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  1. Corticosteroids and Related Agents for Systemic Use
Dexamethasone    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 87.
  • 3 to 6 month supply. Tab 0.5 mg - Up to 60 tab available on a PSO
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Dexmethsone
    • Pharmacode2490218
    • Subsidy $1.80
    • Measure / Qty per 30
    Dexmethsone to be Principal Supply on 1 February 2025
  • 3 to 6 month supply. Tab 4 mg - Up to 30 tab available on a PSO
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Dexmethsone
    • Pharmacode2490226
    • Subsidy $3.18
    • Measure / Qty per 30
    Dexmethsone to be Principal Supply on 1 February 2025
  • Oral liq 1 mg per ml
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Biomed
    • Pharmacode344842
    • Subsidy $52.80
    • Measure / Qty per 25 ml OP
  1. Corticosteroids and Other Anti-Inflammatory Preparations
Dexamethasone    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 270.
  • 3 to 6 month supply. Eye oint 0.1%
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Maxidex
    • Pharmacode207373
    • Subsidy $5.86
    • Measure / Qty per 3.5 g OP
  • 3 to 6 month supply. Eye drops 0.1%
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Maxidex
    • Pharmacode207446
    • Subsidy $4.50
    • Measure / Qty per 5 ml OP

Eye preparations are only funded for use in the eye, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

  1. Corticosteroids and Related Agents for Systemic Use
Dexamethasone phosphate    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 87.
  • 3 to 6 month supply. Inj 4 mg per ml, 1 ml ampoule - Up to 5 inj available on a PSO
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Hameln
    • Pharmacode2451689
    • Subsidy $7.86
    • Measure / Qty per 10
  • 3 to 6 month supply. Inj 4 mg per ml, 2 ml ampoule - Up to 5 inj available on a PSO
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Hameln
    • Pharmacode2519143
    • Subsidy $13.10
    • Measure / Qty per 10

Dexamethasone phosphate injection will not be funded for oral use.

  1. Ear/Eye Preparations
Dexamethasone with framycetin and gramicidin    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 269.
  • Ear/Eye drops 500 mcg with framycetin sulphate 5 mg and gramicidin 50 mcg per ml
    • Brand Sofradex
    • Pharmacode208728
    • Subsidy $4.50
      ($9.27)
    • Measure / Qty per 8 ml OP
    • Brand Otodex Unapproved medicine supplied under Section 29.
    • Pharmacode2660849
    • Subsidy $4.50
      ($9.27)
    • Measure / Qty per 8 ml OP
  1. Corticosteroids and Other Anti-Inflammatory Preparations
Dexamethasone with neomycin sulphate and polymyxin B sulphate    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 270.
  • 3 to 6 month supply. Eye oint 0.1% with neomycin sulphate 0.35% and polymyxin b sulphate 6,000 u per g
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Maxitrol
    • Pharmacode207381
    • Subsidy $5.39
    • Measure / Qty per 3.5 g OP
  • 3 to 6 month supply. Eye drops 0.1% with neomycin sulphate 0.35% and polymyxin b sulphate 6,000 u per ml
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Maxitrol
    • Pharmacode207454
    • Subsidy $4.50
    • Measure / Qty per 5 ml OP

Eye preparations are only funded for use in the eye, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

  • Rectangle page icon symoblising a PDF. PDF
  • A tick icon. Fully subsidised
  • An oval with the number 29 in it. Unapproved medicine under Section 29
  • An asterisk symbol. 3 or 6 months should be dispensed at once
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  • A triangle symbol. Three months supply may be dispensed at one time if endorsed "certified exemption" by the prescriber or pharmacist.
  • OP Original pack
  • Sole Subsidised Supply



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