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  1. Alendronate for Osteoporosis
Alendronate sodium    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 116.
  • 3 to 6 month supply. Tab 70 mg
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Fosamax
    • Pharmacode2022133
    • Subsidy $3.10
    • Measure / Qty per 4
  1. Alendronate for Osteoporosis
Alendronate sodium with colecalciferol    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 116.
  • 3 to 6 month supply. Tab 70 mg with colecalciferol 5,600 iu
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Fosamax Plus
    • Pharmacode2337053
    • Subsidy $1.99
    • Measure / Qty per 4
  1. Penicillins
Benzylpenicillin sodium [Penicillin G]    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 97.
  • Inj 600 mg (1 million units) vial - Up to 5 inj available on a PSO
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Sandoz
    • Pharmacode433748
    • Subsidy $16.50
    • Measure / Qty per 10

For topical antibacterials, refer to DERMATOLOGICALS, page 67

For anti-infective eye preparations, refer to SENSORY ORGANS, page 257

  1. Corticosteroids and Related Agents for Systemic Use
Betamethasone sodium phosphate with betamethasone acetate    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 84.
  • 3 to 6 month supply. Inj 3.9 mg with betamethasone acetate 3 mg per ml, 1 ml
    • Brand Celestone Chronodose
    • Pharmacode733970
    • Subsidy $19.20
      ($36.96)
    • Measure / Qty per 5
  1. Corticosteroids - Combination
Betamethasone valerate with sodium fusidate [fusidic acid]    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 70.
  • Crm 0.1% with sodium fusidate (fusidic acid) 2% - Maximum of 15 g per prescription - Only on a prescription
    • Brand Fucicort
    • Pharmacode629839
    • Subsidy $3.49
      ($10.45)
    • Measure / Qty per 15 g OP

For systemic corticosteroids, refer to CORTICOSTEROIDS AND RELATED AGENTS, page 84

  1. Agents Used in Mouth Ulceration
Carmellose sodium with gelatin and pectin    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 31.
  • Paste
    • Brand Orabase
    • Pharmacode255599
    • Subsidy $4.55
      ($7.90)
    • Measure / Qty per 15 g OP
    • Brand Orabase
    • Pharmacode765945
    • Subsidy $1.52
      ($3.60)
    • Measure / Qty per 5 g OP
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Stomahesive
    • Pharmacode781398
    • Subsidy $17.20
    • Measure / Qty per 56 g OP
  • Powder
    • Brand Stomahesive
    • Pharmacode742570
    • Subsidy $8.48
      ($10.95)
    • Measure / Qty per 28 g OP
  1. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Diclofenac sodium    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 115.
  • 3 to 6 month supply. Tab EC 25 mg
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Diclofenac Sandoz
    • Pharmacode2355981
    • Subsidy $1.99
    • Measure / Qty per 50
  • 3 to 6 month supply. Tab 50 mg dispersible
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Voltaren D
    • Pharmacode269905
    • Subsidy $1.50
    • Measure / Qty per 20
  • 3 to 6 month supply. Tab EC 50 mg
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Diclofenac Sandoz
    • Pharmacode2356007
    • Subsidy $1.99
    • Measure / Qty per 50
  • 3 to 6 month supply. Tab long-acting 75 mg
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Voltaren SR
    • Pharmacode2140276
    • Subsidy $19.60
    • Measure / Qty per 100
  • 3 to 6 month supply. Inj 25 mg per ml, 3 ml ampoule - Up to 5 inj available on a PSO
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Voltaren
    • Pharmacode263486
    • Subsidy $13.20
    • Measure / Qty per 5
  • 3 to 6 month supply. Suppos 12.5 mg
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Voltaren
    • Pharmacode645931
    • Subsidy $2.04
    • Measure / Qty per 10
  • 3 to 6 month supply. Suppos 25 mg
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Voltaren
    • Pharmacode645958
    • Subsidy $2.44
    • Measure / Qty per 10
  • 3 to 6 month supply. Suppos 50 mg - Up to 10 supp available on a PSO
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Voltaren
    • Pharmacode747742
    • Subsidy $4.22
    • Measure / Qty per 10
  • 3 to 6 month supply. Suppos 100 mg
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Voltaren
    • Pharmacode747750
    • Subsidy $7.00
    • Measure / Qty per 10
  1. Corticosteroids and Other Anti-Inflammatory Preparations
Diclofenac sodium    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 258.
  • Eye drops 0.1%
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Voltaren Ophtha
    • Pharmacode781851
    • Subsidy $8.80
    • Measure / Qty per 5 ml OP
    (Voltaren Ophtha Eye drops 0.1% to be delisted 01 December 2024)

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

  1. Faecal Softeners
Docusate sodium    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 24.
- Only on a prescription
  • 3 to 6 month supply. Tab 50 mg
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Coloxyl
    • Pharmacode252832
    • Subsidy $3.20
    • Measure / Qty per 100
  • 3 to 6 month supply. Tab 120 mg
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Coloxyl
    • Pharmacode252859
    • Subsidy $4.98
    • Measure / Qty per 100
  1. Faecal Softeners
Docusate sodium with sennosides    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 24.
  • Tab 50 mg with sennosides 8 mg
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Laxsol
    • Pharmacode2069482
    • Subsidy $3.50
    • Measure / Qty per 200
  1. Heparin and Antagonist Preparations
Enoxaparin sodium    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 41.
- Special Authority SA2152 [PDF] -- Retail pharmacy
  • Inj 20 mg in 0.2 ml syringe
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Clexane
    • Pharmacode2581868
    • Subsidy $31.28
    • Measure / Qty per 10
  • Inj 40 mg in 0.4 ml syringe
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Clexane
    • Pharmacode2581876
    • Subsidy $42.49
    • Measure / Qty per 10
  • Inj 60 mg in 0.6 ml syringe
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Clexane
    • Pharmacode2581884
    • Subsidy $60.67
    • Measure / Qty per 10
  • Inj 80 mg in 0.8 ml syringe
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Clexane
    • Pharmacode2581892
    • Subsidy $80.89
    • Measure / Qty per 10
  • Inj 100 mg in 1 ml syringe
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Clexane
    • Pharmacode2581906
    • Subsidy $101.30
    • Measure / Qty per 10
  • Inj 120 mg in 0.8 ml syringe
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Clexane Forte
    • Pharmacode2581914
    • Subsidy $125.87
    • Measure / Qty per 10
  • Inj 150 mg in 1 ml syringe
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Clexane Forte
    • Pharmacode2581922
    • Subsidy $143.86
    • Measure / Qty per 10
SA2152 – Enoxaparin sodium [PDF]
  1. Antineoplastics
Fluorouracil sodium    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 75.
  • Crm 5%
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Efudix
    • Pharmacode253065
    • Subsidy $5.56
    • Measure / Qty per 20 g OP
  1. Extemporaneously Compounded Preparations and Galenicals
Glycerin with sodium saccharin    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 265.
- Only in combination
  • Suspension
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Ora-Sweet SF
    • Pharmacode2377268
    • Subsidy $30.95
    • Measure / Qty per 473 ml

Only in combination with Ora-Plus or when used in the vancomycin oral lquuid Standard Formulae.

  1. Heparin and Antagonist Preparations
Heparin sodium    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 42.
  • Inj 1,000 iu per ml, 5 ml ampoule
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Pfizer
    • Pharmacode2339897
    • Subsidy $127.44
    • Measure / Qty per 50
  • Inj 5,000 iu per ml, 5 ml vial
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Heparin Sodium Panpharma
    • Pharmacode2651815
    • Subsidy $83.00
    • Measure / Qty per 10
  • Inj 5,000 iu per ml, 1 ml
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Hospira
    • Pharmacode2034255
    • Subsidy $70.33
    • Measure / Qty per 5
  • Inj 25,000 iu per ml, 0.2 ml
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Hospira
    • Pharmacode333085
    • Subsidy $22.42
    • Measure / Qty per 5
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Heparin DBL Unapproved medicine supplied under Section 29.
    • Pharmacode2594781
    • Subsidy $42.40
    • Measure / Qty per 5
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Heparin DBL Unapproved medicine supplied under Section 29.
    • Pharmacode2627884
    • Subsidy $482.20
    • Measure / Qty per 50
  1. Osmotic Laxatives
Macrogol 3350 with potassium chloride, sodium bicarbonate and sodium chloride    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 25.
  • Powder for oral soln 13.125 g with potassium chloride 46.6 mg, sodium bicarbonate 178.5 mg and sodium chloride 350.7 mg
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Molaxole
    • Pharmacode2519887
    • Subsidy $8.50
    • Measure / Qty per 30
  1. Extemporaneously Compounded Preparations and Galenicals
Methylcellulose with glycerin and sodium saccharin    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 265.
- Only in combination
  • Suspension
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Ora-Blend SF
    • Pharmacode2377225
    • Subsidy $30.95
    • Measure / Qty per 473 ml
  1. Corticosteroids and Related Agents for Systemic Use
Methylprednisolone (as sodium succinate)    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 84.
  • Inj 40 mg vial
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Solu-Medrol-Act-O-Vial
    • Pharmacode2394227
    • Subsidy $22.30
    • Measure / Qty per 1
  • Inj 125 mg vial
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Solu-Medrol-Act-O-Vial
    • Pharmacode2394219
    • Subsidy $34.10
    • Measure / Qty per 1
  • Inj 500 mg vial
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Solu-Medrol-Act-O-Vial
    • Pharmacode2394235
    • Subsidy $26.88
    • Measure / Qty per 1
  • Inj 1 g vial
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Solu-Medrol
    • Pharmacode265357
    • Subsidy $32.84
    • Measure / Qty per 1
  1. Other Treatments
Pamidronate disodium    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 117.
  • Inj 3 mg per ml, 10 ml vial
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Pamisol
    • Pharmacode2034166
    • Subsidy $32.49
    • Measure / Qty per 1
  • Inj 6 mg per ml, 10 ml vial
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Pamisol
    • Pharmacode2034174
    • Subsidy $88.11
    • Measure / Qty per 1
  • Inj 9 mg per ml, 10 ml vial
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Pamisol
    • Pharmacode2034190
    • Subsidy $94.34
    • Measure / Qty per 1
  1. Sedatives and Hypnotics
Phenobarbitone sodium    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 141.
- Special Authority SA1386 [PDF] -- Retail pharmacy
  • Inj 200 mg per ml, 1 ml ampoule
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Max Health Unapproved medicine supplied under Section 29.
    • Pharmacode2437856
    • Subsidy $113.37
    • Measure / Qty per 10
SA1386 – Phenobarbitone [PDF]
  1. Extemporaneously Compounded Preparations and Galenicals
Phenobarbitone sodium    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 265.
  • Powder - Only in combination
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. MidWest
    • Pharmacode2152002
    • Subsidy $325.00
    • Measure / Qty per 100 g
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. MidWest
    • Pharmacode2338963
    • Subsidy $52.50
    • Measure / Qty per 10 g

    Only in children up to 12 years

  1. Agents for Control of Status Epilepticus
Phenytoin sodium    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 129.
  • 3 to 6 month supply. Inj 50 mg per ml, 2 ml ampoule - Up to 5 inj available on a PSO
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Hospira
    • Pharmacode391654
    • Subsidy $104.58
    • Measure / Qty per 5
  • 3 to 6 month supply. Inj 50 mg per ml, 5 ml ampoule - Up to 5 inj available on a PSO
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Hospira
    • Pharmacode391646
    • Subsidy $154.01
    • Measure / Qty per 5
  1. Control of Epilepsy
Phenytoin sodium    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 130.
  • 3 to 6 month supply. Tab 50 mg
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Dilantin Infatab
    • Pharmacode2619474
    • Subsidy $75.00
    • Measure / Qty per 200
  • Cap 30 mg
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Dilantin
    • Pharmacode2619458
    • Subsidy $74.00
    • Measure / Qty per 200
  • Cap 100 mg
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Dilantin
    • Pharmacode2619431
    • Subsidy $37.00
    • Measure / Qty per 200
  • 3 to 6 month supply. Oral liq 30 mg per 5 ml
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Dilantin Paediatric
    • Pharmacode2619466
    • Subsidy $22.03
    • Measure / Qty per 500 ml
  1. Rectal and Colonic Anti-inflammatories
Prednisolone sodium    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 8.
  • Rectal foam 20 mg per dose (14 applications)
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Essential Prednisolone Unapproved medicine supplied under Section 29.
    • Pharmacode2598469
    • Subsidy $74.10
    • Measure / Qty per 1 OP
  1. Corticosteroids and Other Anti-Inflammatory Preparations
Prednisolone sodium phosphate    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 259.
- Special Authority SA1715 [PDF] -- Retail pharmacy
  • Eye drops 0.5%, single dose (preservative free)
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Minims Prednisolone
    • Pharmacode307475
    • Subsidy $43.26
    • Measure / Qty per 20 dose
SA1715 – Prednisolone sodium phosphate [PDF]

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

  1. Other Treatments
Risedronate sodium    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 118.
  • Tab 35 mg
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Risedronate Sandoz
    • Pharmacode2440202
    • Subsidy $2.50
    • Measure / Qty per 4
  1. Antibacterials Topical
Sodium Fusidate [fusidic acid]    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 68.
  • Crm 2% - Maximum of 5 g per prescription - Only on a prescription - Not in combination
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Foban
    • Pharmacode2556170
    • Subsidy $1.59
    • Measure / Qty per 5 g OP
  • Oint 2% - Maximum of 5 g per prescription - Only on a prescription - Not in combination
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Foban
    • Pharmacode2556189
    • Subsidy $1.59
    • Measure / Qty per 5 g OP

For systemic antibacterials, refer to INFECTIONS, Antibacterials, page 94

  1. Other Antibiotics
Sodium Fusidate [fusidic acid]    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 101.
  • Tab 250 mg
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Fucidin
    • Pharmacode2621053
    • Subsidy $135.70
    • Measure / Qty per 36

For topical antibacterials, refer to DERMATOLOGICALS, page 67

For anti-infective eye preparations, refer to SENSORY ORGANS, page 257

For topical antibiotics, refer to DERMATOLOGICALS, page 67

  1. Anti-Infective Preparations
Sodium Fusidate [fusidic acid]    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 257.
  • Eye drops 1%
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Fucithalmic
    • Pharmacode716634
    • Subsidy $5.29
    • Measure / Qty per 5 g OP

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

  1. Osmotic Laxatives
Sodium acid phosphate    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 25.
- Only on a prescription
  • Enema 16% with sodium phosphate 8%
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Fleet Phosphate Enema
    • Pharmacode267430
    • Subsidy $2.50
    • Measure / Qty per 1
  1. Antacids and Reflux Barrier Agents
Sodium alginate    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 6.
  • 3 to 6 month supply. Tab 500 mg with sodium bicarbonate 267 mg and calcium carbonate 160 mg - peppermint flavour
    • Brand Gaviscon Extra Strength
    • Pharmacode2215241
    • Subsidy $1.80
      ($14.39)
    • Measure / Qty per 60
  • 3 to 6 month supply. Oral liq 500 mg with sodium bicarbonate 267 mg and calcium carbonate 160 mg per 10 ml
    • Brand Acidex
    • Pharmacode2196786
    • Subsidy $1.50
      ($7.50)
    • Measure / Qty per 500 ml
  1. Metabolic Disorder Agents
Sodium benzoate    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 29.
- Special Authority SA1599 [PDF] -- Retail pharmacy
  • Soln 100 mg per ml
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Amzoate Unapproved medicine supplied under Section 29.
    • Pharmacode2243628
    • SubsidyCBS
    • Measure / Qty per 100 ml
SA1599 – Sodium benzoate [PDF]
  1. Intravenous Administration
Sodium bicarbonate    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 43.
  • Inj 8.4%, 50 ml - Up to 5 inj available on a PSO - Not in combination
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Biomed
    • Pharmacode2244152
    • Subsidy $23.52
    • Measure / Qty per 1
  • Inj 8.4%, 100 ml - Up to 5 inj available on a PSO - Not in combination
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Biomed
    • Pharmacode2244144
    • Subsidy $24.10
    • Measure / Qty per 1
  1. Oral Administration
Sodium bicarbonate    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 44.
  • Cap 840 mg
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Sodibic
    • Pharmacode2085992
    • Subsidy $8.52
    • Measure / Qty per 100
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Sodibic
    • Pharmacode2513447
    • Subsidy $8.52
    • Measure / Qty per 100
  1. Extemporaneously Compounded Preparations and Galenicals
Sodium bicarbonate    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 265.
  • Powder BP - Only in combination
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Midwest
    • Pharmacode2032880
    • Subsidy $10.05
    • Measure / Qty per 500 g

    Only in extemporaneously compounded omeprazole and lansoprazole suspension.

  1. Removal and Elimination
Sodium calcium edetate    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 263.
  • 3 to 6 month supply. Inj 200 mg per ml, 5 ml
    • Brand Calcium Disodium Versenate
    • Pharmacode252395
    • Subsidy $53.31
      ($156.71)
    • Measure / Qty per 6
  1. Intravenous Administration
Sodium chloride    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 44.
  • Inj 0.9%, bag - Up to 2000 ml available on a PSO
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Baxter
    • Pharmacode285153
    • Subsidy $1.33
    • Measure / Qty per 500 ml
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Baxter
    • Pharmacode285161
    • Subsidy $1.36
    • Measure / Qty per 1000 ml

    Only if prescribed on a prescription for renal dialysis, maternity or post-natal care in the home of the patient, or on a PSO for emergency use. (500 ml and 1,000 ml packs)

  • Inj 23.4% (4 mmol/ml), 20 ml ampoule
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Biomed
    • Pharmacode2089432
    • Subsidy $38.25
    • Measure / Qty per 5

    For Sodium chloride oral liquid formulation refer Standard Formulae, page 264

  • Inj 0.9%, 5 ml ampoule - Up to 5 inj available on a PSO
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Fresenius Kabi
    • Pharmacode2565749
    • Subsidy $4.00
    • Measure / Qty per 20
  • Inj 0.9%, 10 ml ampoule - Up to 5 inj available on a PSO
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Fresenius Kabi
    • Pharmacode2565757
    • Subsidy $5.25
    • Measure / Qty per 50
  • Inj 0.9%, 20 ml ampoule
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Fresenius Kabi
    • Pharmacode2565730
    • Subsidy $5.00
    • Measure / Qty per 20

Not funded for use as a nasal drop. Not funded for nebuliser use except when used in conjunction with an antibiotic intended for nebuliser use.

  1. Mucolytics
Sodium chloride    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 255.
  • Soln 7%
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Biomed
    • Pharmacode2378701
    • Subsidy $24.50
    • Measure / Qty per 90 ml OP

Not funded for use as a nasal drop.

  1. Osmotic Laxatives
Sodium citrate with sodium lauryl sulphoacetate    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 25.
- Only on a prescription
  • Enema 90 mg with sodium lauryl sulphoacetate 9 mg per ml, 5 ml
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Micolette
    • Pharmacode2262673
    • Subsidy $35.89
    • Measure / Qty per 50
  1. Other Urinary Agents
Sodium citro-tartrate    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 82.
  • 3 to 6 month supply. Grans eff 4 g sachets
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Ural
    • Pharmacode298638
    • Subsidy $3.50
    • Measure / Qty per 28

For urinary tract Infections refer to INFECTIONS, Antibacterials, page 112

  1. Rectal and Colonic Anti-inflammatories
Sodium cromoglicate    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 8.
  • Cap 100 mg
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Ralicrom
    • Pharmacode2628295
    • Subsidy $113.35
    • Measure / Qty per 100
  1. Corticosteroids and Other Anti-Inflammatory Preparations
Sodium cromoglicate    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 259.
  • Eye drops 2%
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Allerfix
    • Pharmacode2645416
    • Subsidy $2.62
    • Measure / Qty per 10 ml OP

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

  1. Preservative Free Ocular Lubricants
Sodium hyaluronate [Hyaluronic acid]    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 261.
- Special Authority SA2134 [PDF] -- Retail pharmacy
  • Eye drops 1 mg per ml
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Hylo-Fresh
    • Pharmacode2608162
    • Subsidy $13.58
    • Measure / Qty per 10 ml OP

    Hylo-Fresh has a 6 month expiry after opening. The Pharmacy Procedures Manual restriction allowing one bottle per month is not relevant and therefore only the prescribed dosage to the nearest OP may be claimed.

SA2134 – Preservative Free Ocular Lubricants [PDF]

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

  1. Metabolic Disorder Agents
Sodium phenylbutyrate    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 30.
- Special Authority SA1990 [PDF] -- Retail pharmacy
  • Grans 483 mg per g
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Pheburane
    • Pharmacode2503484
    • Subsidy $2016.00
    • Measure / Qty per 174 g OP
SA1990 – Sodium phenylbutyrate [PDF]
  1. Stimulant Laxatives
Sodium picosulfate    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 25.
- Special Authority SA2053 [PDF] -- Retail pharmacy
  • Oral soln 7.5 mg per ml
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Dulcolax SP Drop
    • Pharmacode2555611
    • Subsidy $7.40
    • Measure / Qty per 30 ml OP
SA2053 – Sodium picosulfate [PDF]
  1. Oral Administration
Sodium polystyrene sulphonate    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 44.
  • Powder
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Resonium-A
    • Pharmacode251089
    • Subsidy $84.65
    • Measure / Qty per 454 g OP
  1. Antifibrinolytics, Haemostatics and Local Sclerosants
Sodium tetradecyl sulphate    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 39.
  • 3 to 6 month supply. Inj 3% 2 ml
    • Brand Fibro-vein
    • Pharmacode748781
    • Subsidy $28.50
      ($73.00)
    • Measure / Qty per 5
  1. Control of Epilepsy
Sodium valproate    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 131.
  • Tab 100 mg
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Epilim Crushable
    • Pharmacode539724
    • Subsidy $13.65
    • Measure / Qty per 100
  • Tab 200 mg EC
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Epilim
    • Pharmacode382175
    • Subsidy $27.44
    • Measure / Qty per 100
  • Tab 500 mg EC
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Epilim
    • Pharmacode316199
    • Subsidy $52.24
    • Measure / Qty per 100
  • 3 to 6 month supply. Oral liq 200 mg per 5 ml
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Epilim S/F Liquid
    • Pharmacode701017
    • Subsidy $20.48
    • Measure / Qty per 300 ml
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Epilim Syrup
    • Pharmacode701025
    • Subsidy $20.48
    • Measure / Qty per 300 ml
  • 3 to 6 month supply. Inj 100 mg per ml, 4 ml
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Epilim IV
    • Pharmacode710385
    • Subsidy $41.50
    • Measure / Qty per 1
  1. Other Antibiotics
Sulfadiazine sodium    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 101.
- Special Authority SA1331 [PDF] -- Retail pharmacy
  • Tab 500 mg
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Wockhardt Unapproved medicine supplied under Section 29.
    • Pharmacode2034441
    • Subsidy $543.20
    • Measure / Qty per 56
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Sulfadiazin-Heyl Unapproved medicine supplied under Section 29.
    • Pharmacode2674912
    • Subsidy $150.70
    • Measure / Qty per 100
SA1331 – Sulfadiazine [PDF]

For topical antibacterials, refer to DERMATOLOGICALS, page 67

For anti-infective eye preparations, refer to SENSORY ORGANS, page 257

For topical antibiotics, refer to DERMATOLOGICALS, page 67

  1. Oral Anticoagulants
Warfarin sodium    Medsafe Data Sheets   New Zealand Formulary.   Hospital Medicines List.   PDF Schedule - Refer from page 42.
  • 3 to 6 month supply. Tab 1 mg
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Coumadin
    • Pharmacode2586967
    • Subsidy $3.46
    • Measure / Qty per 50
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Marevan
    • Pharmacode210587
    • Subsidy $7.50
    • Measure / Qty per 100
  • 3 to 6 month supply. Tab 2 mg
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Coumadin
    • Pharmacode2586975
    • Subsidy $4.31
    • Measure / Qty per 50
  • 3 to 6 month supply. Tab 3 mg
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Marevan
    • Pharmacode210595
    • Subsidy $12.00
    • Measure / Qty per 100
  • 3 to 6 month supply. Tab 5 mg
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Coumadin
    • Pharmacode2586983
    • Subsidy $5.93
    • Measure / Qty per 50
    • Brand Fully subsidised brand. Marevan
    • Pharmacode210609
    • Subsidy $13.50
    • Measure / Qty per 100

Note: Marevan and Coumadin are not interchangeable.

  • 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
  • Two duplicate pages icon. Click to copy
  • 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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