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This page will be regularly updated with the latest provincial formulary updates in 2010.
August 30, 2010
Newfoundland
Bulletin No.90, Effective August 20, 2010
Highlights
Special Authorization: Oxycontin 15mg, 30mg, 60mg Tab ER; Rebif 66ug/1.5ml, 32ug/1.5ml multidose cartridge; Betaseron Initiation Pack; Prezista 75mg, 300mg, 400mg, 600mg Tab. Updated Criteria: Orencia 250mg Vial IV PWS; Simponi 50mg/0.5ml disposable syringe, 50mg/0.5ml Injector pen. Open Benefit: Atacand Plus 32mg/12.5mg, 32mg/25mg Tab; Coversyl Plus HD 8mg/2.5mg Tab; PMS-Amlodipine 2.5mg Tab. Reviewed and Not Recommended: Betaseron 0.3mg INJ-SC PWS; Niaspan 500mg, 750mg, 1000mg TAB ER; Isentress 400mg Tab; Multaq 400mg Tab; NPlate 250 ug, 500ug INJ-SC PWS; Cimzia 200mg/ml syringe; Jurnista 4mg, 8mg, 16mg, 32mg Tab ER; Lotemax 0.5% eye drops; Soliris 10mg/ml parenteral solution; Onglyza 5mg Tab.
Posted August 30, 2010
British Columbia
Pharmacare Newsletter 10-009 Effective August 24, 2010
Highlights
Special Authorization: Oxycontin 15mg, 30mg, 60mg Tab ER; Rebif 66ug/1.5ml, 32ug/1.5ml multidose cartridge; Betaseron Initiation Pack; Prezista 75mg, 300mg, 400mg, 600mg Tab. Updated Criteria: Orencia 250mg Vial IV PWS; Simponi 50mg/0.5ml disposable syringe, 50mg/0.5ml Injector pen. Open Benefit: Atacand Plus 32mg/12.5mg, 32mg/25mg Tab; Coversyl Plus HD 8mg/2.5mg Tab; PMS-Amlodipine 2.5mg Tab. Reviewed and Not Recommended: Betaseron 0.3mg INJ-SC PWS; Niaspan 500mg, 750mg, 1000mg TAB ER; Isentress 400mg Tab; Multaq 400mg Tab; NPlate 250 ug, 500ug INJ-SC PWS; Cimzia 200mg/ml syringe; Jurnista 4mg, 8mg, 16mg, 32mg Tab ER; Lotemax 0.5% eye drops; Soliris 10mg/ml parenteral solution; Onglyza 5mg Tab.
Posted August 23, 2010
Manitoba
Drug Benefits and Interchangeability Formulary Amendments, Bulletin #64, Effective September 8, 2010
Highlights
Part 1 Additions: Accel-Amlodipine 5mg, 10mg Tab; Apidra 100U/ml Injection; Azarga 1.0%/0.5% Oph Suspension; Coversyl Plus HD 2.5mg/8mg Tab; Freestyle Lite blood glucose test strip; Insupen 29g, 30g, 31g, 31g Needle; Letrozole 2.5mg Tab; Med-Letrozole 2.5mg Tab; Mylan-Carvedilol 3.125mg, 6.25mg, 12.5mg, 25mg Tab; Mylan-Nefedipine ER 30mg Tab; Nova Max Blood Glucose test Strip; psm-Letrozole 2.5mg Tab; Ran-Fosinopril 10mg, 20mg Tab; RBX-Risperidone 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 4mg Tab; Sandoz Letrozole 2.5mg Tab; Toloxin 0.0625mg, 0.125mg, 0.25mg Tab; Truetest Blood Glucose Test Strip; Ulticare 28g, 30g, 31g, 29g (ultiguard), 30g (ultiguard), 31g (ultiguard), 29g (pen needle), 31g (pen needle); Yaz 3mg/0.02mg Tab. Part 2 Additions: Novo-Finasteride 5mg Tab; Novo-Naratriptan 1mg, 2.5mg Tab; pms-Finasteride 5mg Tab; Ran-Cefprozil 125mg/5ml Susp; Sandoz Finasteride 5mg Tab; Sandoz-Naratriptan 2.5mg Tab. Part 3 Additions: Cymbalta 30mg, 60mg Cap; Novo-Risedronate 5mg, 35mg Tab; Novo-Risedronate 30mg Tab; Revlimid 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 25mg Cap; Viread 300mg Tab; Volibris 5mg, 10mg Tab. New Interchangeable Categories: Proscar 5mg Tab; Novo-Finasteride 5mg Tab; pms- Finasteride 5mg Tab; Sandoz Finasteride 5mg Tab; Femara 2.5mg Tab; Letrozole 2.5mg Tab; Med- Letrozole 2.5mg Tab; pms- Letrozole 2.5mg Tab; Sandoz Letrozole 2.5mg Tab; Amerge 1mg, 2.5mg Tab; Novo-Naratriptan 1mg, 2.5mg Tab; Sandoz Naratriptan 2.5mg Tab; Adalat XL 30mg Tab; Mylan-Nifedipine ER 30mg Tab; Actonel 5mg, 30mg, 35mg Cap; Novo-Risedronate 5mg, 30mg, 35mg Cap. New Interchangeable Products: Accel-Amlodipine 5mg, 10mg Tab; Mylan-Carvedilol 3.125mg, 6.25mg, 12.5mg, 25mg Tab; Ran-Cefprozil 125mg/5ml O/Susp; Ran-Fosinopril 10mg, 20mg Tab; RBX-Risperidone 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 4mg Tab. Product Deletions: See Bulletin for full list. Category Deletions: See Bulletin for full list. Interchangeable Product Price Changes: See Bulletin for full list. Discontinued Products: See Bulletin for full list.
Posted August 16, 2010
Newfoundland
NLPDP Bulletin # 85, August 11, 2010
Highlights
New Categories: Co Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; pms-Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Apo-Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; ratio-Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Lipitor 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Mylan-Nifedipine 30mg Tab ER; Adalat XL 30mg Tab ER; Mylan-Warfarin 6mg Tab; Coumadin 6mg Tab; Sandoz Diclofenac 50mg, 100mg Supp; Voltaren 50mg, 100mg Supp; Additions to Existing Categories: ratio-Amiodarone 200mg Tab; pms-Fentanyl MTX 12mcg, 25mcg, 50mcg, 75mcg, 100mcg Patch.
Posted August 16, 2010
Newfoundland
NLPDP Bulletin # 86, August 11, 2010
Highlights
Benefit Statuses Provided for all additions in Bulletin # 85. See Link for Details.
Posted August 16, 2010
Newfoundland
NLPDP Bulletin # 87, August 12, 2010
Highlights
New Category Additions: Atorvastatin (Ratio) 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Novo-Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Ran-Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Sandoz Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab.
Posted August 16, 2010
Newfoundland
NLPDP Bulletin # 88, August 12, 2010
Highlights
Benefit Statuses Provided for all additions in Bulletin # 87. See Link for Details.
Posted August 16, 2010
Ontario
Update S2 No.41, Effective August 19, 2010
Highlights
Drug Benefit Prices: Novo-Morphine 15mg Tab SR; PMS-Morphine 15mg Tab SR; Ratio- Morphine 15mg Tab SR; Novo- Morphine 30mg Tab SR; PMS- Morphine 30mg Tab SR; Ratio-Morphine 30mg Tab SR; Novo- Morphine 60mg Tab SR; PMS- Morphine 60mg Tab SR; Ratio-Morphine 60mg Tab SR; Novo-Morphine 100mg Tab SR; PMS-Morphine 100mg Tab SR; Novo-Morphine 200mg Tab SR; PMS-Morphine 200mg Tab SR.
Posted August 11, 2010
Nova Scotia
July Bulletin, Volume 10-09
Highlights
New Product Added to Formulary: Tecta 40mg Tab. New Exception Status Benefit: Simponi 50mg/0.5ml autoinjector, 50mg/0.5ml pre-filled syringe. New Diabetic Products: BD Ultra-Fine Nano Pen Needles 32x4mm, Ulticare Pen Needles 29 x 12mm, 31x6mm, 31x8mm. Non Insured Products: Vyvanse 30mg, 50mg Cap; Inspra 25mg, 50mg Tab; Omnitrope 5mg/1.5ml, 10mg/1.5ml, 5.8mg/vial. New Categories: Liptor 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Apo-Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab, Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; CO Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Novo-Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; pms-Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; RAN-Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; ratio-Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Sandoz Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; GD-Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Aerius 5mg Tab; Desloratadine Allergy Control 5mg Tab; Propecia 1mg Tab; pms-Finasteride 1mg Tab; Proscar 5mg Tab; Novo-Finasteride 5mg Tab; pms-Finasteride 5mg Tab; ratio-Finasteride 5mg Tab; Sandoz Finasteride 5mg Tab; Femara 2.5mg Tab; Letrozole 2.5mg Tab; MED-Letrozole 2.5mg Tab; pms-Letrozole 2.5mg Tab; Sandoz Letrozole 2.5mg Tab; Revatio 20mg Tab; ratio-Sildenafil-R 20mg Tab; Mylan-Warfarin 7.5mg Tab; Warfarin 7.5mg Tab. Existing Categories: See Bulletin for full listing. Correction to MAC Pricing: TRUEtest Blood Glucose Test Strips (50).
Posted August 11, 2010
Alberta
Updates to the AHWDBL, August 1, 2010
Highlights
Special Authorization: Pioglitazone Hydrochloride 30mg, 45mg Tab. Added Products: Mylan-Lansoprazole 15mg, 30mg Cap DR; Nabumetone 500mg Tab; Omeprazole 20mg Cap. Product with a Price Change: Adalat XL 60mg Tab ER; Lamisil 250mg Tab. Products Deleted from the AHWDBL at the Request of a Manufacturer: Sertraline 25mg, 50mg, 100mg Cap. Drug Additions: Apo-Lansoprazole 15mg, 30mg Cap DR; Mylan-Lansoprazole 15mg, 30mg Cap DR; Novo-Lansoprazole 15mg, 30mg Cap DR; Prvacid 15mg, 30mg Cap DR; Apo-Nabumetone 500mg Tab; Mylan-Nabumetone 500mg Tab; Nabumetone 500mg Tab; Novo-Nabumetone 500mg Tab; Adalat XL 60mg Tab ER; Mylan-Nifedipine 60mg Tab ER; Apo-Omeprazole 20mg Cap; Mylan- Omeprazole 20mg Cap; Omeprazole 20mg Cap; PMS- Omeprazole 20mg Tab DR; PMS- Omeprazole 20mg Cap SR; Ratio- Omeprazole 20mg Tab SR; Sadoz Omeprazole 20mg Cap SR; Losec 20mg Cap SR; Losec 20mg Tab SR; Apo-Terbinafine 250mg Tab; Co Terbinafine 250mg Tab; Mylan- Terbinafine 250mg Tab; Novo- Terbinafine 250mg Tab; PMS- Terbinafine 250mg Tab; Sandoz Terbinafine 250mg Tab; Lamisil 250mg Tab. Special Authorization: Apo-Pioglitazone 30mg, 45mg Tab; Co Pioglitazone 30mg, 45mg Tab; Mint- Pioglitazone 30mg, 45mg Tab; Mylan- Pioglitazone 30mg, 45mg Tab; Novo- Pioglitazone 30mg, 45mg Tab; PHL- Pioglitazone 30mg, 45mg Tab; Pioglitazone Hydrochloride 30mg, 45mg Tab; PMS- Pioglitazone 30mg, 45mg Tab; Ratio- Pioglitazone 30mg, 45mg Tab; Sandoz Pioglitazone 30mg, 45mg Tab; Actos 30mg, 45mg Tab.
Posted August 11, 2010
Alberta
Updates to the AEIDBS, August 1, 2010
Highlights
Special Authorization: Pioglitazone Hydrochloride 30mg, 45mg Tab; Apo-Pioglitazone 30mg, 45mg Tab; Co Pioglitazone 30mg, 45mg Tab; Mint- Pioglitazone 30mg, 45mg Tab; Mylan- Pioglitazone 30mg, 45mg Tab; Novo- Pioglitazone 30mg, 45mg Tab; PHL- Pioglitazone 30mg, 45mg Tab; Pioglitazone Hydrochloride 30mg, 45mg Tab; PMS- Pioglitazone 30mg, 45mg Tab; Ratio- Pioglitazone 30mg, 45mg Tab; Sandoz Pioglitazone 30mg, 45mg Tab; Actos 30mg, 45mg Tab.
Posted August 11, 2010
Prince Edward Island
Revised August 2010 Update to the Interchangeable/MAC List
Highlights
Products added to the Interchangeable/MAC List: Apo-Risedronate 35MG Tab; CO-Valacyclovir 500MG Tab; Jamp-Ropinirole 0.25MG, 1MG, 2MG, 5MG Tab; Jamp-Tamsulosin 0.4MG Cap; Letrozole 2.5MG Tab; Mylan-Carvedilol 3.125MG, 6.25MG, 12.5MG, 25MG Tab; Mylan-Lansoprazole 15MG, 30MG Tab; PMS-Fentanyl MTX 12MCG/hr, 25MCG/hr, 50MCG/hr, 75MCG/hr, 100MCG/hr, PMS-Finasteride 5MG Tab; PMS-Omeprazole 20MG Tab DR; PMS-Risedronate 35MG Tab; Ratio-Risedronate 35MG Tab; Sandoz Risedronate 35MG Tab. Changes to MAC Prices: Actonel 35MG Tab; Novo-Risedronate 35MG Tab; Ratio- Risedronate 35MG Tab; Apo- Risedronate 35MG Tab. Discontinued Products: Co-Fluconazole 150MG Tab; PMS-Fluoxetine 4mg/ml Oral Solution; PMS-Fosinopril 10mg Tab.
Posted July 30, 2010
New Brunswick
NBPDP Benefit Changes, Bulletin # 792, July 21, 2010
Highlights
Interchangeable Product Additions: Acebutolol (SNS) 100mg, 200mg, 400mg Tab; Atorvastatin (RTP) 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Atorvastatin (SNS) 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Apo-Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Co Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; GD-Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Novo-Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; pms-Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Ran-Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; ratio-Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Sandoz Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Azathioprine Sodium (SNS) 50mg Tab; Azithromycin (SNS) 250mg, 600mg Tab; pms-Bupropion SR 100mg Tab; Mylan-Carvedilol 3.125mg, 6.25mg, 12.5mg, 25mg Tab; Ciprofloxacin (Sandoz) 2mg/ml Inj; Cyclobenzaprine (SNS) 10mg Tab; Novo-Finasteride 5mg Tab; Jamp-Fosinipril 10mg, 20mg Tab; Ran-Fosinipril 10mg, 20mg Tab; Gliclazide 80mg Tab; Mylan-Lansoprazole 15mg, 30mg Cap; Letrozole (COB) 2.5mg Tab; Med-Letrozole 2.5mg Tab; pms-Letrozole 2.5mg Tab; Letrozole (TEV) 2.5mg Tab; Minocycline (SNS) 50mg, 100mg Cap; pms-Omeprazole DR 20mg Cap; Omeprazole (SNS) 20mg Tab; Paroxetine (SNS) 20mg, 30mg Tab; Jamp-Quetiapine 25mg, 100mg, 200mg Tab; RBX-Risperidone 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 4mg Tab; ratio-Sildenafil R 20mg Tab; Simvastatin (SNS) 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Ticlopidine (SNS) 250mg Tab; Mylan-Valacyclovir 500mg Cap; Non-Listed Benefits Subject to MAP: pms-Finasteride 5mg Tab; Paroxetine (SNS) 10mg Tab; Apo-Tramadol/Acetaminophen 37.5mg/325mg Tab.
Posted July 29, 2010
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island, PEI Formulary Update # 10-02, July 2, 2010
Highlights
Criteria Changes: Avodart 0.5mg Cap; Proscar 5mg Tab; Ratio-Finasteride 5mg Tab; Sandoz Finasteride 5mg Tab; Novo- Finasteride 5mg Tab; Avastin 25mg/ml IV Sol
Posted July 29, 2010
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island, PEI Formulary Update # 10-03, July 27, 2010
Highlights
Criteria changes: Zyprexa Zydis 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg Tab O/Dis; Pms-Olanzapine 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg Tab O/Dis; Novo-Olanzapine 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg Tab O/Dis; Sandoz Olanzapine 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg Tab O/Dis; Criteria Removed: Remeron-RD 15mg, 30mg, 45mg Tab O/Dis; Novo-Mirtazapine 15mg, 30mg, 45mg Tab O/Dis; Proton Pump Inhibitor Addition: Tecta 40mg Tab; Addition to MS Program: Rebif 66mcg/1.5ml, 132mcg/1.5mL Prefilled Cartridge; Criteria Added: Xalatan .005% Oph Sol.
July 26, 2010
Alberta
Updates to the AHWDBL, July 20, 2010
Highlights
New products available by Special Authorization: Simponi 50mg/.5ml Prefilled Syringe & Autoinjector; Xeomin 100U/Vial Inj; Additional Brands/Strengths Available by Special Authorization: Apo-Rivastigmine 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg Cap; Mylan-Rivastigmine 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg Cap; Novo-Rivastigmine 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg Cap; Ratio-Rivastigmine 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg Cap; Novo-Naratriptan 1mg, 2.5mg Tab; Sandoz Naratriptan 2.5mg Tab; Drug Products with Criteria Changes: Rilutek 50mg Tab; Rituxan 10mg/ml Inj; Valcyte 450mg Tab; Restricted Benefit Additions: Aerochamber Plus Flow-Vu w/Mouthpiece; Aerochamber Plus Flow-Vu w/Small Mask; Aerochamber Plus Flow-Vu w/Medium Mask; Aerochamber Plus Flow-Vu w/Large Mask; Emend 80mg Cap; Optichamber Advantage II –Chamber Only; Optichamber Advantage II w/Small Mask; Optichamber Advantage II w/Medium Mask; Optichamber Advantage II w/Large Mask; Full Benefit Additions: Apo-Ropinirole 0.25mg, 1mg, 2mg, 5mg Tab; Arixtra 7.5mg/Syringe Inj; Azarga 1%/.5% Oph Susp; Edecrin 25mg Tab; Lumigan RC .01% Oph Sol; pms-Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg Tab; Stalevo 75mg/18.75mg/200mg, 125mg/31.25mg/200mg Tab; LCA Changes: Betamethasone Dipropionate .05% Top Lot; Products with a Price Change: Oesclim 50 50mcg/day Trans Pad; Products Deleted From AHWDBL at the request of the manufacturer: GD-Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab.
July 26, 2010
Alberta
Updates to the AEIDBS, July 20, 2010
Highlights
New products available by Special Authorization: Simponi 50mg/.5ml Prefilled Syringe & Autoinjector; Xeomin 100U/Vial Inj; Additional Brands/Strengths Available by Special Authorization: Apo-Rivastigmine 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg Cap; Mylan-Rivastigmine 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg Cap; Novo-Rivastigmine 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg Cap; Ratio-Rivastigmine 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg Cap; Novo-Naratriptan 1mg, 2.5mg Tab; Sandoz Naratriptan 2.5mg Tab; Drug Products with Criteria Changes: Rilutek 50mg Tab; Rituxan 10mg/ml Inj; Valcyte 450mg Tab.
July 26, 2010
British Columbia
BC Pharmacare Newsletter # 10-008, July 22, 2010
Highlights
New Limited Coverage Drug with Revised Criteria: Xarelto 10mg Tab; Extended Duration of Coverage For Low Molecular Weight Heparins (criteria update): Fragmin, Lovenox, Fraxiparine, Innohep.
July 26, 2010
Newfoundland
NLPDP Bulletin #67, June 22, 2010
Highlights
Benefit Statuses Outlined for all Products listed in Bulletin # 66. See Link for details.
July 26, 2010
Newfoundland
NLPDP Bulletin #66, June 22, 2010
Highlights
New Categories: pms-Finasteride 5mg Tab; Sandoz Finasteride 5mg Tab; ratio-Finasteride 5mg Tab; Novo-Finasteride 5mg Tab; Sandoz Letrozole 2.5mg Tab; Desloratadine Allergy Control 5mg Tab; Additions to Existing Categories: pms-Memantine 10mg Tab; Ran-Cefprozil 125mg/5ml Oral Susp; Apo-Rabeprazole 10mg, 20mg Tab; Mylan-Carvedilol 3.125mg, 6.25mg, 12.5mg, 25mg Tab; Jamp-Amlodipine 5mg, 10mg Tab; Amlodipine (RAN) 5mg, 10mg Tab; Cefprozil (RAN) 250mg, 500mg Tab, 250mg/5ml Powder for Susp; Ciprofloxacin (RAN) 250mg, 500mg, 750mg Tab; MINT-Ciprofloxacin 250mg, 500mg, 750mg Tab; Citalopram (RAN) 20mg, 40mg Tab; Jamp-Fosinipril 10mg, 20mg Tab; Fosinipril (RAN) 10mg, 20mg Tab; Ran-Fosinipril 10mg, 20mg Tab; Lisinopril (RAN) 5mg, 10mg, 20mg Tab; MINT-Pioglitazone 15mg, 30mg, 45mg Tab; MINT-Pravastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg Tab; Jamp-Ramipril 1.25mg, 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg Cap; Ramipril (RAN) 1.25mg, 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg Cap; Ran-Ranitidine 150mg, 300mg Tab; Risperidone (RAN) 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 4mg Tab; Ropinirole (RAN) 0.25mg,1mg, 2mg, 5mg Tab; Simvastatin (RAN) 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Tamsulosin (RAN) 0.4mg Cap SR.
July 26, 2010
NIHB
NIHB Updates to the Drug Benefit List, Spring 2010
Highlights
Additions to the Drug Benefit List: Praxis ASA EC 81mg Tab; Lumigan RC .01% Oph Sol; Azarga 1%/.5% Oph Sol; Wampole Mineral Calcium O/L; Priva Cal D Forte Tab; Atacand 4mg Tab; Atacand Plus 32mg/12.5mg, 32mg/25mg Tab; Ciloxan .3% Oph Oint; Purg-Odan O/L; Premarin .3mg, .625mg, 1.25mg Tab; Imdur 60mg Tab; Stalevo 125/31.25/200mg, 75/18.75/200mg Tab; Centrum Junior Complete Tab; Coversyl Plus HD 8/2.5mg Tab; Lax-a-Day 1G Powder; Dom-Amlodipine 10mg, 2.5mg, 5mg Tab; GD-Amlodipine 2.5mg Tab; Phl-Amlodipine 2.5mg Tab; Pms-Amlodipine 2.5mg Tab; Riva-Amlodipine 2.5mg Tab; Sandoz Amlodipine 2.5mg Tab; Zym-Amlodipine 10mg, 2.5mg, 5mg Tab; Biocal D Forte 500mg/400IU Tab; Ran-Cefprozil 125mg/5ml O/L; Allergy Relief ES 10mg Tab; Docusate Sodium 100mg Cap; Novo-Enalapril 40mg Tab; Fosinipril 10mg, 20mg Tab; Jamp-Fosinipril 10mg, 20mg Tab; Ran-Fosinipril 10mg, 20mg Tab; Pro-Gabapentin 400mg Cap; Pro-ISMN 60mg Tab; Apo-ISMN 60mg Tab SR; Pms-ISMN 60mg Tab ER; Pms-Letrozole 2.5mg Tab; Sandoz Letrozole 2.5mg Tab; Mirtazapine 15mg Tab; Novo-Naratriptan 1mg, 2.5mg Tab; Sandoz Naratriptan 2.5mg Tab; Mylan-Nifedipine 30mg Tab ER; Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Powder; Polyethylene Glycol Powder; Jamp-Pravastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg Tab; Prenatal & Postpartum Vitamin Tab; Phl-Quetiapine 25mg, 100mg, 200mg, 300mg Tab; Jamp-Ramipril 1.25mg, 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg Cap; Pms-Ramipril 1.25mg, 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg Tab; RBX-Risperidone .25mg, .5mg, 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 4mg Tab; Apo-Ropinirole .25mg Tab; 1mg, 2mg, 5mg Tab; Novo-Salbutamol HFA 100mcg Inhaler; Zym-Sertaline 25mg, 50mg, 100mg Tab; pms-Testosterone 40mg Cap; Apo-Venlafaxine XR 37.5mg, 75mg, 150mg Cap; Vitamin B12 Tab. New Limited Use Benefits: Ciprodex Otic Sol; Advagraf .5mg, 1mg, 5mg Cap ER; Simponi 50mg/.5ml Prefilled Syringe, Auto Injection; Sandoz Calcitonin 200U Nasal Spray; See Link for full details.
July 15, 2010
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Formulary Bulletin # 124 - July 1, 2010
Highlights
New Full Formulary Listings Eff. July 1: Azilect 0.5mg, 1mg Tab; Omnaris 50mcg/act. Inhaler; Stalevo 75mg/18.75mg/200mg, 125mg/31.25mg/200mg Tab; New Listing for Palliative Care Patients: Metadol 10mg/ml O/L; New Non-Interchangeable Full Formulary Listings: BD Ultrafine Nano 32G 4mm Diabetic Needle; Ulticare Syringes – several sizes; New EDS Listings: Remicade 100mg/vial Injection; Risperdal Consta 12.5mg/vial INJ-IM Pd Susp SR; Uromax 10mg, 15mg Tab ER; New EDS Listing Eff. July 1: pms-Bupropion 100mg Tab SR; Revised EDS Criteria: Accolate 20mg Tab; Aranesp 25mcg/ml, 40mcg/ml, 100mcg/ml, 200mcg/ml, 500mcg/ml Prefilled Syringe; Eprex 1000IU/.5ml, 2000IU/.5ml, 3000IU/.3ml, 4000IU/.4ml, 5000IU/.5ml, 6000IU/.6ml, 8000IU/.8ml, 10000IU/ml, 20000IU/.5ml Prefilled Syringe, 20000IU Inj. Sol; Singulair 4mg, 5mg Tab Chew, 10mg Tab, 4mg Oral Granules; Xarelto 10mg Tab; New Interchangeable Full Formulary Listings Eff. June 1: Apo-Ropinirole 0.25mg, 1mg, 2mg, 5mg Tab; Jamp-Amlodipine 5mg, 10mg Tab; Jamp-Fosinipril 10mg, 20mg Tab; Jamp-Pravastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg Tab; Jamp-Ramipril 1.25mg, 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg Cap; NG-Citalopram 20mg, 40mg Tab; Ran-Fosinipril 10mg, 20mg Tab; Zym-Amlodipine 5mg, 10mg Tab; New Interchangeable EDS Listings Eff. June 1: Apo-Rabeprazole 10mg, 20mg Tab Ent; Apo-Rivastigmine 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg, 6mg Cap; Azithromycin (Sanis) 250mg, 600mg Tab; Co Olanzapine 2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg Tab; Mylan-Carvedilol 3.125mg, 6.25mg, 12.5mg, 25mg Tab; Novo-Naratriptan 1mg, 2.5mg Tab; Novo-Risedronate 5mg, 30mg Tab; pms-Fentanyl MTX 12mcg/hr, 25mcg/hr, 50mcg/hr, 75mcg/hr, 100mcg/hr Patch; pms-Omeprazole DR 20mg Tab DR; Ran-Cefprozil 25mg/ml O/Pws; Sandoz Naratriptan 2.5mg Tab; New Interchangeable EDS Listing Eff. May 25: Novo-Risedronate 35mg Tab; Drugs Reviewed and Not Recommended: GlucaGen & GlucaGen Hypokit 1mg/vial Kit; See Formulary for full details.
July 15, 2010
Alberta
Updates to the AHWDBL & AEIDBS - July 1, 2010
Highlights
Discontinued Special Authorization Products: Nu-Megestrol 40mg, 160mg Tab; Ratio-Sumatriptan 50mg, 100mg Tab; Discontinued Optional Special Authorization Products: Novo-Ofloxacin 200mg, 300mg Tabs; Added Products: Apo-Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Atorvastatin (Ratio) 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Atorvastatin (Sanis) 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Co Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg 40mg, 80mg Tab; GD-Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Mylan-Valacyclovir 500mg Cap; Novo-Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg, Tab; Paroxetine (Sanis) 20mg, 30mg Tab; Pms-Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Ran-Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Ratio-Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Sandoz Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Discontinued Listings: Desyrel Dividose 150mg Tab; Novo-Hylazin 10mg Tab; Pms-Propafenone 150mg, 300mg Tab; Deleted from AHWDBL at Request of Manufacturer: Tromboject 3% Injection; Discontinued Listing for AEIDBS: Soflax 10mg/ml O/L.
July 15, 2010
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Pharmacare Bulletin # 10-08 - July 2010
Highlights
MAC Categories Removed: Nu-Cimet 200mg Tab; Nu-Desipramine 10mg, 25mg, 100mg Tab; Lanoxin .0625mg Tab; Garamycin 0.3% Oph Sol; Novo-Hylazin 10mg, 50mg Tab; Nu-Hydral 10mg, 25mg, 50mg Tab; Diarr-eze 0.2mg/ml O/L; Nu-Mefenamic 250mg Cap; Nu-Megestrol 40mg, 160mg Tab; Nu-Nifed 10mg Tab; Novo-Ofloxacin 300mg Tab; Nu-Tetra 250mg Cap; Nu-Trimipramine 12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg, 100mg Tab.
July 15, 2010
Newfoundland
NLPDP Bulletin # 75 - July 9, 2010
Highlights
Additions to Benefit List: Tecta 40mg Tab; Updated Proton Pump Inhibitor Policy: Omeprazole and Rabeprazole doses > 20mg daily; Pantoprazole Magnesium doses > 40mg daily; Lansoprazole 15mg, 30mg Caps; Pantoprazole Sodium 20mg, 40mg Tabs.
July 15, 2010
Ontario
Ontario Drug Benefit List No. 41 Update S1, Effective July 20, 2010
Highlights
New Single Source Drugs: Atacand Plus 32mg & 12.5mg, 32mg & 25mg Tab; Innohep 2500IU/.25ml Inj Pref Syr; Zeldox 20mg, 40mg, 60mg 80mg Cap. New Multi Source Drugs: Bicalutamide Tablets 50mg Tab; Letrozole 2.5mg Tab; Letrozole USP 2.5mg Tab; Med-Letrozole 2.5mg Tab; Mylan-Nifedipine 30mg Tab ER; Mylan-Valacyclovir 500mg Tab; PMS-Fentanyl MTX 25mcg/hr, 50mcg/hr, 75mcg/hr, 100mcg/hr Trans Patch; PMS-Letrozole 2.5mg Tab; Sandoz Atorvastatin 1-mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Zym-Amlodipine 5mg, 10mg Tab; Zym-Clonazepam 2mg Tab; Zym-Ondansetron 4mg, 8mg Tab. Off Formulary Interchangeable Products: Mylan-Valacyclovir 1000mg Tab; PMS-Fentanyl MTX 12mcg/hr Trans Patch; PMS-Finasteride 1mg Tab; Sandoz Finasteride A 1mg Tab; Sandoz Memantine 10mg Tab. Manufacturer Requested Discontinued Drugs: Novo-Ofloxacin 200mg Tab. Drug Benefit Prices: PMS-Polytrimethoprim 10000U/ml & 1mg/ml Oph Sol. Not-A-Benefit Drugs: Apo-Digoxin 0.125mg, 0.25mg Tab. Discontinued Drugs: Nu-Bromazepam 1.5mg, 3mg, 6mg Tab; Nu-Cimet 200mg Tab; Nu-Desipramine 25mg, 50mg, 75mg Tab; Nu-Loraz 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg Tab; Nu-Mefenamic 250mg Cap; Tanta Orciprenaline 2mg/ml O/L. New Diabetic Testing Agent: EZ Health Oracle.
July 9, 2010
New Brunswick
NBPDP Bulletin # 789, June 15, 2010
Highlights
Regular Benefit Additions: Emend 80mg, 125mg Cap; Emend Tri-Pack; Azarga 1%/0.5% Oph Susp; Anzemet 100mg Tab; Advagraf 0.5mg, 1mg, 5mg Cap ER; Special Authorization Additions: Emend 80mg, 125mg Cap; Emend Tri-Pack; Lactulose (various brands) 667mg/ml Oral Liq; New indications added for Fragmin, Lovenox, Lovenox HP, Fraxiparin Forte, Innohep; Simponi 50mg/0.5ml Autoinjector & Prefilled Syringe; Revised Criteria: Ondansetron (Zofran & generics) 4mg, 8mg Tab & Tab O/D; Kytril & generics 1mg Tab; Anzemet 100 mg Tab; Remicade 100mg IV Pws; Drugs Reviewed & Not Listed: Forteo 250mcg/ml Prefilled Pen.
July 9, 2010
Prince Edward Island
PEI MAC Memo, July 6, 2010
Highlights
New Interchangeable/MAC Categories: Proscar 5mg Tab; Ratio-Finasteride 5mg Tab; Novo-Finasteride 5mg Tab; Sandoz Finasteride 5mg Tab; Revatio 20mg Tab; Ratio-Sildenafil R 20mg Tab; Products Added to the Interchangeable/MAC List: Acebutolol (SNS) 100mg, 200mg, 400mg Tabs; Acyclovir (SNS) 200mg, 400mg, 800mg Tabs; Atorvastatin (SNS) 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tabs; Azathioprine (SNS) 50mg Tab; Baclofen (SNS) 10mg, 20mg Tabs; Cyclobenzaprine (SNS) 10mg Tabs; Fenofibrate Micro (SNS) 200mg Cap; GD-Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tabs; Gliclazide (SNS) 80mg Tab; Hydroxyurea 500mg Cap; Lamotrigine 25mg, 100mg, 150mg Tab; Med-Letrozole 2.5mg Cap; Minocycline (SNS) 50mg, 100mg Cap; Nabumetone (SNS) 500mg Tab; Omeprazole (SNS) 20mg Cap; Paroxetine (SNS) 20mg, 30mg Tab; Propafenone (SNS) 150mg, 300mg Tab; RBX-Risperidone 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 4mg Tab; Simvastatin (SNS) 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Sumatriptan (SNS) 25mg, 50mg, 100mg Tab; Ticlopidine (SNS) 250mg Tab; Warfarin (SNS) 1mg, 2mg, 2.5mg, 3mg, 4mg, 5mg, 6mg, 10mg Tab; Zopiclone (SNS) 5mg, 7.5mg Tab; Changes to MAC Pricing: Gravol 50mg, 100mg Supp; Sandoz Dimenhydrinate 50mg, 100mg Supp; Optimyxin 10000U/500U Oph Oint; Polysporin 10000U/500U Oph Oint; Cyklokapron 100mg/ml Injection; Tranexamic Acid 100mg/ml Injection; Discontinued Products: Novo-Ofloxacin 200mg Tab; Pms-Sucralfate 1g Tab.
July 8, 2010
Prince Edward Island
Formulary Update, Issue 10-01, June 9, 2010
Highlights
High Cost Drug Program: Lucentis 2.3mg/.23ml vial; Humira 40mg/0.8ml kit; Enbrel 50mg/ml, 25mg/kit; Remicade 100mg/vial; Orencia; Fragmin; Levenox; Avodart 0.5mg Cap; Proscar 5mg Tab. DINs Added to Formulary: Orencia 250mg vial; Humira 40mg/0.8ml kit; Avodart 0.5mg Cap; Enbrel 50mg/ml vial, 25mg/kit; Proscar 5mg Tab; Ratio-Finasteride 5mg Tab; Sandoz-Finasteride 5mg Tab; Novo-Finasteride 5mg Tab; Remicade 100mg/vial; Lucentis 2.3mg/.23ml vial.
June 30, 2010
Nova Scotia
June Bulletin Volume 10-07, June 2010
Highlights
New Products: Aerochamber Plus Flow-Vu Mask Small, Medium, Large and with mouthpiece; Atacand Plus 32/12.5mg, 32/25mg Tab; Coversyl Plus HD 8mg/2.5mg Tab; Oxycontin 15mg, 30mg, 60mg Tab CR. Non Insured Products: Betaseron Initiation Pack; Rebif 22mcg, 44mcg Multidose Cartridges. New Diabetic Products: Truetest Blood Glucose Test Strips 50s, 100s. Reinstatement of Premarin Products: Premarin 0.3mg, 0.625mg, 1.25mg Tab. Correction to DIN: Novo-Olanzapine 20mg Tab OD. Changes in MAC Pricing: APC-Loratadine 10mg Tab; Claritin 10mg Tab. Manufacturer Shortage of Lowest Priced Products: Amoxicillin & Enzyme inhibitor 250mg/5ml, 400mg/5ml Susp, 500mg Tab; Benazepril 5mg, 10mg, 20mg Tab; Betahistine 16mg, 24mg Tab; Betamethasone & Gentamicin Oph/Otic Sol; Cefuroxime axetil 250mg, 500mg Tab; Cilazapril 5mg & Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg Tab; Clonidine Hcl 0.1mg Tab; Diltiazem 240mg Cap ER; Erythromycin Base 333mg Cap; Estradiol 50mcg/day Patch; Flecainide 50mg, 100mg Tab; Gentamicin 0.3% Otic Sol; Hydrochlorothiazide 25mg & Spironolactone 25mg Tab; Hydrochlorothiazide 50mg & Spironolactone 50mg Tab; Ipratropium Bromide 0.6% Nasal Spray; Levodopa 100mg & Carbidopa 25mg Tab CR; Lisinopril 20mg & Hydrochlorothiazide 25mg Tab; Medroxyprogesterone Acetate 150mg/ml Inj; Midodrine 2.5mg, 5mg Tab; Misoprostol 200mcg Tab; Ofloxacin 0.3% Oph Sol; Olanzapine ODT 10mg Tab; Ondansetron 4mg/5ml O/L; Oxycodone 5mg, 10mg Tab; Trimebutine 200mg Tab.
June 28, 2010
Alberta
Updates to the AEIDBS, June 1, 2010
Highlights
See LINK for highlights
June 28, 2010
Prince Edward Island
Revised June 2010 Update to the Interchangeable/MAC List, Effective June 7, 2010.
Highlights
New Interchangeable/MAC Categories: Lipitor 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; PMS-Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Ratio-Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Apo-Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Co-Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Ran-Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Sandoz-Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Novo-Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Adalat XL 30mg Tab ER; Mylan-Nifedipine 30mg Tab ER. Products Added to the Interchangeable/MAC List: Alprazolam 0.25mg, 0.5mg Tab; Azithromycin 250mg, 600mg Tab; Trazadone 50mg, 100mg, 150mg Tab; Letrozole 2.5mg Tab; Zym-Amlodipine 5mg, 10mg Tab; Zym-Ondansetron 4mg, 8mg Tab. Changes to MAC Prices: Lotensin 5mg, 10mg, 20mg Tab; Apo-Benazepril 5mg, 10mg, 20mg Tab; Garasone 3mg & 1mg/ml Oph/Otic Sol; Sandoz Pentasone 3mg & 1mg/ml Oph/Otic Sol; PMS-Diphenydramine 2.5mg/ml Elixir; Benadryl 2.5mg/ml Elixir; Ferrous Sulfate 300mg Tab; PMS-Ferrous Sulfate 300mg Tab; Apo-Ferrous Sulfate 300mg Tab; FML Liquifilm 0.1% Oph Sol; PMS-Fluorometholone 0.1% Oph Sol; Hydromorphone 20mg/ml Inj; Dilaudid HP Plus 20mg/ml Inj; Apo-Ibuprofen 600mg Tab; Novo-Profen 600mg Tab; PMS-Ibuprofen 600mg Tab; Nu-Ibuprofen 600mg Tab; Claritin 10mg Tab; Apo-Loratadine 10mg Tab; Amerge 1mg Tab; Novo-Naratriptan 1mg Tab; Trileptal 150mg, 300mg, 600mg Tab; Apo-Oxcarbazepine 150mg, 300mg, 600mg Tab; Zantac 15mg/ml Oral Sol; Novo-Ranidine 15mg/ml Oral Sol; Apo-Ranidine 15mg/ml Oral Sol. Deleted Interchangeable/MAC Categories: Novo-Chloroquine 250mg Tab; Aralen 250mg Tab; Zaditen 0.2mg/ml Syrup; Novo-Ketotifen 0.2mg/ml Syrup; M.O.S. 20mg Tab; MSIR 20mg Tab; Apo-Sulfinpyrazone 100mg Tab; Nu-Sulfinpyrazone 100mg Tab. Discontinued Products: Apo-Diclo SR 75mg, 100mg Tab; Apo-Levocarb CR 200mg Tab; Apo-Nifed PA 10mg, 20mg Tab; Diarr-eze 0.2mg/ml Oral Sol; Garamycin 0.3% Oint; Gen-Medroxy 5mg Tab; Gen-Nizatidine 150mg Cap; Gen-Piroxicam 20mg Cap; M.O.S. 10mg Tab; Novo-Hylazin 50mg Tab; Novo-Ofloxacin 300mg Tab; Novo-Triptyn 10mg Tab; PMS-Clindamycin 150mg, 300mg Cap; PMS-Gentamycin 0.3% Sol; PMS-Glyburide 2.5mg Tab; PMS-Ibuprofen 600mg Tab; PMS-Medroxyprogesterone 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg Tab; PMS-Pamidronate 30mg Inj; PMS-Propranolol 10mg, 40mg Tab; PMS-Temazepam 15mg Cap; PMS-Tiaprofenic 300mg Tab; PMS-Tryptophan 1G Tab; Statex 10mg Sol; Zaditen 0.2mg/ml Syrup; Novo-Cimetine 200mg, 300mg, 400mg, 600mg Tab; Novo-Difenac 25mg Tab; Novo-Fluconazole 150mg Cap. Change in Manufacturer: Retrovir 100mg Cap.
June 28, 2010
Ontario
ODB Formulary Update No.41 R1, Effective June 18, 2010
Highlights
New Multi –Source Drugs: Apo-Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Co Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Gd-Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Novo-Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; PMS-Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Ran-Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Ratio-Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab.
June 28, 2010
Ontario
ODB Formulary Update No.41 R, Effective June 14, 2010
Highlights
New Single Source Drugs: Apidra 100U/ml Inj; Azarga 1% & 0.5% Oph Susp; DDAVP Melt 240mcg; Januvia 100mg Tab; Tecta 40mg Tab ENT. Multisource Drugs: Apo-Rabeprazole 10mg, 20mg Tab; Cefprozil Powder 250mg/5ml (75ml Pk), 250mg/5ml (100ml Pk) Oral Susp; Mylan-Carvedilol 3.125mg, 6.25mg, 12.5mg, 25mg Tab; Novo-Finasteride 5mg Tab; Phl-Amiodarone 200mg Tab; Phl-Atenolol 50mg, 100mg Tab; Phl-Baclofen 10mg, 20mg Tab; Phl-Clonazepam 0.5mg, 2mg Tab; Phl-Clonazepam-R 0.5mg Tab; Phl-Lisinopril 5mg, 10mg, 20mg Tab; Phl-Meloxicam 7.5mg, 15mg Tab; Phl-Olanzapine 2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg Tab; Phl-Olanzapine ODT 5mg, 10mg, 15mg Tab Rapid Dissolve; Phl-Quetiapine 25mg, 100mg, 200mg, 300mg Tab; Phl-Rabeprazole EC 10mg, 20mg Tab; Phl-Ramipril 1.25mg, 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg Cap; Phl-Valacyclovir 500mg Tab; PMS-Finasteride 5mg Tab; Purg-Odan 3.5g & 12g & 10mg Kit; Quetiapine 25mg, 100mg, 200mg, 300mg Tab; Ran-Cefprozil 125mg/5ml (75ml Pk), 125mg/5ml (100ml Pk) Oral Susp; Ratio-Finasteride 5mg Tab; Sandoz Letrozole 2.5mg Tab; Zym-Citalopram 20mg, 40mg Tab; Zym-Fluoxetine 20mg Cap; Zym-Sertraline 25mg, 50mg, 100mg Cap; Zym-Simvastatin 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab. Off Formulary Interchangeable Products: Apo-Ciproflox 0.3% Oph Sol; Apo-Metformin ER 500mg Tab ER; Cefazolin For Injection 1g/vial, 10g/vial; Co Memantine 10mg Tab; Phl-Cyclobenzaprine 10mg Tab; PMS-Polytrimethoprim 10000U/ml & 1mg/ml Oph Sol; Zym-Fluoxetine 10mg Cap; Zym-Zopiclone 5mg, 7.5mg Tab. Manufacturer Requested Discontinued Drugs: Desyrel 50mg Tab; Lanoxin 0.0625mg, 0.125mg, 0.25mg Tab; Novo-Hylazin 50mg Tab; Novo-Ofloxacin 300mg Tab; PMS-Desipramine 25mg Tab; PMS-Methotrimeprazine 50mg Tab; Ratio-Aclavulanate 250mg & 125mg Tab. Delisted Drugs: Monistat 3 400mg Vag Supp; Monistat 3 Dual Pak 2% Cr – 9g & 400mg Vag Supp; Monistat 7 2% Vag Cr-App 35g Pk; Monistat 7 2% Cr; Niaspan 500mg, 750mg, 1000mg Tab ER. Drug Benefit Prices: See formulary update for full listing. New Manufacturer Names: Gen-Acyclovir 200mg, 400mg, 800mg Tab; Gen-Cycloprine 10mg Tab; Gen-Glybe 2.5mg, 5mg Tab; Gen-Meloxicam 7.5mg, 15mg Tab; Gen-Paroxetine 10mg, 20mg, 30mg Tab; Gen-Topiramate 25mg, 100mg, 200mg Tab; Lanoxin 0.0625mg, 0.125mg, 0.25mg Tab; Statex 1mg/ml, 5mg/ml O/L; Statex 20mg/ml Oral Drops; Statex 5mg, 10mg, 25mg, 50mg Tab. Not-A-Benefit Drugs: Vitamin A Acid 0.05% Cr. Discontinued Drugs: Nu-Timolol 20mg Tab. New Package Sizes: Apo-Cefprozil 125mg/5ml (75ml Pk), 125mg/5ml (100ml Pk) Oral Susp; Apo-Cefprozil 250mg/5ml (75ml Pk), 250mg/5ml (100ml Pk) Oral Susp; Boost Fruit Flavoured Beverage 237ml Pk; Cefzil 125mg/5ml (75ml Pk), 125mg/5ml (100ml Pk) Oral Susp; Cefzil 250mg/5ml (75ml Pk), 250mg/5ml (100ml Pk) Oral Susp; Ran-Cefprozil 250mg/5ml (75ml Pk), 250mg/5ml (100ml Pk) Oral Susp; Sandoz Cefprozil 125mg/5ml (75ml Pk), 125mg/5ml (100ml Pk) Oral Susp; Sandoz Cefprozil 250mg/5ml (75ml Pk), 250mg/5ml (100ml Pk) Oral Susp. New PINs: Apo-Cefprozil 125mg/5ml (100ml Pk), 250mg/5ml (100ml Pk) Oral Susp; Cefzil 125mg/5ml (100ml Pk), 250mg/5ml (100ml Pk) Oral Susp; Ran-Cefprozil 250mg/5ml (100ml Pk) Oral Susp; Sandoz Cefprozil 125mg/5ml (100ml Pk), 250mg/5ml (100ml Pk) Oral Susp. Tradename Changes: Mylan-Acyclovir 200mg, 400mg, 800mg Tab; Mylan-Cyclobenzaprine 10mg Tab; Mylan-Glybe 2.5mg, 5mg Tab; Mylan-Meloxicam 7.5mg, 15mg Tab; Mylan-Paroxetine 10mg, 20mg, 30mg Tab; Mylan-Topiramate 25mg, 100mg, 200mg Tab; Toloxin 0.0625mg, 0.125mg, 0.25mg Tab.
June 21, 2010
British Columbia
BC Pharmacare Bulletin # 10-006
Highlights
Additions to the LCA/RDP Program: Fosinipril 10mg, 20mg Tab; pms-Desmopressin .1mg, .2mg Tab; pms-Ramipril 1.25mg, 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg Cap; Apo-Rabeprazole EC 10mg, 20mg Tab; New LCA Categories: Co Olanzapine 20mg Tab; Zyprexa 20mg Tab; Amerge 1mg, 2.5mg Tab; Novo-Naratriptan 1mg, 2.5mg Tab; Airomir 100mcg Inh Sol; Apo-Salvent CHC Free 100mcg Inh Sol; Ratio-Salbutamol HFA 100mcg Inh Sol; Ventolin HFA 100mcg Inh Sol; Novo-Finasteride 5mg Tab; pms-Finasteride 5mg Tab; Proscar 5mg Tab; Ratio-Finasteride 5mg Tab; Sandoz Finasteride 5mg Tab. New Benefits: Toloxin 0.0625mg, 0.125mg, 0.25mg Tab; Oxycontin 15mg, 30mg, 60mg Cap; Non-Benefits: Apo-Metformin ER 500mg Tab; Calcium with Vitamin D3 500mg Tab; Co Memantine 10mg Tab
June 21, 2010
Newfoundland
NLPDP Bulletin # 61
Highlights
Delisted NIDPF Categories: pms-Ramipril/HCTZ 2.5/12.5mg, 5/12.5mg, 5/25mg, 10/12.5mg, 10/25mg Tab; Altace HCT 2.5/12.5mg, 5/12.5mg, 5/25mg, 10/12.5mg, 10/25mg Tab; Novo-Ridazine 10mg, 25mg, 50mg, 100mg Tab; Apo-Thioridazine 10mg, 25mg, 50mg, 100mg Tab; Benefit Delistings: pms-Ramipril/HCTZ 2.5/12.5mg, 5/12.5mg, 5/25mg, 10/12.5mg, 10/25mg Tabs; Apo-Thioridazine 10mg, 25mg, 50mg, 100mg Tabs.
June 21, 2010
Newfoundland
NLPDP Bulletin # 59
Highlights
The following anti-emetics are now covered as open benefits, with limitations, for chemo-induced nausea and vomiting only: Co Ondansetron, Ondansetron-Odan, Zofran, pms-Ondansetron, Novo-Ondansetron, Sandoz Ondansetron, Ratio-Ondansetron, Apo-Ondansetron, Mylan-Ondansetron, Mint-Ondansetron, Ran-Ondansetron, Jamp-Ondansetron 4mg & 8mg Tabs; Granisetron, Kytril 1mg Tabs; Anzemet 100mg Tab.
June 8, 2010
Nova Scotia
Pharmacare Bulletin # 10-06
Highlights
New Products: Azarga 1%/0.5% Ophthalmic Suspension; New Exception Status Benefits: Xamiol 0.5mg/g Gel, Xeomin 100U/Vial INJ-IM PWS; Non-Insured Products Added: Actonel 150mg Tab, BenzaClin 5%/1% Gel, Lipidil EZ 48mg Tab, 145mg Tab, Pristiq 50mg ER Tab, 100mg ER Tab, Yaz 3mg/.02mg Tab; New Interchangeable Products: Epirubicin HCl 2mg/ml Inj, Pharmorubicin PFS 2mg/ml Inj, Gemcitabine 1g/vial Inj, Gemzar 1g/vial, Elocom 0.1% Lot, Taro-Mometasone 0.1% Lot, Amerge 1mg, 2.5mg Tab, Novo-Naratriptan 1mg, 2.5mg Tab, Apo-Sibutramine 10mg, 15mg Cap, Meridia 10mg, 15mg Cap, Andriol 40mg Cap, pms-Testosterone 40mg Cap; Additions to Existing Categories: MINT-Ciprofloxacin 250mg, 500mg Tab, pms-Desmopressin 0.1mg, 0.2mg Tab, CO Memantine 10mg Tab, pms-Memantine 10mg Tab, Novo-Olanzapine 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg Tab O/Dis, Sandoz Olanzapine 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg Tab O/Dis, MINT-Pravastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg Tab, pms-Ramipril 1.25mg, 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg Cap, RBX-Risperidone 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 4mg Tab; Name Change: from Lanoxin to Toloxin.
May 21, 2010
New Brunswick
NBPDP Bulletin #787 May 12, 2010
Highlights
NBPDP BENEFIT ADDITIONS: phl-Amiodarone 200mg Tab; Co-Amlodipine 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg Tab; Zym-Carvedilol 3.125mg, 6.25mg, 12.5mg, 25mg Tab; Extra Strength Allegy Relief 10mg Tab; Mint-Ciprofloxacin 250mg, 500mg Tab; Zym-Clonazepam 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg Tab; Pms-Finasteride 5mg Tab; Ratio-Finasteride 5mg Tab; Sandoz Finasteride 5mg Tab; phl-Fluoxetine 20mg; Zym-Fluoxetine 20mg; Sandoz Letrozole 2.5mg Tab; phl-Meloxicam 7.5mg, 15mg; Zym-Mirtazepine 15mg, 30mg Tab; Sandoz Naratriptan 2.5mg Tab; Mylan-Nifedipine 30mg Tab ER; Sandoz Olanzapine ODT 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg Tab O/Dis; Zym-Pioglitazone 15mg, 30mg, 45mg Tab; Jamp-Pravastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg Tab; Mint-Pravastatin 10mg, 20mg 40mg Tab; phl-Quetiapine 25mg, 100mg, 200mg, 300mg Tab; Jamp-Ramipril 1.25mg, 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg Cap; Sandoz Risperidone 0.25mg Tab; Apo-Rivastigmine 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg, 6mg Cap; Jamp-Simvastatin 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg; Zym-Topiramate 25mg, 100mg, 200mg Tab; phl-Trazodone 50mg, 100mg Tab; phl-Zopiclone 5mg, 7.5mg Tab; Non-Listed Products Subject to MAP: Ran-Cefprozil 125/5ml Pws; Desloratadine Allergy Control 5mg Tab; phl-Fluoxetine 10mg Cap; Zym-Fluoxetine 10mg Cap; Co-Memantine 10mg Tab; Pms-Memantine 10mg Tab.
May 20, 2010
New Brunswick
Bulletin #786, May 6, 2010
Highlights
Extemporaneous Preparations – Temporary Benefit Addition: Amitriptyline 10mg compound; Clonidine 0.025, 0.1, 0.2mg compound. Special Authorization Additions: Xeomin 100U vial for injection; Gleevec 100mg, 400mg Tab; Revlimid 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 25mg Cap. Drugs Reviewed and Not Listed: Xeomin 100U vial for injection; Inspra 25mg, 50mg Tab; Faslodex 50mg/ml IM Injection; Vyvanse 30mg, 50mg Cap.
May 10, 2010
Prince Edward Island
PEI MAC Memo May 3, 2010 Update
Highlights
New Interchangeable/MAC Categories: Femara 2.5mg Tab; PMS-Letrozole 2.5mg Tab; Sandoz-Letrozole 2.5mg Tab. Products Added to the Interchangeable/MAC List: Ran-Fosinopril 10mg, 20mg Tab; Sandoz-Olanzapine ODT 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg Tab; Sandoz-Naratriptan 2.5mg Tab; Zym-Fluoxetine HCL 10mg Cap; Zym-Fluoxetine HCL 20mg Cap. Changes to MAC Prices: Amerge 2.5mg Tab; Novo-Naratriptan 2.5mg Tab; Sandoz-Naratriptan 2.5mg Tab. Discontinued Products: Desyrel 50mg Tab; Nu-Cimet 200mg Tab; Nu-Desipramine 10mg, 25mg, 50mg, 75mg, 100mg Tab; Nu-Diflunisal 250mg, 500mg Tab; Nu-Hydral 10mg, 25mg, 50mg Tab; Nu-Mefenamic 250mg Cap; Nu-Megestrol 40mg, 160mg Tab; Nu-Nifed 10mg Cap; Nu-Sulfinpyrazone 200mg Tab; Nu-Tetra 250mg Cap; Nu-Trimipramine 12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg, 100mg Tab; PMS-Desipramine 10mg, 25mg Tab; PMS-Methotrimeprazine 50mg Tab; Ratio-Benzydamine 0.15% O/Rinse; Urispas 200mg Tab. Changes in Manufacturer: Imuran 50mg Tab; Zaditen 1mg Tab; Zaditen 0.2mg/ml Syrup.
May 7, 2010
British Columbia
BC Pharmacare Newsletter Edition 10-005
Highlights
Special Authorization Addition: Concerta 18mg, 27, 36mg, 54mg Tab ER; New Drugs Categorized to LCA and/or RDP: Ciprofloxacin 250mg, 500mg, 750mg Tab; Lisinopril 5mg, 10mg Tab; Pravastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg Tab; Ramipril 1.25mg, 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg Cap; Ran-Fosinopril 10mg, 20mg Tab; Risperidone 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 4mg Tab; Simvastatin 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Tamsulosin 0.4mg Cap; New LCA Categories: Novo-Risedronate 5mg, 30mg, 35mg Tab; Actonel 5mg, 30mg, 35mg Tab; Changes to Existing LCA Categories: Pamidronate Disodium 6mg/ml Inj; Pamidronate Disodium Omega 6mg/ml Inj; Sandoz-Pamidronate 6mg/ml Inj; Amitriptyline 10mg Cap; Multi-Source Generics Pricing Policy: Novo-Olanzapine OD 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg Tab O/Dis; Sandoz Olanzapine ODT 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg Tab O/Dis; Co Olanzapine ODT 20mg Tab O/Dis; New Benefits: Truetest Blood Glucose Test Strips; Non-Benefits: Apo-Sibutramine 10mg, 15mg Cap; Biphentin 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 30mg, 40mg, 50mg, 60mg, 80mg Cap CR; Jamp-Calcium + Vitamin D 500mg/400IU Tab.
May 7, 2010
Ontario
Update Q Ontario Drug Benefit Formulary, No.41, Effective April 23, 2010
Highlights
New Single Source Drugs: Cosopt Preservative Free 2% & 0.5% Oph Sol; Coversyl Plus HD 8mg & 2.5mg Tab; Isentress 400mg Tab; Olmetec 20mg, 40mg Tab; Olmetec Plus 20mg & 12.5mg, 40mg & 12.5mg Tab; Prezista 400mg Tab. New Multi-Source Drugs: Apo-Ropinirole 0.25mg, 1mg, 2mg, 5mg Tab; Apo-Venlafaxine XR 37.5mg, 75mg, 150mg Cap ER; Co Olanzapine 2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg Tab; Fosinopril 10mg, 20mg Tab; Gabapentin 100mg, 300mg 400mg Cap; Jamp-Amlodipine 5mg, 10mg Tab; Jamp-Fosinopril 10mg, 20mg Tab; Jamp-Quetiapine 25mg, 100mg, 200mg, 300mg Tab; Jamp-Ramipril 1.25mg, 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg Cap; Jamp-Simvastatin 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Methylprednisolone Acetate Inj 40mg/ml Susp USP 40mg/ml, 80mg/ml Inj Susp; Novo-Methylphenidate ER 18mg, 27mg, 36mg, 54mg Tab SR; Novo-Risedronate 5mg, 30mg, 35mg Tab; PMS-Desmopressin 0.1mg, 0.2mg Tab; PMS-Ramipril 1.25mg, 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg Cap; PMS-Testosterone 40mg Cap; Risperidone 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 4mg Tab; Sandoz Azithromycin 100mg/5ml, 200mg/5ml, 200mg/5ml (22.5ml PK) O/L; Sandoz Finasteride 5mg Tab; Zym-Carvedilol 3.125mg, 6.25mg, 12.5mg, 25mg Tab; Zym-Gabapentin 100mg, 300mg, 400mg Cap; Zym-Mirtazapine 30mg Tab; Zym-Risperidone 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 4mg Tab; Zym-Topiramate 25mg, 100mg, 200mg Tab. Off Formulary Interchangeable Products: Apo-Hydro 12.5mg Tab; Mylan-Omeprazole 10mg Cap DR; Sandoz Naratriptan 2.5mg Tab; Supeudol 5mg, 10mg Tab; Zym-Pioglitazone 15mg, 30mg, 45mg Tab. Manufacturer Requested Discontinued Drugs: Captopril 12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg, 100mg Tab; Co Glimepiride 1mg, 2mg, 4mg Tab; Desyrel Dividose 150mg Tab; Elite Strip; Fenomax 160mg; Monocor 5mg Tab; Nimotop 30mg Cap SG; Novo-Cimetine 200mg, 800mg Tab; Osmolite 1 Cal, 1.2cal Liq; Osmolite HN Liq; Osmolie HN Plus Liq; PMS-Methotrimeprazine 25mg Tab. New Generic Names: Contour Strip; Freestyle Lite Strip. Drug Benefit Prices: See bulletin for full list of prices. Not a Benefit Drugs: Betaloc 50mg, 100mg Tab; Capoten 12.5mg Tab; Cytoxan 50mg Tab; Didronel 200mg Tab; Duragesic Mat 25mcg/hr, 50mcg/hr, 75mcg/hr, 100mcg/hr Trans Pad; Duricef 500mg Cap; Jamp-Pravastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg Tab; M.O.S 5mg/ml O/L; Megace 160mg Tab; Mint-Pravastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg Tab; Surgam 300mg Tab; Symmetrel 10mg/ml O/L; Ventolin 0.4mg/ml O/L. Discontinued Drugs: Agenerase 50mg, 150mg Cap, Agenerase 15mg/ml O/L; Apo-Ipravent 0.03% Nasal Spray; Apo-Labetalol 100mg, 200mg Tab; Apo-Loxapine 5mg, 10mg, 25mg, 50mg Tab; C.E.S. 1.25mg Tab; Combigan 0.2% & 0.5% Oph Sol; Covera-HS 180mg, 240mg Tab SR; Endantadine 100mg Cap; Eprex 20000IU/ml Inj Sol; Fluotic 20mg Tab; Lin-Fosinopril 10mg, 20mg Tab; M.O.S 50mg/ml O/L; M.O.S 40mg Tab; Monistat 7 100mg Vag Sup; Monistat Derm 2% Cr; Novo-Vupropion SR 150mg Tab; Novo-Fluconazole 150mg Cap; Novo-Hylazin 25mg Tab Ent; PMS-Diclofenac 25mg, 50mg Tab ENT; PMS-Terbinafine 250mg Tab; Pondocillin 500mg Tab; Promod Nas Sp; Ratio-Beclomethasone AQ 50mcg Ca; Ratio-Clindamycin 150mg, 300mg Cap; Sab-Diclofenac 50mg, 100mg Sup; Sandoz Paroxetine 20mg, 30mg Tab; Sandoz Ramipril 1.25mg, 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg Tab; Sansert 2mg Tab; Seconal 100mg Cap; Terazol 3 80mg Vag Ovule; Vitamin B6 25mg Tab; Vitamin B6-ICN 25mg Tab. Not-A-Benefit Drugs: Premarin 1.25mg Tab; Vitamin B6 25mg Tab. Status Changes from Not-A-Benefit to General Benefit: Sandoz Diclofenac SR 75mg, 100mg Tab. New Diabetic Testing Agent: iTest 2.71U Blood Glucose Strip. New Nutrition Products: Jevity 1.5Cal/ml Liq.
May 6, 2010
Alberta
Updates to the AEIDBS, May 1, 2010
Highlights
See LINK for highlights
May 6, 2010
Alberta
Updates to the AHWDBL, May 1, 2010
Highlights
Additional Brands/Strengths of Drug Products Available by Special Authorization: Azithromycin 600mg Tab; New Interchangeable LCA Products: Novo-Risedronate 5mg, 30mg, 35mg Tab, pms-Finasteride 5mg Tab, Ratio-Finasteride 5mg Tab, Sandoz Finasteride 5mg Tab; Added Products: Apo-Rabeprazole 10mg, 20mg Tab Ent, Azithromycin 250mg Tab, Fosinopril 10mg, 20mg Tab, Gabapentin 100mg, 300mg, 400mg Tab, Novo-Olanzapine 5mg, 10mg Tab OD, Ran-Cefprozil 25mg/ml Oral Suspension; Products with a Price Change: Cosopt Preservative Free 2%/0.5% Opthamalic Solution; Products Deleted at Request of Manufacturer: Mint-Lisinopril 5mg, 10mg, 20mg Tab, Mint-Pravastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg Tab, pms-Atenolol 25mg Tab, pms-Bisoprolol 5mg, 10mg Tab, pms-Bupropion 100mg Tab SR, pms-Cyclobenzaprine 10mg Tab, pms-Dexamethasone 4mg Tab, pms-Diclofenac 25mg Tab Ent, pms-Fenofibrate Micro 200mg Cap, pms-Fluconazole 50mg, 100mg Tab, pms-Flutamide 250mg Tab, pms-Indapamide 1.25mg Tab, pms-Ipratropium 250mcg/ml Inhalation Solution, pms-Lisinopril 5mg, 10mg, 20mg Tab, pms-Minocycline 50mg, 100mg Tab, pms-Norfloxacin 400mg Tab, pms-Ranitidine 150mg, 300mg Tab, pms-Salbutamol 0.5mg/ml Inhalation Solution, pms-Selegiline 5mg Tab, pms-Sotalol 80mg, 160mg Tab, pms-Timolol 0.25% Opthamalic Solution; Newly interchangeable: Proscar 5mg Tab, Actonel 5mg, 30mg, 35mg Tab.
May 6, 2010
Saskatchewan
Formulary Bulletin Update May 2010, Bulletin #123
Highlights
New Full Formulary Listings effective May 1: Azarga 1%/0.5% Opthamalic Suspension, Insupen 29x12mm, 30x8mm, 31x6mm, 31x8mm, 32x6mm, 32x8mm needle, Novo-Finasteride 5mg Tab, pms-Desmopressin 0.1mg, 0.2mg Tab, pms-Finasteride 5mg Tab, ratio-Finasteride 5mg Tab, Sandoz Finasteride 5mg Tab, Xamiol 50mcg/0.5mg/g Gel; New Exception Drug Status Listings effective May 1: Omnitrope 5mg, 10mg Injection, Silhouette 13mm, 17mm cannula Infusion set, Sure T 6mmx18"tubing, 6mmx23"tubing, 8mmx23"tubing Infusion set, Xeomin 100U/vial Powder for Solution; New Presentation of EDS Listing effective May 1: Apidra 100U/ml Cartridge Injection; New Full Formulary Listings effective April 12: Toloxin 0.0625mg, 0.125mg, 0.25mg Tab; New Full Formulary Listings effective March 1: Apo-Metronidazole 500mg Cap, pms-Prochlorperazine 5mg, 10mg Tab; Drugs Reviewed and Not Recommended: Pristiq 50mg, 100mg Tab ER, Inspra 25mg, 50mg Tab; Drugs Reviewed and Not Recommended for CIS Multiple Sclerosis: Copaxone 20mg PFS, Rebif 22mcg, 44mcg PFS, Rebif Initiation Pack 8.8mcg/0.2ml, 22mcg/0.5ml Injection, Avonex 30mcg Powder for Injection, Betaseron 0.3mg Powder for Injection.
May 6, 2010
Newfoundland
NLPDP Bulletin #44, May 3, 2010
Highlights
New Product Added as Benefit for all Plans and Special Authorization for Cystic Fibrosis Plan: pms-Diazepam 10mg Tab
May 6, 2010
Newfoundland
NLPDP Bulletin #43, April 30, 2010
Highlights
New Open Benefits: Azarga Oph Drops, Novo-Atenol 25mg Tab, Metrogel 1% Gel, AC Boyz Aerochamber, AC Girlz Aerochamber, Benzaclin Gel; New Special Authorization Products: Xamiol Scalp Gel, Plavix 75mg Tab; Products Reviewed and Not Recommended: Forteo 750mcg/3ml Injection, Soliris 10mg/ml Injection, Actonel 150mg Tab, Dovobet Ointment, Yaz, Lipidil EZ 48mg, 145mg Tab.
May 5, 2010
Newfoundland
Newfoundland Bulletin #42 April 28, 2010
Highlights
Discontinued by Manufacturer: pms-Desipramine
May 5, 2010
British Columbia
BC Pharmacare Bulletin Edition #10-004
Highlights
New Full Benefits: Nimotop 30mg Tab; Apidra 100U/ml, 3ml cartridge; New Limited Coverage Benefits: Emend 80mg, 125mg Cap; Emend Tripack 125mg Cap, 80mg Cap; Rebif 66mcg/1.5ml, 132mcg/1.5ml pre-filled multidose cartridges; Co Amlodipine 2.5mg Tab.
May 4, 2010
Nova Scotia
NS Pharmacare Bulletin 10-05, April 2010
Highlights
Non-Insured Products: Prezista 400mg Tab, Forteo 250mcg/ml Injection, Duodopa 5mg/ml, 20mg/ml Intratestional Gel; New Categories: Novo-Risedronate 5mg, 30mg, 35mg Tab, Actonel 5mg, 30mg, 35mg Tab; Additions to Existing Categories: Jamp-Simvastatin 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Delisted Products: New Image Lock’n Roll Ostomy product; Change in MAC Pricing: Benazepril 5mg, 10mg, 20mg Tab, Cimetidine 200mg Tab, Desipramine 10mg, 25mg Tab, Hydralazine Hcl 25mg Tab, Mefenamic Acid 250mg Tab, Oxcarbazepine 150mg, 300mg, 600mg Tab; Discontinued on Depletion of Inventory: see link for full list.
April 30, 2010
Alberta
Summary of Changes to the AEIDBS Effective April 1, 2010
Highlights
New Drug Products Available by Special Authorization: Omnitrope 3.3mg/vial Inj; Omnitrope 6.7mg/ml Inj. Additional Brands and/or Strengths of Drug Products Available by Special Authorization: Apo-Rivastigmine 6mg Cap; Mylan-Rivastigmine 6mg Cap; Novo-Rivastigmine 6mg Cap; PHL-Alendronate-FC 70mg Tab; PMS-Rivastigmine 6mg Cap; Ran-Fentanyl Matrix 12mcg/hr, 25mcg/hr, 50mcg/hr, 75mcg/hr, 100mcg/hr Trans Pad; Ratio-Rivastigmine 6mg Cap; Sandoz Fentanyl Patch 12mcg/hr, 25mcg/hr, 50mcg/hr, 75mcg/hr, 100mcg/hr Trans Pad. Drug Products with Changes to Criteria for Coverage: Aranesp 10mcg/syr, 20mcg/syr, 100mcg/ml, 200mcg/ml, 500mcg/ml Inj; Enbrel 25mg/vial, 50mg/syr Inj; Eprex 20,000U/ml Inj, 1000U/syr, 2000U/syr, 3000U/syr, 4000U/syr, 5000U/syr, 6000U/syr, 8000U/syr, 10000U/syr, 20000U/syr; Exjade 125mg, 250mg, 500mg O/DIS Tab; Exetrol 10mg Tab; Humira 40mg/syr Inj; Kineret 100mg/syr Inj; Neulasta 6mg/syr Inj; Neupogen 0.3mg/ml Inj; Orencia 250mg/vial Inj; Remicade 100mg/vial Inj; Rituxan 10mg/ml Inj. Drug Products Available by Step Therapy/Special Authorization: Mint-Pioglitazone 15mg, 30mg, 45mg Tab; PHL-Pioglitazone 15mg, 30mg, 45mg Tab; Vesicare 5mg, 10mg Tab; Actos 15mg, 30mg, 45mg Tab; Apo-Pioglitazone 15mg, 30mg, 45mg Tab; Avandamet 1mg/500mg, 2mg/500mg, 4mg/500mg, 4mg/1000mg Tab; Co Pioglitazone 15mg, 30mg, 45mg Tab; Mylan-Pioglitazone 15mg, 30mg, 45mg Tab; Novo-Pioglitazone 15mg, 30mg, 45mg Tab; PMS-Pioglitazone 15mg, 30mg, 45mg Tab; Ratio-Pioglitazone 15mg, 30mg, 45mg Tab; Sandoz Pioglitazone 15mg, 30mg, 45mg Tab. Discontinued Special Authorization Drug Products: Nutramigen Oral Liquid; Nutramigen Oral Powder. Deleted Listings: Fucithalmic (unpreserved) 1% OPH Gel. Additional Brands and/or Strengths of Drug Products Available by Optional Special Authorization: Ciprofloxacin 250mg, 500mg, 750mg Tab. Discontinued Optional Special Authorization Drug Products: Novo-Ofloxacin 400mg; Taro-Ciprofloxacin 250mg, 500mg Tab. Added Products: Centrum Materna Tab; Imodium 0.13mg/ml Oral Sol. Least Cost Alternative Changes: Ducosate Sodium 10mg/ml Oral Drops; Ferrous Sulfate 30mg/ml Oral Syrup; Ferrous Sulfate 75mg/ml Oral Drops. Discontinued Listings: Anbesol Baby Gel 7.5% Top Gel; Materna Tab; PMS-Dimenhydrinate 3mg/ml Oral Syrup. Deleted Listings: Abenol 120mg, 325mg, 650mg Rectal Supp; PMS-Acetaminophen 32mg/ml, 80mg/ml Oral Sol. Products Removed from AEIDBS as Price Policy Requirements Not Satisfied: Apo-Bisacodyl 10mg Rectal Supp; Benoxyl 10%, 20% Top Lotion; Clindoxyl 1%/5% Top Gel; Docusate Sodium 10mg/ml Oral Drops; Duocal Oral Powder; E028 Splash Oral Liquid; Ketocal Oral Powder; Levaquin 250mg, 500mg Tab; Neocate Junior Oral Powder; Octreotide 100mcg/ml, 200mcg/ml, 500mcg/ml Inj; Panoxyl 10% Top bar; Panoxyl 10 10% Top Gel, 20% Top Gel; PMS-Ferrous Sulfate Infant 75mg/ml Oral Drops; PMS-Levofloxacin 750mg Tab; Stieva-A 0.01%, 0.025%, 0.05%, 0.1% Top Crm; Steiva-A 0.025% Top Solution, Steiva-A 0.025%, 0.05%, 4%/0.01%, 4%/0.025%, 4%/0.05% Top Gel.
April 30, 2010
Alberta
Summary of Changes to the AHWDBL Effective April 1, 2010
Highlights
See Update for Highlights
April 22, 2010
Newfoundland
NLPDP Bulletin #39 April 15, 2010
Highlights
Special Authorization for All Plans and the Cystic Fibrosis Program: Pms-Testosterone 40mg Cap; Sandoz Naratriptan 2.5mg Tab; Novo-Risedronate 5mg, 30mg, 35mg Tab; Open Benefit for All Plans and Special Authorization for the Cystic Fibrosis Program: Taro-Mometasone 0.1% Lotion; Pms-Ramipril-HCTZ 2.5mg/12.5mg, 5mg/12.5mg, 5mg/25mg, 10mg/12.5mg, 10mg/25mg Tab; Toloxin 0.0626mg, 0.125mg, 0.25mg Tab.
April 20, 2010
Prince Edward Island
PEI MAC Memo April 2010 Update
Highlights
Products Added to the Interchangeable/MAC List: Apo-Rivastigmine 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg, 6mg Cap; Extra Strength Allergy Relief 10mg Tab; Phl-Amiodarone 200mg Tab; Phl-Quetiapine 25mg, 100mg, 200mg, 300mg Tab; Phl-Trazodone 50mg, 100mg Tab; Pms-Amlodipine 2.5mg Tab; Pms-Ramipril 1.25mg, 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg Cap; Ran-Cefprozil 125mg/5ml Susp; Sandoz Amlodipine 2.5mg Tab; Sandoz Olanzapine 5mg, 110mg, 15mg, 20mg Tab; Zym-Carvedilol 3.125mg, 6.25mg, 12.5mg, 25mg Tab; Zym-Clonazepam 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg Tab; Zym-Mirtazapine 15mg, 30mg Tab; Zym-Pioglitazone 15mg, 30mg, 45mg Tab; Zym-Topiramate 25mg, 100mg, 200mg Tab; Changes to MAC Prices: Olanzapine 2.4mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg Tab; Discontinued Products: Capoten 12.5mg Tab; Cyclocort Ointment 0.1%, 30G; Desyrel 150mg Tab; Estraderm 50mg Patch; Lamisil 250mg Tab; Megace 160mg Tab; Monocor 5mg Tab.
April 15, 2010
Newfoundland
NLPDP Bulletin #38 April 15, 2010
Highlights
New Categories: Taro-Mometasone 0.1% Lotion; Elocom 0.1% Lotion; Pms-Ramipril-HCTZ 2.5mg/12.5mg, 5mg/12.5mg, 5mg/25mg, 10mg/12.5mg, 10mg/25mg Tab; Altace HCT 2.5mg/12.5mg, 5mg/12.5mg, 5mg/25mg, 10mg/12.5mg, 10mg/25mg Tab; Novo-Risedronate 5mg, 30mg, 35mg Tab; Actonel 5mg, 30mg, 35mg Tab; Pms-Testosterone 40mg Cap; Andriol 40mg Cap; Additions to Existing Categories: Sandoz Naratriptan 2.5mg Tab; Toloxin 0.0626mg, 0.125mg, 0.25mg Tab.
April 19, 2010
Newfoundland
NLPDP Bulletin # 36, April 9, 2010
Highlights
DINs Discontinued by Manufacturer on Depletion of Inventory: pms-Metronidazole 500mg Cap; Apo-Methoprazine 5mg Tab; Novo-Triptyn 25mg & 50mg Tab.
April 9, 2010
Newfoundland
NLPDP Bulletin #35, April 8, 2010
Highlights
Special Authorization Additions: Protopic 0.1% Ointment; Remodulin 1mg/ml, 2.5mg/ml, 5mg/ml, 10mg/ml; Cymbalta 30mg, 60mg; Campral 333mg; Revlimid 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 25mg; Thyrogen 0.9mg/ml.
April 9, 2010
New Brunswick
Bulletin #782 - March 11, 2010
Highlights
Regular Benefit Additions: Mucomyst 200mg/ml Liq Inh; Acetylcysteine Sol 200mg/ml Liq Inh; Parvolex 200mg/ml Liq Inh; Fosamax 10mg, 40mg, 70mg Tab; Novo-Alendronate 10mg, 70mg Tab; Apo-Alendronate 10mg, 70mg Tab; Mylan-Alendronate 10mg, 70mg Tab; Sandoz-Alendronate 10mg, 70mg Tab; Co-Alendronate 40mg, 70mg Tab; Pms-Alendronate 70mg Tab; Ratio-Alendronate 70mg Tab; Pms-Alendronate FC 70mg Tab; Phl-Alendronate 70mg Tab; Fosavance 70mg/5600mg Tab; Amikacin 250mg/ml IM Liq; Ampicillin 2G IM Pws; Wellbutrin XL 150mg, 300mg Tab SR; Miacalcin 200IU/MD Nas Liq; Apo-Calcitonin 200IU/MD Nas Liq; Sandoz-Calcitonin 200IU/MD Nas Liq; Toradol 10mg Tab; Apo-Ketorolac 10mg Tab; Novo-Ketorolac 10mg Tab; Nu-Ketorolac 10mg Tab; Pms-Lithium Citrate 8mmol/5ml O/L; Kaletra 100mg/25mg Tab; Bicillin LA 1200000U/2ml Inj Susp; Crystapen 1000000IU/Vial, 10000000IU/Vial IM Pws; Zeldox 20mg, 40mg, 60mg, 80mg Cap; Special Authorization Additions: Prezista 400mg Tab; Tysabri 300mg Vial for IV infusion; Special Authorization Revised Process: Lucentis 2.3mg/0.23ml Vial for Intravitreal Inj; Drugs Reviewed and Not Listed: Pristiq 50mg, 100mg Tab ER; Levemir 100U/ml Inj Sol; Duodopa 100ml Gel Cassette; Lyrica 25mg, 50mg, 75mg, 150mg, 300mg Cap; Forteo 250mcg/ml Inj Sol.
April 5, 2010
Saskatchewan
Formulary Bulletin Update March 2010. Bulletin #122
Highlights
New Full Formulary Listing Effective March 1, 2010: Atacand Plus 32mg/12.5mg, 32mg/25mg Tab; New Exception Drug Status Listings Effective March 1, 2010: Actonel 150mg Tab; Prezista 400mg Tab; New Interchangeable Full Formulary Listings Effective February 1, 2010: Novo-Salbutamol HFA 100mcg/dose Metered dose inhaler; NuvaRing 2.6mg/11.4mg SR Vaginal Ring; New Interchangeable EDS Listings Effective February 1, 2010: Co Olanzapine ODT 5mg, 10mg, 15mg Tab O/Dis; Sandoz Olanzapine ODT 5mg, 10mg, 15mg Tab O/Dis; Suboxone 2mg/0.5mg, 8mg/2mg Sublingual Tab; New Interchangeable Full Formulary Listing Effective December 4, 2009: Pms-Fluphenazine 5mg Tab; New Interchangeable Full Formulary Listing Effective December 1, 2009: Pms-Ramipril 1.25mg, 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg Cap; New Interchangeable EDS Listings Effective December 1, 2009: Apo-Olanzapine 2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg Tab; Novo-Lansoprazole 15mg, 30mg Cap; New Hospital Benefit Drug Listing: Plavix 300mg Tab.
April 5, 2010
NIHB
Update to the Drug Benefit List Fall/Winter 2009/10
Highlights
Additions to the Drug Benefit List, Single-Source Drug Products: Caduet 10mg/10mg, 10mg/20mg, 10mg/40, 10mg/80mg, 5mg/10mg, 5mg/20mg, 5mg/40mg, 5mg/80mg Tab; Flamazine 1% Crm; Novomax Test Strip; Olmetec 5mg, 20mg, 40mg Tab; Olmetec Plus 20mg/12.5mg, 40mg/12.5mg, 40mg/20mg Tab; Additions to the Drug Benefit List, Mulit-Source Drug Products: Apo-Olanzapine 2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg; Apo-Oxycodone/Acet 5mg/325mg Tab; Apo-Ropinirole 0.25mg, 1mg, 2mg, 5mg Tab; Bio Cal D Forte Tab; Carbocal D 500mg/400IU Tab; Carbocal D Tab; Co-Olanzapine ODT 5mg, 10mg, 15mg Tab; Diarrhea Relief 2mg Tab; GD-Amlodipine 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg Tab; Ibuprofen Liquid 200mg Gel Cap; Jamp-Amlodipine 5mg, 10mg Tab; Jamp-Fosinopril 10mg, 20mg Tab; Jamp-Pravastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg Tab; Jamp-Quetiapine 25mg, 100mg, 200mg, 300mg Tab; Jamp-Ramipril 1.25mg, 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg Cap; Jamp-Simvastatin 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Max Strength Acid Reducer; Mylan-Omeprazole 20mg Cap; Novo-Naratriptan 1mg, 2.5mg Tab; Novo-Olanzapine ODT 5mg, 10mg, 15mg Tab; Novo-Salbutamol 100mcg/ACT; PHI-Citalopram 10mg Tab; Phl-Atenolol 25mg Tab; Phl-Azithromycin 250mg Tab; Phl-Clonazepam 0.25mg Tab; Phl-Colnazepam R 0.5mg Tab; Phl-Risperidone 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 4mg Tab; Phl-Simvastatin 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Phl-Topiramate 25mg, 100mg, 200mg Tab; Pms-Olanzapine ODT 5mg, 10mg, 15mg Tab DR; Pms-Omeprazole DR 20mg Tab; Praxis ASA EC 81mg Tab; Priva Cal D Forte Tab; Pro-Oxycodone Acet 5mg/325mg Tab; Rbx-Risperidone 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 4mg Tab; Riva-Amlodipine 5mg, 10mg Tab; Riva-Rabeprazole EC 20mg Tab; Sandoz-Olanzapine ODT 5mg, 10mg, 15mg Tab; Sandoz-Azithromycin 100mg/5ml, 200mg/5ml; Sandoz-Naratriptan 2.5mg Tab; Vitamin B12 Tab; New Limited Use Benefits, Single-Source Drug Products: Xarelto 10mg Tab; Vesicare 5mg, 10mg Tab; Fosavance 70mg/5600U, 70mg/2800U Tab; Stelara 45mg/0.5ml Inj; Xeomin 100 U/Vial Inj; New Limited Use Benefits, Multi-Source Drug Products: Phl-Alendronate-FC 70mg Tab; Novo-Benzydamine 1.5mg/ml MWH; Novo-Lansoprazole 15mg, 30mg Cap LA; Mint-Pioglitazone 15mg, 30mg, 45mg Tab; Novo-Raloxifene 60mg Tab; Sandoz-Rivastigmine 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg, 6mg Cap; Pms-Rivastigmine 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg, 6mg Cap; Mylan-Rivastigmine 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg, 6mg Cap; Novo-Rivastigmine 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg, 6mg Cap; Ratio-Rivastigmine 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg, 6mg Cap; New Indications added to the NIHB Drug Benefit List: Humira 40mg/vial Inj; Changes in Benefit Status, Limited Use to Open Benefit: Apo-Alfuzosin ER 10mg Tab; Sandoz-Alfuzosin 10mg Tab; Xatral 10mg Tab; Apo-Carvedilol 3.125mg, 6.25mg, 12.5mg, 25mg Tab; Dom-Carvedilol 3.125mg, 6.25mg, 12.5mg, 25mg Tab; Phl-Carvedilol 3.125mg, 6.25mg, 12.5mg, 25mg Tab; Pms-Carvedilol 3.125mg, 6.25mg, 12.5mg, 25mg Tab; Ran-Carvedilol 3.125mg, 6.25mg, 12.5mg, 25mg Tab; Ratio-Carvedilol 3.125mg, 6.25mg, 12.5mg, 25mg Tab; Prezista 300mg, 400mg, 600mg Tab; Apo-Meloxicam 7.5mg, 15mg Tab; Co-Meloxicam 7.5mg, 15mg Tab; Dom-Meloxicam 7.5mg, 15mg Tab; Mobicox 7.5mg, 15mg Tab; Mylan-Meloxicam 7.5mg, 15mg Tab; Novo-Meloxicam 7.5mg, 15mg Tab; Phl-Meloxicam 7.5mg, 15mg Tab; Pms-Meloxicam 7.5mg, 15mg Tab; Ratio-Meloxicam 7.5mg, 15mg Tab; Flomax 0.4mg Tab CR; Flomax 0.4mg Tab SR; Gen-Tamsulosin 0.4mg Cap ER; Novo-Tamsulosin 0.4mg Cap ER; Ran-Tamsulosin 0.4mg Cap ER; Ratio-Tamsulosin 0.4mg Cap ER; Sandoz-Tamsulosin 0.4mg Cap ER; Not Added to Formulary: Copaxone 20mg/vial inj; Copaxone Prefilled Syringe; Duodopa 20mg/5mg Gel; Forteo 250mcg/ml Inj; Inspra 25mg, 50mg Tab; Invega 1.5mg, 3mg, 6mg, 9mg, 12mg Tab ER; Levemir 100U/ml Flexpen, Innolet, Penfil Inj; Lyrica 25mg, 50mg, 75mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg, 225mg, 300mg; Phl-Zopiclone 5mg, 7.5mg Tab; Pristiq 50mg, 100mg Tab ER; Vyvanse 30mg, 50mg Cap; Apo-Sibutramine 10mg, 15mg Cap; Apo-Metfomin 50mg Tab ER; Drugs Discontinued by Manufacturer: Allerdryl 25mg, 50mg Tab; Apo-Cefaclor 125mg/5ml, 250mg/5ml Susp; Apo-Digoxin 0.125mg, 0.25mg Tab; Apo-Lithium Carbonate 300mg Tab SR; MOS 1mg/ml Syr, 20mg/ml Concentrate; Novo-Cefaclor 250mg, 500mg Cap; Novo-Ofloxacin 400mg Tab; Novo-Rythro 125mg/5ml Susp; Pms-Desipramine 10mg Tab; Pms-Digoxin 0.0625mg, 0.125mg, 0.25mg Tab; Pms-Mefenamin Acid 250mg Cap; Rhinalar 0.025% Nasal Spray; Vibra-Tabs 100mg Tab; Manufacturer Changes: Fludara 10mg Tab, 50mg Inj; Lanoxin 0.05mg, 0.0625mg, 0.125mg, 0.25mg Tab; Manerix 150mg, 300mg Tab; Additions to the Short-Term Dispensing Policy Drug List: Apo-Amlodipine 5mg, 10mg Tab; Apo-Meloxicam 7.5mg, 15mg Tab; Apo-Ropinirole 0.25mg, 1mg, 2mg, 5mg Tab; Bio Cal D Forte Tab; Caduet 10mg/10mg, 10mg/20mg, 10mg/40, 10mg/80mg, 5mg/10mg, 5mg/20mg, 5mg/40mg, 5mg/80mg Tab; Carbocal D 500mg/400IU Tab; Carbocal D Tab; Co-Amlodipine 5mg, 10mg Tab; Co-Meloxicam 7.5mg, 15mg Tab; Dom-Meloxicam 7.5mg, 15mg Tab; Flomax 0.4mg Cap SR, Tab CR; Fosavance 70mg/2800U, 70mg/5600U Tab; GD-Amlodipine 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg Tab; Gen-Amlodipine 5mg, 10mg Tab; Jamp-Amlodipine 5mg, 10mg Tab; Jamp-Fosinopril 10mg, 20mg Tab; Jamp-Pravastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg Tab; Jamp-Ramipril 1.25mg, 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg Cap; Max Strength Acid Reducer; Micardis Plus 80mg/25mg Tab; Mobicox 7.5mg, 15mg Tab; Mylan-Meloxicam 7.5mg, 15mg; Novo-Amlodipine 5mg, 10mg Tab; Novo-Meloxicam 7.5mg, 15mg Tab; Olmetec 5mg, 20mg, 40mg Tab; Olmetec Plus 20mg/12.5mg, 40mg/12.5mg, 40mg/25mg Tab; Phl-Alendronate-FC 70mg Tab; Phl-Amlodipine 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg Tab; Phl-Atenolol 25mg Tab; Phl-Meloxicam 7.5mg, 15mg Tab; Praxis ASA EC 81mg Tab; Ran-Amlodipine 5mg, 10mg Tab; Ratio-Amlodipine 5mg, 10mg Tab; Ratio-Meloxicam 7.5mg, 15mg Tab; Riva-Amlodipine 5mg, 10mg Tab; Sandoz-Amlodipine 5mg, 10mg Tab; Vesicare 5mg, 10mg Tab; Vitamin B12 Tab; Vitamin E 400IU Cap.
March 16, 2010
Manitoba
Manitoba Bulletin #63, March 26, 2010
Highlights
Part 1 Deletions: pms-Oxycodone 5mg, 10mg, 20mg Tab; Oxycontin 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab ER; Part 3 Additions: pms-Oxycodone 5mg, 10mg, 20mg Tab; Oxycontin 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab ER; Interchangeable Category Deletions: Ratio-Aclavulanate 250mg/125mg Tab; Apo-Amoxi-Clav 250mg/125mg Tab; Apo-Desipramine 10mg, 75mg Tab; Nu-Desipramine 10mg, 75mg Tab; Norpramin 10mg Tab; pms-Desipramine 75mg Tab; Apo-Fluoxetine 20mg/5ml O/Syrup; pms-Fluoxetine 20mg/5ml O/Syrup; Nu-Hydral 25mg Tab; Apo-Hydralazine 25mg Tab; Apresoline 25mg Tab; Nu-Ibuprofen 600mg Tab; pms-Ibuprofen 600mg Tab; Novo-Profen 600mg Tab; Apo-Ibuprofen 600mg Tab; Motrin 600mg Tab; Dom-Mefenamic Acid 250mg Cap; Nu-Mefenamic 250mg Cap; Apo-Mefenamic 250mg Cap; Apo-Methoprazine 5mg, 25mg, 50mg Tab; pms-Methotrimeprazine 5mg, 25mg, 50mg Tab; Nozinan 5mg, 25mg, 50mg Tab; Apo-Orciprenaline 2mg/ml O/Syrup; Ratio-Orciprenaline 2mg/ml O/Syrup; Alupent 2mg/ml O/Syrup; Interchangeable Product Price Changes: Apo-Amitriptyline 10mg, 25mg, 75mg Tab; Apo-Benazepril 5mg, 10mg, 20mg Tab; Apo-Cal 500mg Tab; Apo-Desipramine 10mg, 20mg Tab; Apo-Ferrous Gluconate 300mg Tab; Apo-Hydroxyquine 200mg Tab; Apo-Oxcarbazepine 150mg, 300mg, 600mg Tab; Apo-Prednisone 5mg, 50mg Tab
March 5, 2010
Quebec
Correction No.1 to LDM, Edition 27, Effective March 5, 2010
Highlights
Price changes: Orgaran 750U/0.6ml Inj. Sol; Apo-Acetaminophen 325mg, 500mg Tab; Frisium 10mg Tab; Apo-Olanzapine 10mg O/Dis Tab; Novo-Olanzapine 10mg O/Dis Tab; Sanodoz Ranitidine 150mg Tab; Linessa 21 3-phase Tab; Linessa 28 3-phase Tab; Kwella-P 1% Topical Crm; R&C Shampoo; SoluCAL 100mg/5ml Oral Sol; Xarelto 10mg Ta
March 3, 2010
British Columbia
BC Pharmacare Newsletter Edition # 10-003
Highlights
New LCA Categories: Elocom 0.1% Lotion; Taro-Mometasone 0.1% Lotion; Amerge 1mg, 2.5mg Tab; Novo-Naratriptan 1mg, 2.5mg Tab; Co Olanzapine ODT 20mg Tab; Zyprexa Zydis 20mg Tab; Apo-Dimenhydrinate 50mg Tab; Dimenhydrinate 50mg Tab; Gravol Filmkote 50mg Tab; Motion Sickness 50mg Tab; Novo-Dimenate 50mg Tab; Traveltabs 50mg Tab; LCA/RDP Booklet Changes- Additions: Apo-Citalopram 20mg, 40mg Tab; Celexa 20mg, 40mg Tab; Citalopram Odan 20mg, 40mg Tab; Co Citalopram 20mg, 40mg Tab; Jamp Citalopram 20mg, 40mg Tab; Mint Citalopram 20mg, 40mg Tab; Mylan-Citalopram 20mg, 40mg Tab; NG-Citalopram 20mg, 40mg Tab; Novo-Citalopram 20mg, 40mg Tab; phl-Citalopram 20mg, 40mg Tab; pms-Citalopram 20mg, 40mg Tab; Ran-Citalo 20mg, 40mg Tab; Ratio-Citalopram 20mg, 40mg Tab; Sandoz Citalopram 20mg, 40mg Tab; Benefits- Limited Drug Coverage Program: Duragesic Mat 25mcg/hr, 50mcg/hr, 75mcg/hr, 100mcg/hr Patch; Orencia 250mg Vial; Rituxan 10mg/ml Vial; New Drugs Categorized to Plan P: Duragesic Mat 25mcg/hr, 50mcg/hr, 75mcg/hr, 100mcg/hr Patch; Non-Benefits: Jamp-Vitamin B1 50mg, 100mg Tab; Ratio-Memantine 10mg Tab; Seasonale 0.15mg/0.05mg Tab.
March 2, 2010
Prince Edward Island
PEI MAC Memo March 2010 Update
Highlights
Products Added to the Interchangeable/MAC List: Co-Amlodipine 2.5mg Tab. Discontinued Products: PMS-Methotrimeprazine 25mg Tab; Apo-Digoxin 0.125mg, 0.25mg Tab; Zym-Metformin 850mg Tab.
March 2, 2010
Nova Scotia
NS Pharmacare Bulletin, Volume 10-02, February 2010
Highlights
Correction to Bulletin Vol 10-01: Removed Prograf 0.5mg, 1mg, 5mg Tab ER; Added Advagraf 0.5mg, 1mg, 5mg Tab ER; New Categories: ratio-Memantine 10mg Tab; Ebixa 10mg Tab; Additions to Existing Categories: phl-Paroxetine 20mg, 30mg Tab; Categories Removed From Reimbursement List: pms-Methotrimeprazine 25mg, 50mg Tab; Correction to Category Dipyridamole 75mg: Apo-Dipyridamole-FC 75mg Tab; Persantine 75mg Tab; Correction to MAC Pricing: Sandoz-Azithromycin POS 200mg/5ml Susp; Change to MAC Pricing: Zyprexa Zydis 10mg Tab; pms-Olanzapine ODT 10mg Tab; Co Olanzapine ODT 10mg Tab.
March 1, 2010
Nova Scotia
NS Pharmacare Bulletin, Volume 10-01, January 2010
Highlights
New Products Added to the Nova Scotia Formulary: Aerochamber AC-Girlz; Aerochamber AC-Boyz; Jamp-Bisacodyl 5mg Tab; Jamp-Docusate Sodium 100mg Cap; Enteric Coated ASA 325mg, 650mg Tab; Jamp-Loperamide 2mg Tab; Jamp-Magnesium 5mg/ml O/L; Jamp-Sennosides 8.6mg Coated Tabs; MetroGel 1% Gel; Novo-Atenol 25mg Tab; Non-Insured Products: Prograf 0.5mg, 1mg, 5mg Tab; New Categories: Phl-Atenolol 25mg Tab; Pms-Atenolol 25mg Tab; Phl-Citalopram 10mg Tab; Pms-Citalopram 10mg Tab; Phl-Clonazepam 1mg Tab; Pms-Clonazepam 1mg Tab; Ratio-Memantine 10mg Tab; Aredia 30mg/vial Inj; Pamidronate 30mg/vial Inj; Apo-Tramadol/Acet 37.5mg/325mg Tab; Tramacet 37.5mg/325mg Tab; Existing Categories: Phl-Alendronate-FC 70mg Tab; Phl-Atenolol 50mg, 100mg Tab; Phl-Amlodipine 5mg, 10mg Tab; Phl-Azithromycin 250mg Tab; Sandoz Azithromycin POS 100mg/5ml, 200mg/5ml Susp; Phl-Baclofen 10mg, 20mg Tab; Phl-Carvedilol 3.125mg, 6.25mg, 12.5mg, 25mg Tab; NG-Citalopram 20mg, 40mg Tab; Phl-Citalopram 20mg, 40mg Tab; Phl-Clonazepam-R 0.5mg Tab; Phl-Clonazepam 2mg Tab; Phl-Cyclobenzaprine 10mg Tab; Ran-Fentanyl MTX 12mcg/hr, 25mcg/hr, 50mcg/hr, 75mcg/hr, 100mcg/hr Patch; Phl-Fluoxetine 10mg, 20mg Cap; Phl-Gabapentin 100mg, 300mg, 400mg Cap; Jamp-Ibuprofen 400mg Tab; Phl-Ondansetron 4mg, 8mg Tab; Apo-Olanzapine 2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg Tab; Phl-Mirtazapine 30mg Tab; MINT-Pioglitazone 15mg, 30mg, 45mg Tab; Phl-Pioglitazone 15mg, 30mg, 45mg Tab; Jamp-Quetiapine 25mg, 100mg, 200mg, 300mg Tab; Phl-Pravastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg Tab; Sandoz Rabeprazole 10mg, 20mg EC Tab; Phl-Risperidone 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 4mg Tab; Apo-Rivastigmine 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg, 6mg Cap; Novo-Rivastigmine 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg, 6mg Cap; Ratio-Rivastigmine 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg, 6mg Cap; Pms-Ropinirole 0.25mg, 1mg, 2mg, 5mg Tab; Phl-Sertraline 25mg, 50mg 100mg Cap; Phl-Simvastatin 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Ran-Simvastatin 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Phl-Topiramate 25mg, 100mg, 200mg Tab; Apo-Venlafaxine XR 37.5mg, 75mg, 150mg Cap; Phl-Zopiclone 5mg, 7.5mg Tab; Correction to MAC Pricing: Aldactazide 25/25mg Tab; Novo-Spirozine 25/25mg Tab.
Posted February 26, 2010
Ontario
Update P Ontario Drug Benefit Formulary, No.41, Effective March 02, 2010
Highlights
New Single Source Drugs: Metrogel 1% Top Gel; Niaspan FCT 500mg, 750mg, 1000mg Tab ER; Prezista 600mg Tab; Relenza 5mg Inh PD. New Multi-Source Drugs: Apo-Rivastigmine 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg, 6mg Cap; Cefprozil 250mg Tab; Novo-Olanzapine 5mg, 10mg, 15mg Tab; Phl-Azithromycin 250mg Tab; Phl-Carvedilol 3.125mg, 6.25mg, 12.5mg, 25mg Tab; Phl-Pantoprazole 40mg Tab Ent; Ran-Fentanyl Matrix Patch 25mcg/hr, 50mcg/hr, 75mcg/hr, 100mcg/hr Trans Patch; Ran-Gabapentin 100mg, 300mg, 400mg Cap; Sandoz Fentanyl MTX Patch 25mcg/hr, 50mcg/hr, 75mcg/hr, 100mcg/hr Trans Patch. Manufacturer Requested Discontinued Drugs: Apo-Cefaclor 25mg/ml, 50mg/ml Oral Susp; Apo-Diltiaz SR 60mg, 90mg, 120mg LA Cap; Apo-Nifed PA 10mg, 20mg Tab LA; Novo-Ofloxacin 400mg Tab; Novo-Rythro Estolate 25mg/ml O/L; PMS-Mefenamic Acid 250mg Cap. Delisted Drugs: Nutramigen 945ml, 4.94kcal/g Pk. Drug Benefit Prices: 292 30mg Tab; Adrenalin 30mg/30ml Inj Sol; Apo-Olanzapine 2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg Tab; Bonefos 400mg Cap; Celontin 300mg Cap; Concerta 18mg, 27mg, 36mg, 54mg Tab SR; Cyclen 0.25mg & 0.035mg (21 & 28 Pk) Tab; Elocom 0.1% Cream; Elocom 0.1% Lotion; Elocom 0.1% Ointment; Hepalean 50000USP U/5ml inj Sol; 10000USP U/10ml Inj Sol; Intelence 100mg Tab; Invega 3mg, 6mg, 9mg Tab ER; Leustatin 1mg/ml Inj; Levaquin 250mg, 500mg Tab; Lithane 150mg, 300mg Cap; Marvelon 21 0.15 & 0.03mg Tab (21 & 28 Pk); MetroCream 0.75% Cream; Metrogel 0.75% Top Gel; Micronor 0.35mg Tab; Nardil 15mg Tab; Navane 5mg, 10mg Cap; Neuleptil 5mg, 10mg Cap; Neuleptil 10mg/ml O/L; Niaspan 500mg, 750mg, 1000mg Tab ER; Ortho 0.5/35 0.035mg & 0.5mg Tab (21 & 28 Pk); Ortho 1/35 0.035mg & 1mg Tab (21 & 28 Pk); ortho 7/7/7 3 Phase Tab (21 & 28 Pk); Otho_cept 0.15mg & 0.03mg Tab; Pancrease MT4 4000 & 12000 & 12000 USP Units; Pariet 10mg, 20mg Tab; Parsitan 50mg Tab; PMS-Olanzapine ODT 5mg, 10mg, 15mg Tab Rapid Dissolve; Procan SR 250mg, 500mg, 750mg Tab LA; Reminyl ER 8mg, 16mg, 24mg Cap ER; Risperdal Consta 25mg, 37.5mg, 50mg Pd for Injection; Risperdal M-Tab 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 4mg Tab Orally Disintegrating; Sinequan 10mg, 25mg, 50mg, 75mg, 100mg Cap; Soframycin 0.5% Oph Oint; Soframycin 0.5% Oph Sol; Temodal 20mg, 100mg, 250mg Cap; Terazol 7 0.4% Cream; Thyroid 30mg, 60mg, 125mg Tab; Tri Cyclen 3Phase Tab (21 & 28 Pk); Tri Cyclen Lo 3Phase Tab (21 & 28 Pk); Vagifem 25mcg Vag Tab; Vermox 100mg Tab; Xarelto 10mg Tab; Zarontin 250mg Cap; Zarontin 50mg/ml O/L. New Manufacturer Names: Ascensia Elite Strip; Ferrous Gluconate 300mg Tab; Gen-Amantadine 100mg Cap; Gen-Carbamazepine CR 200mg, 400mg Tab LA; Gen-Fluconazole 150mg Cap; Gen-Hydroxychloroquine 200mg Tab; Gen-Lamotrigine 25mg, 100mg, 150mg Tab; Gen-Lisinopril HCTZ 10mg & 12.5mg, 20mg & 12.5mg, 20mg & 25mg Tab; Gen-Metformin 500mg, 800mg Tab; Gen-Mirtazapine 30mg Tab; Gen-Pravastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg Tab; Gen-Ranitidine 150mg, 300mg Tab; Gen-Valproic 250mg Cap; Gen-Zopiclone 5mg, 7.5mg Tab. Therapeutic Note Change: Xarelto 10mg Tab. Off Formulary Interchangeable Products: Apo-Sibutramine 10mg, 15mg Cap; Apo-Tramadol/Acet 37.5mg/325mg Tab; Novo-Naratriptan 1mg, 25mg Tab; Novo-Olanzapine OD 20mg Tab Rapid Dissolve; Phl-Zopiclone 5mg, 7.5mg Tab; Ran-Fentanyl Matrix Patch 12mcg/hr Trans Patch; Sandoz Fentanyl MTX Patch 12mcg/hr. Discontinued Drugs: Apo-Carbamazepine CR 200mg, 400mg Tab LA; Nu-Diclo SR 75mg, 100mg Tab LA. Tradename Changes: Elite Strip; Mylan-Amantadine 100mg Cap; Mylan-Carbamazepine CR 200mg, 400mg Tab LA; Mylan-Fluconazole 150mg Cap; Mylan-Hydroxychloroquine 200mg Tab; Mylan-Lamotrigine 25mg, 100mg, 150mg Tab; Mylan-Lisinopril HCTZ 10mg & 12.5mg, 20mg & 12.5mg, 20mg & 25mg Tab; Mylan-Metformin 500mg, 800mg Tab; Mylan-Mirtazapine 30mg Tab; Mylan-Pravastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg Tab; Mylan-Ranitidine 150mg, 300mg Tab; Mylan-Valproic 250mg Cap; Mylan-Zopiclone 5mg, 7.5mg Tab. New Nutrition Products: Nutramigen A+ 0.68kcal/ml Liquid, Nutramigen A+ 5kcal/g Pd.
Posted February 26, 2010
Newfoundland
NLPDP Bulletin #16, February 22, 2010
Highlights
New Categories: ratio-Memantine 10mg Tab; Ebixa 10mg Tab; Novo-Naratriptan 1mg, 2.5mg Tab; Amerge 1mg, 2.5mg Tab; Additions to Existing Categories: Apo-Rivastigmine 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg, 6mg Cap; Apo-Ropinirole 0.25mg, 1mg, 2mg, 5mg Tab; RBX-Risperidone 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 4mg Tab; pms-Olanzapine ODT 5mg, 10mg, 15mg Tab; Novo-Olanzapine ODT 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg Tab; Novo-Lansoprazole 15mg, 30mg Cap; pms-Ofloxacin 0.3% Oph Sol; Anodan-HC 10mg Supp; Anodan-HC Ointment; Proctol Ointment.
Posted February 26, 2010
Newfoundland
NLPDP Bulletin #15, February 22, 2010
Highlights
Not funded for coverage: ratio-Memantine 10mg Tab; Special Authorization for All Plans and Cystic Fibrosis Program: Novo-Naratriptan 1mg, 2.5mg Tab; Apo-Rivastigmine 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg, 6mg Cap; pms-Olanzapine ODT 5mg, 10mg, 15mg Tab; Novo-Olanzapine ODT 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg Tab; Novo-Lansoprazole 15mg, 30mg Cap; Open Benefit for All Plans and Special Authorization for Cystic Fibrosis Program: Apo-Ropinirole 0.25mg, 1mg, 2mg, 5mg Tab; RBX-Risperidone 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 4mg Tab; pms-Ofloxacin 0.3% Oph Sol; Anodan-HC 10mg Supp; Anodan-HC Ointment; Proctol Ointment.
Posted February 23, 2010
Quebec
Quebec Capsule CdM February 2010
Highlights
Refused due to Therapeutic Value: Avastin 25mg/ml IV Sol; Cimzia 200mg/ml SC Inj Sol; Cymbalta 30mg, 60mg Cap ER; Nexavar 200mg Tab; Simponi 50mg SC Inj Sol; Tykerb 250mg Tab; Vyvanse 30mg, 50mg Cap; Invega 3mg, 6mg, 9mg Cap ER; Refused due to Economic and Pharmacoeconomic Value: Multaq 400mg Tab; Criteria Change: Copaxone 20mg/ml SC Inj Sol; Lucentis 10mg/ml Inj Sol; Revlamid 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 25mg Cap; Thyrogen 0.9mg/ml IM Inj Pws; Tysabri 300mg/15ml IV Sol; Addition: Plavix 300mg Tab; Xeomin 100U IM Pws.
Posted February 9, 2010
Saskatchewan
Formulary Bulletin Update December 2009. Bulletin #121
Highlights
New Full Formulary Listings Effective December 1, 2009: Lumigan 0.01% Oph Sol. New Exception Drug Status Listings Effective December 1, 2009: PhosLo 667mg Tab; Rebif 66mcg/1.5ml, 132mcg/1.5ml Pre-Filled Cartridge; Trosec 20mg Tab. Revised Exception Drug Status Criteria Effective December 1, 2009: Viread 300mg Tab. New Interchangeable Full Formulary or EDS Listings Effective November 1, 2009: Sandoz Azithromycin 20mg/ml, 40mg/ml O/Susp; Ran-Fentanyl 12mcg/hr, 25mcg/hr, 50mcg/hr, 75mcg/hr, 100mcg/hr Transdermal System; Mylan-Nifedipine XL 60mg Tab ER; Novo-Olanzapine OD 5mg, 10mg, 15mg Tab O/DIS; PMS-Olanzapine ODT 5mg, 10mg, 15mg Tab O/DIS; Jamp-Quetiapine 25mg, 100mg, 200mg, 300mg Tab; Ventolin 100mcg/dose metered dose inhaler; Jamp-Simvastatin 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Novo-Olanzapine 2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg Tab; PMS-Olanzapine 2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg Tab. Drugs Reviewed and Not Recommended: Forteo 250mcg/ml prefilled pen; Duodopa 20mg/ml/5mg/ml intestinal gel. Recommended for Delisting Effective December 1, 2009: Apo-Flavoxate 200mg Tab. From the Advisory Committee on Institutional Pharmacy Practice: Arixtra 2.5mg/0.5ml, 7.5mg/0.6ml Injection.
Posted February 8, 2010
Manitoba
Manitoba Bulletin #62, February 18, 2010
Highlights
Part 1 Additions: Apo-Hydro 12.5mg Tab; Apo-Olanzapine 2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg Tab; Apo-Oxycodone/Acet 5mg/325mg Tab; Apo-Venlafaxine XR 37.5mg, 75mg, 150mg Cap; Cefazolin 1g Inj; Ciprodex 0.3%/0.1% Otic Susp; Co Olanzapine ODT 5mg, 10mg, 15mg Tab; Co Ropinirole 0.25mg, 1mg, 2mg, 5mg Tab; DDAVP Melt 240mcg Tab; EZ Health Oracle Test Strips; GD-Amlodipine 5mg, 10mg Tab; Lumigan 0.01% Oph Sol; Mylan-Tamsulosin 0.4mg Cap; pms-Olanzapine ODT 5mg, 10mg, 15mg Tab; pms-Ropinirole 0.25mg, 1mg, 2mg, 5mg Tab; Ran-Ropinirole 0.25mg, 1mg, 2mg, 5mg Tab; Ran-Simvistatin 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Sandoz Olanzapine ODT 5mg, 10mg, 15mg Tab; Seroquel XR 150mg Tab; Temodal 140mg, 180mg Cap; Ventolin HFA 100mcg Inhaler; Part 2 Additions: Co Fluconazole 150mg Cap; Duragesic MAT 25mcg, 50mcg, 75mcg, 100mcg Patch; Ran Fentanyl Matrix 12mcg, 25mcg, 50mcg, 75mcg, 100mcg Patch; Sandoz Azithromycin 20mg/ml, 40mg/ml O/Sol; Sandoz Fentanyl MTX 12mcg, 25mcg, 50mcg, 75mcg, 100mcg Patch; Part 3 Additions: Apo-Rivastigmine 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg, 6mg Cap; Eprex 30000/0.75ml Pre-filled syringe; Humira 40mg/0.8ml Inj; Mylan Omeprazole 20mg Cap; Mylan Rivastigmine 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg, 6mg Cap; Novo-Benzydamine 1.5mg/ml Oral Rinse; Novo-Lansoprazole DR 15mg, 30mg Cap; Novo-Rivastigmine 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg, 6mg Cap; pms-Rivastigmine 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg, 6mg Cap; Rebif 66mcg/1.5ml, 132mcg/1.5ml Pre-filled Syringe; Ratio-Rivastigmine 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg, 6mg Cap; Sandoz Rivastigmine 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg, 6mg Cap; New Interchangeable Categories: Norvasc 5mg, 10mg Tab; GD-Amlodipine 5mg, 10mg Tab; pms-Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg Tab; Apo-Hydro 12.5mg Tab; Prevacid 15mg, 30mg Cap; Novo-Lansoprazole DR 15mg, 30mg Cap; Zyprexa Zydis 5mg, 10mg, 15mg Tab O/Dis; pms-Olanzapine ODT 5mg, 10mg, 15mg Tab O/Dis; Co Olanzapine ODT 5mg, 10mg, 15mg Tab O/Dis; Sandoz Olanzapine ODT 5mg, 10mg, 15mg Tab O/Dis; Exelon 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg, 6mg Cap; Apo-Rivastigmine 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg, 6mg Cap; Mylan Rivastigmine 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg, 6mg Cap; Novo-Rivastigmine 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg, 6mg Cap; pms-Rivastigmine 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg, 6mg Cap; Ratio Rivastigmine 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg, 6mg Cap; Sandoz Rivastigmine 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg, 6mg Cap; Requip 0.25mg, 1mg, 2mg, 5mg Tab; Co Ropinirole 0.25mg, 1mg, 2mg, 5mg Tab; pms-Ropinirole 0.25mg, 1mg, 2mg, 5mg Tab; Ran-Ropinirole 0.25mg, 1mg, 2mg, 5mg Tab; New Interchangeable Products: Sandoz Azithromycin 20mg/ml, 40mg/ml O/Susp; Novo-Benzydamine 1.5mg/ml Oral Rinse; Cefazolin 1g Pws; Ran-Fentanyl Matrix 12mcg, 25mcg, 50mcg, 75mcg, 100mcg Patch; Sandoz Fentanyl MTX 12mcg, 25mcg, 50mcg, 75mcg, 100mcg Patch; Duragesic MAT 25mg, 50mg, 75mg, 100mg Patch; Co Fluconazole-150 150mg Cap; Apo-Olanzapine 2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg Tab; Mylan Omeprazole 20mg Cap; Apo-Oxycodone/Acet 5mg/325mg Tab; Ran-Simvastatin 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Mylan Tamsulosin 0.4mg Cap; Apo-Venlafaxine XR 37.5mg, 75mg, 150mg Cap; Product Deletions: Allerdryl 25mg, 50mg; Apo-Cefaclor 125mg/5ml, 250mg/5ml O/Susp; Apo-Digoxin 0.0625mg, 0.125mg, 0.25mg Tab; Apo-Diltiaz SR 60mg, 90mg, 120mg Cap; Apo-Labetalol 100mg, 200mg Tab; Apo-Levocarb CR 200mg/50mg Tab; Apo-Lithium Carbonate 300mg Tab; Apo-Loxapine 5mg, 10mg, 25mg, 50mg Tab; Apo-Nifed PA 10mg, 20mg Tab; Apo-Phenylbutazone 100mg Tab; Cardizem 120mg Cap; Co Glimepiride 1mg, 2mg, 4mg Tab; Chronovera 180mg, 240mg Tab; Cytoxan 50mg Tab; Didronel 200mg Tab; Duricef 500mg Tab; Eligard 7.5mg Inj; Eprex 20,000 IU/ml Vial; Fucidin 250mg Tab; Gen-Alendronate 5mg Tab; Gen-Cromoglycate 1% Inh Sol; Gen-Diltiazem CD 120mg, 180mg, 240mg, 300mg Cap; Gen-Diltiazem SR 120mg Cap; Gen-Metoprolol (Type L) 50mg, 100mg Tab; Gen-Midoxidil 2% Sol; Gen-Nortriptyline 10mg, 25mg Cap; Gen-Temazepam 15mg, 30mg Cap; Heparin Leo 1000IU/ml; Hycomine 1mg/ml Syrup; Megace 160mg Tab; Moduret 5mg/50mg Tab; MOS 1mg/ml, 20mg/ml Oral Liq; Nimotop 30mg Cap; Novo-Ceflaclor 250mg, 500mg, Cap; Novo-Ofloxacin 400mg Tab; Novo-Rythro Estolate 125mg/5ml Susp; Nu-Alpraz 0.25mg, 0.5mg Tab; Nu-Bromazepam 1.5mg, 3mg, 6mg Tab; Nu-Clonazepam 0.5mg, 1mg Tab; Nu-Cotrimex 40mg/200mg/5ml O/Susp; Nu-Cromolyn Plastic Ampoules 1% Nebulizer Sol; Nu-Ipratropium Plastic Ampoules 250mcg/ml Unit Dose Vial; Nu-Ketotifen 1mg/5ml Oral Liq; Nu-Loraz 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg Tab; Nu-Loxapine 5mg, 10mg, 25mg, 50mg Tab; Nu-Prochlor 5mg, 10mg Tab; Nu-Salbutamol 2mg, 4mg Tab; Nu-Salbutamol 2.5mg/2.5ml, 5mg/2.5ml Nebulizer Sol; Nu-Temazepam 15mg, 30mg Cap; pms-Digoxin 0.0625mg, 0.125mg, 0.25mg Tab; pms-Desipramine 10mg Tab; pms-Mefenamic Acid 250mg Cap; Sandoz Gliclazide 80mg Tab; Sibelium 5mg Cap; Symmetrel 10mg/ml Syrup; Vibra-Tabs 100mg Tab; Zatiden 1mg Tab; Category Deletions: Ceflaclor 125mg/5ml, 250mg/5ml Susp; Cephalexin 125mg/5ml O/Susp; Digoxin 0.0625mg, 0.125mg, 0.25mg Tab; Diltiazem HCl 120mg Cap; Diphenhydramine 50mg Cap; Labetalol 100mg Tab; Levodopa/Carbidopa 200/50mg Tab; Loxapine 5mg, 10mg, 25mg Tab; Ketotifen Fumarate 1mg Tab; Nifedipine 10mg, 20mg Tab; Ofloxacin 400mg Tab; Prochlorperazine 5mg, 10mg Tab; Salbutamol 2mg, 4mg Tab; Sodium Cromoglycate 1% Nebulizer Sol; Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole 40mg/200mg/5ml O/Sol; Interchangeable Product Price Changes: Actos 15mg, 30mg, 45mg Tab; Adalat XL 60mg Tab; Apo-Citalopram 20mg, 40mg Tab; Apo-Ondansetron 4mg, 8mg Tab; Apo-Ramipril 1.25mg, 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, 15mg Cap; Apo-Salvent CFC Free 100mcg Metered Dose Inhaler; Aventyl 10mg, 25mg Cap; Benzac W 5% Gel; Betaject 6mg/ml Inj; Celestone Soluspan 3mg/3mg/ml Inj; Depo-Medrol 40mg/ml Inj; Desferal 500mg Inj; Diane-35 2mg/0.035mg Tab; Diprosalic 0.05% Lotion; Elocom 0.1% Oint; Estradot 50mcg, 75mcg, 100mcg Patch; Levaquin 250mg, 500mg Tab; Marvelon 0.15/0.03mg, 0.15/0.03mg Tab; Methylprednisolone Acetate 40mg/ml, 40mg/ml, 80mg/ml, 80mg/ml Inj; Neoral 25mg Cap; Novo-Betahistine 16mg, 24mg Tab; Novo-Citalopram 20mg, 40mg Tab; Novo-Gabapentin 100mg, 300mg, 400mg, 600mg Tab; Novo-Leflunomide 10mg, 20mg Tab; Novo-Lexin 125mg/5ml O/Susp; Novo-Ondansetron 4mg, 8mg Tab; Novo-Ramipril 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg Cap; Novo-Spironton 25mg, 100mg Tab; Novo-Spirozine 25mg/25mg Tab; Novo-Trimel 40mg/200mg/5ml O/Susp; Pariet 10mg, 20mg Tab; pms-Citalopram 20mg, 40mg Tab; pms-Misoprostol 200mcg Tab; pms-Cholestyramine 4g/Dose Pwd; pms-Fluorometholone 0.1% Oph Sol; pms-Hydroxyzine 2mg/ml Syrup; pms-Loxapine 10mg, 25mg Tab; pms-Polytrimethoprim 0.1% Oph Sol; pms-Presnisolone 5mg/5ml O/Sol; pms-Sodium Cromoglycate 1% w/v Nebulizer Sol; pms-Ursodiol C 250mg, 500mg Tab; Ratio-Prednisolone 1% Oph Susp; Ratio-Salbutamol 100mcg Metered Dose Inh; Sandoz Citalopram 20mg, 40mg Tab; Sandoz Cortimyxin 10,000U/3.5mg/10mg/ml Oph Sol; Sandoz Felodipine ER 5mg, 10mg Tab; Sandoz Opticort 5mg/0.05mg/0.5mg/ml Otic/Oph Susp; Testosterone Cyprionate 100mg/ml Inj; Ventolin HFA 100mcg Metered Dose Inh; Discontinued Products: Betaloc 50mg, 100mg Tab, 200mg Durule; Covera-HS 180mg, 240mg Tab; Lorelco 250mg Tab; MOS 40mg, 60mg Tab, 50mg/ml O/Liq; Novo-Triptyn 25mg, 50mg Tab; Novo-Cefaclor 250mg, 500mg Cap; Nu-Diclo SR 75mg, 100mg Tab; Nu-Nifedipine-PA 10mg, 20mg Tab; Pen-Vee 180mg/5ml Susp; Phenazo 100mg, 200mg Tab; Ratio-Beclomethasone AQ 50mcg/dose Nasal Spray; Ratio-Clindamycin 150mg, 300mg Cap; Rhinalar 0.025% Nasal Sol; Rythmodan LA 250mg Tab; Sandoz Mirtazapine FC 30mg Tab; Manufacturer Updates: 14 Manufacturer updates, See bulletin for details.
Posted February 1, 2010
Prince Edward Island
PEI MAC Memo, February 1, 2010
Highlights
New Interchangeable Categories: Actonel 5mg, 30mg, 35mg Tab; Novo-Risedronate 5mg, 30mg, 35mg; Products Added to Interchangeable List: Co-Olanzapine ODT 20mg Tab; PMS-Desmopressin 0.1mg, 0.2mg Tab
Posted January 27, 2010
British Columbia
BC Pharmacare Newsletter Edition # 10-001
Highlights
Low Cost Alternative (LCA)/Reference Drug Program (RDP) Booklet – Changes: NG-Citalopram 20mg, 40mg Tab; Low Cost Alternative (LCA) Categories: Jamp-Fosinopril 10mg, 20mg Tab; Jamp-Pravastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg Tab; Jamp-Ramipril 1.25mg, 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg Cap; Novo-Lansoprazole 15mg, 30mg Cap; Odan K-8 600mg Tab SR; Odan K-20 1500mg Tab SR; Phl-Atenolol 25mg, 50mg, 100mg Tab; Phl-Azithromycin 250mg Tab; Phl-Baclofen 10mg, 20mg Tab; Phl-Citalopram 10mg Tab; Phl-Clonazepam 1mg, 2mg, Tab; Phl-Clonazepam-R 0.5mg Tab; Phl-Cyclobenzaprine 10mg Tab; Phl-Fluoxetine 10mg, 20mg Cap; Phl-Mirtazapine 15mg, 30mg Tab; Phl-Ondansetron 4mg, 8mg Tab; Phl-Paroxetine 20mg, 30mg Tab; Phl-Pravastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg Tab; Phl-Sertraline 25mg, 50mg, 100mg Cap; Phl-Simvastatin 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Phl-Topiramate 25mg, 100mg, 200mg Tab; Phl-Zopiclone 5mg, 7.5mg Tab; Rbx-Risperidone 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 4mg Tab New Benefits – Limited Drug Coverage Program: Atacand Plus 32/12.5mg, 32/25mg Tab; Micardis Plus 80/25mg Tab; Phl-Carvedilol 3.125mg, 6.25mg, 12.5mg, 25mg Tab; Phl-Pantoprazole 40mg Tab; New Drugs Categorized to Plan B: PMS-ASA EC 325mg Tab; New Drugs Categorized to Plan P: Phl-Carvedilol 3.125mg, 6.25mg, 12.5mg, 25mg Tab; Phl-Pantoprazole 40mg Tab; Non-Benefits: Enablex 7.5mg, 15mg Tab; Vesicare 5mg, 10mg Tab
Posted January 13, 2010
Prince Edward Island
PEI MAC Memo, January 5, 2010
Highlights
New interchangeable/MAC Categories: Andriol 40mg Cap; PMS Testosterone 40mg Cap; Amerge 2.5mg, 1mg Tab; Novo-Naratriptan 2.5mg, 1mg Tab; Zyprexa Zydis 20mg Tab O/DIS; Novo-Olanzapine OD 20mg Tab O/DIS. Products added to the Interchangeable/MAC List: Apo Ropinirole 0.25mg, 1mg, 2mg, 5mg Tab; Jamp Fosinopril 10mg, 20mg Tab; Jamp Quetiapine 25mg, 100mg, 200mg, 300mg Tab; Jamp Ramipril 1.25mg, 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg Cap; Jamp Pravastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg Tab; Novo Olanzapine OD 5mg, 10mg, 15mg Tab; Novo Salbutamol HFA 100mcg/actualization. Changes to MAC Prices: Miacalcin 200IU/DOSE Nasal Spray; Apo-Calcitonin 200IU/DOSE Nasal Spray; Sandoz Calcitonin NS 200IU/DOSE Nasal Spray. Discontinued Products: Co Glimepiride 1mg, 2mg, 4mg Tab; Novo Ofloxacin 400mg Tab; Novo Rythro Estolate 125mg/5ml Suspension; Nu-Diclo SR 75mg, 100mg Tab; Nu Nifedipine PA 10mg, 20mg Tab; PMS Lanoxin 0.0625mg, 0.125mg, 0.250mg Tab.
Posted January 4, 2010
Nova Scotia
NS Pharmacare Bulletin, Vol 09-11, December 2009
Highlights
New Product Added to the Nova Scotia Formulary: Olmetec Plus 40mg/25mg Tab; New Interchangeable Products Added to the Nova Scotia Formulary: New Categories: Co Olazapine ODT 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg Tab; Pms-Olanzapine ODT 5mg, 10mg, 15mg Tab; Zyprexa Zydis 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg Tab; Existing Categories: Novo-Lansoprazole 15mg, 30mg Cap DR; MAC Categories Removed from the Pharmacare Reimbursement List: Apo-Digoxin 0.125mg, 0.25mg, Tab; Lanoxin 0.125mg, 0.25mg Tab; Apo-Dipyridamole 75mg Tab; Persantine 75mg Tab; Ketorolac 30mg/ml Inj; Toradol 30mg/ml Inj; Apo-Labetalol 200mg Tab; Trandate 200mg Tab; Apo-Oflox 400mg Tab; Novo-Ofloxacin 400mg Tab; Floxin 400mg Tab; Manufacturer Shortage/Discontinuation of Lowest Priced Brands: Clavulin 250mg/5ml, 400mg/5ml Susp; Garasone Oph/Otic Sol; Cardizem 120mg, 180mg, 240mg CD Cap; Garamycin 0.3% Otic Sol; Aldactazide 25mg Tab; Sinemet CR 100/25, 200/50 Tab; Depo-Provera 150mg/ml Inj; Lopresor SR 100mg Tab; Amatine 5mg Tab; Apo-Misoprostol 200mcg Tab; Bactroban 2% Oint; Change to MAC Pricing: Betahistine 16mg, 24mg Tab; Hydrochlorothiazide 25mg Tab; Spironolactone 25mg, 100mg Tab.
Posted January 5, 2010
Ontario
ODB, Edition 41, Update O, Effective Jan 5, 2010
Highlights
New Multi-Source Drugs: Amlodipine 5mg Tab, 10mg Tab; Apo-Olanzapine 2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg Tab; Cefprozil 500mg Tab; Ciprofloxacin 250mg, 500mg, 750mg Tab; Citalopram 20mg, 40mg Tab; Co Olanzapine ODT 5mg, 10mg, 15mg Tab; Lisinopril 5mg, 10mg, 20mg Tab; Mylan-Omeprazole DR 20mg Cap; Mylan-Omeprazole DR 20mg Cap; Novo-Lansoprazole 15mg, 30mg Cap DR; Phl-Fluoxetine 20mg Cap; Phl-Mirtazapine 30mg Tab; Phl-Ondansetron 4mg, 8mg Tab; Phl-Paroxetine 20mg, 30mg Tab; PMS-Olanzapine ODT 5mg, 10mg, 15mg Tab; PMS-Ompeprazole DR 20mg Cap; Ramipril 1.25mg, 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg Cap; Rbx-Risperidone 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 4mg Tab; Ropinirole 0.25mg, 1mg, 2mg, 5mg Tab; Sandoz Olanzapine ODT 5mg, 10mg, 15mg Tab; Simvastatin 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tab; Tamsulosin 0.4mg Cap. Manufacturer Requested Discontinued Drugs: Gen-Glimepiride 1mg, 2mg, 4mg Tab; Gen-Temazepam 15mg, 30mg Cap; M.O.S. 20mg/ml O/L; PMS-Metronidazole 500mg Cap. Delisted Drug: Normacol 62%. Drug Benefit Prices: Adalat XL 20mg, 30mg Tab ER; Apo-Cetirizine 10mg Tab; Caduet 5mg/10mg, 5mg/20mg, 5mg/40mg, 5mg/80mg, 10mg/20mg Tab; Euglucon 2.5mg, 5mg Tab; Novo-Olanzapine 2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg Tab; Novo-Spiroton 25mg, 100mg Tab; Novo-Spirozine 25mg & 25mg Tab; Ratio-Salbutamol HFA 100mcg/Metered Dose. Not-A-Benefit Drug(s): Fluanxol Depot 200mg/2ml, 200mg/10ml; Pravastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg Tab; Ran-Ranitidine 150mg, 300mg Tab. Off Formulary Interchangeable Products: Apo-Olanzapine 20mg Tab; Co Olanzapine 20mg Tab; Co Olanzapine ODT 20mg Tab; Phl-Metformin 850mg Tab; Phl-Paroxetine 10mg Tab; Phl-Pioglitazone 15mg, 30mg Tab; PMS-Memantine 10mg Tab; Ratio-Memantine 10mg Tab; Sandoz Olanzapine ODT 20mg Tab Rapid Dissolve. Limited Use Changes: Botox 100u/vial; Xeloda 150mg, 500mg Tab. New Diabetic Testing Agent: On Call Plus Strip.
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