Summaries of the Section H (HML) update
Each month we issue a summary of the HML update. The table on this page gives a preview of the upcoming changes.
The table on this page gives a preview of the upcoming changes that will be announced in next month’s Section H of the Pharmaceutical Schedule.
The changes will be published in the Online HML(external link) around the 23rd of this month and are effective from next month.
For any questions about these listing changes or the Pharmaceutical Schedule in general, email us at enquiry@pharmac.govt.nz.
18 March 2025 - preview of changes for April 2025
Pharmaceutical |
Change |
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Acetazolamide tab 250 mg |
Brand change
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Acetylcysteine (Hikma Acetylcysteine) inj 200 mg per ml, 10 ml vial |
new listing (p’code 2701928) |
Amino acid formula (without phenylalanine) (PKU Anamix Junior LQ (Berry) and (Orange)) liquid 8 g protein, 7 g carbohydrate, 3.8 g fat and 0.25 g fibre per 100 ml, 125 ml bottle and (PKU Start) powder (neutral), 14.3 g protein, 25 g fat per 100 g, 4 x 400 g can, 1,600 g |
new listing
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Amino acid formula (without phenylalanine) (PKU Anamix Junior LQ (Berry) and (Orange)) liquid 8 g protein, 7 g carbohydrate, 3.8 g fat and 0.25 g fibre per 100 ml, bottle, 125 ml and (PKU Start) powder (neutral), 14.3 g protein, 25 g fat per 100 g, 400 g can |
delisted 1 April 2025 |
Amino acid oral feed (Vivonex TEN) powder 11 g protein, 62 g carbohydrate and 1 g fat per sachet, 80 g sachet, 1 sachet |
new listing (p’code 2702495) |
Amino acid oral feed (Vivonex TEN) powder 11 g protein, 62 g carbohydrate and 1 g fat per sachet, 80 g |
delisted 1 April 2025 |
Axitinib (Inlyta) tab 1 mg and 5 mg |
new listing
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Bevacizumab (Vegzelma) inj 25 mg per ml, 4 ml vial and 16 ml vial |
amended restriction criteria |
Bupivacaine hydrochloride (Marcain) inj 2.5 mg per ml, 100 ml bag |
to be delisted 1 November 2025 |
Calcium folinate (Eurofolic) inj 10 mg per ml, 5 ml vial and 10 ml vial |
new listing
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Calcium folinate (Eurofolic) inj 10 mg per ml, 100 ml vial |
price increase |
Calcium folinate inj 10 mg per ml
|
to be delisted 1 November 2025 |
Calcium folinate inj 10 mg per ml
|
brand only to be delisted 1 November 2025 |
Calcitriol (Calcitriol XL) cap 0.25 mcg (p’code 2695154) and 0.5 mcg (p’code 2691663) |
amended brand name |
Ceftazidime with avibactam (Zavicefta) inj ceftazidime 2,000 mg with avibactam 500 mg, vial |
new listing (p’code 2598116) |
Cetomacrogol with glycerol (Evara) crm 90% with glycerol 10%, 460 g and 920 g |
new listing
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Cetomacrogol with glycerol (Evara) crm 90% with glycerol 10%, 500 ml and 1,000 ml |
delisted 1 April 2025 |
Colistin sulphomethate [colestimethate] (Colistin-Link) inj 150 mg per ml, 1 ml vial |
to be delisted 1 June 2025 |
Compound electrolytes with glucose [dextrose] (Hydralyte - Lemonade) soln with electrolytes, 1 bottle |
new listing (p’code 2702908) |
Compound electrolytes with glucose [dextrose] (Hydralyte - Lemonade) soln with electrolytes, 1,000 ml |
delisted 1 April 2025 |
Crizotinib (Xalkori) cap 200 mg and 250 mg |
new listing
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Desmopressin acetate (Desmopressin-PH&T) nasal spray 10 mcg per dose, 6 ml, 60 actuations |
new listing (p’code 2702916) |
Desmopressin acetate (Desmopressin-PH&T) nasal spray 10 mcg per dose, 6 ml |
delisted 1 April 2025 |
Diabetic oral feed 1 kcal/ml (Diasip (strawberry) and Diasip (vanilla)) liquid 4.9 g protein, 11.7 g carbohydrate, 3.8 g fat and 2 g fibre per 100 ml, 200 ml bottle, 1 bottle |
new listing
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Diabetic oral feed 1 kcal/ml (Diasip (strawberry) and Diasip (vanilla)) liquid 4.9 g protein, 11.7 g carbohydrate, 3.8 g fat and 2 g fibre per 100 ml, 200 ml |
delisted 1 April 2025 |
Diclofenac sodium (Voltaren SR) tab long-acting 75 mg |
price decrease and addition of PSS |
Dimethicone (healthE Dimethicone 5%) crm 5% pump bottle, 460 g and (healthE Dimethicone 10%) crm 10% pump bottle, 460 g |
new listing
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Dimethicone (healthE Dimethicone 5%) crm 5% pump bottle, 500 ml and (healthE Dimethicone 10%) crm 10% pump bottle, 500 ml |
delisted 1 April 2025 |
Desogestrel (Cerazette) tab 75 mcg |
new listing (p’code 2261286) |
Elexacaftor with tezacaftor, ivacaftor and ivacaftor (Trikafta) tab elexacaftor 50 mg with tezacaftor 25 mg, ivacaftor 37.5 mg (56) and ivacaftor 75 mg (28) and tab elexacaftor 100 mg with tezacaftor 50 mg, ivacaftor 75 mg (56) and ivacaftor 150 mg (28) |
amended restriction criteria |
Enteral feed 1 kcal/ml (Nutrison RTH) liquid 4 g protein, 12.3 g carbohydrate and 3.9 g fat per 100 ml, 1,000 ml bottle, 1 bottle; (Nutrison Multi Fibre) liquid 4 g protein, 12.3 g carbohydrate, 3.9 g fat and 1.5 g fibre per 100 ml, 1,000 ml bottle, 1 bottle; (Osmolite RTH) liquid 4 g protein, 13.6 g carbohydrate and 3.4 g fat per 100 ml, 1,000 ml bottle, 1 bottle; (Jevity RTH) liquid 4 g protein, 14.1 g carbohydrate, 3.47 g fat and 1.76 g fibre per 100 ml, 1,000 ml bottle, 1 bottle |
new listing
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Enteral feed 1 kcal/ml (Nutrison RTH) liquid 4 g protein, 12.3 g carbohydrate and 3.9 g fat per 100 ml, bottle, 1,000 ml; Nutrison Multi Fibre liquid 4 g protein, 12.3 g carbohydrate, 3.9 g fat and 1.5 g fibre per 100 ml, bottle, 1,000 ml; Osmolite RTH liquid 4 g protein, 13.6 g carbohydrate and 3.4 g fat per 100 ml, bottle, 1,000 ml; Jevity RTH liquid 4 g protein, 14.1 g carbohydrate, 3.47 g fat and 1.76 g fibre per 100 ml, bottle, 1,000 ml |
delisted 1 April 2025 |
Enteral feed 1.2 kcal/ml (Jevity Plus RTH) liquid 5.55 g protein, 15.1 g carbohydrate, 3.93 g fat and 2 g fibre per 100 ml, 1,000 ml bottle, 1 bottle |
new listing (p’code 2702436) |
Enteral feed 1.2 kcal/ml (Jevity Plus RTH) liquid 5.55 g protein, 15.1 g carbohydrate, 3.93 g fat and 2 g fibre per 100 ml, 1,000 ml bag, 1,000 ml |
delisted 1 April 2025 |
Enteral feed 1.5 kcal/ml (Nutrison Energy) liquid 6 g protein, 18.3 g carbohydrate and 5.8 g fat per 100 ml, 1,000 ml bottle, 1 bottle; (Nutrison Energy Multi Fibre) liquid 6 g protein, 18.4 g carbohydrate, 5.8 g fat and 1.5 g fibre per 100 ml, 1,000 ml bottle, 1 bottle; (Ensure Plus HN) liquid 6.25 g protein, 20 g carbohydrate and 5 g fat per 100 ml, 250 ml can, 1 bottle; (Ensure Plus HN RTH) liquid 6.27 g protein, 20.4 g carbohydrate and 4.9 g fat per 100 ml, 1,000 ml bag, 1 bottle and (Jevity HiCal RTH) liquid 6.38 g protein, 21.1 g carbohydrate, 4.9 g fat and 1.2 g fibre per 100 ml, 1,000 ml bag, 1 bottle |
new listing
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Enteral feed 1.5 kcal/ml (Nutrison Energy) liquid 6 g protein, 18.3 g carbohydrate and 5.8 g fat per 100 ml, bottle, 1,000 ml; (Nutrison Energy Multi Fibre) liquid 6 g protein, 18.4 g carbohydrate, 5.8 g fat and 1.5 g fibre per 100 ml, bottle, 1,000 ml; (Ensure Plus HN) liquid 6.25 g protein, 20 g carbohydrate and 5 g fat per 100 ml, can, 250 ml; (Ensure Plus HN RTH) liquid 6.27 g protein, 20.4 g carbohydrate and 4.9 g fat per 100 ml, bag, 1,000 ml and (Jevity HiCal RTH) liquid 6.38 g protein, 21.1 g carbohydrate, 4.9 g fat and 1.2 g fibre per 100 ml, bag, 1,000 ml |
delisted 1 April 2025 |
Enteral feed 2 kcal/ml (Nutrison Concentrated) liquid 7.5 g protein, 20 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat per 100 ml, 500 ml bottle, 1 bottle and (Ensure Two Cal HN RTH) liquid 8.4 g protein, 21.9 g carbohydrate, 9.1 g fat and 0.5 g fibre per 100 ml, 1,000 ml bottle, 1 bottle |
new listing
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Enteral feed 2 kcal/ml (Nutrison Concentrated) liquid 7.5 g protein, 20 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat per 100 ml, bottle, 500 ml and (Ensure Two Cal HN RTH) liquid 8.4 g protein, 21.9 g carbohydrate, 9.1 g fat and 0.5 g fibre per 100 ml, bottle, 1,000 ml |
delisted 1 April 2025 |
Enteral feed with fibre 0.83 kcal/ml (Nutrison 800 Complete Multi Fibre) liquid 5.5 g protein, 8.8 g carbohydrate, 2.5 g fat and 1.5 g fibre per 100 ml, 1,000 ml bottle, 1 bottle |
new listing (p’code 2702398) |
Enteral feed with fibre 0.83 kcal/ml (Nutrison 800 Complete Multi Fibre) liquid 5.5 g protein, 8.8 g carbohydrate, 2.5 g fat and 1.5 g fibre per 100 ml, bottle, 1,000 ml |
delisted 1 April 2025 |
Enteral liquid peptide formula (Nutrini Peptisorb Energy) liquid 4.2 g protein, 18.6 g carbohydrate and 6.58 g fat per 100 ml, 500 ml bottle, 1 bottle |
new listing (p’code 2702479) |
Enteral liquid peptide formula (Nutrini Peptisorb Energy) liquid 4.2 g protein, 18.6 g carbohydrate and 6.58 g fat per 100 ml, 500 ml |
delisted 1 April 2025 |
Gadobutrol (Gadovist 1.0) inj 604.72 mg per ml (equivalent 1 mmol per ml), 65 ml bottle |
new listing (p’code 2700328) |
Inotuzumab ozogamicin (Besponsa) inj 1 mg vial |
new listing (p’code 2598981) |
Ipilimumab (Yervoy) inj 5 mg per ml, 10 ml vial and 40 ml vial |
new listing
|
Lanreotide (Mytolac) inj 90 mg per 0.5 ml, 0.5 ml syringe |
new listing (p’code 2698153) |
Levonorgestrel (Jadelle) subdermal implant (2 × 75 mg rods), 2 subdermal implants pack |
new listing (p’code 2703068) |
Levonorgestrel (Jadelle) subdermal implant (2 × 75 mg rods), 1 pack |
delisted 1 April 2025 |
Low electrolyte oral feed 1.8 kcal/ml (Nepro HP (Strawberry) and (Vanilla)) liquid 8 g protein, 14.74 g carbohydrate, 9.77 g fat and 1.26 g fibre per 100 ml, 220 ml carton, 1 carton |
new listing
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Low electrolyte oral feed 1.8 kcal/ml (Nepro HP (Strawberry) and (Vanilla)) liquid 8 g protein, 14.74 g carbohydrate, 9.77 g fat and 1.26 g fibre per 100 ml, carton, 220 ml |
delisted 1 April 2025 |
Low-GI enteral feed 1 kcal/ml (Glucerna Select) liquid 5 g protein, 9.6 g carbohydrate and 5.4 g fat per 100 ml, 500 ml bottle, 1 bottle |
new listing (p’code 2702045) |
Low-GI enteral feed 1 kcal/ml (Glucerna Select) liquid 5 g protein, 9.6 g carbohydrate and 5.4 g fat per 100 ml, 500 ml bottle, 500 ml |
delisted 1 April 2025 |
Low-GI oral feed 1 kcal/ml (Nutren Diabetes (vanilla)) liquid 5 g protein, 9.6 g carbohydrate and 5.4 g fat per 100 ml, 200 ml bottle, 1 bottle |
new listing (p’code 2702088) |
Low-GI oral feed 1 kcal/ml (Nutren Diabetes (Vanilla)) liquid 5 g protein, 9.6 g carbohydrate and 5.4 g fat per 100 ml, 200 ml bottle, 200 ml |
delisted 1 April 2025 |
Macrogol 3350 with potassium chloride, sodium bicarbonate and sodium chloride (APO Health Macrogol) powder for oral soln 13.125 g with potassium chloride 46.6 mg, sodium bicarbonate 178.5 mg and sodium chloride 350.7 mg |
new listing (p’code 2703106) |
Methylphenidate hydrochloride tab extended-release 18 mg, 27 mg, 36 mg and 54 mg (Concerta and Methylphenidate ER - Teva), tab immediate-release 5 mg, 10 mg and 20 mg (Rubifen), tab immediate-release 10 mg (Ritalin), tab sustained- release 20 mg (Rubifen SR) and cap modified-release 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg and 40 mg (Ritalin LA) |
amended restriction criteria |
Modafinil (Modafinil Max Health and Modavigil) tab 100 mg |
amended restriction criteria |
Nivolumab (Opdivo) inj 10 mg per ml, 4 ml vial and 10 ml vial |
amended restriction criteria |
Oral feed 1.5 kcal/ml (Ensure Plus (Vanilla)) liquid 5.5 g protein, 21.1 g carbohydrate and 4.81 g fat per 100 ml, 237 ml can, 1 can; (Fortisip (banana), (chocolate), (strawberry) and (vanilla)) liquid 6 g protein, 18.4 g carbohydrate and 5.8 g fat per 100 ml, 200 ml bottle, 1 bottle and (Ensure Plus (Banana), (Chocolate), (Fruit of the Forest) and (Vanilla)) liquid 6.25 g protein, 20.2 g carbohydrate and 4.92 g fat per 100 ml, 200 ml bottle, 1 bottle |
new listing
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Oral feed 1.5 kcal/ml (Ensure Plus (Vanilla)) liquid 5.5 g protein, 21.1 g carbohydrate and 4.81 g fat per 100 ml, can, 237 ml; (Fortisip (banana), (chocolate), (strawberry) and (vanilla)) liquid 6 g protein, 18.4 g carbohydrate and 5.8 g fat per 100 ml, 200 ml bottle, 200 ml and (Ensure Plus (Banana), (Chocolate), (Fruit of the Forest) and (Vanilla)) liquid 6.25 g protein, 20.2 g carbohydrate and 4.92 g fat per 100 ml, bottle, 200 ml |
delisted 1 April 2025 |
Oral feed 2 kcal/ml (Two Cal HN) liquid 8.4 g protein, 22.4 g carbohydrate, 8.9 g fat and 0.8 g fibre per 100 ml, 200 ml bottle, 1 bottle |
new listing (p’code 2702606) |
Oral feed 2 kcal/ml (Two Cal HN) liquid 8.4 g protein, 22.4 g carbohydrate, 8.9 g fat and 0.8 g fibre per 100 ml, bottle, 200 ml |
delisted 1 April 2025 |
Oral feed with fibre 1.5 kcal/ml (Fortisip Multi Fibre (chocolate), (strawberry) and (vanilla)) liquid 6 g protein, 18.4 g carbohydrate, 5.8 g fat and 2.3 g fibre per 100 ml, 200 ml bottle, 1 bottle |
new listing
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Oral feed with fibre 1.5 kcal/ml (Fortisip Multi Fibre (chocolate), (strawberry) and (vanilla)) liquid 6 g protein, 18.4 g carbohydrate, 5.8 g fat and 2.3 g fibre per 100 ml, 200 ml bottle, 200 ml |
delisted 1 April 2025 |
Paediatric enteral feed 0.76 kcal/ml (Nutrini Low Energy Multifibre RTH) liquid 2.5 g protein, 12.5 g carbohydrate, 3.3 g fat and 0.7 g fibre per 100 ml, 500 ml bottle, 1 bottle |
new listing (p’code 2702681) |
Paediatric enteral feed 0.76 kcal/ml (Nutrini Low Energy Multifibre RTH) liquid 2.5 g protein, 12.5 g carbohydrate, 3.3 g fat and 0.7 g fibre per 100 ml, bag, 500 ml |
delisted 1 April 2025 |
Paediatric enteral feed 1 kcal/ml (Nutrini RTH) liquid 2.7 g protein, 12.3 g carbohydrate and 4.4 g fat per 100 ml, 500 ml bottle and (Pediasure RTH) liquid 2.8 g protein, 11.2 g carbohydrate and 5 g fat per 100 ml, 500 ml bottle |
new listing
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Paediatric enteral feed 1 kcal/ml (Nutrini RTH) liquid 2.7 g protein, 12.3 g carbohydrate and 4.4 g fat per 100 ml, bottle, 500 ml and (Pediasure RTH) liquid 2.8 g protein, 11.2 g carbohydrate and 5 g fat per 100 ml, bag, 500 ml |
delisted 1 April 2025 |
Paediatric enteral feed 1.5 kcal/ml (Nutrini Energy RTH) liquid 4.1 g protein, 18.5 g carbohydrate and 6.7 g fat per 100 ml, 500 ml bottle, 1 bottle and (Nutrini Energy Multi Fibre) liquid 4.1 g protein, 18.5 g carbohydrate, 6.7 g fat and 0.8 g fibre per 100 ml, 500 ml bottle, 1 bottle |
new listing
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Paediatric enteral feed 1.5 kcal/ml (Nutrini Energy RTH) liquid 4.1 g protein, 18.5 g carbohydrate and 6.7 g fat per 100 ml, 500 ml bottle and (Nutrini Energy Multi Fibre) liquid 4.1 g protein, 18.5 g carbohydrate, 6.7 g fat and 0.8 g fibre per 100 ml, 500 ml bottle |
delisted 1 April 2025 |
Paediatric oral/enteral feed 1 kcal/ml (Infatrini) liquid 2.6 g protein, 10.3 g carbohydrate, 5.4 g fat and 0.6 g fibre per 100 ml, 125 ml bottle, 1 bottle |
new listing (p’code 2702835) |
Paediatric oral/enteral feed 1 kcal/ml (Infatrini) liquid 2.6 g protein, 10.3 g carbohydrate, 5.4 g fat and 0.6 g fibre per 100 ml, bottle, 125 ml |
delisted 1 April 2025 |
Paediatric oral feed 1 kcal/ml (Pediasure (chocolate), (strawberry) and (vanilla)) liquid 2.8 g protein, 11.2 g carbohydrate and 5 g fat per 100 ml, 200 ml bottle, 1 bottle and (Pediasure (vanilla)) liquid 2.8 g protein, 11.2 g carbohydrate and 5 g fat per 100 ml, 250 ml can, 1 bottle |
new listing
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Paediatric oral feed 1 kcal/ml (Pediasure (Chocolate), (Strawberry) and (Vanilla)) liquid 2.8 g protein, 11.2 g carbohydrate and 5 g fat per 100 ml, bottle, 200 ml and (Pediasure (Vanilla)) liquid 2.8 g protein, 11.2 g carbohydrate and 5 g fat per 100 ml, can, 250 ml |
delisted 1 April 2025 |
Paediatric oral feed 1.5 kcal/ml (Fortini (Strawberry) and (Vanilla)) liquid 3.4 g protein, 18.8 g carbohydrate and 6.8 g fat per 100 ml, 200 ml bottle, 1 bottle; (Fortini Multi Fibre (chocolate), (strawberry), (unflavoured) and (vanilla)) liquid 4.0 g protein, 18.8 g carbohydrate, 6.8 g fat and 1.5 g fibre per 100 ml, 200 ml bottle, 1 bottle and (Pediasure Plus) liquid 4.2 g protein, 16.7 g carbohydrate and 7.5 g fat per 100 ml, 500 ml bottle, 1 bottle |
new listing
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Paediatric oral feed 1.5 kcal/ml (Fortini (Strawberry) and (Vanilla)) liquid 3.4 g protein, 18.8 g carbohydrate and 6.8 g fat per 100 ml, bottle, 200 ml; (Fortini Multi Fibre (Chocolate), (Strawberry), (Unflavoured) and (Vanilla)) liquid 4.0 g protein, 18.8 g carbohydrate, 6.8 g fat and 1.5 g fibre per 100 ml, bottle, 200 ml and (Pediasure Plus) liquid 4.2 g protein, 16.7 g carbohydrate and 7.5 g fat per 100 ml, 500 ml bottle, 500 ml |
delisted 1 April 2025 |
Peptide-based enteral feed 1 kcal/ml (Nutrison Advanced Peptisorb) liquid 4 g protein, 17.7 g carbohydrate and 1.7 g fat per 100 ml, 500 ml bottle, 1 bottle |
new listing (p’code 2702878) |
Peptide-based enteral feed 1 kcal/ml (Nutrison Advanced Peptisorb) liquid 4 g protein, 17.7 g carbohydrate and 1.7 g fat per 100 ml, bottle, 500 ml |
delisted 1 April 2025 |
Peptide-based enteral feed 1.5 kcal/ml (Vital) liquid 6.75 g protein, 18.4 g carbohydrate and 5.5 g fat per 100 ml, 1,000 ml bottle, 1 bottle |
new listing (p’code 2702487) |
Peptide-based enteral feed 1.5 kcal/ml (Vital) liquid 6.75 g protein, 18.4 g carbohydrate and 5.5 g fat per 100 ml, bottle, 1,000 ml |
delisted 1 April 2025 |
Quetiapine (Quetiapine Viatris) tab 25 mg, 30 tab and 500 tab |
new listing
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Rotavirus oral vaccine (Rotarix) oral susp live attenuated human rotavirus 1,000,00 CCID50 per dose, squeezable tube (PVC free) |
new listing (p’code 2679558) |
Ribociclib (Kisqali) tab 200 mg |
new Pharmacode listings
21 pack (p’code 2678772), 42 pack (p’code 2678780) to be delisted 1 December 2025 |
Sunitinib (Sunitinib Pfizer) cap 12.5 mg, 25 mg and 50 mg |
amended restriction criteria |
Tacrolimus (Tacrolimus Sandoz) cap 0.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 1 mg and 5 mg and inj 5 mg per ml, 1 ml ampoule |
amended restriction criteria |
Testosterone (Testogel) gel (transdermal) 16.2 mg per g, 88 g, 60 actuations |
new listing (p’code 2703092) |
Testosterone (Testogel) gel (transdermal) 16.2 mg per g, 88 g |
delisted 1 April 2025 |
Thiamine hydrochloride inj 125 mg per ml, 2 ml vial |
new listing |
Varenicline (Champix) tab 0.5 mg × 11 and 1 mg × 42, and tab 1 mg |
Brand change Champix – new listing
Varenicline Pfizer delisted 1 April 2025 |
Ursodeoxycholic acid (Urosan) cap 250 mg |
amended restriction criteria |
Zoledronic acid (Zoledronic Acid Viatris) inj 5 mg per 100 ml, 100 ml bag |
new listing (p’code 2703106) |
Zoledronic acid (Zoledronic Acid Viatris) inj 5 mg per 100 ml, bag, 100 ml |
delisted 1 April 2025 |