Pramipexole
Following a notification of discontinuation by Dr Reddys of their brand of pramipexole, PHARMAC has entered into an agreement with Deva Holdings NZ Limited for the temporary listing of their brand of pramipexole, Ramipex, on the Pharmaceutical Schedule from 1 December 2013. We expect to make an announcement regarding the on-going supply shortly.
Details of the listing are as follows:
| Chemical | Formulation | Brand | Pack Size | Proposed Price/Subsidy | Pharmacode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pramipexole hydrochloride | Tab 0.25mg | Ramipex | 100 | $7.20 | TBC |
| Pramipexole hydrochloride | Tab 1 mg | Ramipex | 100 | $24.39 | TBC |
The Ramipex brand would be supplied under Section 29 of the Medicines Act 1981.
Stock may become available prior to 1 December in which case PHARMAC would consider listing Ramipex prior to 1 December 2013. In this case we would update the information contained in this notification.
More information
If you have any questions about this decision, you can call our toll free number (9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday) on 0800 66 00 50.