Summary of Changes 1 January 2009

ADDITIONS

 Additions—Items

9251X Copper sulfate, Diagnostic compound tablets, 36 (Clinitest)

9254C Glucose and ketone indicator—urine, Reagent strips, 50 (Keto-Diabur-Test 5000)

9255D Glucose and ketone indicator—urine, Reagent strips, 50 (Keto-Diastix)

9358M Glucose indicator—blood, Electrode strips, 50 (FreeStyle)

9359N Glucose indicator—blood, Electrode strips, 50 (FreeStyle) (Diff. Max. Rpts)

9256E Glucose indicator—blood, Electrode strips, 25 (On-Call Plus)

9257F Glucose indicator—blood, Electrode strips, 50 (Accu-Chek Performa)

9258G Glucose indicator—blood, Electrode strips, 50 (Advantage II)

9259H Glucose indicator—blood, Electrode strips, 50 (Freestyle Papillon)

9260J Glucose indicator—blood, Electrode strips, 50 (Glucoboy)

9261K Glucose indicator—blood, Electrode strips, 50 (Glucocard 01 Sensor)

9262L Glucose indicator—blood, Electrode strips, 50 (GlucoCare Super Sensor)

9263M Glucose indicator—blood, Electrode strips, 50 (GlucoOz)

9264N Glucose indicator—blood, Electrode strips, 50 (MWD Pen Sensor Strips)

9265P Glucose indicator—blood, Electrode strips, 50 (Omnitest EZ)

9266Q Glucose indicator—blood, Electrode strips, 50 (Omnitest Plus)

9267R Glucose indicator—blood, Electrode strips, 50 (Optium Omega)

9268T Glucose indicator—blood, Electrode strips, 50 (TrueTrack)

9269W Glucose indicator—blood, Electrode strips, 100 (FreeStyle Lite)

9270X Glucose indicator—blood, Electrode strips, 100 (Optium glucose)

9271Y Glucose indicator—blood, Electrode strips, 100 (SofTact)

9272B Glucose indicator—blood, Electrode strips, 100 (TrueSense)

9273C Glucose indicator—blood, Reagent strips, 50 (Accu-Chek Active)

9274D Glucose indicator—blood, Reagent strips, 50 (Accu-Chek Go)

9275E Glucose indicator—blood, Reagent strips, 51 (Accu-Chek Integra)

9276F Glucose indicator—blood, Reagent strips, 50 (Betachek)

9277G Glucose indicator—blood, Reagent strips, 50 (Betachek G5)

9278H Glucose indicator—blood, Reagent strips, 50 (CareSens)

9279J Glucose indicator—blood, Reagent strips, 50 (Glucoflex-R)

9280K Glucose indicator—blood, Reagent strips, 50 (Glucostix)

9281L Glucose indicator—blood, Reagent strips, 50 (SensoCard)

9252Y Glucose indicator—urine, Reagent strips, 50 (Clinistix)

9253B Glucose indicator—urine, Reagent strips, 50 (Diastix)

9357L Ibandronic acid, Tablet 50 mg (as ibandronate sodium monohydrate) (Bondronat)

9361Q Temozolomide, Capsule 140 mg (Temodal)

9362R Temozolomide, Capsule 140 mg (Temodal) (Diff. Max. Qty and Rpts)

9360P Posaconazole, Oral suspension 40 mg per mL, 105 mL (Noxafil)

Additions—Brands

1889K Amoxycillin Sandoz, SZ — Amoxycillin, Capsule 500 mg

3300Q Amoxycillin Sandoz, SZ — Amoxycillin, Capsule 500 mg (Dental)

1162E Baxter Carboplatin, BX — Carboplatin, Solution for I.V. injection 450 mg in 45 mL

8318T APO-Clarithromycin, TX — Clarithromycin, Tablet 250 mg

8400D APO-Fosinopril HCTZ 10/12.5, TX — Fosinopril sodium with hydrochlorothiazide, Tablet 10 mg-12.5 mg

8401E APO-Fosinopril HCTZ 20/12.5, TX; Fosetic 20/12.5, ZP — Fosinopril sodium with hydrochlorothiazide, Tablet 20 mg-12.5 mg

1542E APO-Ipratropium, TX — Ipratropium bromide, Nebuliser solution single dose units 250 micrograms (anhydrous) in 1 mL, 30

8238N APO-Ipratropium, TX — Ipratropium bromide, Nebuliser solution single dose units 500 micrograms (anhydrous) in 1 mL, 30

8884N Metex XR, SI — Metformin hydrochloride, Tablet 500 mg (extended release)

8883M APO-Mirtazapine, TX; Chem mart Mirtazapine, CH; Terry White Chemists Mirtazapine, TW — Mirtazapine, Tablet 45 mg

3026G Baxter Paclitaxel, BX — Paclitaxel, Solution concentrate for I.V. infusion 30 mg in 5 mL

8018B Baxter Paclitaxel, BX — Paclitaxel, Solution concentrate for I.V. infusion 100 mg in 16.7 mL

8360B Baxter Paclitaxel, BX — Paclitaxel, Solution concentrate for I.V. infusion 300 mg in 50 mL

8829Q APO-Pravastatin, TX; Chem mart Pravastatin, CH; Terry White Chemists Pravastatin, TW — Pravastatin sodium, Tablet 80 mg

9240H APO-Pravastatin, TX; Chem mart Pravastatin, CH; Terry White Chemists Pravastatin, TW — Pravastatin sodium, Tablet 80 mg (Diff. Max. Rpts)

Additions - Bioequivalence Indicator

8884N Diabex XR, AL — Metformin hydrochloride, Tablet 500 mg (extended release)

DELETIONS

Deletions—Items

1036M Aminoglutethimide, Tablet 250 mg (Cytadren 250)

1777M Piperazine oestrone sulfate, Tablet 730 micrograms (equivalent to 625 micrograms sodium oestrone sulfate) (Genoral 0.625, Ogen .625)

1778N Piperazine oestrone sulfate, Tablet 1.46 mg (equivalent to 1.25 mg sodium oestrone sulfate) (Genoral 1.25, Ogen 1.25)

Deletions—Brands

2344J GenRx Amiodarone, GX — Amiodarone hydrochloride, Tablet 100 mg

1891M Clavulin Duo, ME — Amoxycillin with clavulanic acid, Tablet 500 mg-125 mg

5008N Clavulin Duo, ME — Amoxycillin with clavulanic acid, Tablet 500 mg-125 mg (Dental)

8254K Clavulin Duo Forte, ME — Amoxycillin with clavulanic acid, Tablet 875 mg-125 mg

5006L Clavulin Duo Forte, ME — Amoxycillin with clavulanic acid, Tablet 875 mg-125 mg (Dental)

1892N Clavulin, ME — Amoxycillin with clavulanic acid, Powder for syrup 125 mg-31.25 mg per 5 mL, 75 mL

5009P Clavulin, ME — Amoxycillin with clavulanic acid, Powder for syrup 125 mg-31.25 mg per 5 mL, 75 mL (Dental)

8319W Clavulin Duo 400, ME — Amoxycillin with clavulanic acid, Powder for syrup 400 mg-57 mg per 5 mL, 60 mL

5011R Clavulin Duo 400, ME — Amoxycillin with clavulanic acid, Powder for syrup 400 mg-57 mg per 5 mL, 60 mL (Dental)

8465M Bupropion-RL, RE — Bupropion hydrochloride, Tablet 150 mg (sustained release)

8710K Bupropion-RL, RE — Bupropion hydrochloride, Tablet 150 mg (sustained release) (Diff. Max. Qty)

1147J Chem mart Captopril, CH; Terry White Chemists Captopril, TW — Captopril, Tablet 12.5 mg

1148K Chem mart Captopril, CH; Terry White Chemists Captopril, TW — Captopril, Tablet 25 mg

1149L Chem mart Captopril, CH; Terry White Chemists Captopril, TW — Captopril, Tablet 50 mg

1542E Chem mart Ipratropium, CH; GenRx Ipratropium, GX; Terry White Chemists Ipratropium, TW — Ipratropium bromide, Nebuliser solution single dose units 250 micrograms (anhydrous) in 1 mL, 30

8238N Chem mart Ipratropium, CH; GenRx Ipratropium, GX; Terry White Chemists Ipratropium, TW — Ipratropium bromide, Nebuliser solution single dose units 500 micrograms (anhydrous) in 1 mL, 30

2591J GenRx Isotretinoin, GX — Isotretinoin, Capsule 10 mg

8063J Elmendos, ME — Lamotrigine, Tablet 5 mg

2848X Elmendos, ME — Lamotrigine, Tablet 25 mg

2849Y Elmendos, ME — Lamotrigine, Tablet 50 mg

2850B Elmendos, ME — Lamotrigine, Tablet 100 mg

2851C Elmendos, ME — Lamotrigine, Tablet 200 mg

8063J Lamitrin, HX — Lamotrigine, Tablet 5 mg

2848X Lamitrin, HX — Lamotrigine, Tablet 25 mg

2849Y Lamitrin, HX — Lamotrigine, Tablet 50 mg

2850B Lamitrin, HX — Lamotrigine, Tablet 100 mg

2851C Lamitrin, HX — Lamotrigine, Tablet 200 mg

1695F Chem mart Nifedipine, CH; Terry White Chemists Nifedipine, TW — Nifedipine, Tablet 20 mg

1746X Tylenol, JT — Paracetamol, Tablet 500 mg

5196L Tylenol, JT — Paracetamol, Tablet 500 mg (Dental)

8784H Tylenol, JT — Paracetamol, Tablet 500 mg

5224Y Tylenol, JT — Paracetamol, Tablet 500 mg (Dental)

1895R GenRx Piroxicam Dispersible, GX — Piroxicam, Dispersible tablet 10 mg

5201R GenRx Piroxicam Dispersible, GX — Piroxicam, Dispersible tablet 10 mg (Dental)

1896T Chem mart Piroxicam Dispersible, CH; GenRx Piroxicam Dispersible, GX; Terry White Chemists Piroxicam Dispersible, TW — Piroxicam, Dispersible tablet 20 mg

5202T Chem mart Piroxicam Dispersible, CH; GenRx Piroxicam Dispersible, GX; Terry White Chemists Piroxicam Dispersible, TW — Piroxicam, Dispersible tablet 20 mg (Dental)

2000G Chem mart Salbutamol, CH; Terry White Chemists Salbutamol, TW — Salbutamol sulfate, Nebuliser solution single dose units 2.5 mg (base) in 2.5 mL, 30

3496B Chem mart Salbutamol, CH; Terry White Chemists Salbutamol, TW — Salbutamol sulfate, Nebuliser solution single dose units 2.5 mg (base) in 2.5 mL, 30 (Doctor's Bag)

2001H Chem mart Salbutamol, CH; Terry White Chemists Salbutamol, TW — Salbutamol sulfate, Nebuliser solution single dose units 5 mg (base) in 2.5 mL, 30

3497C Chem mart Salbutamol, CH; Terry White Chemists Salbutamol, TW — Salbutamol sulfate, Nebuliser solution single dose units 5 mg (base) in 2.5 mL, 30 (Doctor's Bag)

8144P Suvalan 50, ME — Sumatriptan succinate, Tablet 50 mg (base)

2109B Nolvadex, AP — Tamoxifen citrate, Tablet 10 mg (base)

2951H Chem mart Trimethoprim with Sulfamethoxazole DS, CH; GenRx Trimethoprim with Sulfamethoxazole DS, GX; Terry White Chemists Trimethoprim with Sulfamethoxazole DS, TW — Trimethoprim with sulfamethoxazole, Tablet 160 mg-800 mg

3390K Chem mart Trimethoprim with Sulfamethoxazole DS, CH; GenRx Trimethoprim with Sulfamethoxazole DS, GX; Terry White Chemists Trimethoprim with Sulfamethoxazole DS, TW — Trimethoprim with sulfamethoxazole, Tablet 160 mg-800 mg (Dental)

ALTERATIONS

Alterations—Manufacturer's Code

1798P Cyproheptadine hydrochloride, Tablet 4 mg (Periactin)

2412Y Frusemide, Tablet 40 mg (Frusehexal 40 mg)

2413B Frusemide, Injection 20 mg in 2 mL (Frusehexal)

3466K Frusemide, Injection 20 mg in 2 mL (Frusehexal) (Doctor's Bag)

2757D Indomethacin, Suppository 100 mg (Indocid)

5378C Indomethacin, Suppository 100 mg (Indocid) (Palliative Care)

5380E Indomethacin, Suppository 100 mg (Indocid) (Palliative Care) (Diff. Max. Rpts)

5128X Indomethacin, Suppository 100 mg (Indocid) (Dental)

2454E Indomethacin, Capsule 25 mg (Indocid)

5377B Indomethacin, Capsule 25 mg (Indocid) (Palliative Care)

5379D Indomethacin, Capsule 25 mg (Indocid) (Palliative Care) (Diff. Max. Rpts)

5126T Indomethacin, Capsule 25 mg (Indocid) (Dental)

3064G Lactulose, Mixture 3.34 g per 5 mL, 500 mL (Lactocur)

5387M Lactulose, Mixture 3.34 g per 5 mL, 500 mL (Lactocur) (Palliative Care)

5388N Lactulose, Mixture 3.34 g per 5 mL, 500 mL (Lactocur) (Palliative Care) (Diff. Max. Rpts)

1245M Levodopa with carbidopa, Tablet 250 mg-25 mg (Levohexal)

1629R         Methyldopa, Tablet 250 mg (Aldomet)                                                  MK         AS

1695F Nifedipine, Tablet 20 mg (Nifehexal)

Alterations—Restrictions

9288W Zoledronic acid, Solution for I.V. infusion 5 mg (as monohydrate) in 100 mL (Aclasta)

SECTION 100 — HIGHLY SPECIALISED DRUGS PROGRAM

Alterations—Item Description

9619G Ibandronic acid, Concentrated injection for I.V. infusion 6 mg (as ibandronate sodium monohydrate) in 6 mL (Bondronat)

ADVANCE NOTICES

Advance Notices - Deletions

The following brands will be deleted from the Schedule of Pharmaceutical Benefits on 1 February 2009:

Brands discontinued by the manufacturer —

1081X Anselol 50 mg, GM — Atenolol, Tablet 50 mg

2792Y Odrik, KN — Trandolapril, Capsule 1 mg

2793B Odrik, KN — Trandolapril, Capsule 2 mg

The following brand will be deleted from the Schedule of Pharmaceutical Benefits on 1 April 2009:

Brand discontinued by the manufacturer —

8839F Attenta, AF — Methylphenidate hydrochloride, Tablet 10 mg