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This page will be regularly updated with the latest provincial formulary updates in 2010.
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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