Summary of Changes 1 December 2008

ADDITIONS

Additions — Items

9289X Atomoxetine hydrochloride, Capsule 80 mg (base) (Strattera)

9290Y Atomoxetine hydrochloride, Capsule 100 mg (base) (Strattera)

9230T Atorvastatin calcium, Tablet 10 mg (atorvastatin) (Lipitor)

9231W Atorvastatin calcium, Tablet 20 mg (atorvastatin) (Lipitor)

9232X Atorvastatin calcium, Tablet 40 mg (atorvastatin) (Lipitor)

9233Y Atorvastatin calcium, Tablet 80 mg (atorvastatin) (Lipitor)

9355J Carmellose sodium with glycerin, Eye drops 5 mg-9 mg per mL (0.5%-0.9%), 15 mL (Optive)

9356K Carmellose sodium with glycerin, Eye drops 5 mg-9 mg per mL (0.5%-0.9%), 15 mL (Optive) (Diff. Max. Rpts)

5556K Carmellose sodium with glycerin, Eye drops 5 mg-9 mg per mL (0.5%-0.9%), 15 mL (Optive) (Optometrical)

9249T Cholestyramine, Sachets 4.7 g (equivalent to 4 g cholestyramine), 50 (Questran Lite)

9250W Colestipol hydrochloride, Sachets 5 g, 120 (Colestid)

9291B Docetaxel, Injection set containing 1 single use vial concentrate for I.V. infusion 20 mg (anhydrous) in 0.5 mL and 1 single use vial solvent 1.5 mL (Taxotere)

9246P Fenofibrate, Tablet 48 mg (Lipidil)

9247Q Fenofibrate, Tablet 145 mg (Lipidil)

9207N Fludarabine phosphate, Solution for I.V. injection 50 mg in 2 mL (Fludarabine Ebewe)

9234B Fluvastatin sodium, Capsule 20 mg (fluvastatin) (Lescol, Vastin)

9235C Fluvastatin sodium, Capsule 40 mg (fluvastatin) (Lescol, Vastin)

9236D Fluvastatin sodium, Tablet 80 mg (fluvastatin) (prolonged release) (Lescol XL)

9248R Gemfibrozil, Tablet 600 mg (Ausgem, Chem mart Gemfibrozil, Gemhexal, GenRx Gemfibrozil, Jezil, Lipazil 600 mg, Pharmacor Gemfibrozil 600, Terry White Chemists Gemfibrozil, Lopid)

9292C Levodopa with carbidopa and entacapone, Tablet 200 mg-50 mg-200 mg (Stalevo 200/50/200mg)

5419F Macrogol 3350, Sachets containing powder for solution 6.563 g with electrolytes, 30 (Movicol-Half) (Palliative Care)

5420G Macrogol 3350, Sachets containing powder for solution 6.563 g with electrolytes, 30 (Movicol-Half) (Palliative Care) (Diff. Max. Rpts)

9198D Nicotine, Transdermal patch releasing approximately 15 mg per 16 hours (Nicorette Patch)

9225M Pancreatic extract, Capsule (containing enteric coated minimicrospheres) providing not less than 5,000 BP units of lipase activity (Creon 5000)

9226N Pancreatic extract, Capsule (containing enteric coated minimicrospheres) providing not less than 10,000 BP units of lipase activity (Creon 10,000)

9227P Pancreatic extract, Capsule (containing enteric coated minimicrospheres) providing not less than 25,000 BP units of lipase activity (Creon 25,000)

9228Q Pancrelipase, Capsule (containing enteric coated microspheres) providing not less than 10,000 BP units of lipase activity (Cotazym-S Forte)

9229R Pancrelipase, Capsule (containing enteric coated microtablets) providing not less than 25,000 BP units of lipase activity (Panzytrat 25000)

9286R Phenoxybenzamine hydrochloride, Capsules 10 mg, 100 (Dibenzyline) (Effective 14 October 2008)

9237E Pravastatin sodium, Tablet 10 mg (Chem mart Pravastatin, Cholstat 10, GenRx Pravastatin, Lipostat 10, Liprachol, Pravastatin 10, Pravastatin-DP, Pravastatin-GA 10, Pravastatin generichealth, Pravastatin Winthrop, Terry White Chemists Pravastatin, Pravachol)

9238F Pravastatin sodium, Tablet 20 mg (Chem mart Pravastatin, Cholstat 20, GenRx Pravastatin, Lipostat 20, Liprachol, Pravastatin 20, Pravastatin-DP, Pravastatin-GA 20, Pravastatin generichealth, Pravastatin Winthrop, Terry White Chemists Pravastatin, Vastoran, Pravachol)

9239G Pravastatin sodium, Tablet 40 mg (Chem mart Pravastatin, Cholstat 40, GenRx Pravastatin, Lipostat 40, Liprachol, Pravastatin 40, Pravastatin-DP, Pravastatin-GA 40, Pravastatin generichealth, Pravastatin Winthrop, Terry White Chemists Pravastatin, Vastoran, Pravachol)

9240H Pravastatin sodium, Tablet 80 mg (Lipostat 80, Pravastatin-GA 80, Pravastatin generichealth, Pravachol)

9293D Risperidone, Oral solution 1 mg per mL, 100 mL (Risperdal)

9241J Simvastatin, Tablet 5 mg (Simvabell, Simvahexal, Simvasyn, Zimstat, Zocor)

9242K Simvastatin, Tablet 10 mg (Chem mart Simvastatin, GenRx Simvastatin, Ransim, Simvabell, Simvahexal, Simvar 10, Simvastatin-DP, Simvastatin generichealth, Simvastatin Winthrop, Simvasyn, Terry White Chemists Simvastatin, Zimstat, GN, Lipex 10, Zocor)

9243L Simvastatin, Tablet 20 mg (Chem mart Simvastatin, GenRx Simvastatin, Ransim, Simvabell, Simvahexal, Simvar 20, Simvastatin-DP, Simvastatin generichealth, Simvastatin Winthrop, Simvasyn, Terry White Chemists Simvastatin, Zimstat, GN, Lipex 20, Zocor)

9244M Simvastatin, Tablet 40 mg (Chem mart Simvastatin, GenRx Simvastatin, Ransim, Simvabell, Simvahexal, Simvar 40, Simvastatin-DP, Simvastatin generichealth, Simvastatin Winthrop, Simvasyn, Terry White Chemists Simvastatin, Zimstat, GN, Lipex 40, Zocor)

9245N Simvastatin, Tablet 80 mg (Chem mart Simvastatin, GenRx Simvastatin, Ransim, Simvabell, Simvahexal, Simvar 80, Simvastatin-DP, Simvastatin generichealth, Simvastatin Winthrop, Simvasyn, Terry White Chemists Simvastatin, Zimstat, GN, Lipex 80, Zocor)

9287T Thyroxine sodium, Tablet equivalent to 75 micrograms anhydrous thyroxine sodium (Eutroxsig, Oroxine)

9288W Zoledronic acid, Solution for I.V. infusion 5 mg (as monohydrate) in 100 mL (Aclasta)

Additions — Brands

1886G Amoxycillin Sandoz, SZ — Amoxycillin, Powder for syrup 125 mg per 5 mL, 100 mL

3302T Amoxycillin Sandoz, SZ — Amoxycillin, Powder for syrup 125 mg per 5 mL, 100 mL (Dental)

1081X Atenolol-GA, GN — Atenolol, Tablet 50 mg

3119E Cefalexin Sandoz, SZ — Cephalexin, Capsule 500 mg

3318P Cefalexin Sandoz, SZ — Cephalexin, Capsule 500 mg (Dental)

2456G Lisinopril generichealth, GQ — Lisinopril, Tablet 5 mg

2457H Lisinopril generichealth, GQ — Lisinopril, Tablet 10 mg

8331L Chem mart Omeprazole, CH; Terry White Chemists Omeprazole, TW — Omeprazole, Tablet 20 mg

8333N Chem mart Omeprazole, CH; Terry White Chemists Omeprazole, TW — Omeprazole, Tablet 20 mg (Diff. Max. Rpts)

8787L APO-Risperidone, TX; Rispa, SI; Risperidone-GA, GM; Rixadone, AF — Risperidone, Tablet 0.5 mg

8869T APO-Risperidone, TX; Rispa, SI; Risperidone-GA, GM; Rixadone, AF — Risperidone, Tablet 0.5 mg (Diff. Max. Rpts)

8789N APO-Risperidone, TX; Rispa, SI; Risperidone generichealth, GQ; Risperidone-GA, GM; Rixadone, AF — Risperidone, Tablet 1 mg

3169T APO-Risperidone, TX; Rispa, SI; Risperidone generichealth, GQ; Risperidone-GA, GM; Rixadone, AF — Risperidone, Tablet 1 mg (Diff. Max. Rpts)

9079W APO-Risperidone, TX; Rispa, SI; Risperidone generichealth, GQ; Risperidone-GA, GM; Rixadone, AF — Risperidone, Tablet 2 mg

3170W APO-Risperidone, TX; Rispa, SI; Risperidone generichealth, GQ; Risperidone-GA, GM; Rixadone, AF — Risperidone, Tablet 2 mg (Diff. Max. Rpts)

3171X APO-Risperidone, TX; Rispa, SI; Risperidone generichealth, GQ; Risperidone-GA, GM; Rixadone, AF — Risperidone, Tablet 3 mg

3172Y APO-Risperidone, TX; Rispa, SI; Risperidone generichealth, GQ; Risperidone-GA, GM; Rixadone, AF — Risperidone, Tablet 4 mg

Additions — Bioequivalence Indicator

The bioequivalence indicator (^a) has been added to the following item:

9185K Fludarabine phosphate, Powder for I.V. injection 50 mg (Fludara)

 

The bioequivalence indicator (^a) has been added to the following brands:

8787L Risperdal, JC — Risperidone, Tablet 0.5 mg

8869T Risperdal, JC — Risperidone, Tablet 0.5 mg (Diff. Max. Rpts)

8789N Risperdal, JC — Risperidone, Tablet 1 mg

3169T Risperdal, JC — Risperidone, Tablet 1 mg (Diff. Max. Rpts)

9079W Risperdal, JC — Risperidone, Tablet 2 mg

3170W Risperdal, JC — Risperidone, Tablet 2 mg (Diff. Max. Rpts)

3171X Risperdal, JC — Risperidone, Tablet 3 mg

3172Y Risperdal, JC — Risperidone, Tablet 4 mg

Additions — Restrictions

8074Y Docetaxel, Injection set containing 1 single use vial concentrate for I.V. infusion 80 mg (anhydrous) in 2 mL and 1 single use vial solvent 6 mL (Taxotere)

9146J Macrogol 3350, Sachets containing powder for solution 6.563 g with electrolytes, 30 (Movicol-Half)

8612G Macrogol 3350, Sachets containing powder for solution 13.125 g with electrolytes, 30 (Movicol)

Additions — Note

 Fludarabine phosphate

DELETIONS

Deletions — Items

2978R Cholestyramine, Sachets 9.4 g (equivalent to 8 g cholestyramine), 50 (Questran Lite)

9046D Glucose indicator—blood, Electrode strips, 50 (Touch-In Plus)

1819R Levobunolol hydrochloride, Eye drops 2.5 mg per mL (0.25%), 5 mL (Betagan)

8791Q Risperidone, Oral solution 1 mg per mL, 30 mL (Risperdal)

Deletions — Brands

1147J Capoten, BQ — Captopril, Tablet 12.5 mg

2791X Odrik, KN — Trandolapril, Capsule 500 micrograms

ALTERATIONS

Alterations — Manufacturer's Code

1609Q Methadone hydrochloride, Tablet 10 mg (Physeptone)

1606M Methadone hydrochloride, Injection 10 mg in 1 mL (Physeptone)

5399E Methadone hydrochloride, Oral liquid 25 mg per 5 mL, 200 mL (SI) (Palliative Care)

5400F Methadone hydrochloride, Oral liquid 25 mg per 5 mL, 200 mL (SI) (Palliative Care) (Diff. Max. Rpts)

Alterations — Restrictions

8191D Dolasetron mesylate, Tablet 200 mg (Anzemet)

8192E Dolasetron mesylate, I.V. injection 100 mg in 5 mL (Anzemet)

8728J Granisetron hydrochloride, Tablet 2 mg (base) (Kytril)

8729K Granisetron hydrochloride, Concentrated injection 3 mg (base) in 3 mL (Kytril)

8224W Ondansetron, Tablet 4 mg (Ondansetron-RL, Ondaz, Onsetron 4, Zofran)

8225X Ondansetron, Tablet 8 mg (Ondansetron-RL, Ondaz, Onsetron 8, Zofran)

8410P Ondansetron, Wafer 4 mg (Ondansetron-RL Zydis, Ondaz Zydis, Zofran Zydis)

8411Q Ondansetron, Wafer 8 mg (Ondansetron-RL Zydis, Ondaz Zydis, Zofran Zydis)

8226Y Ondansetron, I.V. injection 4 mg in 2 mL (Ondansetron-RL, Ondaz, Onsetron, PF, Zofran)

8227B Ondansetron, I.V. injection 8 mg in 4 mL (Ondansetron-RL, Ondaz, Onsetron, PF, Zofran)

2745L Tropisetron hydrochloride, Capsule 5 mg (base) (Navoban)

2746M Tropisetron hydrochloride, I.V. injection 5 mg (base) in 5 mL (Navoban)

Alterations — Notes

8511Y Alendronate sodium, Tablet equivalent to 70 mg alendronic acid (Adronat, Alendrobell 70mg, Alendronate Sandoz, Alendro Once Weekly, APO-Alendronate, Chem mart Alendronate 70mg, Ossmax 70mg, Terry White Chemists Alendronate 70mg, Fosamax Once Weekly)

9012H Alendronate sodium with colecalciferol, Tablet equivalent to 70 mg alendronic acid with 70 micrograms colecalciferol (Fosamax Plus)

9183H Alendronate sodium with colecalciferol, Tablet equivalent to 70 mg alendronic acid with 140 micrograms colecalciferol (Fosamax Plus 70 mg/140 mcg)

8056B Disodium etidronate and calcium carbonate, Pack containing 28 tablets disodium etidronate 200 mg and 76 tablets calcium carbonate 1.25 g (equivalent to 500 mg calcium) (Didrocal)

8363E Raloxifene hydrochloride, Tablet 60 mg (Evista)

8481J Risedronate sodium, Tablet 5 mg (Actonel)

8621R Risedronate sodium, Tablet 35 mg (Actonel Once-a-Week)

8899J Risedronate sodium and calcium carbonate, Pack containing 4 tablets risedronate sodium 35 mg and 24 tablets calcium carbonate 1.25 g (equivalent to 500 mg calcium) (Actonel Combi)

9147K Risedronate sodium and calcium carbonate with colecalciferol, Pack containing 4 tablets risedronate sodium 35 mg and 24 sachets containing granules of calcium carbonate 2.5 g (equivalent to 1 g calcium) with colecalciferol 22 micrograms (Actonel Combi D)

3036T Strontium ranelate, Sachet containing granules for oral suspension 2 g (Protos 2 g)

SECTION 100 — HIGHLY SPECIALISED DRUGS PROGRAM

Additions — Items

9633B Lopinavir with ritonavir, Tablet 100 mg-25 mg (Kaletra)

9634C Ribavirin and peginterferon alfa-2b, Pack containing 196 capsules ribavirin 200 mg and 4 single use injection pens containing peginterferon alfa-2b powder for injection 150 micrograms with diluent (Pegatron)

Additions — Restrictions

6399T Ribavirin and peginterferon alfa-2b, Pack containing 84 capsules ribavirin 200 mg and 4 single use injection pens containing peginterferon alfa-2b powder for injection 50 micrograms with diluent (Pegatron)

6400W Ribavirin and peginterferon alfa-2b, Pack containing 112 capsules ribavirin 200 mg and 4 single use injection pens containing peginterferon alfa-2b powder for injection 50 micrograms with diluent (Pegatron)

6401X Ribavirin and peginterferon alfa-2b, Pack containing 84 capsules ribavirin 200 mg and 4 single use injection pens containing peginterferon alfa-2b powder for injection 80 micrograms with diluent (Pegatron)

6402Y Ribavirin and peginterferon alfa-2b, Pack containing 140 capsules ribavirin 200 mg and 4 single use injection pens containing peginterferon alfa-2b powder for injection 80 micrograms with diluent (Pegatron)

6403B Ribavirin and peginterferon alfa-2b, Pack containing 168 capsules ribavirin 200 mg and 4 single use injection pens containing peginterferon alfa-2b powder for injection 80 micrograms with diluent (Pegatron)

6404C Ribavirin and peginterferon alfa-2b, Pack containing 84 capsules ribavirin 200 mg and 4 single use injection pens containing peginterferon alfa-2b powder for injection 100 micrograms with diluent (Pegatron)

6405D Ribavirin and peginterferon alfa-2b, Pack containing 112 capsules ribavirin 200 mg and 4 single use injection pens containing peginterferon alfa-2b powder for injection 100 micrograms with diluent (Pegatron)

6406E Ribavirin and peginterferon alfa-2b, Pack containing 84 capsules ribavirin 200 mg and 4 single use injection pens containing peginterferon alfa-2b powder for injection 120 micrograms with diluent (Pegatron)

6407F Ribavirin and peginterferon alfa-2b, Pack containing 140 capsules ribavirin 200 mg and 4 single use injection pens containing peginterferon alfa-2b powder for injection 120 micrograms with diluent (Pegatron)

6408G Ribavirin and peginterferon alfa-2b, Pack containing 84 capsules ribavirin 200 mg and 4 single use injection pens containing peginterferon alfa-2b powder for injection 150 micrograms with diluent (Pegatron)

6409H Ribavirin and peginterferon alfa-2b, Pack containing 140 capsules ribavirin 200 mg and 4 single use injection pens containing peginterferon alfa-2b powder for injection 150 micrograms with diluent (Pegatron)

6410J Ribavirin and peginterferon alfa-2b, Pack containing 168 capsules ribavirin 200 mg and 4 single use injection pens containing peginterferon alfa-2b powder for injection 150 micrograms with diluent (Pegatron)

Deletion — Item

6331F Nelfinavir Mesylate, Tablet 250 mg (base) (Viracept)

Alteration — Restriction

9630W Telbivudine, Tablet 600 mg (Sebivo)

SECTION 100 — BOTULINUM TOXIN PROGRAM

Alterations — Restrictions

6103F Botulinum toxin type A purified neurotoxin complex, Lyophilised powder for I.M. injection 100 units (Botox)

6293F Clostridium botulinum type A toxin—haemagglutinin complex, Lyophilised powder for I.M. injection 500 units (Dysport)

SECTION 100 — OPIATE DEPENDENCE TREATMENT PROGRAM

Alterations — Manufacturer's Code

6171T Methadone hydrochloride, Oral liquid 25 mg per 5 mL, 200 mL (SI)

6172W Methadone hydrochloride, Oral liquid 25 mg per 5 mL, 1 L (SI)

ADVANCE NOTICES

Advance Notices - Deletions

The following brands will be deleted from the Schedule of Pharmaceutical Benefits on 1 January 2009:

Brands discontinued by the manufacturer —

1891M Clavulin Duo, ME — Amoxycillin with clavulanic acid, Tablet 500 mg-125 mg

5008N Clavulin Duo, ME — Amoxycillin with clavulanic acid, Tablet 500 mg-125 mg (Dental)

8254K Clavulin Duo Forte, ME — Amoxycillin with clavulanic acid, Tablet 875 mg-125 mg

5006L Clavulin Duo Forte, ME — Amoxycillin with clavulanic acid, Tablet 875 mg-125 mg (Dental)

1892N Clavulin, ME — Amoxycillin with clavulanic acid, Powder for syrup 125 mg-31.25 mg per 5 mL, 75 mL

5009P Clavulin, ME — Amoxycillin with clavulanic acid, Powder for syrup 125 mg-31.25 mg per 5 mL, 75 mL (Dental)

8319W Clavulin Duo 400, ME — Amoxycillin with clavulanic acid, Powder for syrup 400 mg-57 mg per 5 mL, 60 mL

5011R Clavulin Duo 400, ME — Amoxycillin with clavulanic acid, Powder for syrup 400 mg-57 mg per 5 mL, 60 mL (Dental)

8465M Bupropion-RL, RE — Bupropion hydrochloride, Tablet 150 mg (sustained release)

8710K Bupropion-RL, RE — Bupropion hydrochloride, Tablet 150 mg (sustained release) (Diff. Max. Qty)

8063J Elmendos, ME — Lamotrigine, Tablet 5 mg

2848X Elmendos, ME — Lamotrigine, Tablet 25 mg

2849Y Elmendos, ME — Lamotrigine, Tablet 50 mg

2850B Elmendos, ME — Lamotrigine, Tablet 100 mg

2851C Elmendos, ME — Lamotrigine, Tablet 200 mg

8144P Suvalan 50, ME — Sumatriptan succinate, Tablet 50 mg (base)

2109B Nolvadex, AP — Tamoxifen citrate, Tablet 10 mg (base)

The following items will be deleted from the Schedule of Pharmaceutical Benefits on 1 January 2009:

Items discontinued by the manufacturer —

1036M Aminoglutethimide, Tablet 250 mg (Cytadren 250)

1777M Piperazine oestrone sulfate, Tablet 730 micrograms (equivalent to 625 micrograms sodium oestrone sulfate) (Genoral 0.625, Ogen .625)

1778N Piperazine oestrone sulfate, Tablet 1.46 mg (equivalent to 1.25 mg sodium oestrone sulfate) (Genoral 1.25, Ogen 1.25)

The following brands will be deleted from the Schedule of Pharmaceutical Benefits on 1 February 2009:

Brands discontinued by the manufacturer —

1081X Anselol 50 mg, GM — Atenolol, Tablet 50 mg

2792Y Odrik, KN — Trandolapril, Capsule 1 mg

2793B Odrik, KN — Trandolapril, Capsule 2 mg