Drug Tariff Watch: March 2019 changes

Drug Tariff Watch: March 2019 changes
February 21, 2019
The Preface lists additions, deletions and alterations to the Drug Tariff. Below is a quick summary of the changes due to take place from 1st March 2019.
Part VIIIA additions
Category A:
- *Danazol 100mg capsules (28)
- *Danazol 200mg capsules (56)
- Valganciclovir 450mg tablets (60)
Category C:
- Adefovir 10mg tablets n (30) – Hepsera
- Benzocaine 1.5mg/dose oromucosal spray sugar free n (60 dose) – AAA
- Colistimethate 1,662,500unit inhalation powder capsules (56) Colobreathe
- Dexpanthenol 5% ointment n (100g) Bepanthen Nappy Care
- Dimethyl fumarate 120mg gastro-resistant tablets (90 & 180) Skilarence
- Dimethyl fumarate 30mg gastro-resistant tablets (42) – Skilarence
- Diphenhydramine 10mg/5ml oral solution (150ml) – Histergan
- Ephedrine hydrochloride 15mg / Chlorphenamine 10mg tablets (10) – Haymine
- Gentamicin 80mg/2ml solution for injection vials (5) – Cidomycin Adult Injectable
- Ketorolac 30mg/1ml solution for injection ampoules (5) – Toradol
- Lidocaine 0.05% / Chlorhexidine 0.2% oromucosal spray sugar free n (30ml) – Covonia Sore Throat
- Loperamide 2mg / Simeticone 125mg tablets (6) – Imodium Plus Comfort
- Loperamide 2mg / Simeticone 125mg tablets (12) – Imodium Plus
- Menotrophin 1,200unit powder and solvent for solution for injection vials n (1) – Menopur
- Menotrophin 150unit powder and solvent for solution for injection vials (10) – Menopur
- Menotrophin 600unit powder and solvent for solution for injection vials n (1) – Menopur
- Menotrophin 75unit powder and solvent for solution for injection vials (10) – Menopur
- Miconazole 2% vaginal cream n (78g) – Gyno-Daktarin
- Pitolisant 18mg tablets (30) – Wakix
- Pitolisant 4.5mg tablets (30) – Wakix
- Pseudoephedrine 60mg Acrivastine 8mg capsules (12) – Benadryl Allergy Relief Plus Decongestant
- Ruxolitinib 10mg tablets (56) – Jakavi
- Ruxolitinib 15mg tablets (56) – Jakavi
- Ruxolitinib 20mg tablets (56) – Jakavi
- Ruxolitinib 5mg tablets (56) – Jakavi
- Selenium 100micrograms/2ml oral solution unit dose ampoules (20) – Selenase
- Water for infusion polyethylene bottles n (1) – Polyfusor W
Part VIIIA amendments
- Co-amilofruse 5mg/40mg tablets (28) is changing to – Frumil
- Colecalciferol 800unit tablets (30) – Desunin is changing to Category A
- Cyclizine 50mg/1ml solution for injection ampoules (5) – Advanz Pharma is changing to Category A
- Dipyridamole 50mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free (150ml) – Rosemont Pharmaceuticals Ltd is changing to Category A
- Disopyramide 150mg capsules (84) – AAH Pharmaceuticals Ltd is changing to Category A
- Octreotide 50micrograms/1ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes (5) – Kent Pharmaceuticals Ltd is changing to Category A
- Quinagolide 75microgram tablets (30) – Aspire Pharma Ltd is changing to Category A
- SLS Vardenafil 10mg tablets (4) – Levitra is changing to Category A
- SLS Vardenafil 20mg tablets (4) Levitra is changing to Category A
- SLS Vardenafil 5mg tablets (4) – Levitra is changing to Category A
Part VIIIA deletions
- *Danazol 100mg capsules (60) – Danol
- *Danazol 200mg capsules (60) – Danol
- Emedastine 0.5mg/ml eye drops (5ml) – Emadine
- Glycerol 40% cream (100ml) – Neutrogena Norwegian Formula
- Oxprenolol 20mg tablets (56) – Advanz Pharma
- Oxprenolol 40mg tablets (56) – Advanz Pharma
- Terbutaline 500micrograms/dose dry powder inhaler (100 dose) – Bricanyl Turbohaler
- Timolol 0.25% eye drops 0.2ml unit dose preservative free (30) – Timoptol Unit Dose
- Verapamil 120mg modified-release capsules (28) – Univer
- Verapamil 180mg modified-release capsules (56) – Univer
- Verapamil 240mg modified-release capsules (28) – Univer
Part VIIIB deletions
- Clobetasone 0.05% / Oxytetracycline 3% / Nystatin 100,000units/g cream has been removed from Part VIIIB. There is now a licensed alternative product which can be found in Part VIIIA.
- Clonidine 50micrograms/5ml oral solution and Clonidine 50micrograms/5ml oral suspension have been removed from Part VIIIB. There is now a licensed alternative which can be found in Part VIIIA.
Part IX deletions
It is important to take careful note of removals from Part IX because if you dispense a deleted product, prescriptions will be returned as disallowed.
Product | Size, type, product code |
MelMax dressing, Rectangular | All sizes |
Spirit 2mm Silicone Adhesive Non Border Hydro Foam dressing | 10cm x 10cm |
Spirit 5mm Silicone Adhesive Non Border Hydro Foam dressing | All sizes |
Spirit Silicone Adhesive Border Hydro Foam dressing | All sizes |
TRACHEOSTOMY AND LARYNGECTOMY APPLIANCES – Blom-Singer HME Cartridge | BE1055 |
DEODORANTS – Peak Medical Ltd – Auricare Odour Eliminator | All sizes |
ILEOSTOMY (DRAINABLE) BAGS – Hollister Ltd – Compact Drainable Pouch, Clear | 13-64mm (3250) |
ILEOSTOMY (DRAINABLE) BAGS – Hollister Ltd – Impression “C” with convex wafer, Beige | 35mm (3265) |
TWO PIECE OSTOMY SYSTEMS – ConvaTec Ltd – Combihesive Natura with filter | All sizes |
TWO PIECE OSTOMY SYSTEMS – ConvaTec Ltd – Combihesive Natura no filter, Standard size – Opaque | All sizes |
TWO PIECE OSTOMY SYSTEMS – ConvaTec Ltd – Esteem Synergy with InvisiClose outlet, small right, Opaque | 13-48mm (S1236N) |
TWO PIECE OSTOMY SYSTEMS – ConvaTec Ltd – Natura+ no filter, Standard Size – Opaque | All sizes |
UROSTOMY BAGS – ProSys International Ltd – Apuro 1 piece urostomy activity pouch | UP10 |
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