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The South Australian Medicines Formulary is currently being established. A staged implementation is underway with medicines added as therapeutic groups undergo the formulary review process.

Information regarding the formulary is available on the following

For further information contact your hospital’s Drug and Therapeutic Committee OR SAFC Executive Officer OR for enquiries regarding High Cost Medicines SAMEP Executive Officer

In response to the Declaration of a Major Emergency by the State Coordinator under the Emergency Management Act 2004 relating to the COVID-19 global pandemic:

An interim listing on the SA Medicines Formulary has been supported for all agents endorsed by the National COVID-19 Clinical Evidence Taskforce as ‘recommended disease-modifying treatments’ for use by SA Health Consultants involved in the acute management of COVID-19 patients in accordance with the criteria recommended by the National COVID-19 Clinical Evidence Taskforce or use in accordance with SA Health or LHN DTC approved guidelines.


Medicines listed on the SA Medicines Formulary are for Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) criteria unless otherwise indicated or not available on the PBS. http://pbs.gov.au .

If a medicine is unrestricted or not available on the PBS, indications for use are those approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).

Sometimes it may be necessary to use a medicine for an unapproved or “off-label” indication. The CATAG "Guiding Principles for the quality use of off-label medicines" should be utilised when considering use of off-label medicines.


In the event of medicine shortages please refer to your site’s Pharmacy Department for management and alternatives.

For information on availability of SA Pharmacy manufactured medicines please refer to SA Health Manufactured Product List.

From April 2016 the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) will be updating some medicine ingredient names used in Australia to align with names used internationally, for more information refer to List of affected ingredients.

Medicines:

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1. Abacavir

Class: Antiretrovirals - Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors
20mg/1mL Oral Solution

Restrictions on use:
ID / Sexual Health Physicians advice as per PBS Section 100 criteria

PBS Link

2. Abacavir

Class: Antiretrovirals - Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors
300mg Tablets

Restrictions on use:
ID / Sexual Health Physicians advice as per PBS Section 100 criteria

PBS Link

3. Abacavir + Lamivudine

Class: Antiretrovirals - Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors
600mg-300mg Tablets

Restrictions on use:
ID / Sexual Health Physicians advice as per PBS Section 100 criteria

PBS Link

4. Abatacept

Class: Immunosuppressants (rheumatology)
125mg/1mL Prefilled Syringes

PBS Link

5. Abatacept

Class: Immunosuppressants (rheumatology)
250mg Injection

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6. Abemaciclib

Class: Kinase inhibitors
50mg tablets

Restrictions on use:
Haematology / Oncology as per PBS criteria

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7. Abemaciclib

Class: Kinase inhibitors
100mg tablets

Restrictions on use:
Haematology / Oncology as per PBS criteria

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8. Abemaciclib

Class: Kinase inhibitors
150mg tablets

Restrictions on use:
Haematology / Oncology as per PBS criteria

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9. Abiraterone

Class: Other hormonal antineoplastics
Abiraterone Acetate 500mg Tablets

Restrictions on use:
Haematology / Oncology as per PBS criteria when abiraterone/methylprednisolone combination tablet is not appropriate

Note: Abiraterone and abiraterone-methylprednisolone products are not interchangeable

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10. Abiraterone

Class: Other hormonal antineoplastics
Abiraterone Acetate 250mg Tablets

Restrictions on use:
Haematology / Oncology as per PBS criteria when abiraterone/methylprednisolone combination tablet is not appropriate

Note: Abiraterone and abiraterone-methylprednisolone products are not interchangeable

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11. Abiraterone + Methylprednisolone

Class: Anti-androgens
125mg-4mg Tablet (composite pack)

Restrictions on use:
Haematology / Oncology as per PBS criteria

Note: Abiraterone and abiraterone-methylprednisolone products are not interchangeable

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12. Acalabrutinib

Class: Miscellaneous
100mg Tablets

Restrictions on use:
Haematology for relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) as per PBS criteria

PBS Link

13. Acamprosate

Class: Drugs for alcohol dependence
Acamprosate Calcium 333mg Tablets

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14. Acetazolamide

Class: Other antiepileptics
250mg Tablets

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15. Acetazolamide

Class: Other antiepileptics
500mg Injection

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16. Acetazolamide

Class: Drugs for glaucoma
250mg Tablets

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17. Acetazolamide

Class: Drugs for glaucoma
500mg Injection

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18. Acetazolamide

Class: Other antiepileptics
25mg/mL Suspension

Restrictions on use:
Paediatric Patients

Note: SA Pharmacy Manufactured product

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19. Acetazolamide

Class: Drugs for glaucoma
25mg/mL Suspension

Restrictions on use:
Paediatric Patients

Note: SA Pharmacy Manufactured product

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20. Acetic Acid

Class: Antiseptics
0.25% Irrigation

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21. Acetic Acid

Class: Antiseptics
5% Solution

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22. Acetyl L-Carnitine

Class: Drugs to manage metabolic disorders
500mg Capsules

Restrictions on use:
Carnitine deficiency due to inborn errors of metabolism as per Metabolic specialist

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23. Acetylcholine Chloride

Class: Drugs for glaucoma
20mg Intraocular Solution

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24. Acetylcysteine

Class: Antidotes and gastrointestinal decontaminants
Injection 2g/10mL

Restrictions on use:
For the management of paracetamol overdose OR In combination with intravenous glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) for potentiation of the effects of GTN

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25. Acetylcysteine

Class: Drugs for cough
800mg/4mL (20%) Sterile Solution

Restrictions on use:
Respiratory / Thoracics (inhaled) OR
Neonates for treating meconium ileus (oral / rectal)

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26. Acetylcysteine (preservative Free)

Class: Drugs for dry eyes
5% Eye Drops

Restrictions on use:
Ophthalmology for the management of chemical burns

Note: SA Pharmacy Manufactured Product

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27. Aciclovir

Class: Drugs for eye infections
3% Eye Ointment

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28. Aciclovir

Class: Drugs for skin infections (topical)
5% Cream

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29. Aciclovir

Class: Antivirals - Guanine analogues
200mg Tablets

Restrictions on use:
ID / Microbiology advice OR
When valaciclovir is not appropriate due to enteral feeding for prophylaxis / treatment of herpes virus infection if immunocompromised OR
Pregnant patients for herpes virus infections as per statewide guidelines OR
Paediatric patients for herpes infections

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30. Aciclovir

Class: Antivirals - Guanine analogues
250mg/10mL Injection

Restrictions on use:
ID / Microbiology advice OR
Intensive Care Units OR
Herpes encephalitis, severe varicella-zoster or severe herpes simplex infections OR Patients fitting famclovir / valaciclovir / aciclovir (oral) criteria unable to tolerate oral therapy

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31. Aciclovir

Class: Antivirals - Guanine analogues
500mg/20mL Injection

Restrictions on use:
ID / Microbiology advice OR
Intensive Care Units OR
Herpes encephalitis, severe varicella-zoster or severe herpes simplex infections OR Patients fitting famclovir / valaciclovir / aciclovir (oral) criteria unable to tolerate oral therapy

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32. Aciclovir

Class: Antivirals - Guanine analogues
800mg Tablets

Restrictions on use:
ID / Microbiology advice OR
Pregnant patients for herpes virus infections as per statewide guidelines

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33. Acitretin

Class: Drugs for acne
10mg Capsules

Restrictions on use:
As per PBS criteria and Controlled Substances (Poisons) Regulations

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34. Acitretin

Class: Drugs for acne
25mg Capsules

Restrictions on use:
As per PBS criteria and Controlled Substances (Poisons) Regulations

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35. Adalimumab

Class: Drugs for psoriasis
Brand: Amgevita®

40mg Injection

Restrictions on use:
PBS criteria only OR
Adult patients with non-infectious posterior, intermediate or panuveitis that is refractory to corticosteroids and at least two other corticosteroid sparing agents (SAMEP reviewed indication). An eligibility checklist must be completed for the SAMEP reviewed indication OR
First-line biologic treatment for paediatric patients with active non-infectious sight threatening uveitis who had an inadequate response to corticosteroids and failed or intolerant of methotrexate as per SAMEP clinical pathway for paediatric active non-infectious sight threatening uveitis

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36. Adalimumab

Class: TNF-alpha antagonists (Gastrointestinal)
Brand: Amgevita®

20mg injection

Restrictions on use:
PBS criteria only OR
Adult patients with non-infectious posterior, intermediate or panuveitis that is refractory to corticosteroids and at least two other corticosteroid sparing agents (SAMEP reviewed indication). An eligibility checklist must be completed for the SAMEP reviewed indication OR
First-line biologic treatment for paediatric patients with active non-infectious sight threatening uveitis who had an inadequate response to corticosteroids and failed or intolerant of methotrexate as per SAMEP clinical pathway for paediatric active non-infectious sight threatening uveitis

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37. Adalimumab

Class: TNF-alpha antagonists (Gastrointestinal)
Brand: Amgevita®

40mg injection

Restrictions on use:
PBS criteria only OR
Adult patients with non-infectious posterior, intermediate or panuveitis that is refractory to corticosteroids and at least two other corticosteroid sparing agents (SAMEP reviewed indication). An eligibility checklist must be completed for the SAMEP reviewed indication OR
First-line biologic treatment for paediatric patients with active non-infectious sight threatening uveitis who had an inadequate response to corticosteroids and failed or intolerant of methotrexate as per SAMEP clinical pathway for paediatric active non-infectious sight threatening uveitis

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38. Adalimumab

Class: TNF-alpha antagonists (rheumatology)
Brand: Amgevita®

20mg injection

Restrictions on use:
PBS criteria only OR
Adult patients with non-infectious posterior, intermediate or panuveitis that is refractory to corticosteroids and at least two other corticosteroid sparing agents (SAMEP reviewed indication). An eligibility checklist must be completed for the SAMEP reviewed indication OR
First-line biologic treatment for paediatric patients with active non-infectious sight threatening uveitis who had an inadequate response to corticosteroids and failed or intolerant of methotrexate as per SAMEP clinical pathway for paediatric active non-infectious sight threatening uveitis

PBS Link

39. Adalimumab

Class: TNF-alpha antagonists (rheumatology)
Brand: Amgevita®

40mg Injection

Restrictions on use:
PBS criteria only OR
Adult patients with non-infectious posterior, intermediate or panuveitis that is refractory to corticosteroids and at least two other corticosteroid sparing agents (SAMEP reviewed indication). An eligibility checklist must be completed for the SAMEP reviewed indication OR
First-line biologic treatment for paediatric patients with active non-infectious sight threatening uveitis who had an inadequate response to corticosteroids and failed or intolerant of methotrexate as per SAMEP clinical pathway for paediatric active non-infectious sight threatening uveitis

PBS Link

40. Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide

Class: Drugs for acne
Adapalene - Benzoyl Peroxide 0.1%-2.5% Gel

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41. Adenosine

Class: Antiarrhythmics
6mg/2mL Injection

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42. Adenosine

Class: Antiarrhythmics
30mg/10mL Injection

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43. Adrenaline (epinephrine)

Class: Sympathomimetics (cardiovascular)
1 in 1,000 (1mg/1mL) Injection

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44. Adrenaline (epinephrine)

Class: Sympathomimetics (cardiovascular)
1 in 10,000 (1mg/10mL) Injection, Ampoule

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45. Adrenaline (epinephrine)

Class: Sympathomimetics (cardiovascular)
1 in 10,000 (1mg/10mL) Injection, Syringe

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46. Adrenaline (epinephrine)

Class: Sympathomimetics (anaphylaxis)
1 in 1,000 (1mg/1mL) Injection

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47. Adrenaline (epinephrine)

Class: Sympathomimetics (anaphylaxis)
1 in 10,000 (1mg/10mL) Injection, Ampoule

PBS Link

48. Adrenaline (epinephrine)

Class: Sympathomimetics (anaphylaxis)
1 in 10,000 (1mg/10mL) Injection, Syringe

PBS Link

49. Adrenaline (epinephrine)

Class: Sympathomimetics (anaphylaxis)
150microg/0.3mL Injection

Restrictions on use:
Outpatient or discharge supply as per Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) criteria OR
For emergency use when medical or qualified nursing / midwifery staff not available as per approved local Drug and Therapeutic Committee (DTC) guideline / protocol

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50. Adrenaline (epinephrine)

Class: Sympathomimetics (anaphylaxis)
300microg/0.3mL Injection

Restrictions on use:
Outpatient or discharge supply as per Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) criteria OR
Patients within SA Prison Health Services and SA Health Forensic Hospitals OR
For emergency use when medical or qualified nursing / midwifery staff not available as per approved local Drug and Therapeutic Committee (DTC) guideline / protocol

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51. Adrenaline (epinephrine)

Class: Sympathomimetics (anaphylaxis)
500microg/0.3mL Injection

Restrictions on use:
• Outpatient or discharge supply as per Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) criteria OR
• Patients within SA Prison Health Services and SA Health Forensic Hospitals OR
• For emergency use when medical or qualified nursing / midwifery staff not available as per approved local Drug and Therapeutic Committee (DTC) guideline / protocol

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52. Adrenaline (epinephrine)

Class: Sympathomimetics (anaphylaxis)
25mg/25mL 0.1% sterile solution

Restrictions on use:
Burns unit for topical use only

Note: Available via Special Access Scheme (SAS)

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53. Afatinib

Class: Kinase inhibitors
20mg Tablets

Restrictions on use:
Haematology / Oncology second or third line when other agents not tolerated as per PBS criteria

PBS Link

54. Afatinib

Class: Kinase inhibitors
30mg Tablets

Restrictions on use:
Haematology / Oncology second or third line when other agents not tolerated as per PBS criteria

PBS Link

55. Afatinib

Class: Kinase inhibitors
40mg Tablets

Restrictions on use:
Haematology / Oncology second or third line when other agents not tolerated as per PBS criteria

PBS Link

56. Afatinib

Class: Kinase inhibitors
50mg Tablets

Restrictions on use:
Haematology / Oncology second or third line when other agents not tolerated as per PBS criteria

PBS Link

57. Aflibercept

Class: Agents for macular degeneration
Brand: Eylea PFS

3.6 mg/0.09 mL Intravitreal Inj, syringe

Restrictions on use:
Ophthalmology as per PBS criteria for patients where ranibizumab is not effective or appropriate

PBS Link

58. Agalsidase alfa

Class: Specialised Products
3.5mg/3.5mL Injection

Restrictions on use:
For use via the Life Saving Drugs Program (LSDP)

PBS Link

59. Agalsidase beta-rch

Class: Specialised Products
5mg Injection

Restrictions on use:
For use via the Life Saving Drugs Program (LSDP)

PBS Link

60. Agalsidase beta-rch

Class: Specialised Products
35mg Injection

Restrictions on use:
For use via the Life Saving Drugs Program (LSDP)

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61. Agomelatine

Class: Other antidepressants
25mg Tablets

Restrictions on use:
Not on formulary: Available via streamlined non-formulary approval process on psychiatry initiation only; for treatment of major depression with sleep disturbances, where other pharmacological therapies are not effective or tolerated. AND Patient fulfils all the following criteria:
Adult patients < 75 years AND not taking potent CYP1A2 inhibitor AND no significant hepatic impairment AND aminotransferase concentration < 3 times ULN AND no risk factors for hepatic damage
AND Liver function tests (LFTs) performed prior to commencing therapy and provisions made to repeat LFTs 2 weeks after commencing therapy and clinical review one month after commencement of therapy

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62. Albendazole

Class: Anthelmintics
400mg Chewable Tablets

Restrictions on use:
• ID / Microbiology advice OR
• Cestode or nematodes infections

Note:

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63. Alcohol

Class: Antiseptics
70% Solution

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64. Alcohol

Class: Antiseptics
70% Sterile Solution

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65. Alcohol [Ethanol], Dehydrated

Class: Antidotes and gastrointestinal decontaminants
100% Injection

Note: Available via the Special Access Scheme (SAS) process

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66. Alectinib

Class: Kinase inhibitors
150mg Capsules

Restrictions on use:
Haematology / Oncology as per PBS criteria

PBS Link

67. Alemtuzumab

Class: Antineoplastic antibodies
12 mg/1.2 mL injection

Restrictions on use:
Outpatients for multiple sclerosis restricted to PBS criteria

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68. Alemtuzumab

Class: Drugs for multiple sclerosis
12 mg/1.2 mL injection

Restrictions on use:
Outpatients for multiple sclerosis restricted to PBS criteria

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69. Alfentanil

Class: Other agents used in anaesthesia
1mg/2mL Injection

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70. Alginic Acid compound (sodium alginate, magnesium alginate)

Class: Other drugs for reflux and ulcers
225 mg - 87.5 mg oral sachets

Restrictions on use:
Paediatric patients

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71. Alglucosidase Alfa

Class: Specialised Products
50mg Injection

Restrictions on use:
For use via the Life Saving Drugs Program (LSDP)

PBS Link

72. Allergen extract - Pollen, dust mite, mould and/or animal dander

Class: Allergens
For subcutaneous immunotherapy

Restrictions on use:
As per Immunology

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73. Allergen pollen extract of 5 grasses - Anthoxanthum odoratum, Dactylis glomerata, Lolium perenne, Phleum pratense, Poa pratensis

Class: Allergens
Brand: Oralair

100 IR Sublingual Tablets

Restrictions on use:
As per Immunology for allergic rhinitis and/or asthma, for patients sensitised to temperate grasses as their predominant clinical grass allergens, where allergen extract subcutaneous immunotherapy not clinically appropriate (e.g. severe needle phobia not managed with psychotherapy)

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74. Allergen pollen extract of 5 grasses - Anthoxanthum odoratum, Dactylis glomerata, Lolium perenne, Phleum pratense, Poa pratensis

Class: Allergens
Brand: Oralair

300 IR Sublingual Tablets

Restrictions on use:
As per Immunology for allergic rhinitis and/or asthma, for patients sensitised to temperate grasses as their predominant clinical grass allergens, where allergen extract subcutaneous immunotherapy not clinically appropriate (e.g. severe needle phobia not managed with psychotherapy)

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75. Allopurinol

Class: Drugs for gout
100mg Tablets

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76. Allopurinol

Class: Drugs for gout
300mg Tablets

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77. Alprostadil

Class: Other cardiovascular agents
500microg/1mL Injection

Restrictions on use:
Neonatology

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78. Alteplase

Class: Thrombolytics
10mg Injection

Restrictions on use:
Management of acute STEMI OR Massive PE OR
Acute ischaemic stroke OR Adult patients for fibrinolysis of loculated pleural effusion (in combination with Dornase) as per approved protocol OR
Paediatric patients for use in pleural effusion and empyema (without Dornase) as per “SA Paediatric Practice Guidelines - Paediatric empyema excluding neonates” (2mg and 10mg injection available for this indication: use current cost-effective strength) OR
To maintain patency of central venous catheters (CVC) / peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) OR
Treatment of arterial/graft thrombosis with distal ischemia of the lower limb or abdominal viscera, intra-procedure for distal embolisation/thrombosis and acute/chronic venous thrombosis in accordance with SA Health approved clinical guideline

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79. Alteplase

Class: Thrombolytics
50mg Injection

Restrictions on use:
Management of acute STEMI OR Massive PE OR
Acute ischaemic stroke

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80. Alteplase

Class: Thrombolytics
2mg Injection

Restrictions on use:
For occluded central vascular access catheter use as per approved local Drug and Therapeutics Committee (DTC) guideline / protocol OR Paediatric patients for use in pleural effusion and empyema (without Dornase) as per “SA Paediatric Practice Guidelines – Paediatric empyema excluding neonates” (2mg and 10mg injection available for this indication: use current cost-effective strength) OR To maintain patency of central venous catheters (CVC) / peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) (2mg and 10mg injection available for this indication: use current cost-effective strength)

Note: Available via the Special Access Scheme (SAS) process

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81. Alteplase

Class: Miscellaneous eye drugs
50microg intravitreal injection

Restrictions on use:
Ophthalmology for submacular haemorrhage secondary to wet age-related macular degeneration.

Note: SA Pharmacy Manufactured Product

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82. Aluminium Hydroxide

Class: Phosphate binders
600mg tablets

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83. Aluminium Hydroxide

Class: Other drugs for reflux and ulcers
600mg tablets

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84. Aluminium Hydroxide - Magnesium Trisilicate - Magnesium Hydroxide

Class: Other drugs for reflux and ulcers
Brand: Gastrogel

500mg-240mg-240mg/10mL oral suspension

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85. Amantadine

Class: Other drugs for Parkinson's disease
100mg Capsules

Restrictions on use:
As per PBS criteria OR
Type A Virus Influenza OR As per Rehabilitation Physician to activate alertness and arousal in patients in a minimally conscious state in patients with severe acquired or traumatic brain injury for treatment length of up to 16 weeks. Treatment beyond that time frame via the individual patient use (IPU) approval process.

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86. Amantadine

Class: Other drugs for Parkinson's disease
10mg/mL Oral Liquid

Restrictions on use:
Where oral capsule clinically not appropriate, as per Rehabilitation Physician to activate alertness and arousal in patients in a minimally conscious state in patients with severe acquired or traumatic brain injury for treatment length of up to 16 weeks. Treatment beyond that time frame via the individual patient use (IPU) approval process.

Note: Available via the Special Access Scheme (SAS) process

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87. American house dust mite extract, European house dust mite extract

Class: Allergens
Brand: Actair

100 IR Sublingual Tablets

Restrictions on use:
As per Immunology for allergic rhinitis and/or asthma, where allergen extract subcutaneous immunotherapy not clinically appropriate (e.g. severe needle phobia not managed with psychotherapy)

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88. American house dust mite extract, European house dust mite extract

Class: Allergens
Brand: Actair

300 IR Sublingual Tablets

Restrictions on use:
As per Immunology for allergic rhinitis and/or asthma, where allergen extract subcutaneous immunotherapy not clinically appropriate (e.g. severe needle phobia not managed with psychotherapy)

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89. Amifampridine

Class: Drugs for other neurological conditions
10mg Tablets

Restrictions on use:
Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome as per PBS criteria

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90. Amikacin

Class: Antibacterials - Aminoglycosides
500mg/2mL Injection

Restrictions on use:
ID / Microbiology advice OR Tuberculosis service OR Adults under care of Respiratory / Thoracics for treatment of Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) & tuberculosis (TB)

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91. Amiloride

Class: Potassium sparing diuretics
Amiloride Hydrochloride 1mg/mL Suspension

Restrictions on use:
Paediatric Patients

Note: SA Pharmacy Manufactured product

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92. Amiloride Hydrochloride

Class: Potassium sparing diuretics
5mg Tablets

Restrictions on use:
Primary aldosteronism OR
Hepatic cirrhosis with ascites and oedema

Note: Available via the Special Access Scheme (SAS) process

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93. Aminophylline

Class: Other drugs for reactive airways diseases
250mg/10mL Injection

Restrictions on use:
Cardiology and Nuclear Medicine for reversal of dipyridamole testing, Respiratory, Intensive Care Unit, Emergency Department, and Paediatrics

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94. Amiodarone

Class: Antiarrhythmics
100mg Tablets

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95. Amiodarone

Class: Antiarrhythmics
200mg Tablets

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96. Amiodarone

Class: Antiarrhythmics
150mg/3mL Injection

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97. Amiodarone

Class: Antiarrhythmics
Amiodarone Hydrochloride 5mg/mL Suspension

Restrictions on use:
Paediatric Patients

Note: SA Pharmacy Manufactured product

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98. Amisulpride

Class: Antipsychotics (Oral and short acting injections)
100mg Tablets

Restrictions on use:
Psychiatry advice as per PBS criteria

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99. Amisulpride

Class: Antipsychotics (Oral and short acting injections)
100mg/1mL Oral Solution

Restrictions on use:
Psychiatry advice as per PBS criteria

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100. Amisulpride

Class: Antipsychotics (Oral and short acting injections)
200mg Tablets

Restrictions on use:
Psychiatry advice as per PBS criteria

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101. Amisulpride

Class: Antipsychotics (Oral and short acting injections)
400mg Tablets

Restrictions on use:
Psychiatry advice as per PBS criteria

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102. Amitriptyline

Class: Tricyclic antidepressants
10mg Tablets

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103. Amitriptyline

Class: Tricyclic antidepressants
25mg Tablets

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104. Amitriptyline

Class: Tricyclic antidepressants
50mg Tablets

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105. Amlodipine

Class: Calcium channel blockers
5mg Tablets

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106. Amlodipine

Class: Calcium channel blockers
10mg Tablets

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107. Amlodipine

Class: Calcium channel blockers
1mg/mL Suspension

Restrictions on use:
Paediatric Patients

Note: SA Pharmacy Manufactured product

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108. Amoxicillin

Class: Antibacterials - Penicillins
1g Injection

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109. Amoxicillin

Class: Antibacterials - Penicillins
250mg Capsules

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110. Amoxicillin

Class: Antibacterials - Penicillins
250mg/5mL Syrup

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111. Amoxicillin

Class: Antibacterials - Penicillins
500mg Capsules

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112. Amoxicillin

Class: Antibacterials - Penicillins
500mg Injection

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113. Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid

Class: Antibacterials - Penicillins
400mg-57mg/5mL Oral Suspension

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114. Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid

Class: Antibacterials - Penicillins
500mg-125mg Tablets

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115. Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid

Class: Antibacterials - Penicillins
875mg-125mg Tablets

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116. Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid

Class: Antibacterials - Penicillins
500mg/100mg Injection

Restrictions on use:
o ID / Microbiology advice OR
o The following indications when oral therapy is not appropriate for up to 72 hours then on ID / Microbiology advice:
 For moderate – severe bite wounds / clench fist injuries
 Diabetic foot infection in patients that do not require empiric therapy for pseudomonas as per approved DTC guidelines
 Hospital Acquired Pneumonia (HAP) as per approved statewide/DTC guidelines
 Intra-abdominal infections in patients where aminoglycosides have been prescribed for 72 hours or are contraindicated (e.g. CrCl < 40ml/min)
 Assisted vaginal delivery (single dose only)

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117. Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid

Class: Antibacterials - Penicillins
1000/200mg Injection

Restrictions on use:
o ID / Microbiology advice OR
o The following indications when oral therapy is not appropriate for up to 72 hours then on ID / Microbiology advice:
 For moderate – severe bite wounds / clench fist injuries
 Diabetic foot infection in patients that do not require empiric therapy for pseudomonas as per approved DTC guidelines
 Hospital Acquired Pneumonia (HAP) as per approved statewide/DTC guidelines
 Intra-abdominal infections in patients where aminoglycosides have been prescribed for 72 hours or are contraindicated (e.g. CrCl < 40ml/min)
 Assisted vaginal delivery (single dose only)

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118. Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid

Class: Antibacterials - Penicillins
2000mg/200mg Injection

Restrictions on use:
o ID / Microbiology advice OR
o The following indications when oral therapy is not appropriate for up to 72 hours then on ID / Microbiology advice:
 For moderate – severe bite wounds / clench fist injuries
 Diabetic foot infection in patients that do not require empiric therapy for pseudomonas as per approved DTC guidelines
 Hospital Acquired Pneumonia (HAP) as per approved statewide/DTC guidelines
 Intra-abdominal infections in patients where aminoglycosides have been prescribed for 72 hours or are contraindicated (e.g. CrCl < 40ml/min)
 Assisted vaginal delivery (single dose only)

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119. Amphotericin

Class: Drugs for eye infections
0.15% Eye Drops

Restrictions on use:
Ophthalmology for treatment of fungal keratitis

Note: SA Pharmacy Manufactured product

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120. Amphotericin B

Class: Antifungals - Other
10mg Lozenges

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121. Amphotericin B (Liposomal)

Class: Antifungals - Other
50mg Injection

Restrictions on use:
ID / Microbiology advice OR
Haematology patients with an invasive fungal infection as per statewide and/or DTC-approved guidelines with ID/Microbiology input OR
Consultant Haematologist / Consultant Microbiologist / Infectious Diseases Physician as per criteria indicated for prophylaxis of invasive fungal infections according to statewide and/or DTC-approved guidelines when other agents are not appropriate

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122. Anagrelide

Class: Other non-cytotoxic antineoplastics
500microg Capsules

Restrictions on use:
Haematology / second line option for essential thrombocythaemia after prior cytoreductive treatment

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123. Anakinra

Class: Immunosuppressants (rheumatology)
100mg/0.67mL Subcutaneous Injection

Restrictions on use:
On advice of Rheumatology or Immunology for moderate to severe cryopyrin-associated periodic syndromes (CAPS) as per PBS criteria OR On advice of Rheumatology/ Immunology/ Oncology/ Haematology for haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) in Paediatrics

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124. Anidulafungin

Class: Antifungals - Echinocandins
100mg Injection

Restrictions on use:
ID / Microbiology advice OR
Adult Intensive Care Units for 48 hours then on ID / Microbiology advice

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125. Anticoagulant Citrate Glucose

Class: Fluids - Anticoagulant
Anticoagulant Citrate Glucose Sterile Solution, 500mL Bag

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126. Anticoagulant Citrate Glucose with Correct Connect

Class: Fluids - Anticoagulant
Anticoagulant Citrate Glucose with Correct Connect Solution, 750mL Bag

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127. Antithymocyte Globulin (Equine)

Class: Immunosuppressant antibodies
250mg/5mL Injection

Restrictions on use:
For the prevention or treatment of transplant rejection OR Management of aplastic anaemia

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128. Antithymocyte Globulin (Rabbit)

Class: Immunosuppressant antibodies
25mg Injection

Restrictions on use:
For the prevention and treatment of transplant rejection OR
Prevention or treatment of graft-versus-host disease

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129. Antivenom, Black Snake

Class: Antivenoms
18,000units Injection

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130. Antivenom, Brown Snake

Class: Antivenoms
1,000units Injection

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131. Antivenom, Death Adder

Class: Antivenoms
6,000units Injection

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132. Antivenom, Exotic snake

Class: Antivenoms
Types held depending on current need

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133. Antivenom, Funnel Web Spider

Class: Antivenoms
125units Injection

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134. Antivenom, Polyvalent Snake, Australia and PNG

Class: Antivenoms
40,000units Injection

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135. Antivenom, Polyvalent, Rattlesnake, Sth American

Class: Antivenoms
Injection

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136. Antivenom, Redback Spider

Class: Antivenoms
500units Injection

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137. Antivenom, Taipan

Class: Antivenoms
12,000units Injection

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138. Antivenom, Tiger Snake

Class: Antivenoms
3,000units Injection

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139. Apalutamide

Class: Anti-androgens
60mg Tablet

Restrictions on use:
Haematology / Oncology as per PBS criteria

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140. Apixaban

Class: Oral anticoagulants
2.5mg Tablets

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141. Apixaban

Class: Oral anticoagulants
5mg Tablets

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142. Apomorphine

Class: Dopamine agonists (parkinsonism)
20mg/2mL Injection

Restrictions on use:
Neurology, general physicians or geriatricians with experience in the management of Parkinson disease, or on advice of these as per PBS criteria

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143. Apomorphine

Class: Dopamine agonists (parkinsonism)
50mg/10mL Syringe Injection

Restrictions on use:
Neurology, general physicians or geriatricians with experience in the management of Parkinson disease, or on advice of these as per PBS criteria

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144. Apomorphine

Class: Dopamine agonists (parkinsonism)
30mg/3mL Injection Pen Device

Restrictions on use:
Neurology, general physicians or geriatricians experienced in the management of Parkinson disease, or on advice of these, as per PBS criteria

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145. Apomorphine

Class: Dopamine agonists (parkinsonism)
30mg/3mL Injection Intermittent Cartridges

Restrictions on use:
Neurology, general physicians or geriatricians experienced in the management of Parkinson disease, or on advice of these, as per PBS criteria

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146. Apomorphine

Class: Dopamine agonists (parkinsonism)
100mg/20mL Injection

Restrictions on use:
Neurology, general physicians or geriatricians with experience in the management of Parkinson disease, or on advice of these as per PBS criteria

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147. Apraclonidine

Class: Drugs for glaucoma
0.5% Eye Drops

Restrictions on use:
For use in ophthalmic procedures

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148. Aprepitant

Class: Other antiemetics
165mg capsules

Restrictions on use:
When netupitant and palonosetron capsules (Akynzeo®) not appropriate for:
• For PBS listed indications OR
• For paediatric oncology patients receiving course of highly emetogenic chemotherapy and second line for courses of moderately emetogenic chemotherapy OR
• Chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) for patients receiving highly emetogenic chemotherapy (defined by eviQ) as first line therapy not included in PBS restriction OR
• Chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) for patients receiving moderately emetogenic chemotherapy (defined by eviQ) with a prior episode of CINV not included in PBS restriction

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149. Argatroban

Class: Heparins and other parenteral anticoagulants
250mg/2.5mL Injection

Restrictions on use:
Haematology advice for the management of heparin induced thrombocytopenia

Note: Available via the Special Access Scheme (SAS) process

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150. Argipressin

Class: Antidiuretic hormones agonists and antagonists
20units/1mL Injection

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151. Aripiprazole

Class: Antipsychotics (Depot preparations)
Modified Release Injection 300mg

Restrictions on use:
Psychiatry advice as per PBS criteria

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152. Aripiprazole

Class: Antipsychotics (Depot preparations)
Modified Release Injection 400mg

Restrictions on use:
Psychiatry advice as per PBS criteria

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153. Aripiprazole

Class: Antipsychotics (Oral and short acting injections)
5mg Tablets

Restrictions on use:
Psychiatry advice for inpatient use only OR Paediatric patients on specialist advice for the management of disruptive behaviour disorders as second line therapy after risperidone. For initial trial of therapy for 3 months, and ongoing therapy if clinical response

Note: Not available on the PBS

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154. Aripiprazole

Class: Antipsychotics (Oral and short acting injections)
10mg Tablets

Restrictions on use:
Psychiatry advice as per PBS criteria OR
Paediatric patients on specialist advice for the management of disruptive behaviour disorders as second line therapy after risperidone. For initial trial of therapy for 3 months, and ongoing therapy if clinical response (Non-PBS)

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155. Aripiprazole

Class: Antipsychotics (Oral and short acting injections)
15mg Tablets

Restrictions on use:
Psychiatry advice as per PBS criteria OR
Paediatric patients on specialist advice for the management of disruptive behaviour disorders as second line therapy after risperidone. For initial trial of therapy for 3 months, and ongoing therapy if clinical response (Non-PBS)

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156. Aripiprazole

Class: Antipsychotics (Oral and short acting injections)
20mg Tablets

Restrictions on use:
Psychiatry advice as per PBS criteria

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157. Aripiprazole

Class: Antipsychotics (Oral and short acting injections)
30mg Tablets

Restrictions on use:
Psychiatry advice as per PBS criteria

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158. Arsenic

Class: Other non-cytotoxic antineoplastics
Arsenic trioxide 10mg/10mL Injection

Restrictions on use:
Haematology / Oncology as per PBS criteria

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159. Artemether + Lumefantrine

Class: Antiprotozoals
Artemether - Lumefantrine 20mg-120mg Tablets

Restrictions on use:
ID / Microbiology advice OR Paediatrics on ID / Microbiology advice or ID approved local guidelines

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160. Artesunate

Class: Antiprotozoals
(SAS) 60mg Injection

Restrictions on use:
ID / Microbiology advice

Note: Available via the Special Access Scheme (SAS) process

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161. Ascorbic Acid

Class: Vitamins - Miscellaneous
500mg Chewable Tablets

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162. Aspirin

Class: Non-opioid analgesics
300mg Soluble Tablets

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163. Aspirin

Class: Antiplatelet drugs
100mg Tablets

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164. Aspirin

Class: Antiplatelet drugs
300mg Soluble Tablets

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165. Aspirin

Class: Antiplatelet drugs
500mg Injection

Restrictions on use:
• Ischaemic stroke patients with dysphagia without a functioning nasogastric tube
• Acute coronary syndrome patients who are unable to swallow without a functioning nasogastric tube as per approved local Drug and Therapeutics Committee (DTC) guideline / protocol

Note: Available via the Special Access Scheme (SAS) process

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166. Atazanavir

Class: Antiretrovirals - Protease inhibitors
200mg Capsules

Restrictions on use:
ID / Sexual Health Physicians advice as per PBS Section 100 criteria OR ID / Sexual Health Physicians for HIV PEP in combination with basic two drug regimen (usually tenofovir/emtricitabine) if the source is known to be HIV positive with unknown or detectable viral load (non PBS)

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167. Atazanavir

Class: Antiretrovirals - Protease inhibitors
300mg Capsules

Restrictions on use:
ID / Sexual Health Physicians advice as per PBS Section 100 criteria OR ID / Sexual Health Physicians for HIV PEP in combination with basic two drug regimen (usually tenofovir/emtricitabine) if the source is known to be HIV positive with unknown or detectable viral load (non PBS)

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168. Atenolol

Class: Beta-blockers
50mg Tablets

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169. Atenolol

Class: Beta-blockers
50mg/10mL Oral Solution

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170. Atezolizumab

Class: Antineoplastic antibodies
Brand: Tecentriq

Injection 1200mg/20mL

Restrictions on use:
Haematology / Oncology as per PBS criteria

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171. Atezolizumab

Class: Antineoplastic antibodies
Brand: Tecentriq

Injection 840mg/14mL

Restrictions on use:
Haematology / Oncology as per PBS criteria

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172. Atomoxetine

Class: Drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
18mg Capsules

Restrictions on use:
As per PBS criteria

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173. Atomoxetine

Class: Drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
100mg Capsules

Restrictions on use:
As per PBS criteria

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174. Atomoxetine

Class: Drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
10mg Capsules

Restrictions on use:
As per PBS criteria

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175. Atomoxetine

Class: Drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
25mg Capsules

Restrictions on use:
As per PBS criteria

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176. Atomoxetine

Class: Drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
40mg Capsules

Restrictions on use:
As per PBS criteria

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177. Atomoxetine

Class: Drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
60mg Capsules

Restrictions on use:
As per PBS criteria

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178. Atomoxetine

Class: Drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
80mg Capsules

Restrictions on use:
As per PBS criteria

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179. Atorvastatin

Class: Statins
10mg Tablets

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180. Atorvastatin

Class: Statins
20mg Tablets

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181. Atorvastatin

Class: Statins
40mg Tablets

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182. Atorvastatin

Class: Statins
80mg Tablets

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183. Atracurium

Class: Neuromuscular blockers
25mg/2.5mL Injection

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184. Atropine Sulfate

Class: Antiarrhythmics
1.2mg/1mL Injection

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185. Atropine Sulfate

Class: Antiarrhythmics
600microg/1mL Injection

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186. Atropine Sulfate

Class: Drugs for eye examinations and procedures
1% Eye Drops

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187. Atropine Sulfate

Class: Drugs for eye examinations and procedures
1% Single Use Eye Drops

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188. Atropine Sulfate

Class: Drugs for eye examinations and procedures
0.5% Eye Drops

Restrictions on use:
Paediatric ophthalmology

Note: SA Pharmacy Manufactured Product

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189. Avatrombopag

Class: Miscellaneous
20mg Tablet

Restrictions on use:
As per PBS criteria

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190. Avelumab

Class: Specialised Products
200 mg/10 mL Injection

Restrictions on use:
Haematology / Oncology as per PBS criteria

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191. Axitinib

Class: Kinase inhibitors
1mg Tablets

Restrictions on use:
Haematology / Oncology as per PBS criteria

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192. Axitinib

Class: Kinase inhibitors
5mg Tablets

Restrictions on use:
Haematology / Oncology as per PBS criteria

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193. Azacitidine

Class: Antimetabolites
100mg Injection

Restrictions on use:
Haematology / Oncology for PBS criteria

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194. Azacitidine

Class: Antimetabolites
200mg Tablets

Restrictions on use:
Haematology / Oncology as per PBS criteria

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195. Azacitidine

Class: Antimetabolites
300mg Tablets

Restrictions on use:
Haematology / Oncology as per PBS criteria

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196. Azathioprine

Class: Other immunosuppressants
50mg/5mL Oral Suspension

Restrictions on use:
Paediatric Patients OR
Patients requiring administration via enteral tubes OR
Patients with swallowing difficulties

Note: Available via the Special Access Scheme (SAS) process

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197. Azathioprine

Class: Other immunosuppressants
50mg Injection

Note: Available via the Special Access Scheme (SAS) process

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198. Azathioprine

Class: Other immunosuppressants
25mg Tablets

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199. Azathioprine

Class: Other immunosuppressants
50mg Tablets

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200. Azelaic Acid

Class: Drugs for acne
15% Gel

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201. Azelaic Acid

Class: Drugs for rosacea
15% Gel

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202. Azithromycin

Class: Antibacterials - Macrolides
200mg/5mL Oral Suspension

Restrictions on use:
ID / Microbiology advice OR
Respiratory / Thoracics for management of Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) and tuberculosis OR
Community acquired pneumonia (CAP) as per SA Health guideline OR
Atypical pneumonia in paediatric patients OR
Cystic Fibrosis OR
Chlamydia trachomatis / Neisseria gonorrhoea infection OR
Pertussis - treatment or prophylaxis

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203. Azithromycin

Class: Antibacterials - Macrolides
500mg Injection

Restrictions on use:
ID / Microbiology advice OR
Adult Intensive Care units OR
Community acquired pneumonia (CAP) when unable to tolerate oral therapy OR Respiratory / Thoracics for 72 hours then on ID / Microbiology advice

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204. Azithromycin

Class: Antibacterials - Macrolides
500mg Tablets

Restrictions on use:
ID / Microbiology advice OR
Respiratory / Thoracics for management of Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) & tuberculosis OR
Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) as per SA Health guideline OR
Atypical pneumonia in paediatric patients OR
Cystic fibrosis OR
Chlamydia trachomatis / Neisseria gonorrhoea infection OR
Pertussis - treatment or prophylaxis

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205. Azithromycin

Class: Antibacterials - Macrolides
600mg Tablets

Restrictions on use:
Prophylaxis against Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) in HIV positive pts as per PBS criteria

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206. Aztreonam

Class: Antibacterials - Other
1g Injection

Restrictions on use:
ID / Microbiology advice OR
Infective exacerbations in adult Cystic fibrosis / Lung transplant patients for multi-resistant organisms or contraindications to other agents

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