MDref update April 2021
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New items

Discontinued items

Re-instated items

Minor changes

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This page does not include PBS/RPBS changes, please refer to http://www.pbs.gov.au/browse/changes

New items since prior update (March 2021), by trade-name

Summary: 79 new items

Agent affecting bone or calcium metabolism

• CINACALCET MYLAN Tablet (Cinacalcet (as hydrochloride) 30mg) pack size 28
• CINACALCET MYLAN Tablet (Cinacalcet (as hydrochloride) 60mg) pack size 28
• CINACALCET MYLAN Tablet (Cinacalcet (as hydrochloride) 90mg) pack size 28
• EVENITY Injection (Romosozumab 105mg/1.17mL) pack size 2*1.17mL

Anaesthetic agent - local (inc. epidural)

• BUPIVADREN Vial (Bupivacaine hydrochloride/Adrenaline 0.25%/1:400,000) pack size 5*20mL
• BUPIVADREN Vial (Bupivacaine hydrochloride/Adrenaline 0.5%/1:200,000) pack size 5*20mL

Analgesic - narcotic or opioid

• BUPRENORPHINE SANDOZ Patch (Buprenorphine 25mcg/h (25mg)) pack size 2
• BUPRENORPHINE SANDOZ Patch (Buprenorphine 30mcg/h (30mg)) pack size 2
• BUPRENORPHINE SANDOZ Patch (Buprenorphine 40mcg/h (40mg)) pack size 2

Analgesic - simple (aspirin or paracetamol)

• CHEMISTS' OWN OSTEO RELIEF PARACETAMOL MR Tablet (Paracetamol 665mg) pack size 100

Anticonvulsant or antiepileptic

• APX-GABAPENTIN Capsule (Gabapentin 100mg) pack size 100
• APX-GABAPENTIN Capsule (Gabapentin 300mg) pack size 100
• APX-GABAPENTIN Capsule (Gabapentin 400mg) pack size 100

Antifungal - systemic

• POSACONAZOLE ARX MR Tablet (Posaconazole 100mg) pack size 24

Antigonadotrophins & similar agents

• GANIRELIX SUN Injection (Ganirelix (as acetate) 250mcg/0.5mL) pack size 10*1*0.5mL
• GANIRELIX SUN Injection (Ganirelix (as acetate) 250mcg/0.5mL) pack size 2*5*0.5mL

Antineoplastic - systemic hormonal

• FULVESTRANT SANDOZ Injection (Fulvestrant 250mg/5mL) pack size 2*5mL

Antineoplastic - systemic other

• CABAZITAXEL EVER PHARMA Injection (Cabazitaxel 60mg/6mL) pack size 1*6mL
• CABAZITAXEL JUNO Injection (Cabazitaxel 60mg/1.5mL) pack size 1*1.5mL
• IRINOTECAN ACCORD Injection (Irinotecan hydrochloride 500mg/25mL) pack size 1*25mL
• VITRAKVI Capsule (Larotrectinib (as sulfate) 25mg) pack size 56
• VITRAKVI Capsule (Larotrectinib (as sulfate) 100mg) pack size 56
• VITRAKVI Oral Solu'n (Larotrectinib (as sulfate) 20mg/mL) pack size 100mL

Antipsoriatic preparations

• COSENTYX Inj. Pen (Secukinumab 150mg/1mL) pack size 5*1*1mL

Antiviral agent - systemic

• TENOFOVIR SANDOZ Tablet (Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300mg) pack size 2*30

Beta blockers

• NEPITEN Tablet (Nebivolol (as hydrochloride) 1.25mg) pack size 2*28
• NEPITEN Tablet (Nebivolol (as hydrochloride) 5mg) pack size 28
• NEPITEN Tablet (Nebivolol (as hydrochloride) 10mg) pack size 28

Bisphosphonates

• ZOLEDRONIC ACID SUN Infusion (Zoledronic acid 5mg/100mL) pack size 1*100mL

Bronchodilator used as preventer

• ENERZAIR BREEZHALER Powder Inh (Indacaterol (as acetate)/Glycopyrronium (as bromide)/Mometasone furoate 114mcg/46mcg/68mcg) pack size 30
• ENERZAIR BREEZHALER Powder Inh (Indacaterol (as acetate)/Glycopyrronium (as bromide)/Mometasone furoate 114mcg/46mcg/136mcg) pack size 30
• PAVTIDE ACCUHALER 100/50 Powder Inh (Fluticasone propionate/Salmeterol (as xinafoate) 100mcg-50mcg/actuation) pack size 60 dose
• PAVTIDE ACCUHALER 250/50 Powder Inh (Fluticasone propionate/Salmeterol (as xinafoate) 250mcg-50mcg/actuation) pack size 60 dose
• PAVTIDE ACCUHALER 500/50 Powder Inh (Fluticasone propionate/Salmeterol (as xinafoate) 500mcg-50mcg/actuation) pack size 60 dose
• PAVTIDE MDI Inhaler (Fluticasone propionate/Salmeterol (as xinafoate) 50mcg-25mcg/actuation) pack size 120 dose

COVID-19 vaccines

• COVID-19 VACCINE ASTRAZENECA Injection (ChAdOx1-S [viral vector] 500 billion vp/5mL (1 dose = 50 billion vp/0.5mL)) pack size 1*5mL

CYTOTOXIC AGENTS

• ERLOTINIB SANDOZ Tablet (Erlotinib (as hydrochloride) 25mg) pack size 30
• ERLOTINIB SANDOZ Tablet (Erlotinib (as hydrochloride) 100mg) pack size 30
• ERLOTINIB SANDOZ Tablet (Erlotinib (as hydrochloride) 150mg) pack size 30

Detoxifying agents & antidotes

• TRIENTINE WAYMADE Capsule (Trientine dihydrochloride 250mg) pack size 100

Haemostatic agents

• ALPROLIX Powder->Inj (Eftrenonacog alfa 4,000 units) pack size 1

HMG CoA reductase inhibitors

• ROSUVASTATIN LUPIN Tablet (Rosuvastatin (as calcium) 5mg) pack size 30
• ROSUVASTATIN LUPIN Tablet (Rosuvastatin (as calcium) 10mg) pack size 30
• ROSUVASTATIN LUPIN Tablet (Rosuvastatin (as calcium) 20mg) pack size 30
• ROSUVASTATIN LUPIN Tablet (Rosuvastatin (as calcium) 40mg) pack size 30

Immuno-suppressive

• AMGEVITA Injection (Adalimumab 20mg/0.4mL (pre-filled syringe)) pack size 2*1*0.4mL
• AMGEVITA Injection (Adalimumab 40mg/0.8mL (pre-filled pen)) pack size 2*0.8mL
• AMGEVITA Injection (Adalimumab 40mg/0.8mL (pre-filled syringe)) pack size 2*0.8mL
• HADLIMA Injection (Adalimumab 40mg/0.8mL (pre-filled pen)) pack size 2*0.8mL
• HADLIMA Injection (Adalimumab 40mg/0.8mL (pre-filled syringe)) pack size 2*0.8mL
• HUMIRA Injection (Adalimumab 20mg/0.2mL (pre-filled syringe)) pack size 2*0.2mL
• HUMIRA Injection (Adalimumab 40mg/0.4mL (pre-filled pen)) pack size 2*0.4mL
• HUMIRA Injection (Adalimumab 40mg/0.4mL (pre-filled syringe)) pack size 2*0.4mL
• HUMIRA Injection (Adalimumab 40mg/0.4mL (pre-filled pen)) pack size 4*0.4mL
• HUMIRA Injection (Adalimumab 40mg/0.4mL (pre-filled pen)) pack size 6*0.4mL
• HUMIRA Injection (Adalimumab 40mg/0.4mL (pre-filled syringe)) pack size 6*0.4mL
• HUMIRA Injection (Adalimumab 80mg/0.8mL (pre-filled pen)) pack size 1*0.8mL
• HUMIRA Injection (Adalimumab 80mg/0.8mL (pre-filled syringe)) pack size 1*0.8mL
• HYRIMOZ Injection (Adalimumab 40mg/0.8mL (pre-filled pen)) pack size 2*0.8mL
• HYRIMOZ Injection (Adalimumab 40mg/0.8mL (pre-filled syringe)) pack size 2*0.8mL
• IDACIO Injection (Adalimumab 40mg/0.8mL (pre-filled pen)) pack size 2*0.8mL
• IDACIO Injection (Adalimumab 40mg/0.8mL (pre-filled syringe)) pack size 2*0.8mL
• KESIMPTA Injection (Ofatumumab 20mg/0.4mL) pack size 1*0.4mL

Immunomodulators

• TERIMIDE Tablet (Teriflunomide 14mg) pack size 28

Influenza only vaccines

• INFLUVAC TETRA [2021 FORMULATION] Injection (Influenza vaccine (quadrivalent, surface antigen, inactivated)) pack size 1*0.5mL

Laxative

• DULCOSOFT Sachet (Macrogol 4000 10g) pack size 10*10g

Nasal - steroid

• TELNASAL ALLERGY Nasal Spray (Mometasone furoate (as monohydrate) 50mcg/actuation) pack size 2*140 dose

Pituitary/hypothalamic hormones

• DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE [MEDSURGE] [APOTEX] Nasal Spray (Desmopressin acetate 10mcg/actuation) pack size 50 dose

Proton pump inhibitors

• APO-ESOMEPRAZOLE EC Tablet (Esomeprazole (as magnesium) 20mg) pack size 30
• APO-ESOMEPRAZOLE EC Tablet (Esomeprazole (as magnesium) 40mg) pack size 30
• ESOPREZE EC Tablet (Esomeprazole (as magnesium) 20mg) pack size 30
• ESOPREZE EC Tablet (Esomeprazole (as magnesium) 40mg) pack size 30
• MAXOR EC TABS EC Tablet (Omeprazole 20mg) pack size 30

SSRI antidepressants

• SERTRALINE USP [MEDSURGE] [CIPLA] Tablet (Sertraline (as hydrochloride) 50mg) pack size 30
• SERTRALINE USP [MEDSURGE] [CIPLA] Tablet (Sertraline (as hydrochloride) 100mg) pack size 30

Steroid - inhaled

• AXOTIDE ACCUHALER Powder Inh (Fluticasone propionate 250mcg) pack size 60 dose
• AXOTIDE JUNIOR ACCUHALER Powder Inh (Fluticasone propionate 100mcg) pack size 60 dose
• AXOTIDE JUNIOR CFC-FREE Inhaler (Fluticasone propionate 50mcg/actuation) pack size 120 dose

Urological - other

• FLOSIX SR Tablet (Tamsulosin hydrochloride 400mcg) pack size 30

Other changes since prior update

Discontinued items

Summary: 17 discontinued items

• ACQUIN Tablet (Quinapril (as hydrochloride) 5mg) pack size 30
• ADALAT OROS SR Tablet (Nifedipine 60mg) pack size 30
• BLOOMS THE CHEMIST PERINDOPRIL Tablet (Perindopril erbumine 4mg) pack size 30
• CANNATREK H10 HYBRID OIL Oral Liquid (Cannabidiol (CBD)/Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Cannabis oil CBD 10mg/mL, THC 10mg/mL) pack size 25mL
• CAPOTEN Tablet (Captopril 25mg) pack size 90
• CAPOTEN Tablet (Captopril 50mg) pack size 90
• DIAPRIDE Tablet (Glimepiride 3mg) pack size 30
• EMEND Capsule (Aprepitant 165mg) pack size 1
• FOSIPRIL Tablet (Fosinopril sodium 10mg) pack size 30
• FOSIPRIL Tablet (Fosinopril sodium 20mg) pack size 30
• GENRX ACICLOVIR Tablet (Aciclovir 800mg) pack size 35
• INFLUVAC TETRA [2020 FORMULATION] Injection (Influenza vaccine (quadrivalent, surface antigen, inactivated)) pack size 1*0.5mL
• MAGNEVIST Syringe (Gadopentetate dimeglumine 469mg/mL) pack size 5*10mL
• MAGNEVIST Vial (Gadopentetate dimeglumine 469mg/mL) pack size 10*10mL
• NARDIL Tablet (Phenelzine (as sulfate) 15mg) pack size 100
• PARALDEHYDE INJECTION BP [PHEBRA] Injection (Paraldehyde 100%) pack size 5*5mL
• RISEDRO ONCE A WEEK Tablet (Risedronate sodium 35mg) pack size 4

Items formerly discontinued, now re-instated

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Minor amendments and clarifications

Summary: 27 amended items

• APOHEALTH OSTEO RELIEF PARACETAMOL MR Tablet (Paracetamol 665mg) pack size 100 [formerly APOHEALTH OSTEO RELIEF PARACETAMOL MR Tablet (Paracetamol 665mg) pack size 1*100]
• ARZERRA Injection (Ofatumumab 100mg/5mL (concentrated)) pack size 3*5mL [formerly ARZERRA Injection (Ofatumumab 100mg/5mL) pack size 3*5mL]
• ARZERRA Injection (Ofatumumab 1,000mg/50mL (concentrated)) pack size 1*50mL [formerly ARZERRA Injection (Ofatumumab 1,000mg/50mL) pack size 1*50mL]
• CANNATREK T25 RUBY OIL Oral Liquid (Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Cannabis oil THC 25mg/mL) pack size 30mL [formerly CANNATREK T25 RUBY OIL Oral Liquid (Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Cannabis oil THC 25mg/mL) pack size 40mL]
• CIRCADIN MR Tablet (Melatonin 2mg) pack size 30 [formerly CIRCADIN SR Tablet (Melatonin 2mg) pack size 30]
• CIRCADIN MR Tablet (Melatonin 2mg) pack size 60 [formerly CIRCADIN SR Tablet (Melatonin 2mg) pack size 60]
• DULOSE Oral Liquid (Lactulose 3.3g/5mL) pack size 500mL [formerly DULOSE Oral Liquid (Lactulose 3.34g/5mL) pack size 500mL]
• ENTYVIO Powder->Inj (Vedolizumab 300mg) pack size 1 [formerly ENTYVIO Powder->Inj (Vedolizumab 300mg (60mg/mL when reconstituted)) pack size 1]
• FLUCELVAX QUAD [2021 FORMULATION] Injection (Influenza vaccine (quadrivalent, surface antigen, inactivated) (cell-based)) pack size 1*0.5mL [formerly FLUCELVAX QUAD [2021 FORMULATION] Injection (Influenza vaccine (quadrivalent, surface antigen, inactivated)) pack size 1*0.5mL]
• FRAXIPARINE FORTE Syringe (Nadroparin calcium 11,400 anti-Xa units/0.6mL) pack size 2*0.6mL [formerly FRAXIPARINE FORTE Syringe (Nadroparin calcium 11,400 anti-Xa units/0.6mL) pack size 5*2*0.6mL]
• FRAXIPARINE FORTE Syringe (Nadroparin calcium 15,200 anti-Xa units/0.8mL) pack size 2*0.8mL [formerly FRAXIPARINE FORTE Syringe (Nadroparin calcium 15,200 anti-Xa units/0.8mL) pack size 5*2*0.8mL]
• FRAXIPARINE FORTE Syringe (Nadroparin calcium 19,000 anti-Xa units/1mL) pack size 2*1mL [formerly FRAXIPARINE FORTE Syringe (Nadroparin calcium 19,000 anti-Xa units/1mL) pack size 5*2*1mL]
• FRAXIPARINE Syringe (Nadroparin calcium 1,900 anti-Xa units/0.2mL) pack size 2*0.2mL [formerly FRAXIPARINE Syringe (Nadroparin calcium 1,900 anti-Xa units/0.2mL) pack size 10*2*0.2mL]
• FRAXIPARINE Syringe (Nadroparin calcium 2,850 anti-Xa units/0.3mL) pack size 2*0.3mL [formerly FRAXIPARINE Syringe (Nadroparin calcium 2,850 anti-Xa units/0.3mL) pack size 10*2*0.3mL]
• FRAXIPARINE Syringe (Nadroparin calcium 3,800 anti-Xa units/0.4mL) pack size 2*0.4mL [formerly FRAXIPARINE Syringe (Nadroparin calcium 3,800 anti-Xa units/0.4mL) pack size 10*2*0.4mL]
• FRAXIPARINE Syringe (Nadroparin calcium 5,700 anti-Xa units/0.6mL) pack size 2*0.6mL [formerly FRAXIPARINE Syringe (Nadroparin calcium 5,700 anti-Xa units/0.6mL) pack size 10*2*0.6mL]
• FRAXIPARINE Syringe (Nadroparin calcium 7,600 anti-Xa units/0.8mL) pack size 2*0.8mL [formerly FRAXIPARINE Syringe (Nadroparin calcium 7,600 anti-Xa units/0.8mL) pack size 5*2*0.8mL]
• FRAXIPARINE Syringe (Nadroparin calcium 9,500 anti-Xa units/1mL) pack size 2*1mL [formerly FRAXIPARINE Syringe (Nadroparin calcium 9,500 anti-Xa units/1mL) pack size 5*2*1mL]
• GOLD CROSS CODEINE Linctus (Codeine phosphate 5mg/mL) pack size 100mL [formerly GOLD CROSS CODEINE LINCTUS APF Linctus (Codeine phosphate 5mg/mL) pack size 100mL]
• ORGALUTRAN Syringe (Ganirelix (as acetate) 250mcg/0.5mL) pack size 10*1*0.5mL [formerly ORGALUTRAN Syringe (Ganirelix 250mcg/0.5mL) pack size 10*1*0.5mL]
• ORGALUTRAN Syringe (Ganirelix (as acetate) 250mcg/0.5mL) pack size 2*5*0.5mL [formerly ORGALUTRAN Syringe (Ganirelix 250mcg/0.5mL) pack size 2*5*0.5mL]
• PANADOL Suppository (Paracetamol 500mg) pack size 24 [formerly PANADOL Suppository (Paracetamol 500mg) pack size 4*24]
• SLENYTO MR Tablet (Melatonin 1mg) pack size 60 [formerly SLENYTO SR Tablet (Melatonin 1mg) pack size 60]
• SLENYTO MR Tablet (Melatonin 5mg) pack size 30 [formerly SLENYTO SR Tablet (Melatonin 5mg) pack size 30]
• TARCEVA Tablet (Erlotinib (as hydrochloride) 25mg) pack size 30 [formerly TARCEVA Tablet (Erlotinib hydrochloride 25mg) pack size 30]
• TARCEVA Tablet (Erlotinib (as hydrochloride) 100mg) pack size 30 [formerly TARCEVA Tablet (Erlotinib hydrochloride 100mg) pack size 30]
• TARCEVA Tablet (Erlotinib (as hydrochloride) 150mg) pack size 30 [formerly TARCEVA Tablet (Erlotinib hydrochloride 150mg) pack size 30]

Cross-references

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AusDI drug information documents

• Product Information [PI] documents: 20098 products have a PI (3510 unique PIs)
• Consumer Medicine Information [CMI] documents: 21885 products have a CMI (4290 unique CMIs)
• AusDI monographs: 19292 products have a monograph (611 unique monographs)

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