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
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2. Abacavir
Class: Antiretrovirals - Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors
300mg Tablets
Restrictions on use: ID / Sexual Health Physicians advice as per PBS Section 100 criteria
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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
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4. Abatacept
Class: Immunosuppressants (rheumatology)
125mg/1mL Prefilled Syringes
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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
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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
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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
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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
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48. Adrenaline (epinephrine)
Class: Sympathomimetics (anaphylaxis)
1 in 10,000 (1mg/10mL) Injection, Syringe
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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58. Agalsidase alfa
Class: Specialised Products
3.5mg/3.5mL Injection
Restrictions on use: For use via the Life Saving Drugs Program (LSDP)
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59. Agalsidase beta-rch
Class: Specialised Products
5mg Injection
Restrictions on use: For use via the Life Saving Drugs Program (LSDP)
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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
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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)
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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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