TAPENTADOL

tapentadol 250 mg modified release tablet, 28
Manner of administration:Oral
General Schedule
Authority Required (STREAMLINED)

Restriction (Streamlined authority code: 10755)

Indication: Chronic severe pain
Treatment phase: Initial PBS treatment after 1 June 2020 where patient has been treated with opioids for less than 12 months

Restriction (Streamlined authority code: 10748)

Indication: Chronic severe pain
Treatment phase: Initial PBS treatment after 1 June 2020 where patient has been treated with opioids for more than 12 months

Restriction (Streamlined authority code: 10752)

Indication: Chronic severe pain
Treatment phase: Continuing PBS treatment after 1 June 2020
Quantities & Cost
Max qty packs Max qty units # of repeats DPMQ Max safety net General Patient Charge
Max qty packs: 1 Max qty units: 28 # of repeats: 0 DPMQ: $54.65 Max safety net: $25.00 General Patient Charge: $25.00
Available brands
Palexia SR