Proposal to list ceftaroline fosamil in Section H of the Pharmaceutical Schedule

Feedback sought

PHARMAC welcomes feedback on this proposal. To provide feedback, please submit it in writing by Friday, 19 September 2014 to:

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Details of the proposal

Ceftaroline fosamil would be listed in Part II of Section H of the Pharmaceutical Schedule at the following price from 1 November 2014 (ex-manufacturer, excluding GST):

Ceftaroline fosamil would be listed subject to the following restriction in Part II of Section H of the Pharmaceutical Schedule: