National Health (Price and Special Patient Contribution) Amendment Determination 2022 (No. 3) (Cth)

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PB 31 of 2022

National Health (Price and Special Patient Contribution) Amendment Determination 2022 (No. 3)

I, Nikolai Tsyganov, Acting 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 the following Determination.

Dated 29 March 2022             

NIKOLAI TSYGANOV

Acting Assistant Secretary

Pricing and PBS Policy Branch

Technology Assessment and Access Division

Department of Health

Contents

1  Name........................................................................................................................................ 1

2  Commencement........................................................................................................................ 1

3  Authority.................................................................................................................................. 1

4  Schedules................................................................................................................................. 1

Schedule 1—Amendments  2

National Health (Price and Special Patient Contribution) Determination 2021 (PB 35 of 2021) 2

1  Name

This instrument is the National Health (Price and Special Patient Contribution) Amendment Determination 2022 (No. 3).

This instrument may also be cited as PB 31 of 2022.

2  Commencement

(1)  Each provision of this instrument specified in column 1 of the table commences, or is taken to have commenced, in accordance with column 2 of the table. Any other statement in column 2 has effect according to its terms.

Commencement information
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
Provisions Commencement Date/Details
1.  The whole of this instrument 1 April 2022

Note:          This table relates only to the provisions of this instrument as originally made. It will not be amended to deal with any later amendments of this instrument.

(2)  Any information in column 3 of the table is not part of this instrument. Information may be inserted in this column, or information in it may be edited, in any published version of this instrument.

3  Authority

This instrument is made under section 85B of the National Health Act 1953.

4  Schedules

Each instrument that is specified in a Schedule to this instrument is amended or repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this instrument has effect according to its terms.

Schedule 1—Amendments

National Health (Price and Special Patient Contribution) Determination 2021 (PB 35 of 2021)

  1. Schedule 1, entry for Allopurinol in the form Tablet 100 mg

(a)omit from the column headed “Claimed Price”:   8.21        substitute:             8.91

  1. Schedule 1, entry for Allopurinol in the form Tablet 300 mg

(a)omit from the column headed “Claimed Price”:   6.98        substitute:             7.68

  1. Schedule 1, entry for Amoxicillin

Omit

Amoxicillin Capsule 250 mg (as trihydrate) Oral Amoxil 20 1.37 4.61
Capsule 500 mg (as trihydrate) Oral Amoxil 20 1.63 5.12
Powder for oral suspension 125 mg (as trihydrate) per 5 mL, 100 mL Oral Amoxil 1 1.28 4.50
Powder for oral suspension 250 mg (as trihydrate) per 5 mL, 100 mL Oral Amoxil Forte
APO‑Amoxycillin
1
1
1.59
1.59
4.90
2.29
Powder for paediatric oral drops 100 mg (as trihydrate) per mL, 20 mL Oral Amoxil 1 5.88 6.37
Tablet 1 g (as trihydrate) Oral Maxamox 14 1.47 2.47

Substitute

Amoxicillin Capsule 250 mg (as trihydrate) Oral Amoxil 20 1.37 5.74
Capsule 500 mg (as trihydrate) Oral Amoxil 20 1.63 5.99
Powder for oral suspension 125 mg (as trihydrate) per 5 mL, 100 mL Oral Amoxil 1 1.28 5.72
Powder for oral suspension 250 mg (as trihydrate) per 5 mL, 100 mL Oral Amoxil Forte
APO‑Amoxycillin
1
1
1.59
1.59
5.81
2.29
Powder for paediatric oral drops 100 mg (as trihydrate) per mL, 20 mL Oral Amoxil 1 5.88 6.37
Tablet 1 g (as trihydrate) Oral Maxamox 14 1.47 2.47
  1. Schedule 1, entry for Amoxicillin with Clavulanic Acid

Omit

Amoxicillin with Clavulanic Acid Powder for oral suspension containing 400 mg amoxicillin (as trihydrate) with 57 mg clavulanic acid (as potassium clavulanate) per 5 mL, 60 mL Oral Augmentin Duo 400 1 1.90

6.40

Tablet containing 500 mg amoxicillin (as trihydrate) with 125 mg clavulanic acid (as potassium clavulanate) Oral Augmentin Duo 10 2.30 6.83
Tablet containing 875 mg amoxicillin (as trihydrate) with 125 mg clavulanic acid (as potassium clavulanate) Oral Augmentin Duo forte 10 2.58 8.38

Substitute

Amoxicillin with Clavulanic Acid Powder for oral suspension containing 400 mg amoxicillin (as trihydrate) with 57 mg clavulanic acid (as potassium clavulanate) per 5 mL, 60 mL Oral Augmentin Duo 400 1 1.90 7.00
Tablet containing 500 mg amoxicillin (as trihydrate) with 125 mg clavulanic acid (as potassium clavulanate) Oral Augmentin Duo 10 2.30 7.33
Tablet containing 875 mg amoxicillin (as trihydrate) with 125 mg clavulanic acid (as potassium clavulanate) Oral Augmentin Duo forte 10 2.58 8.88
  1. Schedule 1, entry for Cefalexin

Omit

Cefalexin Capsule 250 mg (as monohydrate) Oral APO‑Cephalexin
Keflex
20
20
1.59
1.59
2.29
5.09
Capsule 500 mg (as monohydrate) Oral APO‑Cephalexin
Keflex
20
20
1.73
1.73
2.43
6.82
Granules for oral suspension 125 mg (as monohydrate) per 5 mL, 100 mL Oral Keflex 1 1.82 5.68
Granules for oral suspension 250 mg (as monohydrate) per 5 mL, 100 mL Oral Keflex 1 2.10 7.39

Substitute

Cefalexin Capsule 250 mg (as monohydrate) Oral Keflex 20 1.59 6.00
Capsule 500 mg (as monohydrate) Oral Keflex 20 1.73 7.59
Granules for oral suspension 125 mg (as monohydrate) per 5 mL, 100 mL Oral Keflex 1 1.82 6.36
Granules for oral suspension 250 mg (as monohydrate) per 5 mL, 100 mL Oral Keflex 1 2.10 7.89
  1. Schedule 1, entry for Citalopram

(a)omit from the column headed “Determined Price”:   11.15      substitute:             13.46

  1. Schedule 1, entry for Escitalopram

Omit

Escitalopram Tablet 10 mg (as oxalate) Oral Lexapro 28 1.95 12.85
Tablet 20 mg (as oxalate) Oral Lexapro 28 1.97 13.19

Substitute

Escitalopram Tablet 10 mg (as oxalate) Oral Lexapro 28 1.95 15.16
Tablet 20 mg (as oxalate) Oral Lexapro 28 1.97 15.50
  1. Schedule 1, entry for Ezetimibe [Brand: Ezetrol]

(a)omit from the column headed “Determined Price”:   9.57        substitute:             8.28

(b)omit from the column headed “Claimed Price”:   12.73     substitute:             11.01

  1. Schedule 1, entry for Ezetimibe and rosuvastatin in the form Pack containing 30 tablets ezetimibe 10 mg and 30 tablets rosuvastatin 5 mg (as calcium)

(a)omit from the column headed “Determined Price”:   10.60     substitute:             9.39

(b)omit from the column headed “Claimed Price”:   14.32     substitute:             12.69

10.Schedule 1, entry for Ezetimibe and rosuvastatin in the form Pack containing 30 tablets ezetimibe 10 mg and 30 tablets rosuvastatin 10 mg (as calcium)

(a)omit from the column headed “Determined Price”:   12.05     substitute:             10.83

(b)omit from the column headed “Claimed Price”:   15.77     substitute:             14.17

11.Schedule 1, entry for Ezetimibe and rosuvastatin in the form Pack containing 30 tablets ezetimibe 10 mg and 30 tablets rosuvastatin 20 mg (as calcium)

(a)omit from the column headed “Determined Price”:   11.75     substitute:             10.59

(b)omit from the column headed “Claimed Price”:   15.47     substitute:             13.94

12.Schedule 1, entry for Ezetimibe and rosuvastatin in the form Pack containing 30 tablets ezetimibe 10 mg and 30 tablets rosuvastatin 40 mg (as calcium)

(a)omit from the column headed “Determined Price”:   12.69     substitute:             11.57

(b)omit from the column headed “Claimed Price”:   16.41     substitute:             14.96

13.Schedule 1, entry for Felodipine in the form Tablet 2.5 mg (extended release)

(a)omit from the column headed “Claimed Price”:   5.30        substitute:             6.30

14.Schedule 1, entry for Felodipine in the form Tablet 5 mg (extended release)

(a)omit from the column headed “Claimed Price”:   6.36        substitute:             7.36

15.Schedule 1, entry for Felodipine in the form Tablet 10 mg (extended release)

(a)omit from the column headed “Claimed Price”:   9.28        substitute:             10.28

16.Schedule 1, entry for Fluticasone propionate

Omit

Fluticasone propionate Pressurised inhalation containing fluticasone propionate 125 micrograms per dose, 120 doses (CFC‑free formulation) Inhalation by Mouth Flixotide 1 15.65 18.44
Pressurised inhalation containing fluticasone propionate 250 micrograms per dose, 120 doses (CFC‑free formulation) Inhalation by Mouth Flixotide 1 28.80 31.59

Substitute

Fluticasone propionate Pressurised inhalation containing fluticasone propionate 125 micrograms per dose, 120 doses (CFC‑free formulation) Inhalation by Mouth Flixotide 1 15.65 18.44
Pressurised inhalation containing fluticasone propionate 250 micrograms per dose, 120 doses (CFC‑free formulation) Inhalation by Mouth Flixotide 1 28.80 31.59
Pressurised inhalation containing fluticasone propionate 50 micrograms per dose, 120 doses (CFC-free formulation) Inhalation by Mouth Flixotide Junior 1 6.89 10.61
Powder for oral inhalation in breath actuated device containing fluticasone propionate 100 micrograms per dose, 60 doses Inhalation by Mouth Flixotide Junior Accuhaler 1 6.89 10.61
Powder for oral inhalation in breath actuated device containing fluticasone propionate 250 micrograms per dose, 60 doses Inhalation by Mouth Flixotide Accuhaler 1 15.65 19.37

17.Schedule 1, entry for Fluticasone propionate with salmeterol

Omit

Fluticasone propionate with salmeterol Pressurised inhalation containing fluticasone propionate 125 micrograms with salmeterol 25 micrograms (as xinafoate) per dose, 120 doses (CFC‑free formulation) Inhalation by Mouth Seretide MDI 125/25 1 34.56 38.28
Pressurised inhalation containing fluticasone propionate 250 micrograms with salmeterol 25 micrograms (as xinafoate) per dose, 120 doses (CFC‑free formulation) Inhalation by Mouth Seretide MDI 250/25 1 46.78 50.50

Substitute

Fluticasone propionate with salmeterol Pressurised inhalation containing fluticasone propionate 125 micrograms with salmeterol 25 micrograms (as xinafoate) per dose, 120 doses (CFC‑free formulation) Inhalation by Mouth Seretide MDI 125/25 1 34.56 38.28
Pressurised inhalation containing fluticasone propionate 250 micrograms with salmeterol 25 micrograms (as xinafoate) per dose, 120 doses (CFC‑free formulation) Inhalation by Mouth Seretide MDI 250/25 1 46.78 50.50
Powder for oral inhalation in breath actuated device containing fluticasone propionate 100 micrograms with salmeterol 50 micrograms (as xinafoate) per dose, 60 doses Inhalation by Mouth Seretide Accuhaler 100/50 1 28.34 32.06
Powder for oral inhalation in breath actuated device containing fluticasone propionate 250 micrograms with salmeterol 50 micrograms (as xinafoate) per dose, 60 doses Inhalation by Mouth Seretide Accuhaler 250/50 1 34.56 38.28
Powder for oral inhalation in breath actuated device containing fluticasone propionate 500 micrograms with salmeterol 50 micrograms (as xinafoate) per dose, 60 doses Inhalation by Mouth Seretide Accuhaler 500/50 1 46.78 50.50
Pressurised inhalation containing fluticasone propionate 50 micrograms with salmeterol 25 micrograms (as xinafoate) per dose, 120 doses (CFC-free formulation) Inhalation by Mouth Seretide MDI 50/25 1 28.34 32.06

18.Schedule 1, entry for Furosemide

Omit

Furosemide Tablet 20 mg Oral Lasix‑M 50 0.78 1.90
Frusemix‑M 100 2.55
Tablet 40 mg Oral Lasix 100 1.56 3.79

Substitute

Furosemide Tablet 20 mg Oral Frusemix‑M 100 0.78 2.55
Tablet 40 mg Oral Frusemix 100 1.56 2.55

19.Schedule 1, entry for Levonorgestrel with Ethinylestradiol

Omit

Levonorgestrel with Ethinylestradiol Pack containing 21 tablets 150 micrograms‑30 micrograms and 7 inert tablets Oral Levlen ED 4 5.68 9.37
Nordette 28 4 5.68 16.43
Pack containing 6 tablets 50 micrograms‑30 micrograms, 5 tablets 75 micrograms‑40 micrograms, 10 tablets 125 micrograms‑30 micrograms and 7 inert tablets Oral Triphasil 28 4 7.18 19.27

Substitute

Levonorgestrel with Ethinylestradiol Pack containing 21 tablets 150 micrograms‑30 micrograms and 7 inert tablets Oral Levlen ED 4 5.68 9.37
Pack containing 6 tablets 50 micrograms‑30 micrograms, 5 tablets 75 micrograms‑40 micrograms, 10 tablets 125 micrograms‑30 micrograms and 7 inert tablets Oral Triphasil 28 4 7.18 19.27

20.Schedule 1, entry for Oxazepam

Omit

Oxazepam Tablet 30 mg Oral Murelax 25 1.00 1.80
Serepax 25 1.21 3.17

Substitute

Oxazepam Tablet 30 mg Oral Murelax 25 1.00 1.80
Serepax 25 1.00 4.67

21.Schedule 1, entry for Pravastatin

Omit

Pravastatin Tablet containing pravastatin sodium 10 mg Oral Cholstat 10 30 1.43 4.18
Tablet containing pravastatin sodium 10 mg Oral Pravachol 30 1.43 4.52
Tablet containing pravastatin sodium 20 mg Oral Pravachol 30 2.27 5.37
Tablet containing pravastatin sodium 40 mg Oral Pravachol 30 3.53 6.63
Tablet containing pravastatin sodium 80 mg Oral Pravachol 30 5.43 8.68

Substitute

Pravastatin Tablet containing pravastatin sodium 10 mg Oral Cholstat 10 30 1.43 4.18
Tablet containing pravastatin sodium 10 mg Oral Pravachol 30 1.43 5.22
Tablet containing pravastatin sodium 20 mg Oral Pravachol 30 2.27 6.07
Tablet containing pravastatin sodium 40 mg Oral Pravachol 30 3.53 7.33
Tablet containing pravastatin sodium 80 mg Oral Pravachol 30 5.43 9.38

22.Schedule 1, after entry for Rasagiline in the form Tablet 1 mg (as mesilate)

Insert

Rizatriptan Wafer 10 mg (as benzoate) Oral Maxalt 2 4.09 5.95
Rizatriptan Wafer 10 mg (as benzoate) Oral Rizatriptan Wafers-10mg 2 4.09 5.39

23.Schedule 1, entry for Simvastatin in the form Tablet 20 mg [Brand: Zocor]

(a)omit from the column headed “Claimed Price”:   10.77     substitute:             10.16

24.Schedule 1, entry for Temazepam

(a)omit from the column headed “Claimed Price”:   4.24        substitute:             5.74

25.Schedule 1, entry for Triamcinolone with Neomycin, Gramicidin and Nystatin

Omit

Triamcinolone with Neomycin, Gramicidin and Nystatin Ear drops containing triamcinolone acetonide 0.9 mg with neomycin 2.25 mg (as sulfate), gramicidin 225 micrograms and nystatin 90,000 units per g, 7.5 mL Application to the ear Kenacomb Otic 1 3.78 5.36
Ear ointment containing triamcinolone acetonide 1 mg with neomycin 2.5 mg (as sulfate), gramicidin 250 micrograms and nystatin 100,000 units per g, 5 g Application to the ear Kenacomb Otic 1 1.42 3.00

Substitute

Triamcinolone with Neomycin, Gramicidin and Nystatin Ear drops containing triamcinolone acetonide 0.9 mg with neomycin 2.25 mg (as sulfate), gramicidin 225 micrograms and nystatin 90,000 units per g, 7.5 mL Application to the ear Kenacomb Otic 1 3.78 5.36
Ear ointment containing triamcinolone acetonide 1 mg with neomycin 2.5 mg (as sulfate), gramicidin 250 micrograms and nystatin 100,000 units per g, 5 g Application to the ear Kenacomb Otic 1 1.42 4.08
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