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Archive 2006
Release of the second report on "Non-patented prescription drug prices"
Release of the first report on "Non-patented prescription drug prices"
Québec Drug Plan to Increase Premiums by 3.2% in 2006
The 2005 PMPRB Annual Report was tabled in parliament on June 21, 2006.
Release of the PMPRB Discussion Guide for the Consultations on the Board's Excessive Price Guidelines
Impact of ODB changes on PMPRB price reviews
Brogan Inc is now a regular contributor to "The Tablet"
Major changes to Ontario Drug Benefit Program announced
Changes to Manitoba Pharmacare & Family Services Drug Programs benefit coverage for PPIs
PMPRB published SUBSTANTIALLY DIFFERENT proposed Reg changes
Formulary Updates
Posted December 22, 2006
Ontario
Edition 39, Update 14A - revision - Jan 2, 2007
Highlights
Highlights to follow shortly.
Posted December 21, 2006
Ontario
Edition 39, Update 14 Jan 2 2007
Highlights
Highlights to follow shortly.
Posted December 21, 2006
New Brunswick
New Brunswick Bulletin #671, Dec 20, 2006
Highlights
Highlights to follow shortly.
Posted December 19, 2006
Nova Scotia
Pharmacare Bulletin Vol #06-14, December 2006
Highlights
Highlights to follow shortly.
Posted December 13, 2006
Québec
Modification #19, effective Dec 13, 2006
Highlights
Medicaments d'exception: Sutent 12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg Caps.
Price changes: Apo-Metronidazole 500mg Cap; Novo-Cilazapril 1mg, 2.5mg, 5mg Tabs; Novo-Bupropion SR 150mg Tab; Pentasa 100ml Rect Susp
Posted December 7, 2006
New Brunswick
Bulletin 670 Benefit Changes Dec 4, 2006 &
PSC Vol 48 Update 2 Dec 4, 2006
Highlights
New Interchangeable Products: Novo-Acyclovir 200mg, 400mg, 800mg Tab; pms-Azithromycin 20mg, 40mg Orl Pwd; Apo-Lilazapril/HCTZ 5mg/12.5mg Tab; Sandoz-Cyclosporine 25mg, 50mg, 100mg Caps; Sandoz-Famciclovir 125mg, 250mg, 500mg Tab; pms-Fenofibrate Micro 200mg Cap; Ran-Fentanyl Transdermal 25mcg, 50mcg, 75mcg, 100mcg SR Trans Patch;Novo-Mirtazapine OD 15mg, 30mg, 45mg ODT; Novo-Tamsulosin 0.4mg SRC Orl; Novo-Venlafaxine XR 37.5mg, 75mg, 150mg SRC Caps; Gen-Warfarin 3mg, 6mg Tab.
Non-Listed Products subject to MAP: Sandoz-Famciclovir 125mg, 250mg tab; Apo-Salvent Ipravent Sterules Liq Inh; Novo-Sumatriptan DF 25mg, 50mg Tab.
Special Authorization Interchangeable: Novo-Sumatriptan DF 100mg Tab; Sandoz-Famciclovir 500mg Tab; Gen-Alendronate, pms-Alendronate FC 70mg Tab; Sandoz-Leflunomide 10mg, 20mg Tab; Apo-Levetiracetam 250mg, 500mg, 750mg Tab; Apo-Mirtazapine 15mg, 30mg tab;
Posted November 27, 2006
Nova Scotia
Pharmacare Bulletin Vol #06-13 November 2006
Highlights
Change in benefit status from Exception to Full Benefit: Apo-SIMN 60mg Tab; Imdur 60mg Tab ER.
New Products: Amevive 15mg/0.5ml Pd for Inj; Apo-Methylphenidate 5mg Tab; Caduet 5/10mg, 5/20mg, 5/40mg, 5/80mg 10/10mg 10/20mg, 10/40mg, 10/80mg Tab; Fosavance Tab; Invirase 500mg Tab; Phoslo 667 Tab; pms-Citalopram 10mg Tab; Uromax 10mg, 15mg Tab; Zyprexa 10mg/vial Inj
Posted November 17, 2006
British Columbia
BC Pharmacare Newsletter, Nov 17, 2006
Highlights
Highlights to follow shortly.
Posted November 17, 2005
Newfoundland
Newfoundland Coverage Status Table Nov 10, 2006 & Fall Bulletin
Highlights
Special Auth Considerations: Aricept, Reminyl, Exelon. New Open Benefits: Aviva Test Strips, Multiclix Lancets, Gen-Mirtazapine, PMS-Mirtazapine 15mg.
Not recommended by CDR: Levemir, Macugen, Somavert
Posted November 16, 2006
Manitoba
Manitoba Bulletin #53, December 14, 2006
Highlights
Highlights to follow shortly.
Posted November 10, 2006
British Columbia
BC Pharmacare Newsletter #06-011 November 9, 2006
Highlights
Highlights to follow shortly.
Posted November 7, 2006
Alberta
Additons to AHWDBL Nov 1, 2006
Highlights
Interchangeable Additions: Novo-Betahistine 16mg Tab; Sandoz Felodipine 5mg, 10mg Tab;
Special Authorization additions: Ratio-Fentanyl 25mcg/hr, 50mcg/hr, 75mcg/hr,100mcg/hr; Trosec 20mg tab
Posted October 19, 2006
Ontario
ODB Update D October 23, 2006
Highlights
Highlights to follow shortly.
Posted October 19, 2006
Nova Scotia
NS Pharmacare Bulletin October 2006
Highlights
Interchangeable products additions: Gen-Azithromycin, ratio-Azithromycin 250mg Tab; Gen-Cilazapril, pms-Cilazapril 1mg, 2.5mg, 5mg Tab; pms-Fluconazole 150mg Cap; Co Glimepiride 1mg, 2mg, 4mg Tab; Sandoz Leflunomide 10mg, 20mg Tab; Apo-Medroxy 10mg Tab; Co Norfloxacin 400mg Tab; Co Sotalol 80mg, 160mg Tab; Gen-Tizanidine 4mg Tab; Apo-Topiramate 25mg, 100mg, 200mg Tab.
New interchangeable categories: Serc & Novo-Betahistine 16mg, 24mg Tab; Wellbutrin SR & Sandoz Bupropion SR 100mg, 150mg Tab; Famvir & Sandoz Famciclovir 125mg, 250mg, 500mg Tab; Plendil, Rendil & Sandoz Felodipine 5mg, 10mg Tab; Tambocor & Apo-Flecainide 50mg, 100mg Tab; Amatine & Apo-Midrodrine 2.5mg, 5mg Tab; Remeron RD & Novo-Mirtazapine RD 5mg Tab; 15mg, 30mg, 45mg RD Tab; Bactroban & Taro-Mupirocin 2% Oint; Trileptal & Apo-Oxcarbazepine 150mg, 300mg 600mg Tab; Risperdal & Apo-Risperone, pms-Risperdone 1mg/ml O/L; Risperdal & Apo-Risperidone, Co Risperidone, Gen-Risperidone, Novo-Risperidone, pms-Risperidone, pms-Risperidone, RAN-Risperidone, ratio-Risperidone, Sandoz Risperidone 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 4mg Tab.
Posted October 17, 2006
New Brunswick
NB Bulletin #665, October 16, 2006 & Interchangeable updates Oct 16, 2006
Highlights
Interchangeable Benefit Additions: pms-Azithromycin, ratio-Azithromycin, Gen-Azithromycin 250mg Tab; pms-Azithromycin 600mg Tab; Novo-Betahistine 16mg, 24mg Tab; Sandoz-BupropionSR 100mg, 150mg TAB SR; pms-Cilazapril, Gen-Cilazapril 1mg, 2.5mg, 5mg; Sandoz-Felodipine 5mg, 10mg Tab SR; Taro-Mupirocin 2% Top Oint; Co-Norfloxacin 400mg Tab; Novo-Ondansetron 4mg, 8mg Tab; Apo-Oxcarbazepine 150mg, 300mg, 600mg Tab; Apo-Ranitidine 15mg/ml O/L; Apo-Risperidone, Co-Risperidone, Gen-Risperidone; Novo-Risperidone; pms-Risperidone; Ran-Risperidone; ratio-Risperidone; Sandoz-Risperidone 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg,2mg, 3mg, 4mg Tab; Co-Sotalol, Sandoz-Solatol 160mg Tab
Posted October 12, 2006
Québec
Quebec capsule & Liste de Medicaments Oct 2006
Highlights
Additions: NuvaRing, Truvada, Venofer.
Now available without special authorization: Spririva.
Refused for therapeutic value: Caduet, Enablex, Somavert, Tracleer.
New Exception Drugs: Cosopt, DuoTrav, Hepsera, NovoMix 30, Trosec. New Criteria: Pegasys, Vfend, Strattera
Posted october 6, 2006
Alberta
AHWDBL & HRE Full lists, Quarterly updates and DBL Report, Oct 1, 2006
Highlights
Added: Apo-Feno-Super, Metadol, Novo-Ondansetron, pms-Ondansetron, ratio-Ondansetron, Sandoz-Ondansetron 4mg, 8mg, Ran-Risperidone.
Changes to Special Auth Criteria: Pegasys, Aricept, Carnitor, Exelon, Pegasys, Reminyl ER Added via Special Auth: Eprex, Norprolac.
Posted September 29, 2006
Manitoba
Manitoba Full Formulary & Interchangeable List Sept 14, 2006
Highlights
Highlights to follow shortly.
Posted September 29, 2006
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Bulletin Oct 2006
Highlights
New Full Formulary Listings: Caduet 5mg/10mg, 5mg/20mg, 5mg/40mg, 5mg/80mg,10mg/10mg, 10mg/20mg/,10mg/40mg, 10mg/80mg Tab;
New Full Formulary Interchangeable Listings: Gen-Azithromycin 250mg Tab; pms-Azithromycin 250mg/ml, 40mg/ml oral susp; Novo-Betahistine 16mg, 24mg Tab; Sandoz Calcitonin NS 200U/Act; Sandoz Carb. Chewtabs 200mg Tab Chew; Sandoz Carbamazepine CR 200mg, 400mg Tab CR; pms-Cilazapril 1mg, 2.5mg, 5mg tab; Sandoz Diclofenac SR 75mg, 100mg Tab Sustained Release; Sandoz Diclofenac 25mg, 50mg Tab EC; Gen-Domperidone 10mg Tab; Apo-Methlyphenidate 5mg Tab; Novo-Mirtazapine OD 15mg, 30mg, 45mg, 30mg Orally Disintegrating Tab; Co Mirtazapine 30mg Tab; Gen-Paroxetine 10mg Tab; Sandoz Pindolol 5mg, 10mg, 15mg Tab; Norprolac 0.0075mg , 0.150mg Tab; Invirase 500mg Tab; Sandoz Terbinafine 250mg Tab; Aptivus 250mg Cap; Gen-Tizanidine 4mg Tab; Apo-Topiramate 25mg, 100mg, 200mg Tab; ratio-Trazodone 50mg, 100mg Tab. Enbrel, Zyprexa, Zyprexa Zydis
Posted September 29, 2006
New Brunswick
NB Drug Benefit List Sept 2006
Highlights
Highlights to follow shortly.
Posted September 22, 2006
Nova Scotia
Pharmacare Sept 2006 Bulletin
Highlights
Changes to MAP: Timolol Maleate 0.25% oph Gel Forming Sol; 0.5% Oph Gel Forming Solution
Posted August 30, 2006
Québec
Modification #17 - effective August 30, 2006
Highlights
38 Price changes. See list for details
Posted August 28, 2006
New Brunswick
NB Bulletin #662, August 25, 2006
Highlights
Full Benefit Additons: Kivexa 600mg/300mg Tab; Edecrin 25mg Tab; Mehotrexate 10mg Tab; Methotrexate Inj 10mg/ml, 25mg/ml; Viracept 625mg Tab.
Special Auth Additions: Tarceva 100mg, 150mg Tab; Risperdal Consta 25mg, 37.5mg, 50mg/ml PR INJ Susp; Reminyl ER 8mg, 16mg, 24mg ER Caps; Valcyte 450mg Tabs.
Reviewed and not listed: Fosamax, Stattera, Stieprox, Lantus, Ebixa, Oxytrol
Posted August 23, 2006
Manitoba
Manitoba Bulletin #52, September 14, 2006
Highlights
Full Benefit Additions: Accu-Check Aviva, Apo-Flecainide 500mg, 100mg Tab; Apo-Midodrine 2.5mg, 5mg Tab; Apo-Risperidone 1mg/ml, 0.25mg, 0.5mg 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 4mg Tab; Clarus 10mg, 40mg Caps; Co Risperidone 0.25mg, 0.5mg 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 4mg Tab;Gen-Domperidone 10mg Tab; Gen-Risperidone 0.25mg, 0.5mg 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 4mg Tab; iTest Test Strips; MPD Lancets; Novo-Ondansetron 4mg, 8mg Tab; Novo-Risperidone 0.25mg, 0.5mg 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 4mg Tab; pms-Cliazapirl 1mg, 2.5mg, 5mg Tab; pms-Fenofibrate Micro 200mg Cap; pms-Mirtazapine 15mg Tab; pms-Ondansetron 4mg, 8mg; pms-Risperidone 0.25mg, 0.5mg 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 4mg Tab; pms-Temazepam 15mg, 30mg; pms-Ursodiol C 250mg, 500mg Tab; Ran-Risperidone 0.25mg, 0.5mg 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 4mg Tab; ratio-Bicalutamide 50mg Tab; ratio-Ondansetron 4mg, 8mg Tab; ratio-Risperidone 0.25mg, 0.5mg 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 4mg Tab; ratio-Trazodone 50mg, 100mg, 150mg Tab; Sandoz-Ondansetron 4mg, 8mg Tab; Sandoz Risperidone 0.25mg, 0.5mg 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 4mg Tab;
Part 2 Additions: Apo-Methylphenidate 5mg Tab; Gen-Azithromycin 250mg Tab; Novo-Methylphenidate 5mg, 10mg, 20mg Tab; pms-Azithromycin 20mg/ml, 40mg/ml Oral Sol; pms-Fluconazole 150mg Cap; Saizen 8.8mg Inj;
Part 3 Additions: Co Glimipiride 1mg, 2mg, 4mg Tab; Enbrel 50mg/ml PFS; Norprolac Tabs; Prevacid FasTab 30mg Tab; Sandoz Bupropion SR 200mg, 1250mg SRT; Wellbutrin XL 150mg, 300mg SRT. Not Recommended: Ebixa,Xolair
Posted August 21, 2006
Alberta
Additions, Effective Aug 21, 2006
Highlights
Added to HRE: Kwellada-P 10mg/ml Top Rinse; R & C Shampoo with Conditioner 3% Top Shampoo
Posted August 23, 2006
Ontario
ODB Update #12, Effective Sep. 6, 2006
Highlights
Interchangeable additions: Apo-Risperidone 1mg/ml O/L, 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 4mg Tab; Co Norloxacin 400mg Tab; Co Risperidone 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 4mg Tab; Gen-Cilazapril 1mg, 2.5mg, 5mg Tab; Gen-Risperidone 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 4mg Tab; Novo-Risperidone 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 4mg Tab;pms-Risperidone 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 4mg Tab; Ran-Risperidone 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 4mg Tab Sandoz Risperidone 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 4mg Tab
Posted August 1, 2006
Alberta
Additions, Effective Aug 1, 2006
Highlights
Interchangeable additons to the AHWDBL: Apo-Feno-Super 100mg, 160mg Tab; Sandoz-Ondansetron, Pms-Ondansetron, Novo-Ondansetron, Ratio-Ondansetron, 4mg, 8mg Orl Tab; Ran-Risperidone 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg, 2mg, 4mg Tab
Posted August 1, 2006
Nova Scotia
Pharmacare Aug 2006 Bulletin Vol. #06-10
Highlights
New Additions: Aclasta 5mg/100ml inj; Advicor 20/500mg , 20/1000mg Tab; Enbrel 50mg/ml Inj; Norprolac 0.025mg, 0.50mg, 0.075mg, 0.15mg Tab; Prevacid FasTab 30mg Tab; Saizen 8.8mg/vial inj; Twinject 0.15mg, 0.3mg Auto-Injector.
Addition to criteria for coverage: Xeloda
Posted August 14, 2006
Ontario
ODB Update #11, effective Aug 24, 2006
Highlights
Interchangeable Additions: Apo-Midodrine 2.5mg, 5mg Tab; Gen-Azithromycin 250mg Tab, pms-cilazapril 1mg, 2.5mg, 5mg Tab; pms-mometasone 0.1%Oint, Sandoz Bupropion SR 100mg, 150mg Tab, Timolol Maleate Oph Gel Forming Solution 0.25%, 0.5% Oph Gellan Sol.
Posted August 14, 2006
British Columbia
BC Pharmacare Newsletter Aug 14, 2006
Highlights
Highlights to follow shortly.
Posted July 20, 2006
NIHB
NIHB Changes to Benefit List & Full Formulary edition July 2006
Highlights
Drug Benefit Additions: Apo-Bisoprolol 5mg, 10mg Tab; Novo-Bisoprolol 5mg, 10mg Tab;Sandoz Bisoprolol 5mg, 10mg Tag; Clarus 10mg, 40mg Cap; Co-Bicalutamide 50mg Tab,Sandoz-Bicalutamide 50mg Tab; Cutivate 0.05% Cr; Euro D Cap, Gabapentin 300mg Cap; Kivexa 600mg & 300mg Tab; Lescol XL 80 mg ER Tab; Monocor 5mg Tab; Novo-Bicalutamide 50mg Tab; pms-Simvastatin 80mg Tab; Twinject 0.15mg/0.15ml inj, 1mg/ml inj; Apo-Methylphenidate SR 20MG tab; Co-Clonazepam 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg Tab; K-Lyte Effervescent tab; pms-mometasone 0.1% oint; Taro-Ciprofloxacin 250mg; 500mg Tab; pms-Azithromycin 250mg, 600mg Tab; ratio-Azithromycin 250mg Tab
Discontinued by manufacturer: Apo-Calcitonin 200IU/ML inj; Apo-Doxepin 150mg Cap; Apo-Ipravent; Diamox Sequels 500mg cap; Ditropan 1mg/ml syrup, 5mg tab; Intal Spincaps 20mg cap; Novo-Chlorpormazine 10mg tab; Novo-Sorbide 30mg Tab; Proloprim 200mg tab; Rhodacine 50mg, 100mg Supp; Rhoxal-Timolol 0.25%, 0.50% oph sol; Tilade 2mg inh; Videx 50mg, 150mg chew tab;
Limited Use Benefit Additions: Enbrel 50mg/ml inj; Avodart 0.5mg Cap; Neulasta 10mg/ml sol; Gen-Alendronate 5mg, 10mg Tab; Gleevec 100mg Tab; ratio-Alendronate 70mg Tab
Posted July 13, 2006
Nova Scotia
Pharmacare July 2006 bulletin # 06-09
Highlights
Discontinued products: 62 in total. (see list).
DIN change: Suprax 400mg Tab.
Full benefit additions: Eligard 45mg (6 month) Inj kit; Risperdal M-Tab 3mg, 4mg, One-Touch SureStep Lancets 21g.
Exception Drug Additions: Avandamet 1/500mg, 2/500mg, 4/500mg, 2/1000mg, 4/1000mg Tab, OxyContin 5mg CR Tab. Not insured: Atacand 4mg Tab, PravASA 81/10mg, 81/20mg, 81/40mg Tab; Niaspan 500mg, 750mg, 1000mg Tab
Diabetic PIN changes: 27 products (see list)
Posted July 7, 2006
Québec
Mise a jour des listes de medicaments 2007
Highlights
The province of Quebec has released a notice which states that while awaiting ministerial direction regarding the increase in price policy there will be no increases in price allowed for products on the Liste de medicaments for 2007, except in very extenuating circumstances. A schedule of submission dates is also included.
Posted July 6, 2006
Ontario
ODB Update #10, effective July 19, 2006
Highlights
Additions: Apo-Flecainide 50mg, 100mg tab; Apo-Methylphenidate SR 20mg LA Tab; Clarus 10mg, 40mg Cap; Euro-Fer 300mg Cap; Novo-Mirtazipine OD 15mg, 30mg, 45mg OD Tab; Novo-Ondansetron 4mg, 8mg Tab; Ratio-Fosinopril 10mg, 20mg Tab; Sandoz Ondansetron 4mg Tab; Sandoz-Carbamazepine 100mg, 200mg Chewtabs, Sandoz-Carbamazepine CR 200mg, 400mg LA Tab; Sandoz-Pindolol 5mg, 10mg, 15mg Tab
Posted July 6, 2006
Prince Edward Island
PEI Drug Programs Formulary - 3rd Edition July 2006
Posted July 6, 2006
Alberta
AHWDBL, HRE, DBL report & Summary of changes effective July 1, 2006
Highlights
Added Products to AHWDBL: Clarus 10mg, 40mg Cap; Co Clonazepam 0.5mg, 1.0mg, 2.0mg Tab; Flomax CR 0.4mg Tab ER; Novo-Diltiazem ER 120mg, 180mg, 240mg, 300mg, 360mg Tab; Novo-Sertraline 25mg, 50mg, 100mg Tab; PMS-Azithromycin 250mg Tab; PMS-Citalopram 10mg Tab; PMS-Mirtazapine 30mg Tab; Sandoz Terbenafine 250mg Tab; Wellbutrin XL 150mg, 300mg ER Tab; Delisted: Alomide 0.1% Oph Sol; Cromolyn 2% Oph Sol & Nas Sol; Livostin 0.5mg/ml Oph Susp; Opticrom 2% Oph Sol; Solu-Crom 2% Oph Sol;
Special Authorization additions: Saizen 8.8mg inj, Co Levetiracetam 250mg, 500mg, 750mg Tab; Gen-Tizanidine 4mg Tab; PMS-Azithromycin 600mg Tab; Sandoz-Calcitonin NS 200 IU/Dose Metered Dose Spray.
Criteria changes: Duragesic 25mcg, 50mcg, 75mcg, 100mcg Trans Patch; Valcyte 450mg Tab.
Discontinued Special Authorization: Acetoxyl 10, Apro-Ipravent 125mcg/ml, 250mcg/ml Inh Sol; Reminyl 4mg, 8mg, 12mg Tab. HRE
Additions: Consist-Rite oral pd; Resource Thickened Juice O/L.
Restricted Benefit: Aerius Kids 0.5mg/ml Oral Syrup
Posted July 5, 2006
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Bulletin #107, effective July 2006
Highlights
Additions: Apo-ISMN 60mg Tab ER; ratio-Fosinopril 10mg, 20mg Tab; Co Clonazepam 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg Tab; Gabapentin, 300mg Cap; Glycon 850mg Tab.
Exception Status additions: Viread 300mg Tab, Wellbutrin XL 150mg, 300mg Tab ER; Avonex 30ug prefilled syringe; Prevacid FastTab 30mg Tab; Apo-Zidovudine 100mg Cap; ratio-Alendronate 70mg Tab; ratio-Azithromycin 250mg Tab; Taro-Ciprofloxacin 250mg, 500mg Tab; Pamidronate Disodium Omega 90mg inj;
Under review with CDR: Aptivus, Caduet, Hepsera, Levemir, Macugen, Raptiva, Somavet, Trelstar, Trosec.
Other products under review: Novomix-30, Advicor.
Products not recommended for coverage via CDR: Xolair.
Posted July 5, 2006
Manitoba
Manitoba Full Formulary & Interchangeable List June 15, 2006
Highlights
Highlights to follow shortly.
Posted June 30, 2006
Ontario
BBS No. 6043 re Flavoxate
Highlights
Effective immediately the following products are interchangeable, non benefits: Urispas 200mg Tab, Apo-Flavoxate 200mg Tab; pms-Flavoxate 200mg Tab
Posted June 21, 2006
Nova Scotia
Pharmacare Bulletin Vol 06-08 June 21, 2006
Highlights
New Diabetic Products: iTest Blood Glucose Test Strips, iTest Lancets 33g, 28g, Unifine Pen Needles 29g x 12mm, 31g x 6mm, 31g x 8mm.
Discontinued Diabetic Products: Amees Lancets (200), MPD Thin Lancets (200), MPD Ultra Thin Lancets (200), Prestige Blood Glucose Test Strips (50/100)
Posted June 20, 2006
Québec
Modification #16 - effective June 14, 2006
Highlights
Price changes: Zestril 5mg, 10mg, 20mg Tab
Posted June 19, 2006
British Columbia
BC Pharmacare Newsletter June 16, 2006
Highlights
Highlights to follow shortly.
Posted June 14, 2006
New Brunswick
Benefit Changes Bulletin #657 and Product updates Interchangeable list Volume 47, Update No. 5 June 9, 2006
Highlights
Special Authorization Additions: ratio-Alendronate 70mg Tab;ratio-Sumatriptan 100mg Tab; Sandoz-Terbinafine 250mg Tab; Gen-Tizanidine 4mg Tab;
Interchangeable Benefit Additions: Gen-Amilazide 5mg/50mg Tab; Apo-Benazepril 20mg Tab; Sandoz-Calcitonin 200U Nas Sol; Sandoz-Carbamazepine 100mg, 200mg, Chew Tab; Sandoz-Carbamazepine CR 100mg, 200mg, SR Tab; Sandoz-Diclofenac 25mg, 50mg Ent Tab; Sandoz-Diclofenac SR 75mg, 100mg Tab SR; Gen-Domperidone 10mg Tab; Apo-Feno-Super 100mg, 160mg Tab; Apo-Flecainide 50mg, 100mg Tab, pms-Fosinopril 10mg, 20mg Tab; Clarus 10mg, 40mg cap; Apo-Methylphenidate, ratio methylphenidate 5mg tab; Co-Mirtazapine 30mg Tab; pms-Ondansetron 4mg, 8mg Tab; ratio-Ondansetron 4mg, 8mg Tab; Sando-Ondansetron 4mg, 8mg Tab; Sandoz-Pindolol 5mg, 10mg, 15mg Tab;
Posted June 7, 2006
Québec
Liste de Medicaments May 11, 2006
Highlights
Additions: Lipidil EZ 48mg, 145mg Tab, Trelstar, Trelstar LA 3.75mg & 11.75mg Inj Susp;
Status change from Exception to Full Benefit: Metadol 1mg, 5mg, 10mg & 25mg Tabs, Videx EC 125mg, 200mg, 250mg, 400mg Ent Caps;
Refused for therapeutic value: Advicor 500mg & 20mg, 1000mg & 20mg Tabs; Raptiva 150mg Inj SC Sol.
Refused due to price: Levemir 100u/ml (3 ml) Inj SC Sol; PhosLo 667mg Tab.
Exception status additions: Aclasta 5mg/100ml Sol. Perf I.V., Gleevec 100mg, 400mg Caps or Tabs;
Modified criteria: Enbrel, Remicade, Humira, Lantus, Concerta, Strattera, Tarceva.
Posted June 2, 2006
Alberta
Additions to Alberta Health & Wellness Effective June 1, 2006
Highlights
New interchangeable product: Apo-Omeprazole 20MG SR Capsule
Posted June 1, 2006
Nova Scotia
Pharmacare Bulletin Vol 06-07 May 2006
Highlights
New Listing: Co clonazepam 1mg Tab;
Exception drug status: Tarceva 100mg, 150mg Tab;
Not insured: Xolair 150mg/vial inj.
Interchangeable products added: total of 32 - see list. DIN change: pms-Fenofibrate Micro
Posted June 1, 2006
Ontario
Ontario Summary of Changes, Update 9 effective June 14, 2006
Highlights
Additions: Apo-Benazepril 20mgTab; Apo-Feno-Super 160mg Tab; Co Clonazepam .5mg, 2mg Tab; Co Mirtazapine 30mg Tab; Ratio-Bicalutamide 50mg Tab.
Limited Use Additions: Apo-Ofloxacin 0.3% Oph Sol; Apo-Topiramate 25mg, 100mg, 200mg Tab; PMS-Ondansetron 4mg, 8mg Tab; Sandoz Ondansetron 8mg Tab; Taro-Ciprofloxacin 250mg, 500mg Tab
Posted May 19, 2006
Ontario
ODB Edition 39, Update C effective June 15, 2006
Highlights
New Single Source Drugs: Eligard 45mg pd susp inj-pref syr kit; Flomax CR 0.4mg Tab (Limited Use); Kivexa 600mg/300mg Tab;
Delisted: PMS-Oxycodone-Acetaminophen 5mg & 325mg Tab; Price changes to 32 products (see list);
Reinstated Drugs: Chronovera 180mg, 240mg SR Tab;
Addition to criteria: Flomax 0.4mg Cap
Posted May 18, 2006
Manitoba
Manitoba Bulletin #51 June 15, 2006
Highlights
Full Benefit Additions: Apo-Benazepril 20mg tab; Co Bicalutamide 50mg tab; Co Buspirone 10mg tab; Co Clonazepam 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg tab; Co Mirtazapine 30mg tab; Diovan 40mg tab; Euthyrox 25mcg, 50mgc, 75mcg, 88mcg, 100mcg, 112 mcg, 125mcg, 137mcg, 150mcg, 175mcg, 200mcg, 300mcg tab; Flomax CR 0.4mg Tab; Gabapentin 300mg Cap; Kivexa 600/300mg tab; Nov-Bicalutamide 50mg tab; OxyContin 5mg tab; pms-Bicalutamide 50mg tab; pms-Gabapentin 600mg tab; pms-mometasone 0.1% oint; pms-Oxycodone-Acetaminophen 5mg/325mg tab; pms-Simvastatin 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg tab; ratio-Fosinopril 10mg, 20mg tab; Risperdal M-Tabs 3mg, 4mg; Sandoz Bicalutamide 50mg Tab; Timolol Maleate Gel Forming Solution .25%, .50%; Twinject 0.3mg, 0.15mg inj.
Restricted Benefit Additions/Amendments: Apo-Methylphenidate SR 20mg Tab; Eligard 45mg Inj; pms-Azithromycin 250mg, 600mg tab; ratio-Azithromycin 250mg Tab, Taro-Ciprofloxacin 250mg, 500mg Tab.
Special Authority additons: Aclasta 5mg inj; Apo-ISMN 60mg tab; Avonex 30mcg/0.5ml PFS; Co-Levetiracetam 250mg, 500mg, 750mg tab; Gen-Tizanidine 4mg tab; Novo-Glimepiride 1mg, 2mg, 4mg tab; Oxytrol 36mg Trans Patch; pms-Anagrelide 0.5mg cap; ratio-Alendronate 70mg tab; Reminyl ER 8mg, 16mg, 24mg tab; Spiriva 18mcg cap.
New Interchangeable Products: 28 listed,
Delisted Products: 123 - Notification was provided in bulletin #49.
Interchangeable price changes: 341 - see bullletin for particulars.
Posted May 10, 2006
Nova Scotia
Pharmacare Bulletin May 2006
Highlights
Interchangeable product added: Apo-Methylphenidate SR;
Exception Status products: Eprex, Venofer 20,mg/ml inj; Full Benefit: Tri-Cyclen Lo 21 & 28 day tabs. Criteria change for Proscar.
Posted May 8, 2006
Ontario
Ontario Update #8, effective May 19, 2006
Highlights
Additions: Gen-Amilazide 5mg & 50mg Tab; Ratio-Alendronate 70mg Tab, Ratio-Azithromycin 250mg Tab
Posted May 3, 2006
New Brunswick
Benefit Changes Apr 28, 2006
Highlights
Regular Benefit Additions: Yasmin-21, Yasmin-28, Telzir 700mg Tab, 50,g/ml Orl Susp; Cellcept 250mg Cap, 500mg Tab; Myfortic 180mg, 360mg EC Tab
Special Authorization Additions: Singulair, Accolate. Changes to Criteria: Enbrel, Pegetron Redipen, VFEND.
Reviewed and not listed: Amevive 15mg/0.5ml inj, Periostat, Aldurazyme
Posted April 27, 2006
Nova Scotia
NS Pharmacare Bulletin April 2006
Highlights
An update on utilization of Cholinestrease Inhibitors.
Posted April 26, 2005
Newfoundland
Spring 2006 Bulletin
Highlights
New Open Benefits: Addipak Solution, DEY-Pak Solution, Benztropine 1mg/ml inj; PMS-Oxybutynin Syrup; Kaopectate Extra Strength Liquid (Plan E only).
Deletions: Solu-Crom Opthalmic; Co Pravastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg Tabs
Interchangeable additions: Novo-Warfarin 1mg, 2mg, 2.5mg, 3mg, 4mg, 5mg, 10mg Tab
Posted April 18, 2006
British Columbia
BC Pharmacare Newsletter Apr 19, 2006
Highlights
Highlights to follow shortly.
Posted April, 2006
New Brunswick
MAP List, April 2006
Posted April 12, 2006
Prince Edward Island
News Release - Province to add seven drugs to PEI Drug Program
Highlights
Exceptional Drugs Added: Actos, Amaryl, Avandia, Diamicron, Prandase, Gleevec, Xeloda.
Posted April 12, 2006
NIHB
Benefit List and Changes April 2006
Highlights
New Limited Use products added: Alphagan oph sol; Singulair 4mg granules; Pms-Alendronate 70mg Tab; Myfortic 180mg, 360mg ent coated tabs; Pegasys 180mcg/.5ml inj, 180mcg/1ml inj, Pegasys RBV 180mcg/.5ml inj & 200mg tab, 180mcg/1ml inj & 200mg tab. Additions of 55 products.
Discontinued: 28 products discontinued by manufacturer. Product name change Amcort .1% cream to Taro-Amcinonide .1% cream
Posted April 10, 2006
British Columbia
BC Pharmacare Newsletter
Highlights
Highlights to follow shortly.
Posted April 5, 2006
Québec
Communique - Modification #14, effective April 5, 2006
Highlights
Highlights to follow shortly.
Posted April 4, 2006
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Seniors Pharmacare Program 2006-2007 Premium Year bulletin
Highlights
New online criteria code for respiratory Fluroquinolones.
Posted April 3, 2006
Alberta
AHWDBL,
HRE,
DBL report & Summary of changes effective April 1, 2006
Highlights
New SA products: Aclasta 5mg/100ml inj; Fucithalmic oph drops (unpreserved); Saizen 3.3 mg inj, 5mg inj.
Additional brands already available by SA: Gen-Alendronate 10mg tab; PMS-Alendronate 70mg tab; Novo-Sumatriptin 100mg tab; Rhoxal-Sumatriptan 50mg, 100mg tab;
Criteria changes: Risedronate Sodium, Alendronate Sodium, Donepezil HCL, Rivastigmine Hydrogen Tartrate, Etidronate Disodium, Galantamine Hydrobromide.
Discontinued SA Listings: Apo-Ampi 250mg, 500mg Caps; Coumadin 5mg/vial inj; Nu-Ampi 250mg, 500mg Cap, Zometa 4mg/vial inj
Change in criteria to Optional Special Auth products: Ciprofloxacin, Ofloxacin, Moxifloxacin HCL, Levofloxacin, Gatifloxacin.
Added as Restricted Benefit: Novo-Sumatriptin 100mg, Rhoxal Sumatriptan 50mg, 100mg tabs; Added: 33 products
Discontinued: 71 products
Posted April 3, 2006
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Bulletin #106, effective Apr 2006
Highlights
Additions: Risperdal-M 3mg, 4mg Tabs; Flomax CR 0.4mg controlled release Tab; Twinject, Diovan 40mg Tab; pms-Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg tab;
Full Formulary Interchangeable Additions: Novo-Diltiazem , Sandoz Diltiazem T 120mg, 180mg, 240mg, 300mg, 360mg Tabs; pms-Anagrelide 0.5mg Cap; Clarus 10mg, 40mg Cap
Exception Drug Status Listings: Kivexa, Aclasta;
New strengths currently listed EDS products: Enbreal 50mg/ml, Fragmin 25000IU/ml, Saizen 8.8mg;
Delisted: Novo-enoxaparin
Posted April 3, 2006
New Brunswick
New Brunswick Bulletin #653, effective Mar 31, 2006 & NB Interchangeable Product Updates Volume 47
Highlights
Additions: Gen-Alendronate 10mg Tab, pms-Alendronate 70mg Tab; Taro-Ciprofloxacin 250mg, 500 mg Tab, Co-Clonazepam 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg Tab; Sandoz-Diltiazem T 120mg, 180mg, 240mg, 300mg, 360mg, Novo-Diltiazem ER 120mg, 180mg, 240mg, 300mg, 360mg; Novo-Gabapentin 600mg, 800mg; Co-Levetiracetam 250mg, 500mg, 750mg Tab; Ran-Metformin 850mg Tab; Apo-Methylphenidate SR 20mg Tab; pms-Mirtazapine 30mg Tab; Sandoz-Mirtazapine FC 30mg Tab; pms-Simvastatin 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Co-Zopiclone 5mg, 7.5mg Tab.
Posted March 24, 2006
Ontario
ODB Summary of Changes Update #7, Effective Apr 4, 2006
Highlights
Interchangeable Additions: Co Bicalutamide, Novo-Bicalutamide, PMS-Bicalutamide, Sandoz Bicalutamide 50mg Tabs; PMS-Simvastatin 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab,
Posted March 13, 2006
Manitoba
Prescription Drugs Cost Assistance Act Regulation (Parts 1 and 2) Effective March 13
Posted March 13, 2006
Manitoba
Manitoba Drug Interchangeability Formulary Regulation
Posted March 13, 2006
Manitoba
Changes to Pharmacare & Family Services Drug Programs benefit coverage for Proton Pump Inhibitors effective March 13, 2006
Posted March 13, 2006
Manitoba
Information Sheet for Health Professionals - Move Into Part 3 Exception Drug Status (Eds) Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI's) For Pharmacare And Family Services Clients
Posted March 13, 2006
Ontario
ODB Edition 39, Update A effective January 12, 2006
Posted March 13, 2006
Ontario
ODB Edition 39, Update B effective April 19, 2006
Highlights
Additions: Asacol 800mg tab, Atacand 4mg tab, Pico-Salax 3.5g/12g/10mg pd for sol, Risperdal M 3mg, 4mg Tab Dis, Accu-Chek Aviva Test Strips;
Criteria revised: Femara.
Removed from payment & listing: Alupent, Chronovera 180mg, 240mg tab SR; Dexamethasone Sodium 0.1% Oph/Ot Sol; Epifrin 1% Oph Sol, Gentamicin Sulfate 0.3% Oph Sol; Inflamase Forte 1% Oph Sol; Levobunolol HCL 0.25%, 0.5% Oph Sol; Phenobarbital 30mg, 60mg Tab; Pilocarpine HCL 1%, 2%, 4% Oph Sol; Probeta 0.5% & 2% Oph Sol; Staticin 1.5% Lot; Taro-Carbamazepine 200mg tab; Timpilo 2, Timpilo 4 Oph Sol; Tobramycin 0.3% Oph Sol
Posted March 13, 2006
Alberta
Additions to Alberta Health & Wellness Effective March 1, 2006
Highlights
New Interchangeable Products: CO Azithromycin 250mg tab, Sandoz Diltiazem T 120mg, 180mg, 240mg, 300mg, 360mg caps ER,
Additional Brand of Drug Product Available by Special authorization: CO Azithromycin 600mg tab
Posted March 13, 2006
Manitoba
Bulletin #50 effective March 13, 2006
Highlights
Part 1 Addition: Rhoxal-lovastatin 20mg tab,
Part 2 Deletions: Apo-Omerprazole 20mg cap, HP-PAC 30mg cap, 500mg tab, 500mg cap, Losec 20mg tab DR, Losec 20mg cap, Losec 1-2-3 A 20mg tab, 500mg tab 1000mg cap, Losec 1-2-3 M 20mg, 250mg, 1000mg tab, Pantoloc 40mg tab ent, Pariet 10mg, 20mg Tab Ent, Prevacid 15mg, 20mg cap SR,
Part 3 Additions: Apo-Omerprazole 20mg cap, HP-PAC 30mg cap, 500mg tab, 500mg cap, Losec 1-2-3 A 20mg tab, 500mg tab, 1000mg cap, Losec 1-2-3 M 20mg, 250mg, 500mg tabs, Losec 10mg, 20mg, 10mg, 20mg tabs/caps, Pantoloc 40mg tab ent, Pariet 10mg, 20mg tabs ent, Prevacid 15mg, 30mg caps SR,
New Interchangeable Product: Lovastatin 20mg tab
Posted March 1, 2005
Newfoundland
Behind the Scenes Newsletter Dec 2005
Highlights
Proposed Changes to Wet Nebulization Coverage, Changes to the NLPDP Benefit Listing: Tiazac 120mg, 180mg, 240mg, 300mg, 360mg, tabs, Apo-Methazolamide 50mg tab, Tasmin, Apo-Quinine 100mg, 300mg caps, Climara 25mcg, 75mcg patches, Cesamet 0.5mg cap, Kwellada-P Creme Rinse and Lotion, Doloral-1 Syrup,
Revised Special Authorization Criteria: Sevelamer, Fosomax, Actonel
Posted March 1, 2006
Nova Scotia
Pharmacare March 2006 Bulletin
Highlights
PIN changes to 8 Ostomy products;
Changes to Exception criteria: Olanzapine, Thiazolidinediones, Lamotrigine, respiratory Fluroquinolones.
Interchangeable products added: Gen-Alendronate 5mg, 10mg Tab; pms-Alendronate 70mg Tab; pms-Azithromycin 250mg, 600mg Tab; Co Buspirone 10mg Tab; RAN-Carvedilol 3.125mg Tab; RAN-Domperidone 10mg Tab; Gen-Combo Sterinebs, RAN-Lovastatin 20mg, 40mg Tab; RAN-Metformin 500mg, 850mg Tab; ratio-Mirtazapine, Sandoz-Mirtazapine FC 30mg Tab; Co Zopiclone 5mg, 7.5mg Tab. 12 new categories added to Interchangeable list.
Posted February 16, 2006
Ontario
ODB Updated #6, effective Mar 1, 2006
Highlights
Additions: Gabapentin 300mg Cap, Novo-Diltiazem HCl ER 120mg, 180mg, 240mg, 300mg & 360mg ER Cap; PMS-Azithromycin 250mg Tab; Ran-Atenolol 50mg, 100mg Tab; Ran-Domperidone 10mg Tab; Ran-Metformin 500mg Tab.
Posted February 9, 2006
Manitoba
Bulletin # 49 Amendments effective Februrary 9, 2006
Highlights
Part 1 Additions: Apo-Medroxy 100mg tab, Asacol 800mg tab, Atacand 4mg tab, Cortoderm 0.1% ointment, Co Zopiclone 5mg, 7.5mg tabs, Edecrin 25mg tab, Gen-Pravastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg tabs, Gen-Topiramate 25mg, 100mg, 200mg tabs, Lipidil EZ 48mg, 145mg tabs, Novo-Atenol 25mg tab, Novo-Diltiazem ER 120mg, 180mg, 240mg, 300mg, 360mg, Novo-Gabapentin 600mg tab, Novo-Topiramate 25mg, 100mg, 200mg tabs, pms-Topiramate 25mg, 100mg, 200mg tabs, Ran-Atenolol 50mg, 100mg tabs, Ran-Carvedilol 3.125mg, 6.25mg, 12.5mg, 25mg tabs, Ran-Citalopram 20mg, 40mg tabs, Ran-Domperidone 10mg tab, Ran-Lovastatin 20mg, 40mg tabs, Ran-Metformin 500mg, 850mg tabs, Ran-Zopiclone 5mg, 7.5mg tabs, ratio-Topiramate 25mg, 100mg, 200mg tabs, Reyataz 150mg, 200mg caps, Rhoxal-diltiazem T 120mg,180mg, 240mg, 300mg, 360mg tabs, Rhoxal-topiramate 25mg, 100mg, 200mg tabs, Taro-Clindamycin 1% Top Sol, Taro-Simvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg tabs, Telzir 700mg tabs, Yasmin 21,Yasmin 28 3mg/30mcg tab
Part 2 Additions: Apo-Azithromycin 250mg tab, Apo-Ciproflox 0.3% oph sol Apo-Sumatriptan 50mg, 100mg tabs, Co Azithromycin 250mg tab, Co Azithromycin 600mg tab, Co Sumatriptan 50mg, 100mg tabs, Gen-Sumatriptan 50mg, 100mg tabs, Novo-Azithromycin 250mg tab, Novo-Sumatriptan 100mg tab, pms-Sumatriptan 50mg, 100mg tabs, Ran-Ciprofloxacin 250mg, 500mg, 750mg tabs, ratio-Sumatriptan 50mg, 100mg tabs, Rhoxal-sumatriptan 50mg, 100mg tabs, Sandoz Azithromycin 250mg tab
Part 2 Deletions: Anapolon 50mg tab, Dynabac 250mg tab, Flexeril 10mg tab, Macrodantin 100mg cap, Noroxin 400mg tab, Protropin 5mg/10ml kit, Protropin 10mg/10ml kit
Part 3 Additions: Gen-Alendronate 5mg tab, Gen-Alendronate 10mg tab, Gleevec 100mg tab, Myfortic 180mg, 360mg tabs, pms-Alendronate 70mg tab, ratio-Glimepiride 1mg, 2mg, 4mg tabs, Rhoxal-Glimperide 1mg, 2mg, 4mg tabs, Trileptal 150mg, 300mg, 600mg tabs, Trileptal 60mg/ml o/susp
Product Deletions: Anapolon 50mg tab, Aralen 250mg tab, Aristocort R 0.1% cream, Aristocort R 0.1% Oint, DTIC-DOME 200mg Vials, Dynabac 250mg tab, Flexeril, 10mg tab, Novo-Difenac 50mg, 100mg supp, Protropin 10mg/20mL, 5mg/10mL kit, ratio-Sulfasalazine 500mg tab, Rhoxal-famotidine 20mg, 40mg caps, Rhoxal-lovastatin 20mg tab, Rhoxal-simvastatin 5mg tab, Solu-Crom 2% oph sol, Sulamyd 100mg/mL oph sol, Topicort 0.05% gel
Posted February, 2006
Nova Scotia
February Bulletin
Posted February , 2006
Québec
Quebec update Feb 2006
Highlights
Products Added: Ferrlecit 62.5mg Inj.IV. Sol, Lyrica 25mg, 50mg, 75mg, 150mg, and 300mg Caps, Twinject 0.15mg, 0.3mg inj sol
Status Change: Viread 300mg tab, Declined for Therapeutic Value: Sativex 27mg/mL, 25mg/mL.
Declined due to Price: Cipralex 10mg, 20mg tab, Lipidil EZ 48mg, 145mg tab, Venofer 100mg inj i.v. sol,
New Exception Products: ADEKs chewable multi-vitamin tab, Avandamet tabs, Tarceva:100mg, 150mg tab,
Addition of Extra Criteria: Enbrel 25mg inj pd for sol, Remicade 100mg pd perf i.v., Alertec 150mg tab, Avonex 30mcg inj pd sol, inj im sol, Gleevec 100mg, 400mg caps,
Change in Criteria: Enbrel 25mg inj pd sol, Humira 40mg inj sol, Remicade 100mg IV, Xeloda 150mg, 500mg tab
Posted January 24, 2006
Ontario
ODB Update #5, effective Jan 24, 2006
Highlights
Interchangeable New Benefits: Apo-Azithromycin, Co-Azithromycin, Novo-Azithromycin, Sandoz-Azithromycin 250mg Tab; Apo-Brimonidine 0.2% Oph Sol; Gen-Combo Sterinebs; PMS-Alendronate 70mg Tab; PMS-Hydromorphone 1mg/ml ORL SOL; PMS-Oxycodone-Acetaminophen 5mg&325mg Tab; Ran-Ciprofloxacin 250mg, 500mg, 750mg Tab; Ratio-Mirtazapine 30mg Tab; Rhoxal-Cyclosporin 25mg Cap; Rhoxal-Diltiazem T 120mg, 180mg, 240mg, 300mg 360mg ER Cap
Posted January 19, 2006
New Brunswick
Benefit Changes Jan 19, 2006
Highlights
Special Authority Additions: Humira 40mg/0.8ml inj, Avodart 0.5mg Cap
Special Authority - Revised Criteria: Proscar 5mg Tab
Posted January 1, 2006
Nova Scotia
Pharmacare January Bulletin Vol. #06-01
Highlights
Change to Exception Criteria: Rilutek New Products: Mehtotrexate 25mg/ML inj, MPD Thin Lancet 200/box, MPD Thin Lancet 100/box, MPD Ultra Thin Lancet 200/box, MPD Ultra Thin Lancet 100/box
Posted January 1, 2006
Saskatchewan
Bulletin effective January 1, 2006
Highlights
New Full Formulary Listing: Accuchek Aviva test strips; Oxycontin, 5mg Tab; Atacand 4mg Tab; Yasmin, 21 & 28 Tab, Effective November 1, 2005.
New Full Formulary Interchangable Listings: Taro-Mometasone, 0.1% Top oint; Ran-Domperidone, 10mg Tab; Ran-Lovastatin 20mg,40mg Tab; Ran-Atenolol 50mg, 100mg Tab; Ran-Citalopram 20mg, 40mg Tab; Ran-Metformin 500mg, 850mg Tab; Taro-Simvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg TAB; Gen-Amilazide 5mg/50mg Tab; Miconazole 2 % Vag Crm;
Listed November 1, 2005: Ratio-Topiramate 25 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg Tab; Pms-Topiramate 25mg, 100mg, 200mg Tab; Gen-Topiramate 25mg, 100mg, 200mg Tab; Novo-Topiramate 25mg, 100mg, 200mg Tab.
New Full Formulary Non-Interchangeable Listing: Pms-Timolol 0.025 %, 0.5 % Maleate oph Gel Forming Solution.
New Exception Drug Status Listing: Myfortic 180mg, 360mg Tab Ent; Reminyl 8mg, 16mg, 24mg Cap Er; Ferrlecit 12.5 g/ml Inj Sol;
Interchangeable Exception Drug Status Listings: Ran-ciprofloxacin 250mg, 500mg & 750mg Tab; Gen-Alendronate 10mg Tab; Co- Alendronate 40mg Tab; Co-Alendronate 70mg Tab; Ran-Carvediol 3.125mg, 6.25mg, 12.5 g, 25 g Tab; Apo-Ciproflox 0.3 % Oph Sol; Apo-Azithromycin 250mg Tab; Novo-Azithromycin 250mg Tab.
Listed November 1, 2005: Co-Sumatriptan 25mg, 50mg, 100mg Tab; Novo-Sumatriptan 100mg Tab; Pms- Sumatriptan 25mg, 50mg, 100mg Tab; Apo-Sumatriptan 50mg, 100mg Tab; Rhoxal-Sumatriptan 50mg, 100mg Tab; Gen- Sumatriptan 25mg, 50mg, 100mg Tab.
Exception Drug Status Revised Criteria: Enbrel 25mg/vial Inj Pd.
Posted January 1, 2006
Alberta
Quarterly Update AHWDBL & HRE - effective Jan 1, 1006
Highlights
Added Products to AHWDBL: Apo-Brimonidine 0.2% Oph Sol; Apo-Medroxy 100mg Tab; Asacol 800mg Tab EC; Gen-Diltiazem 120mg, 180mg, 240mg, 300mg Cap CD; Novo-Bisoprolol 10mg Tab; Novo-Warfarin 1mg, 2mg, 2.5mg, 3mg, 4mg, 5mg Tab; PMS-Fosinopril 10mg Tab; PMS-Oxycodone-Acetaminophen 5mg/325mg Tab; Ran-Atenolol 50mg, 100mg Tab; Ran-Carvedilol 6.25mg, 12.5mg, 25mg Tab; Ran-Citalopram 20mg, 40mg Tab; Ran-Domperidone 10mg Tab; Ran-Lovastatin 20mg, 40mg Tab; Ran-Metformin 500mg Tab; Ran-Zopiclone 5mg, 7.5mg Tab; Risperdal M Tab 3mg, 4mg Tab OD; Taro-Mometasone 0.1% Top Oint; Taro-Phenytoin 25mg/ml O/L Susp; Taro-Simvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg Tab
Special Auth Additions: Benzaclin Top Gel; Co-Alendronate 40mg, 70mg Tab;
Changes in Benefit Status from FB to SA: Several Benzyl Peroxide Products and Tretinoin products Changes in Criteria: Fentanyl Citrate ; Heptovir 100mg Tab.
Optional Special Authority: Ran-Ciprofloxacin 250mg, 500mg, 750mg Tab.
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