PBS indication. Must be treated by a dermatologist; OR Must be treated by a clinical immunologist. For the purposes of this restriction, an adequate response to treatment is defined as: (a) An improvement/maintenance in the Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) score of at least 50% compared to baseline; and (b) An improvement/maintenance in Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) score of at least 4 points compared to baseline Where an initial baseline (post-topical corticosteroid, pre-biological medicine) DLQI score was not measured for a patient who had commenced treatment through a clinical trial, early access program or through private, non-PBS-subsidised supply, an absence of worsening in the current DLQI score compared to that measured at the time of the 'Grandfather listing' authority application will suffice as an adequate response for requirement (b) above. State each of the current EASI and DLQI scores for this authority application. | Compliance with Authority Required procedures | |
| C11375 | Chronic severe atopic dermatitis Initial treatment of the whole body Patient must have a Physicians Global Assessment (PGA) (5-point scale) baseline score of at least 4 as evidence of severe disease despite treatment with daily topical corticosteroid therapy of medium to high potency for at least 28 days; AND Patient must have an Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) baseline score of at least 20 despite treatment with daily topical corticosteroids of medium to high potency for at least 28 days; AND Patient must have an age appropriate Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) baseline score (of any value) measured following treatment with daily topical corticosteroid therapy of medium to high potency for at least 28 days; AND The condition must have had lesions for at least 6 months from the time of the initial diagnosis of chronic severe atopic dermatitis affecting either of: (i) the whole body, (ii) face/hands; AND The treatment must be the sole PBS-subsidised biological medicine for this PBS indication; AND Patient must not have experienced an inadequate response to this biological medicine in this PBS indication. Must be treated by a dermatologist; OR Must be treated by a clinical immunologist. Patient must be 12 years of age or older. State each of the qualifying PGA, EASI and DLQI scores in the authority application. These baseline scores must have been measured within the past 4 weeks. The name/s of the medium to high potency topical corticosteroids trialled prior to commencing treatment with this biological medicine is/are to be documented in the patient's medical records. The EASI and DLQI baseline measurements are to form the basis of determining if an adequate response to treatment has been achieved under the Continuing treatment restriction. | Compliance with Authority Required procedures | |
| C11377 | Chronic severe atopic dermatitis Continuing or resuming treatment of the face and/or hands Patient must have received PBS-subsidised treatment with this biological medicine for the treatment of chronic severe atopic dermatitis affecting the face/hands; AND Patient must have achieved an adequate response within the first 16 weeks of treatment; OR Patient must have maintained an adequate response to their most recent course of PBS-subsidised treatment with this biological medicine for this PBS indication if this is the second or subsequent Continuing treatment authority application; OR Patient must have temporarily ceased treatment for reasons other than lack of response (e.g. family planning, vaccination with live vaccines, adverse-effect investigation), thereby being unable to achieve/maintain an adequate response immediately prior to this authority application; AND The treatment must be the sole PBS-subsidised biological medicine for this PBS indication. Must be treated by a dermatologist; OR Must be treated by a clinical immunologist. For the purposes of this restriction, an adequate response to treatment of the face/hands is defined as: (a) (i) A rating of either mild (1) to none (0) on at least 3 of the assessments of erythema, oedema/papulation, excoriation and lichenification mentioned in the Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI); or (ii) At least a 75% reduction in the skin area affected by this condition compared to baseline; and (b) An improvement in Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) score of at least 4 points compared to baseline Where an initial baseline (post-topical corticosteroid, pre-biological medicine) DLQI score was not measured for a patient who had commenced treatment through a clinical trial, early access program or through private, non-PBS-subsidised supply, an absence of worsening in the current DLQI score compared to that measured at the time of the 'Grandfather listing' authority application will suffice as an adequate response for requirement (b) above. Document each qualifying response measure in the patient's medical records for PBS compliance auditing purposes | Compliance with Authority Required procedures | |
| C11378 | Chronic severe atopic dermatitis Transitioning from non-PBS to PBS-subsidised supply - treatment of the whole body (Grandfather listing) Patient must have been receiving treatment with this biological medicine for this PBS indication prior to 1 March 2021; AND Patient must have had a Physicians Global Assessment (PGA) baseline score of at least 4 as evidence of severe disease despite treatment with daily topical corticosteroid therapy of medium to high potency for at least 28 days prior to commencing non-PBS-subsidised therapy with this biological medicine; AND Patient must have had an Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) baseline score of at least 20 despite treatment with daily topical corticosteroid therapy of medium to high potency for at least 28 days prior to commencing non-PBS-subsidised therapy with this biological medicine; AND Patient must have an age appropriate Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) baseline score (of any value) measured following treatment with daily topical corticosteroid therapy of medium to high potency for at least 28 days, prior to having commenced non-PBS-subsidised therapy with this biological medicine; OR Patient must have, where the above baseline DLQI was not recorded in the patient's medical records, a current age-appropriate DLQI score (of any value) measured; AND The condition must have had lesions for at least 6 months from the time of the initial diagnosis of chronic severe atopic dermatitis affecting either of: (i) the whole body, (ii) face/hands, prior to commencing non-PBS-subsidised therapy with this biological medicine; AND Patient must not be experiencing an inadequate response to current non-PBS-subsidised therapy with this biological medicine; AND The treatment must be the sole PBS-subsidised biological medicine for this PBS indication; AND Patient must not have experienced an inadequate response to this biological medicine in this indication, prior to commencing non-PBS-subsidised therapy with this biological medicine. Must be treated by a dermatologist; OR Must be treated by a clinical immunologist. Patient must be 12 years of age or older. State each of the qualifying PGA, EASI and DLQI scores in the authority application. The name/s of the medium to high potency topical corticosteroids trialled prior to commencing treatment with this biological medicine must be documented in the patient's medical records. The EASI and DLQI baseline measurements are to form the basis of determining if an adequate response to treatment has been achieved under the Continuing treatment restriction. A Grandfathered patient may qualify for PBS-subsidised treatment under this restriction once only. For continuing PBS-subsidised treatment, a Grandfathered patient must qualify under the Continuing treatment criteria. | Compliance with Authority Required procedures | |
| C11379 | Chronic severe atopic dermatitis Transitioning from non-PBS to PBS-subsidised supply - treatment of the face and/or hands (Grandfather listing) Patient must have been receiving treatment with this biological medicine for this PBS indication prior to 1 March 2021; AND The condition must have had at least 2 of the following Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) symptom sub-scores for erythema, oedema/papulation, excoriation, lichenification rated as severe despite treatment with daily topical corticosteroid therapy of medium to high potency for at least 28 days, prior to commencing non-PBS-subsidised therapy with this biological medicine; OR The condition must have affected at least 30% of the face/hands surface area despite treatment with daily topical corticosteroid therapy of medium to high potency for at least 28 days corticosteroid therapy, prior to commencing non-PBS-subsidised therapy with this biological medicine; AND Patient must have an age appropriate Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) baseline score (of any value) measured following treatment with daily topical corticosteroid therapy of medium to high potency for at least 28 days, prior to having commenced non-PBS-subsidised therapy with this biological medicine; OR Patient must have, where the above baseline DLQI was not recorded in the patient's medical records, a current age-appropriate DLQI score (of any value) measured; AND The condition must have had lesions for at least 6 months from the time of the initial diagnosis of chronic severe atopic dermatitis affecting either of: (i) the whole body, (ii) face/hands, prior to commencing non-PBS-subsidised therapy with this biological medicine; AND Patient must not be experiencing an inadequate response to current non-PBS-subsidised therapy with this biological medicine; AND The treatment must be the sole PBS-subsidised biological medicine for this condition; AND Patient must not have experienced an inadequate response to this biological medicine in this indication, prior to commencing non-PBS-subsidised therapy with this biological medicine. Must be treated by a dermatologist; OR Must be treated by a clinical immunologist. Patient must be 12 years of age or older. State each of the 4 Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) symptom sub-score ratings for erythema, oedema/papulation, excoriation, lichenification that were present prior to having commenced non-PBS-subsidised therapy, in the authority application. The name/s of the medium to high potency topical corticosteroids trialled prior to commencing treatment with this biological medicine is/are to be documented in the patient's medical records. A Grandfathered patient may qualify for PBS-subsidised treatment under this restriction once only. For continuing PBS-subsidised treatment, a Grandfathered patient must qualify under the Continuing treatment criteria. | Compliance with Authority Required procedures |
Schedule 4, Part 1, entry for Esomeprazole
insert in numerical order after existing text:
| C11310 | P11310 | Complex gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) One of: (1) establishment of symptom control, (2) maintenance treatment, (3) re-establishment of symptom control Must be treated by a gastroenterologist; OR Must be treated by a surgeon with expertise in the upper gastrointestinal tract; OR Must be treated by a medical practitioner who has consulted at least one of the above mentioned specialists in relation to this current PBS benefit being sought, with the specialist's name documented in the patient's medical records for auditing purposes; OR Must be treated by a medical practitioner who has not consulted a specialist, but only if treatment continues therapy initiated under this restriction with involvement by a specialist (i.e. continuing treatment initiated for non-complex GORD does not meet this criterion), with the specialist's name documented in the patient's medical records for auditing purposes. The treatment must be: (i) the sole PBS-subsidised proton pump inhibitor (PPI) for this condition, (ii) the sole strength of this PPI, (iii) the sole form of PPI; AND Patient must must have symptoms inadequately controlled with each of: (i) a standard dose proton pump inhibitor (PPI) administered once daily, (ii) a low dose PPI administered twice daily; treatment is for: (1) establishment of symptom control; OR Patient must be assessed for the risks/benefits of a step-down in dosing from standard dose PPI administered twice daily, with the determination being that the risks outweigh the benefits; treatment is for: (2) maintenance treatment; OR Patient must have trialled a step-down in dosing, yet symptoms have re-emerged/worsened; treatment is for: (3) re-establishment of symptom control; OR Patient must have trialled a step-down in dosing, with symptoms adequately managed with once daily dosing; treatment is for: (2) maintenance treatment, but with the quantity sought in this authority application being up to 1 pack per dispensing. Check patient adherence to any preceding PPI treatment regimen. Exclude non-adherence as a cause of inadequate control before accessing treatment under this restriction. | Compliance with Authority Required procedures |
| C11370 | P11370 | Complex gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) One of: (1) establishment of symptom control, (2) maintenance treatment, (3) re-establishment of symptom control Must be treated by a gastroenterologist; OR Must be treated by a surgeon with expertise in the upper gastrointestinal tract. The treatment must be: (i) the sole PBS-subsidised proton pump inhibitor (PPI) for this condition, (ii) the sole strength of this PPI, (iii) the sole form of PPI; AND Patient must have symptoms inadequately controlled with each of: (i) a high dose proton pump inhibitor (PPI) administered once daily, (ii) a standard dose PPI administered twice daily; treatment is for: (1) establishment of symptom control; OR Patient must be assessed for the risks/benefits of a step-down in dosing from a high dose PPI administered twice daily, with the determination being that the risks outweigh the benefits; treatment is for: (2) maintenance treatment; OR Patient must have trialled a step-down in dosing, yet symptoms have re-emerged/worsened; treatment is for: (3) re-establishment of symptom control; OR Patient must have trialled a step-down in dosing, with symptoms adequately managed with once daily dosing; treatment is for: (2) maintenance treatment, but with the quantity sought in this authority application being up to 1 pack per dispensing. Check patient adherence to any preceding PPI treatment regimen. Exclude non-adherence as a cause of inadequate control before accessing treatment under this restriction. | Compliance with Authority Required procedures |
Schedule 4, Part 1, entry for Etanercept
omit from the column headed “Authority Requirements (part of Circumstances; or Conditions)” for Circumstances Code “C8842”: Compliance with Authority Required procedures substitute: Compliance with Written Authority Required procedures
Schedule 4, Part 1, entry for IncobotulinumtoxinA
omit:
| C5220 | Moderate to severe spasticity of the upper limb following a stroke The condition must be moderate to severe spasticity of the upper limb/s following stroke, defined as a Modified Ashworth Scale rating of 3 or more; AND The treatment must not be initiated until three months post-stroke; AND The treatment must only be used as second line therapy when standard management has failed; OR The treatment must only be used as an adjunct to physical therapy; AND The treatment must not continue if the patient does not respond (defined as not having had a decrease in spasticity rating greater than 1, using the Modified Ashworth Scale, in at least one joint) after two treatment periods (total Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin); AND The treatment must not exceed 4 treatment periods (total Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin) per upper limb per lifetime; AND Patient must not have established severe contracture in the limb to be treated. Patient must be aged 18 years or older. Must be treated by a neurologist; OR Must be treated by an orthopaedic surgeon; OR Must be treated by a rehabilitation specialist; OR Must be treated by a plastic surgeon; OR Must be treated by a geriatrician. The date of the stroke must be documented in the patient's medical records when treatment is initiated. Standard management includes physiotherapy and/or oral spasticity agents. | Compliance with Authority Required procedures - Streamlined Authority Code 5220 |
Schedule 4, Part 1, after entry for Indacaterol with glycopyrronium
insert:
| Indacaterol with mometasone | C11360 | Asthma Patient must have previously had frequent episodes of asthma while receiving treatment with oral corticosteroids or optimal doses of inhaled corticosteroids. Patient must be aged 12 years or over. | Compliance with Authority Required procedures - Streamlined Authority Code 11360 |
Schedule 4, Part 1, entry for Lansoprazole
insert in numerical order after existing text:
| C11310 | P11310 | Complex gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) One of: (1) establishment of symptom control, (2) maintenance treatment, (3) re-establishment of symptom control Must be treated by a gastroenterologist; OR Must be treated by a surgeon with expertise in the upper gastrointestinal tract; OR Must be treated by a medical practitioner who has consulted at least one of the above mentioned specialists in relation to this current PBS benefit being sought, with the specialist's name documented in the patient's medical records for auditing purposes; OR Must be treated by a medical practitioner who has not consulted a specialist, but only if treatment continues therapy initiated under this restriction with involvement by a specialist (i.e. continuing treatment initiated for non-complex GORD does not meet this criterion), with the specialist's name documented in the patient's medical records for auditing purposes. The treatment must be: (i) the sole PBS-subsidised proton pump inhibitor (PPI) for this condition, (ii) the sole strength of this PPI, (iii) the sole form of PPI; AND Patient must must have symptoms inadequately controlled with each of: (i) a standard dose proton pump inhibitor (PPI) administered once daily, (ii) a low dose PPI administered twice daily; treatment is for: (1) establishment of symptom control; OR Patient must be assessed for the risks/benefits of a step-down in dosing from standard dose PPI administered twice daily, with the determination being that the risks outweigh the benefits; treatment is for: (2) maintenance treatment; OR Patient must have trialled a step-down in dosing, yet symptoms have re-emerged/worsened; treatment is for: (3) re-establishment of symptom control; OR Patient must have trialled a step-down in dosing, with symptoms adequately managed with once daily dosing; treatment is for: (2) maintenance treatment, but with the quantity sought in this authority application being up to 1 pack per dispensing. Check patient adherence to any preceding PPI treatment regimen. Exclude non-adherence as a cause of inadequate control before accessing treatment under this restriction. | Compliance with Authority Required procedures |
Schedule 4, Part 1, entry for Omeprazole
insert in numerical order after existing text:
| C11310 | P11310 | Complex gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) One of: (1) establishment of symptom control, (2) maintenance treatment, (3) re-establishment of symptom control Must be treated by a gastroenterologist; OR Must be treated by a surgeon with expertise in the upper gastrointestinal tract; OR Must be treated by a medical practitioner who has consulted at least one of the above mentioned specialists in relation to this current PBS benefit being sought, with the specialist's name documented in the patient's medical records for auditing purposes; OR Must be treated by a medical practitioner who has not consulted a specialist, but only if treatment continues therapy initiated under this restriction with involvement by a specialist (i.e. continuing treatment initiated for non-complex GORD does not meet this criterion), with the specialist's name documented in the patient's medical records for auditing purposes. The treatment must be: (i) the sole PBS-subsidised proton pump inhibitor (PPI) for this condition, (ii) the sole strength of this PPI, (iii) the sole form of PPI; AND Patient must must have symptoms inadequately controlled with each of: (i) a standard dose proton pump inhibitor (PPI) administered once daily, (ii) a low dose PPI administered twice daily; treatment is for: (1) establishment of symptom control; OR Patient must be assessed for the risks/benefits of a step-down in dosing from standard dose PPI administered twice daily, with the determination being that the risks outweigh the benefits; treatment is for: (2) maintenance treatment; OR Patient must have trialled a step-down in dosing, yet symptoms have re-emerged/worsened; treatment is for: (3) re-establishment of symptom control; OR Patient must have trialled a step-down in dosing, with symptoms adequately managed with once daily dosing; treatment is for: (2) maintenance treatment, but with the quantity sought in this authority application being up to 1 pack per dispensing. Check patient adherence to any preceding PPI treatment regimen. Exclude non-adherence as a cause of inadequate control before accessing treatment under this restriction. | Compliance with Authority Required procedures |
Schedule 4, Part 1, after entry for Oxycodone with naloxone
insert:
| Ozanimod | C10162 | Multiple sclerosis Initial treatment The condition must be diagnosed as clinically definite relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis by magnetic resonance imaging of the brain and/or spinal cord; OR The condition must be diagnosed as clinically definite relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis by accompanying written certification provided by a radiologist that a magnetic resonance imaging scan is contraindicated because of the risk of physical (not psychological) injury to the patient; AND The treatment must be the sole PBS-subsidised disease modifying therapy for this condition; AND Patient must have experienced at least 2 documented attacks of neurological dysfunction, believed to be due to multiple sclerosis, in the preceding 2 years of commencing a PBS-subsidised disease modifying therapy for this condition; AND Patient must be ambulatory (without assistance or support). Where applicable, the date of the magnetic resonance imaging scan must be recorded in the patient's medical records. | Compliance with Authority Required procedures - Streamlined Authority Code 10162 |
| C10172 | Multiple sclerosis Continuing treatment The condition must be diagnosed as clinically definite relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis; AND The treatment must be the sole PBS-subsidised disease modifying therapy for this condition; AND Patient must have previously received PBS-subsidised treatment with this drug for this condition; AND Patient must not show continuing progression of disability while on treatment with this drug; AND Patient must have demonstrated compliance with, and an ability to tolerate this therapy. | Compliance with Authority Required procedures - Streamlined Authority Code 10172 |
Schedule 4, Part 1, entry for Pantoprazole
insert in numerical order after existing text:
| C11310 | P11310 | Complex gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) One of: (1) establishment of symptom control, (2) maintenance treatment, (3) re-establishment of symptom control Must be treated by a gastroenterologist; OR Must be treated by a surgeon with expertise in the upper gastrointestinal tract; OR Must be treated by a medical practitioner who has consulted at least one of the above mentioned specialists in relation to this current PBS benefit being sought, with the specialist's name documented in the patient's medical records for auditing purposes; OR Must be treated by a medical practitioner who has not consulted a specialist, but only if treatment continues therapy initiated under this restriction with involvement by a specialist (i.e. continuing treatment initiated for non-complex GORD does not meet this criterion), with the specialist's name documented in the patient's medical records for auditing purposes. The treatment must be: (i) the sole PBS-subsidised proton pump inhibitor (PPI) for this condition, (ii) the sole strength of this PPI, (iii) the sole form of PPI; AND Patient must must have symptoms inadequately controlled with each of: (i) a standard dose proton pump inhibitor (PPI) administered once daily, (ii) a low dose PPI administered twice daily; treatment is for: (1) establishment of symptom control; OR Patient must be assessed for the risks/benefits of a step-down in dosing from standard dose PPI administered twice daily, with the determination being that the risks outweigh the benefits; treatment is for: (2) maintenance treatment; OR Patient must have trialled a step-down in dosing, yet symptoms have re-emerged/worsened; treatment is for: (3) re-establishment of symptom control; OR Patient must have trialled a step-down in dosing, with symptoms adequately managed with once daily dosing; treatment is for: (2) maintenance treatment, but with the quantity sought in this authority application being up to 1 pack per dispensing. Check patient adherence to any preceding PPI treatment regimen. Exclude non-adherence as a cause of inadequate control before accessing treatment under this restriction. | Compliance with Authority Required procedures |
Schedule 4, Part 1, entry for Rabeprazole
insert in numerical order after existing text:
| C11310 | P11310 | Complex gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) One of: (1) establishment of symptom control, (2) maintenance treatment, (3) re-establishment of symptom control Must be treated by a gastroenterologist; OR Must be treated by a surgeon with expertise in the upper gastrointestinal tract; OR Must be treated by a medical practitioner who has consulted at least one of the above mentioned specialists in relation to this current PBS benefit being sought, with the specialist's name documented in the patient's medical records for auditing purposes; OR Must be treated by a medical practitioner who has not consulted a specialist, but only if treatment continues therapy initiated under this restriction with involvement by a specialist (i.e. continuing treatment initiated for non-complex GORD does not meet this criterion), with the specialist's name documented in the patient's medical records for auditing purposes. The treatment must be: (i) the sole PBS-subsidised proton pump inhibitor (PPI) for this condition, (ii) the sole strength of this PPI, (iii) the sole form of PPI; AND Patient must must have symptoms inadequately controlled with each of: (i) a standard dose proton pump inhibitor (PPI) administered once daily, (ii) a low dose PPI administered twice daily; treatment is for: (1) establishment of symptom control; OR Patient must be assessed for the risks/benefits of a step-down in dosing from standard dose PPI administered twice daily, with the determination being that the risks outweigh the benefits; treatment is for: (2) maintenance treatment; OR Patient must have trialled a step-down in dosing, yet symptoms have re-emerged/worsened; treatment is for: (3) re-establishment of symptom control; OR Patient must have trialled a step-down in dosing, with symptoms adequately managed with once daily dosing; treatment is for: (2) maintenance treatment, but with the quantity sought in this authority application being up to 1 pack per dispensing. Check patient adherence to any preceding PPI treatment regimen. Exclude non-adherence as a cause of inadequate control before accessing treatment under this restriction. | Compliance with Authority Required procedures |
Schedule 4, Part 1, entry for Selexipag
(a)omit entry for Circumstances Code “C11195” and substitute:
| C11195 | P11195 | Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) Initial treatment following dose titration Patient must have WHO Functional Class III PAH at treatment initiation with this drug; OR Patient must have WHO Functional Class IV PAH at treatment initiation with this drug; AND The treatment must form part of triple combination therapy consisting of: (i) one endothelin receptor antagonist, (ii) one phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor, (iii) selexipag (referred to as 'triple therapy'); OR The treatment must form part of dual combination therapy consisting of either: (i) selexipag with one endothelin receptor antagonist, (ii) selexipag with one phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor, as triple combination therapy with selexipag-an endothelin receptor antagonist-a phoshodiesterase-5 inhibitor is not possible due to an intolerance/contraindication to the endothelin receptor antagonist class/phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor class (referred to as 'dual therapy in lieu of triple therapy'); AND Patient must have completed the dose titration phase; AND The treatment must not be as monotherapy. Must be treated by a physician with expertise in the management of PAH, with this authority application to be completed by the physician with expertise in PAH. Patient must have had at least one PBS-subsidised PAH agent prior to this authority application. Select one appropriate strength (determined under the 'Initial treatment - dose titration' phase) and apply under this treatment phase (Initial treatment following dose titration) once only. Should future dose adjustments be required, apply under the 'Continuing treatment' restriction. A prior PAH agent is any of: ambrisentan, bosentan, macitentan, sildenafil, tadalafil, epoprostenol, iloprost, riociguat. For the purposes of PBS subsidy, an endothelin receptor antagonist is one of: (a) ambrisentan, (b) bosentan, (c) macitentan; a phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor is one of: (d) sildenafil, (e) tadalafil. PBS-subsidy does not cover patients with pulmonary hypertension secondary to interstitial lung disease associated with connective tissue disease, where the total lung capacity is less than 70% of predicted. PAH (WHO Group 1 pulmonary hypertension) is defined as follows: (i) mean pulmonary artery pressure (mPAP) greater than or equal to 25 mmHg at rest and pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP) less than or equal to 15 mmHg; or (ii) where a right heart catheter (RHC) cannot be performed on clinical grounds, right ventricular systolic pressure (RVSP), assessed by echocardiography (ECHO), greater than 40 mmHg, with normal left ventricular function. | Compliance with Authority Required procedures |
(b)omit entry for Circumstances Code “C11241” and substitute:
| C11241 | P11241 | Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) Transitioning from non-PBS subsidised to PBS-subsidised supply - 'Grandfather' treatment Patient must have received non-PBS subsidised treatment with this drug prior to 1 February 2021; AND Patient must have failed to achieve/maintain a WHO Functional Class II status with PAH agents (other than this agent) given as dual therapy, prior to treatment initiation with this drug; AND Patient must have had WHO Functional Class III PAH at treatment initiation with this drug; OR Patient must have had WHO Functional Class IV PAH at treatment initiation with this drug; AND Patient must not have developed disease progression while receiving treatment with this drug for this condition; AND The treatment must form part of triple combination therapy consisting of: (i) one endothelin receptor antagonist, (ii) one phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor, (iii) selexipag (referred to as 'triple therapy'); OR The treatment must form part of dual combination therapy consisting of either: (i) selexipag with one endothelin receptor antagonist, (ii) selexipag with one phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor, as triple combination therapy with selexipag-an endothelin receptor antagonist-a phoshodiesterase-5 inhibitor is not possible due to an intolerance/contraindication to the endothelin receptor antagonist class/phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor class (referred to as 'dual therapy in lieu of triple therapy'); AND The treatment must not be as monotherapy. Must be treated by a physician with expertise in the management of PAH, with this authority application to be completed by the physician with expertise in PAH. Patient must have had at least one PBS-subsidised PAH agent prior to this authority application. A prior PAH agent is any of: ambrisentan, bosentan, macitentan, sildenafil, tadalafil, epoprostenol, iloprost, riociguat. For the purposes of PBS subsidy, an endothelin receptor antagonist is one of: (a) ambrisentan, (b) bosentan, (c) macitentan; a phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor is one of: (d) sildenafil, (e) tadalafil. For the purposes of administering this restriction, disease progression has developed if at least one of the following has occurred: (i) Hospitalisation due to worsening PAH; (ii) Deterioration of aerobic capacity/endurance, consisting of at least a 15% decrease in 6-Minute Walk Distance from baseline, combined with worsening of WHO functional class status; (iii) Deterioration of aerobic capacity/endurance, consisting of at least a 15% decrease in 6-Minute Walk Distance from baseline, combined with the need for additional PAH-specific therapy; (iv) Initiation of parenteral prostanoid therapy or long-term oxygen therapy for worsening of PAH; (v) Need for lung transplantation or balloon atrial septostomy for worsening of PAH. PBS-subsidy does not cover patients with pulmonary hypertension secondary to interstitial lung disease associated with connective tissue disease, where the total lung capacity is less than 70% of predicted. PAH (WHO Group 1 pulmonary hypertension) is defined as follows: (i) mean pulmonary artery pressure (mPAP) greater than or equal to 25 mmHg at rest and pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP) less than or equal to 15 mmHg; or (ii) where a right heart catheter (RHC) cannot be performed on clinical grounds, right ventricular systolic pressure (RVSP), assessed by echocardiography (ECHO), greater than 40 mmHg, with normal left ventricular function. | Compliance with Authority Required procedures |
(c)omit entry for Circumstances Code “C11261” and substitute:
| C11261 | P11261 | Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) Initial treatment - dose titration Patient must have failed to achieve/maintain a WHO Functional Class II status with PAH agents (other than this agent) given as dual therapy; AND Patient must have WHO Functional Class III PAH at treatment initiation with this drug; OR Patient must have WHO Functional Class IV PAH at treatment initiation with this drug; AND The treatment must be for dose titration purposes with the intent of completing the titration within 12 weeks; AND The treatment must form part of triple combination therapy consisting of: (i) one endothelin receptor antagonist, (ii) one phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor, (iii) selexipag (referred to as 'triple therapy'); OR The treatment must form part of dual combination therapy consisting of either: (i) selexipag with one endothelin receptor antagonist, (ii) selexipag with one phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor, as triple combination therapy with selexipag-an endothelin receptor antagonist-a phoshodiesterase-5 inhibitor is not possible due to an intolerance/contraindication to the endothelin receptor antagonist class/phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor class (referred to as 'dual therapy in lieu of triple therapy'); AND The treatment must not be as monotherapy. Must be treated by a physician with expertise in the management of PAH, with this authority application to be completed by the physician with expertise in PAH. Patient must have had at least one PBS-subsidised PAH agent prior to this authority application. A prior PAH agent is any of: ambrisentan, bosentan, macitentan, sildenafil, tadalafil, epoprostenol, iloprost, riociguat. For the purposes of PBS subsidy, an endothelin receptor antagonist is one of: (a) ambrisentan, (b) bosentan, (c) macitentan; a phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor is one of: (d) sildenafil, (e) tadalafil. PBS-subsidy does not cover patients with pulmonary hypertension secondary to interstitial lung disease associated with connective tissue disease, where the total lung capacity is less than 70% of predicted. PAH (WHO Group 1 pulmonary hypertension) is defined as follows: (i) mean pulmonary artery pressure (mPAP) greater than or equal to 25 mmHg at rest and pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP) less than or equal to 15 mmHg; or (ii) where a right heart catheter (RHC) cannot be performed on clinical grounds, right ventricular systolic pressure (RVSP), assessed by echocardiography (ECHO), greater than 40 mmHg, with normal left ventricular function. | Compliance with Authority Required procedures |
Schedule 4, Part 3 - General statement for drugs for the treatment of hepatitis C
substitute:
Part 3—General statement for drugs for the treatment of hepatitis C
1 Criteria for eligibility for drugs for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C
The criteria for patient eligibility for drugs for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C are that:
(1)the patient has been assessed in accordance with paragraph 2 of this Part; and
(2) the patient is:
(a) treated by a medical practitioner or an authorised nurse practitioner who is experienced in the treatment of patients with chronic hepatitis C infection; or
(b) treated by a medical practitioner or an authorised nurse practitioner in consultation with:
(i) a gastroenterologist; or
(ii) a hepatologist; or
(iii) an infectious diseases physician.
2 Assessment of patient
For the purpose of subparagraph 1(2) of this Part, the patient has been assessed if the treating medical practitioner has:
(1)documented the following information in the patient’s medical records:
(a)evidence of chronic hepatitis C infection; and
(b)where possible, evidence of the patient’s hepatitis C virus genotype; and
(2)chosen a regimen in accordance with paragraph 3 of this Part; and
(3)collected the following information for the purposes of the authority application:
(a)whether the patient is:
(i)cirrhotic; or
(ii)non-cirrhotic
(b)details of the previous treatment regimen (only for requests for sofosbuvir with velpatasvir and voxilaprevir or glecaprevir with pibrentasvir for treatment in patients who have previously failed a treatment with a regimen containing an NS5A inhibitor).
(4)In this paragraph, evidence of chronic hepatitis C infection is documentation of:
(a)repeat test results showing antibody to hepatitis C virus (anti-HCV) positive; and
(b)test result showing hepatitis C virus ribonucleic acid (RNA) positive.
3 Treatment regimen
For the purpose of subparagraph 2(2) of this Part, the treating medical practitioner has chosen a regimen in accordance with this paragraph if the patient:
(1)is a kind of patient mentioned for an Item in column 2 of the following table; and
(2)is to receive one of the regimens mentioned in column 3 of the same Item of the following table.
| Item | Kind of patient | Regimen |
| 1 | Patient: (a) all genotypes (pan-genotypic); and (b) who is treatment naïve; and (c) who is non-cirrhotic. | Either: (a) SOFOSBUVIR with VELPATASVIR for 12 weeks; or (b) GLECAPREVIR with PIBRENTASVIR for 8 weeks. |
| 2 | Patient: (a) all genotypes (pan-genotypic); and (b) who is treatment experienced; and (c) who is non-cirrhotic. | Either: (a) SOFOSBUVIR with VELPATASVIR for 12 weeks; or (b) SOFOSBUVIR with VELPATASVIR and VOXILAPREVIR for 12 weeks; or (c) GLECAPREVIR with PIBRENTASVIR for 8 weeks; or (d) GLECAPREVIR with PIBRENTASVIR for 12 weeks; or (e) GLECAPREVIR with PIBRENTASVIR 16 weeks. |
| 3 | Patient: (a) with Genotype 1; and (b) who is treatment naïve; and (c) who is non-cirrhotic. | Either: (a) LEDIPASVIR with SOFOSBUVIR for 8 weeks; or (b) LEDIPASVIR with SOFOSBUVIR for 12 weeks |
| 4 | Patient: (a) with Genotype 1; and (b) who is treatment experienced; and (c) who is non-cirrhotic. | LEDIPASVIR with SOFOSBUVIR for 12 weeks |
| 5 | Patient: (a) with Genotype 2; and (b) who is treatment naïve; and (c) who is non-cirrhotic. | Refer to item 1 above (pan-genotypic, treatment naïve and non-cirrhotic regimens). |
| 6 | Patient: (a) with Genotype 2; and (b) who is treatment experienced; and (c) who is non-cirrhotic. | Refer to item 2 above (pan-genotypic, treatment experienced and non-cirrhotic regimens). |
| 7 | Patient: (a) with Genotype 3; and (b) who is treatment naïve; and (c) who is non-cirrhotic. | Refer to item 1 above (pan-genotypic, treatment naïve and non-cirrhotic regimens). |
| 8 | Patient: (a) with Genotype 3; and (b) who is treatment experienced; and (c) who is non-cirrhotic. | Refer to item 2 above (pan-genotypic, treatment experienced and non-cirrhotic regimens). |
| 9 | Patient: (a) with Genotype 4; and (b) who is treatment naïve; and (c) who is non-cirrhotic. | Refer to item 1 above (pan-genotypic, treatment naïve and non-cirrhotic regimens). |
| 10 | Patient: (a) with Genotype 4; and (b) who is treatment experienced; and (c) who is non-cirrhotic. | Refer to item 2 above (pan-genotypic, treatment experienced and non-cirrhotic regimens). |
| 11 | Patient: (a) with: (i) Genotype 5; or (ii) Genotype 6; and (b) who is treatment naïve; and (c) who is non-cirrhotic. | Refer to item 1 above (pan-genotypic, treatment naïve and non-cirrhotic regimens). |
| 12 | Patient: (a) with: (i) Genotype 5; or (ii) Genotype 6; and (b) who is treatment experienced; and (c) who is non-cirrhotic. | Refer to item 2 above (pan-genotypic, treatment experienced and non-cirrhotic regimens). |
| 13 | Patient: (a) all genotypes (pan-genotypic); and (b) who is treatment naïve; and (c) who is cirrhotic. | Either: (a) SOFOSBUVIR with VELPATASVIR for 12 weeks; or (b) GLECAPREVIR with PIBRENTASVIR for 12 weeks. |
| 14 | Patient: (a) all genotypes (pan-genotypic); and (b) who is treatment experienced; and (c) who is cirrhotic. | Either: (a) SOFOSBUVIR with VELPATASVIR for 12 weeks; or (b) SOFOSBUVIR with VELPATASVIR and VOXILAPREVIR for 12 weeks; or (c) GLECAPREVIR with PIBRENTASVIR for 12 weeks; or (d) GLECAPREVIR with PIBRENTASVIR 16 weeks. |
| 15 | Patient: (a) with Genotype 1; and (b) who is treatment naïve; and (c) who is cirrhotic. | LEDIPASVIR with SOFOSBUVIR for 12 weeks |
| 16 | Patient: (a) with Genotype 1; and (b) who is treatment experienced; and (c) who is cirrhotic. | LEDIPASVIR with SOFOSBUVIR for 24 weeks |
| 17 | Patient: (a) with Genotype 2; and (b) who is treatment naïve; and (c) who is cirrhotic. | Refer to item 13 above (pan-genotypic, treatment naïve and cirrhotic regimens). |
| 18 | Patient: (a) with Genotype 2; and (b) who is treatment experienced; and (c) who is cirrhotic. | Refer to item 14 above (pan-genotypic, treatment experienced and cirrhotic regimens). |
| 19 | Patient: (a) with Genotype 3; and (b) who is treatment naïve; and (c) who is cirrhotic. | Refer to item 13 above (pan-genotypic, treatment naïve and cirrhotic regimens). |
| 20 | Patient: (a) with Genotype 3; and (b) who is treatment experienced; and (c) who is cirrhotic. | Refer to item 14 above (pan-genotypic, treatment experienced and cirrhotic regimens). |
| 21 | Patient: (a) with Genotype 4; and (b) who is treatment naïve; and (c) who is cirrhotic. | Refer to item 13 above (pan-genotypic, treatment naïve and cirrhotic regimens). |
| 22 | Patient: (a) with Genotype 4; and (b) who is treatment experienced; and (c) who is cirrhotic. | Refer to item 14 above (pan-genotypic, treatment experienced and cirrhotic regimens). |
| 23 | Patient: (a) with: (i) Genotype 5; or (ii) Genotype 6; and (b) who is treatment naïve; and (c) who is cirrhotic. | Refer to item 13 above (pan-genotypic, treatment naïve and cirrhotic regimens). |
| 24 | Patient: (a) with: (i) Genotype 5; or (ii) Genotype 6; and (b) who is treatment experienced; and (c) who is cirrhotic. | Refer to item 14 above (pan-genotypic, treatment experienced and cirrhotic regimens). |
Schedule 5, after entry for Clopidogrel in the form Tablet 75 mg (as hydrogen sulfate) [GRP-17110]
insert:
| Desmopressin | GRP-24629 | Nasal spray (pump pack) containing desmopressin acetate 10 micrograms per actuation, 50 actuations, 5 mL | Nasal | Desmopressin Acetate (Medsurge) |
| Nasal spray (pump pack) containing desmopressin acetate 10 micrograms per actuation, 60 actuations, 6 mL | Nasal | Minirin Nasal Spray |
Schedule 5, entry for Fluoxetine in the form Capsule 20 mg (as hydrochloride) [GRP-24550]
omit from the column headed “Brand”: Auscap Aspen
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