February 2017 tender notification
PHARMAC has resolved to award tenders for Sole Subsidised Supply Status and Hospital Supply Status for some products included in the 2015/16 Invitation to Tender, dated 6 November 2015 and the 2016/17 Invitation to Tender, dated 3 November 2016.
Some of the pharmaceuticals that will be delisted when the period of Sole Subsidised Supply/Hospital Supply Status commences may be subject to existing listing contracts with PHARMAC. Suppliers of pharmaceuticals that are subject to such contracts should continue to supply their pharmaceuticals under those contracts. PHARMAC will continue to subsidise those pharmaceuticals accordingly until such time as those pharmaceuticals are delisted.
Notification of Product Changes (NOPC) forms, Containered Trade Product Pack (CTPP) codes and Pharmacodes
Please note that for any changes (price change, pack size change, new listing etc) to be effective in the Pharmaceutical Schedule (including Section H), suppliers are required to notify any changes to PHARMAC and the Pharmacy Guild of New Zealand by 4pm on the 12th of the month prior to the date of subsidy change. More information and NOPC forms can be found on our website.
Suppliers are required to ensure that a Pharmacode has been obtained from the Pharmacy Guild of New Zealand (http://www.pgnz.org.nz/pharmacode) and that a CTPP code has been obtained from the New Zealand Universal List of Medicines (http://www.nzulm.org.nz/sponsors(external link)). Pharmacodes and CTPP codes must be provided to PHARMAC by the 5th of the month prior to the date of listing, or 10 business days following the market notification date (whichever is earliest). PHARMAC cannot list a product (and pharmacies cannot claim) without the correct Pharmacode.
2015/16 Tender – Sole Subsidised Supply Status or Hospital Supply Status applies until 30 June 2019
Hospital pharmaceutical tenders – Section H of the Pharmaceutical Schedule
Tenders awarded to pharmaceuticals where no brand is listed.
The decisions were as follows:
| Chemical name | Presentation; Pack size and type |
Pack Price | Hospital SupplyBrand (Supplier) | DVLimit | Listing date | Hospital Supply Status date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noradrenaline | Inj 1 mg per ml, 4 ml ampoule; 10 ampoules | $125.00 | Noradrenaline BNM (Boucher) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
2016/17 Tender – Sole Subsidised Supply Status or Hospital Supply Status applies until 30 June 2020
Community pharmaceutical tenders – Section B of the Pharmaceutical Schedule
Tenders awarded to currently listed pharmaceuticals where no other brand is listed.
The decisions were as follows:
| Chemical name | Presentation; Pack size and type |
Current subsidy (and price) | New subsidy (and price) | Sole supply brand (Supplier) | Date of subsidy change | Sole Subsidised Supply date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetazolamide | Tab 250 mg; 100 tablets, bottle pack | $17.03 | $17.03 | Diamox (Arrow) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Acitretin | Cap 10 mg; 60 tablets, blister pack | $17.86 | $17.86 | Novatretin (Douglas) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Acitretin | Cap 25 mg; 60 tablets, blister pack | $41.36 | $41.36 | Novatretin (Douglas) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Amlodipine | Tab 2.5 mg; 100 tablets, bottle pack | $2.21 | $1.72 | Apo-Amlodipine (Apotex) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Amlodipine | Tab 5 mg; 250 tablets, bottle pack | $5.04 | $3.33 | Apo-Amlodipine (Apotex) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Amlodipine | Tab 10 mg; 250 tablets, bottle pack | $7.21 | $4.40 | Apo-Amlodipine (Apotex) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Amorolfine | Nail soln 5%; 5 ml OP bottle | $19.95 | $15.95 | MycoNail (AFT) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Amoxicillin | Inj 250 mg vial; 10 vials | $10.67 | $10.67 | Ibiamox (Douglas) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Amoxicillin | Inj 500 mg vial; 10 vials | $12.41 | $12.41 | Ibiamox (Douglas) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Amoxicillin | Inj 1 g vial; 10 vials | $17.29 | $17.29 | Ibiamox (Douglas) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Amoxicillin with clavulanic acid | Tab 500 mg with clavulanic acid 125 mg; 20 tablets, blister pack | $1.95 | $1.88 | Augmentin (GlaxoSmithKline) | 1 August 2017 | 1 November 2017 |
| Atropine sulphate | Eye drops 1%; 15 ml OP bottle | $17.36 | $17.36 | Atropt (Aspen) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Benzylpenicillin sodium [Penicillin G] | Inj 600 mg (1 million units) vial; 10 vials | $10.35 | $10.35 | Sandoz (Novartis) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Betahistine dihydrochloride | Tab 16 mg; 84 tablets, blister pack | $4.95 | $2.89 | Vergo 16 (Mylan) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Bupropion hydrochloride | Tab modified-release 150 mg; 30 tablets, blister pack | $11.00 | $11.00 | Zyban (GlaxoSmithKline) | 1 April 2017 | 1 July 2017 |
| Calcipotriol | Oint 50 mcg per g; 100 g OP tube | $45.00 | $45.00 | Daivonex (Leo Pharma) | 1 May 2017 | 1 August 2017 |
| Cefazolin | Inj 500 mg vial; 5 vials | $3.99 | $3.39 | AFT (AFT) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Cefazolin | Inj 1 g vial; 5 vials | $3.38 | $3.29 | AFT (AFT) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Ciprofloxacin | Tab 250 mg; 28 tablets, blister pack | $1.75 | $1.45 | Cipflox (Mylan) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Ciprofloxacin | Tab 500 mg; 28 tablets, blister pack | $2.00 | $1.99 | Cipflox (Mylan) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Ciprofloxacin | Tab 750 mg; 28 tablets, blister pack | $3.75 | $3.15 | Cipflox (Mylan) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Cyproterone acetate with ethinyloestradiol | Tab 2 mg with ethinyloestradiol 35 mcg and 7 inert tablets; 168 tablets, blister pack | $5.36 | $4.67 | Ginet (Rex Medical) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Darunavir | Tab 400 mg; 60 tablets, bottle pack | $837.50 | $335.00 | Prezista (Janssen Cilag) | 1 April 2017 | 1 July 2017 |
| Darunavir | Tab 600 mg; 60 tablets, bottle pack | $1,190.00 | $476.00 | Prezista (Janssen Cilag) | 1 April 2017 | 1 July 2017 |
| Docusate sodium | Tab 50 mg; 100 tablets, bottle pack | $2.31 | $2.31 | Coloxyl (Aspen) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Docusate sodium | Tab 120 mg; 100 tablets, bottle pack | $3.13 | $3.13 | Coloxyl (Aspen) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Donepezil hydrochloride | Tab 5 mg; 90 tablets, blister pack | $5.48 | $4.34 | Donepezil - Rex (Rex Medical) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Donepezil hydrochloride | Tab 10 mg; 90 tablets, blister pack | $10.51 | $6.64 | Donepezil - Rex (Rex Medical) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Doxazosin | Tab 2 mg; 500 tablets, bottle pack | $6.75 | $6.75 | Apo-Doxazosin (Apotex) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Doxazosin | Tab 4 mg; 500 tablets, bottle pack | $9.67 | $9.09 | Apo-Doxazosin (Apotex) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Fusidic acid | Tab 250 mg; 12 tablets, blister pack | $34.50 | $34.50 | Fucidin (Leo Pharma) | 1 April 2017 | 1 July 2017 |
| Gliclazide | Tab 80 mg; 500 tablets, bottle pack | $11.50 | $10.29 | Glizide (Mylan) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Glycerol | Liquid; 500 ml, bottle | $3.71 | $3.28 | healthE Glycerol BP (Jaychem) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Hydrocortisone | Powder; 25 g bottle pack | $59.50 | $49.95 | ABM (ABM) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Hydrocortisone and paraffin liquid and lanolin | Lotn 1% with paraffin liquid 15.9% and lanolin 0.6%; 250 ml, bottle | $10.57 | $10.57 | DP Lotion HC (Douglas) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Isosorbide mononitrate | Tab long-acting 60 mg; 90 tablets, blister pack | $8.49 | $8.29 | Duride (Mylan) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Ketoconazole | Shampoo 2%; 100 ml OP bottle | $2.99 | $2.99 | Sebizole (Douglas) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Lopinavir with ritonavir | Tab 200 mg with ritonavir 50 mg; 120 tablets, bottle pack | $735.00 | $463.00 | Kaletra (AbbVie) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Losartan potassium | Tab 12.5 mg; 84 tablets, blister pack | $1.55 | $1.39 | Losartan Actavis (Actavis) | 1 September 2017 | 1 December 2017 |
| Losartan potassium | Tab 25 mg; 84 tablets, blister pack | $1.90 | $1.63 | Losartan Actavis (Actavis) | 1 September 2017 | 1 December 2017 |
| Losartan potassium | Tab 50 mg; 84 tablets, blister pack | $2.25 | $2.00 | Losartan Actavis (Actavis) | 1 September 2017 | 1 December 2017 |
| Losartan potassium | Tab 100 mg; 84 tablets, blister pack | $2.60 | $2.31 | Losartan Actavis (Actavis) | 1 September 2017 | 1 December 2017 |
| Magnesium sulphate | Inj 2 mmol per ml, 5 ml ampoule; 10 ampoules | $12.65 | $10.21 | DBL (Pfizer) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Methotrexate | Inj 100 mg per ml, 50 ml vial; 1 vial | $99.99 | $79.99 | Methotrexate Ebewe (Novartis) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Miconazole nitrate | Vaginal crm 2% with applicator; 40 g OP tube | $3.95 | $3.88 | Micreme (Mylan) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Morphine sulphate | Tab immediate-release 10 mg; 10 tablets, blister pack | $2.80 | $2.80 | Sevredol (MundiPharma) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Morphine sulphate | Tab immediate-release 20 mg; 10 tablets, blister pack | $5.52 | $5.52 | Sevredol (MundiPharma) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Naltrexone hydrochloride | Tab 50 mg; 30 tablets, blister pack | $131.00 | $112.55 | Naltraccord (Actavis) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Olanzapine | Tab orodispersible 5 mg; 28 tablets, blister pack | $1.75 | $1.25 | Zypine ODT (Mylan) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Olanzapine | Tab orodispersible 10 mg; 28 tablets, blister pack | $3.05 | $2.05 | Zypine ODT (Mylan) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Olanzapine | Tab 2.5 mg; 28 tablets blister pack | $0.75 | $0.64 | Zypine (Mylan) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Olanzapine | Tab 5 mg; 28 tablets, blister pack | $1.65 | $1.15 | Zypine (Mylan) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Olanzapine | Tab 10 mg; 28 tablets, blister pack | $2.55 | $1.65 | Zypine (Mylan) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Oxazepam | Tab 10 mg; 100 tablets, bottle pack | $6.17 | $6.17 | Ox-Pam (Douglas) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Oxazepam | Tab 15 mg; 100 tablets, bottle pack | $8.53 | $8.53 | Ox-Pam (Douglas) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Pamidronate disodium | Inj 3 mg per ml, 10 ml vial; 1 vial | $6.80 | $5.98 | Pamisol (Pfizer) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Pamidronate disodium | Inj 6 mg per ml, 10 ml vial; 1 vial | $13.20 | $15.02 | Pamisol (Pfizer) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Pamidronate disodium | Inj 9 mg per ml, 10 ml vial; 1 vial | $19.20 | $17.05 | Pamisol (Pfizer) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Paracetamol with codeine | Tab paracetamol 500 mg with codeine phosphate 8 mg; 1,000 tablets, blister pack | $21.06 | $18.21 | Paracetamol + Codeine (Relieve) (Mylan) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Perindopril | Tab 2 mg; 30 tablets, blister pack | $3.75 | $3.75 | Apo-Perindopril (Apotex) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Perindopril | Tab 4 mg; 30 tablets, blister pack | $4.80 | $4.80 | Apo-Perindopril (Apotex) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Pethidine hydrochloride | Inj 50 mg per ml, 1 ml ampoule; 5 ampoules | $5.51 | $4.98 | DBL Pethidine Hydrochloride (Pfizer) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Pethidine hydrochloride | Inj 50 mg per ml, 2 ml ampoule; 5 ampoules | $5.83 | $5.12 | DBL Pethidine Hydrochloride (Pfizer) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Poloxamer | Oral drops 10%; 30 ml OP bottle | $3.78 | $3.78 | Coloxyl (Aspen) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Prednisone | Tab 1 mg; 500 tablets, bottle pack | $10.68 | $10.68 | Apo-Prednisone (Apotex) | 1 April 2017 | 1 July 2017 |
| Prednisone | Tab 2.5 mg; 500 tablets, bottle pack | $12.09 | $12.09 | Apo-Prednisone (Apotex) | 1 April 2017 | 1 July 2017 |
| Prednisone | Tab 5 mg; 500 tablets, bottle pack | $11.09 | $11.09 | Apo-Prednisone (Apotex) | 1 April 2017 | 1 July 2017 |
| Prednisone | Tab 20 mg; 500 tablets, bottle pack | $29.03 | $29.03 | Apo-Prednisone (Apotex) | 1 April 2017 | 1 July 2017 |
| Procaine penicillin | Inj 1.5 g in 3.4 ml syringe; 5 prefilled syringes | $123.50 | $123.50 | Cilicaine (Aspen) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Quetiapine | Tab 25 mg; 90 tablets, blister pack | $2.10 | $1.79 | Quetapel (Mylan) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Quetiapine | Tab 100 mg; 90 tablets, blister pack | $4.20 | $3.45 | Quetapel (Mylan) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Quetiapine | Tab 200 mg; 90 tablets, blister pack | $7.20 | $5.75 | Quetapel (Mylan) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Quetiapine | Tab 300 mg; 90 tablets, blister pack | $12.00 | $9.60 | Quetapel (Mylan) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Rifampicin | Cap 150 mg; 100 tablets, blister pack | $55.75 | $55.75 | Rifadin (Sanofi) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Rifampicin | Cap 300 mg; 100 tablets, blister pack | $116.25 | $116.25 | Rifadin (Sanofi) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Rifampicin | Oral liq 100 mg per 5 ml; 60 ml bottle | $12.00 | $12.00 | Rifadin (Sanofi) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Rizatriptan | Tab orodispersible 10 mg; 30 tablets, blister pack | $8.10 | $5.26 | Rizamelt (Mylan) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Sulphadiazine silver | Crm 1%; 50 g OP tube | $12.30 | $10.80 | Flamazine (Smith and Nephew) | 1 June 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Temazepam | Tab 10 mg; 25 tablets, blister pack | $1.27 | $1.27 | Normison (Aspen) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Testosterone cypionate | Inj long-acting 100 mg per ml, 10 ml vial; 1 vial | $76.50 | $76.50 | Depo-Testosterone (Pfizer) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Timolol | Eye drops 0.25%; 5 ml OP bottle | $1.45 | $1.43 | Arrow - Timolol (Actavis) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Timolol | Eye drops 0.5%; 5 ml OP bottle | $1.45 | $1.43 | Arrow - Timolol (Actavis) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Tramadol hydrochloride | Cap 50 mg; 100 capsules, blister pack | $2.50 | $2.25 | Arrow - Tramadol (Actavis) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Triamcinolone acetonide | Paste 0.1%; 5 g OP tube | $5.33 | $5.33 | Kenalog in Orabase (Aspen) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Triamcinolone acetonide | Inj 10 mg per ml, 1 ml ampoule; 5 ampoules | $20.80 | $20.80 | Kenacort-A 10 (Aspen) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Triamcinolone acetonide | Inj 40 mg per ml, 1 ml ampoule; 5 ampoules | $51.10 | $51.10 | Kenacort-A 40 (Aspen) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Triamcinolone acetonide | Crm 0.02%; 100 g OP tube | $6.30 | $6.30 | Aristocort (Aspen) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Triamcinolone acetonide | Oint 0.02%; 100 g OP tube | $6.35 | $6.35 | Aristocort (Aspen) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Ursodeoxycholic acid | Cap 250 mg; 100 capsules, blister pack | $53.40 | $37.95 | Ursosan (ABM) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Vancomycin | Inj 500 mg vial; 1 vial | $2.64 | $2.37 | Mylan (Mylan) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Zidovudine [AZT] with lamivudine | Tab 300 mg with lamivudine 150 mg; 60 tablets, bottle pack | $44.00 | $33.00 | Alphapharm (Mylan) | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
Hospital pharmaceutical tenders – Section H of the Pharmaceutical Schedule
Tenders awarded to currently listed pharmaceuticals where no other brand is listed.
The decisions were as follows:
| Chemical Name | Presentation; Pack size and type |
Current price | New price | Hospital SupplyBrand (Supplier) | DVLimit | Listing date | Hospital Supply Status date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetazolamide | Tab 250 mg; 100 tablets, bottle pack | $17.03 | $17.03 | Diamox (Arrow) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Acitretin | Cap 10 mg; 60 capsules, blister pack | $17.86 | $17.86 | Novatretin (Douglas) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Acitretin | Cap 25 mg; 60 capsules, blister pack | $41.36 | $41.36 | Novatretin (Douglas) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Alfentanil | Inj 0.5 mg per ml, 2 ml ampoule; 10 ampoules | $39.07 | $34.38 | Hameln (Max Health) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Amlodipine | Tab 2.5 mg; 100 tablets, bottle pack | $2.21 | $1.72 | Apo-Amlodipine (Apotex) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Amlodipine | Tab 5 mg; 250 tablets, bottle pack | $5.04 | $3.33 | Apo-Amlodipine (Apotex) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Amlodipine | Tab 10 mg; 250 tablets, bottle pack | $7.21 | $4.40 | Apo-Amlodipine (Apotex) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Amorolfine | Nail soln 5%; 5 ml bottle | $19.95 | $15.95 | MycoNail (AFT) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Amoxicillin | Inj 250 mg vial; 10 vials | $10.67 | $10.67 | Ibiamox (Douglas) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Amoxicillin | Inj 500 mg vial; 10 vials | $12.41 | $12.41 | Ibiamox (Douglas) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Amoxicillin | Inj 1 g vial; 10 vials | $17.29 | $17.29 | Ibiamox (Douglas) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Amoxicillin with clavulanic acid | Tab 500 mg with clavulanic acid 125 mg; 20 tablets, blister pack | $1.95 | $1.88 | Augmentin (GlaxoSmithKline) | 1% | 1 August 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Atropine sulphate | Eye drops 1%; 15 ml bottle | $17.36 | $17.36 | Atropt (Aspen) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Benzylpenicillin sodium [Penicillin G] | Inj 600 mg (1 million units) vial; 10 vials | $10.35 | $10.35 | Sandoz (Novartis) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Betahistine dihydrochloride | Tab 16 mg; 84 tablets, blister pack | $4.95 | $2.89 | Vergo 16 (Mylan) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Bupivacaine hydrochloride | Inj 2.5 mg per ml, 100 ml bag; 5 bags | $150.00 | $150.00 | Marcain (Aspen) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Bupivacaine hydrochloride | Inj 5 mg per ml, 4 ml ampoule; 5 ampoules | $50.00 | $50.00 | Marcain Isobaric (Aspen) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Bupropion hydrochloride | Tab modified-release 150 mg; 30 tablets, blister pack | $11.00 | $11.00 | Zyban (GlaxoSmithKline) | 1% | 1 April 2017 | 1 June 2017 |
| Calcipotriol | Oint 50 mcg per g; 100 g tube | $45.00 | $45.00 | Daivonex (Leo Pharma) | 1% | 1 May 2017 | 1 July 2017 |
| Cefazolin | Inj 500 mg vial; 5 vials | $3.99 | $3.39 | AFT (AFT) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Cefazolin | Inj 1 g vial; 5 vials | $3.38 | $3.29 | AFT (AFT) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Cefotaxime | Inj 1 g vial; 10 vials | $17.10 | $14.60 | DBL Cefotaxime (Pfizer) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Ciprofloxacin | Tab 250 mg; 28 tablets blister pack | $1.75 | $1.45 | Cipflox (Mylan) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Ciprofloxacin | Tab 500 mg; 28 tablets, blister pack | $2.00 | $1.99 | Cipflox (Mylan) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Ciprofloxacin | Tab 750 mg; 28 tablets, blister pack | $3.75 | $3.15 | Cipflox (Mylan) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Cyproterone acetate with ethinyloestradiol | Tab 2 mg with ethinyloestradiol 35 mcg and 7 inert tablets; 168 tablets, blister pack | $5.36 | $4.67 | Ginet (Rex Medical) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Darunavir | Tab 400 mg; 60 tablets, bottle pack | $837.50 | $335.00 | Prezista (Janssen Cilag) | 1% | 1 April 2017 | 1 June 2017 |
| Darunavir | Tab 600 mg; 60 tablets, bottle pack | $1,190.00 | $476.00 | Prezista (Janssen Cilag) | 1% | 1 April 2017 | 1 June 2017 |
| Dexmedetomidine | Inj 100 mcg per ml, 2 ml vial; 5 vial | $479.85 | $357.00 | Precedex (Pfizer) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Docusate sodium | Tab 50 mg; 100 tablets, bottle pack | $2.31 | $2.31 | Coloxyl (Aspen) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Docusate sodium | Tab 120 mg; 100 tablets, bottle pack | $3.13 | $3.13 | Coloxyl (Aspen) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Donepezil hydrochloride | Tab 5 mg; 90 tablets, blister pack | $5.48 | $4.34 | Donepezil - REX (Rex Medical) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Donepezil hydrochloride | Tab 10 mg; 90 tablets, blister pack | $10.51 | $6.64 | Donepezil - REX (Rex Medical) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Doxazosin | Tab 2 mg; 500 tablets, bottle pack | $6.75 | $6.75 | Apo-Doxazosin (Apotex) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Doxazosin | Tab 4 mg; 500 tablets, bottle pack | $9.67 | $9.09 | Apo-Doxazosin (Apotex) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Fusidic acid | Tab 250 mg; 12 tablets, blister pack | $34.50 | $34.50 | Fucidin (Leo Pharma) | 1% | 1 April 2017 | 1 June 2017 |
| Gliclazide | Tab 80 mg; 500 tablets, bottle pack | $11.50 | $10.29 | Glizide (Mylan) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Hydrocortisone | Powder; 25 g bottle | $59.50 | $49.95 | ABM (ABM) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Hydrocortisone and paraffin liquid and lanolin | Lotn 1% with paraffin liquid 15.9% and lanolin 0.6%; 250 ml bottle | $10.57 | $10.57 | DP Lotion HC (Douglas) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Isosorbide mononitrate | Tab long-acting 60 mg; 90 tablets, blister pack | $8.49 | $8.29 | Duride (Mylan) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Ketoconazole | Shampoo 2%; 100 ml bottle | $2.99 | $2.99 | Sebizole (Douglas) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Lidocaine [lignocaine] hydrochloride with adrenaline and tetracaine hydrochloride | Soln 4% with adrenaline 0.1% and tetracaine hydrochloride 0.5%, 5 ml syringe; 1 prefilled syringe | $17.50 | $17.50 | Topicaine (Biomed) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Lopinavir with ritonavir | Tab 200 mg with ritonavir 50 mg; 120 tablets, bottle pack | $735.00 | $463.00 | Kaletra (AbbVie) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Losartan potassium | Tab 12.5 mg; 84 tablets, blister pack | $1.55 | $1.39 | Losartan Actavis (Actavis) | 1% | 1 September 2017 | 1 November 2017 |
| Losartan potassium | Tab 25 mg; 84 tablets, blister pack | $1.90 | $1.63 | Losartan Actavis (Actavis) | 1% | 1 September 2017 | 1 November 2017 |
| Losartan potassium | Tab 50 mg; 84 tablets, blister pack | $2.25 | $2.00 | Losartan Actavis (Actavis) | 1% | 1 September 2017 | 1 November 2017 |
| Losartan potassium | Tab 100 mg; 84 tablets, blister pack | $2.60 | $2.31 | Losartan Actavis (Actavis) | 1% | 1 September 2017 | 1 November 2017 |
| Magnesium sulphate | Inj 2 mmol per ml, 5 ml ampoule; 10 ampoules | $12.65 | $10.21 | DBL (Pfizer) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Methotrexate | Inj 100 mg per ml, 50 ml vial; 1 vial | $99.99 | $79.99 | Methotrexate Ebewe (Novartis) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Miconazole nitrate | Vaginal crm 2% with applicator; 40 g tube | $3.95 | $3.88 | Micreme (Mylan) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Morphine sulphate | Tab immediate-release 10 mg; 10 tablets, blister pack | $2.80 | $2.80 | Sevredol (MundiPharma) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Morphine sulphate | Tab immediate-release 20 mg; 10 blister pack | $5.52 | $5.52 | Sevredol (MundiPharma) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Naltrexone hydrochloride | Tab 50 mg; 30 blister pack | $131.00 | $112.55 | Naltraccord (Actavis) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Olanzapine | Tab 2.5 mg; 28 tablets, blister pack | $0.75 | $0.64 | Zypine (Mylan) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Olanzapine | Tab 5 mg; 28 tablets, blister pack | $1.65 | $1.15 | Zypine (Mylan) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Olanzapine | Tab 10 mg; 28 tablets, blister pack | $2.55 | $1.65 | Zypine (Mylan) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Olanzapine | Tab orodispersible 5 mg; 28 tablets, blister pack | $1.75 | $1.25 | Zypine ODT (Mylan) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Olanzapine | Tab orodispersible 10 mg; 28 tablets, blister pack | $3.05 | $2.05 | Zypine ODT (Mylan) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Oxazepam | Tab 10 mg; 100 tablets, bottle pack | $6.17 | $6.17 | Ox-Pam (Douglas) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Oxazepam | Tab 15 mg; 100 tablets, bottle pack | $8.53 | $8.53 | Ox-Pam (Douglas) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Pamidronate disodium | Inj 3 mg per ml, 10 ml vial; 1 vial | $6.80 | $5.98 | Pamisol (Pfizer) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Pamidronate disodium | Inj 6 mg per ml, 10 ml vial; 1 vial | $13.20 | $15.02 | Pamisol (Pfizer) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Pamidronate disodium | Inj 9 mg per ml, 10 ml vial; 1 vial | $19.20 | $17.05 | Pamisol (Pfizer) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Perindopril | Tab 2 mg; 30 tablets, blister pack | $3.75 | $3.75 | Apo-Perindopril (Apotex) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Perindopril | Tab 4 mg; 30 tablets, blister pack | $4.80 | $4.80 | Apo-Perindopril (Apotex) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Pethidine hydrochloride | Inj 50 mg per ml, 1 ml ampoule; 5 ampoules | $5.51 | $4.98 | DBL Pethidine Hydrochloride (Pfizer) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Pethidine hydrochloride | Inj 50 mg per ml, 2 ml ampoule; 5 ampoules | $5.83 | $5.12 | DBL Pethidine Hydrochloride (Pfizer) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Poloxamer | Oral drops 10%; 30 ml bottle | $3.78 | $3.78 | Coloxyl (Aspen) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Prednisone | Tab 1 mg; 500 tablets, bottle pack | $10.68 | $10.68 | Apo-Prednisone (Apotex) | 1% | 1 April 2017 | 1 June 2017 |
| Prednisone | Tab 2.5 mg; 500 tablets, bottle pack | $12.09 | $12.09 | Apo-Prednisone (Apotex) | 1% | 1 April 2017 | 1 June 2017 |
| Prednisone | Tab 5 mg; 500 tablets, bottle pack | $11.09 | $11.09 | Apo-Prednisone (Apotex) | 1% | 1 April 2017 | 1 June 2017 |
| Prednisone | Tab 20 mg; 500 tablets, bottle pack | $29.03 | $29.03 | Apo-Prednisone (Apotex) | 1% | 1 April 2017 | 1 June 2017 |
| Procaine penicillin | Inj 1.5 g in 3.4 ml syringe; 5 prefilled syringes | $123.50 | $123.50 | Cilicaine (Aspen) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Quetiapine | Tab 25 mg; 90 tablets, blister pack | $2.10 | $1.79 | Quetapel (Mylan) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Quetiapine | Tab 100 mg; 90 tablets, blister pack | $4.20 | $3.45 | Quetapel (Mylan) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Quetiapine | Tab 200 mg; 90 tablets, blister pack | $7.20 | $5.75 | Quetapel (Mylan) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Quetiapine | Tab 300 mg; 90 tablets, blister pack | $12.00 | $9.60 | Quetapel (Mylan) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Rifampicin | Cap 150 mg; 100 capsules, blister pack | $55.75 | $55.75 | Rifadin (Sanofi) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Rifampicin | Cap 300 mg; 100 capsules, blister pack | $116.25 | $116.25 | Rifadin (Sanofi) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Rifampicin | Oral liq 100 mg per 5 ml; 60 ml bottle | $12.00 | $12.00 | Rifadin (Sanofi) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Rifampicin | Inj 600 mg vial; 1 vial | $128.85 | $128.85 | Rifadin (Sanofi) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Rizatriptan | Tab orodispersible 10 mg; 30 tablets, blister pack | $8.10 | $5.26 | Rizamelt (Mylan) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Sulphadiazine silver | Crm 1%; 50 g tube | $12.30 | $10.80 | Flamazine (Smith and Nephew) | 1% | 1 June 2017 | 1 August 2017 |
| Temazepam | Tab 10 mg; 25 tablets, blister pack | $1.27 | $1.27 | Normison (Aspen) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Testosterone cypionate | Inj long-acting 100 mg per ml, 10 ml vial; 1 vial | $76.50 | $76.50 | Depo-Testosterone (Pfizer) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Timolol | Eye drops 0.25%; 5 ml bottle | $1.45 | $1.43 | Arrow - Timolol (Actavis) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Timolol | Eye drops 0.5%; 5 ml bottle | $1.45 | $1.43 | Arrow - Timolol (Actavis) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Tramadol hydrochloride | Cap 50 mg; 100 capsules, blister pack | $2.50 | $2.25 | Arrow - Tramadol (Actavis) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Triamcinolone acetonide | Paste 0.1%; 5 g tube | $5.33 | $5.33 | Kenalog in Orabase (Aspen) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Triamcinolone acetonide | Crm 0.02%; 100 g tube | $6.30 | $6.30 | Aristocort (Aspen) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Triamcinolone acetonide | Oint 0.02%; 100 g tube | $6.35 | $6.35 | Aristocort (Aspen) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Triamcinolone acetonide | Inj 10 mg per ml, 1 ml ampoule; 5 ampoules | $20.80 | $20.80 | Kenacort- A 10 (Aspen) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Triamcinolone acetonide | Inj 40 mg per ml, 1 ml ampoule; 5 ampoules | $51.70 | $51.10 | Kenacort-A 40 (Aspen) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Ursodeoxycholic acid | Cap 250 mg; 100 capsules, blister pack | $53.40 | $37.95 | Ursosan (ABM) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Vancomycin | Inj 500 mg vial; 1 vial | $2.64 | $2.37 | Mylan (Mylan) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Zidovudine [AZT] with lamivudine | Tab 300 mg with lamivudine 150 mg; 60 tablets, bottle pack | $44.00 | $33.00 | Alphapharm (Mylan) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
Tenders awarded to pharmaceuticals where at least one other brand is listed.
The decisions were as follows:
| Chemical Name | Presentation; Pack size and type |
Current price | New price | Hospital Supply Brand (Supplier) |
DV Limit | Listing date | Hospital Supply Status date | Brand (Supplier) affected by delisting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remifentanil | Inj 1 mg vial; 5 vials | $10.00 | $13.95 | Remifentanil-AFT (AFT) | 1% | 1 August 2017 | 1 October 2017 | Ultiva (GSK) |
| Remifentanil | Inj 2 mg vial; 5 vials | $18.00 | $19.95 | Remifentanil-AFT (AFT) |
1% | 1 August 2017 | 1 October 2017 | Ultiva (GSK) |
| Glycerol | Liquid; 500 ml bottle | N/A | $3.28 | healthE Glycerol BP Liquid (Jaychem) | 1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 | ABM (ABM), 2,000 ml bottle |
| Paracetamol with codeine | Tab paracetamol 500 mg with codeine phosphate 8 mg; 1,000 tablets, blister pack | N/A | $18.21 | Paracetamol + Codeine (Relieve) (Mylan) |
1% | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 | Relieve (Mylan) 100 tablets, blister pack |
Tender declines - Products where no tender is to be awarded for Sole Subsidised Supply Status or Hospital Supply Status
PHARMAC has resolved not to award tenders for Sole Subsidised Supply Status or Hospital Supply Status for the following products listed in the 2016/17 Invitation to Tender, dated 3 November 2016:
2016/17 Invitation to Tender
| Chemical Name | Line Item |
|---|---|
| Amphotericin B | Inj 50 mg (non-liposomal) |
| Atovaquone with proguanil hydrochloride | Tab 250 mg with proguanil hydrochloride 100 mg |
| Atovaquone with proguanil hydrochloride | Tab 62.5mg with proguanil hydrochloride 25 mg (Paediatric) |
| Baclofen | Tab 10 mg |
| Brimonidine | Gel 0.5% |
| Calcitonin | Inj 100 iu per ml, 1 ml |
| Demeclocycline | Cap 150 mg |
| Demeclocycline | Cap 300 mg |
| Flucytosine | Cap 500 mg |
| Haloperidol decanoate | Inj 100 mg per ml, 1 ml ampoule |
| Haloperidol decanoate | Inj 50 mg per ml, 1 ml ampoule |
| Imipenem with cilastatin | Inj 500 mg with cilastatin 500 mg |
| Iron polymaltose | Inj 50 mg per ml, 2 ml |
| Pegylated interferon alpha-2b | Inj 150 mcg |
| Pegylated interferon alpha-2b with ribavirin | Inj 50 mcg with ribavirin |
| Pegylated interferon alpha-2b with ribavirin | Inj 80 mcg with ribavirin |
| Pegylated interferon alpha-2b with ribavirin | Inj 100 mcg with ribavirin |
| Pegylated interferon alpha-2b with ribavirin | Inj 120 mcg with ribavirin |
| Pegylated interferon alpha-2b with ribavirin | Inj 150 mcg with ribavirin |
| Penicillamine | Tab 125 mg |
| Chemical Name | Line Item |
| Loteprednol etabonate | Eye drops 0.5% (pack size 5 ml or less) |
| Nifedipine | Cap 5 mg |
| Nifedipine | Tab long-acting 20 mg |
| Nitrazepam | Tab 5 mg |
| Norfloxacin | Tab 400 mg |
| Paraffin liquid with wool fat liquid | Eye oint 3% with wool fat liq 3% |
| Pegylated interferon alpha-2a | Inj 135 mcg |
| Pegylated interferon alpha-2a | Inj 135 mcg with ribavirin |
| Pegylated interferon alpha-2a | Inj 180 mcg with ribavirin |
| Pegylated interferon alpha-2b | Inj 50 mcg |
| Pegylated interferon alpha-2b | Inj 80 mcg |
| Pegylated interferon alpha-2b | Inj 100 mcg |
| Pegylated interferon alpha-2b | inj 120 mcg |
| Penicillamine | Tab 250 mg |
| Primidone | Tab 25 mg |
| Primidone | Tab 50 mg |
| Quinine dihydrochloride | Inj 600 mg |
| Quinine sulphate | Tab 300 mg |
| Sodium nitroprusside | Urinary Ketone Test strip |
| Sumatriptan | Nasal spray |
| Ticarcillin with clavulanic acid | Inj 3 g with clavulanic acid 0.1 mg vial |
For products included in the 2014/15, 2015/16 and 2016/17 Invitation to Tender where no announcement has yet been made, either a decision is still pending or is provisional, subject to the product gaining market approval and being available to supply, and subject to PHARMAC Board (or its delegate) approval. We will keep you informed of any updates regarding such tender products as decisions are made.
If you have any queries regarding this notification, please contact PHARMAC on 0800 66 00 50.