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What's New (Full update)
The March 2025 update includes
- Additions to the PBS:
- Acarbose Tablets (Morningside, UK) (Acarbose) Medsurge (6e)
50 mg (S19A TGA) [90]: PBS/RPBS 50 mg (S19A TGA) [90] x 2: Restricted - PBS/RPBS 100 mg (S19A TGA) [90]: PBS/RPBS 100 mg (S19A TGA) [90] x 2: Restricted - PBS/RPBS
- APO-Duloxetine Capsules (Duloxetine) Arrotex (3d)
60 mg [28] x 2: Restricted - PBS/RPBS
- APO-Gliclazide MR Modified release tablets (Gliclazide) Arrotex (6e)
30 mg [100] x 2: Restricted - PBS/RPBS
- Blincyto Powder for infusion (Blinatumomab) Amgen (9f)
38.5 mcg [1]: Section 100 (Chemo, Revised Arrangements) - Public - Authority 38.5 mcg [1]: Section 100 (Chemo, Revised Arrangements) - Private - Authority
- Duloxecor Capsules (Duloxetine) Pharmacor (3d)
60 mg [28] x 2: Restricted - PBS/RPBS
- Duloxetine Sandoz (New Formulation) (Duloxetine) Sandoz (3d)
60 mg [28] x 2: Restricted - PBS/RPBS
- Duloxetine Sandoz Capsules (Duloxetine) Sandoz (3d)
60 mg [28] x 2: Restricted - PBS/RPBS
- Dutasteride/Tamsulosin Sandoz 500/400 Modified release capsules (Dutasteride; tamsulosin hydrochloride) Sandoz (7b)
500 mcg/400 mcg [30]: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS 500 mcg/400 mcg [30] x 2: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS
- Dytrex Capsules (Duloxetine) Arrotex (3d)
60 mg [28] x 2: Restricted - PBS/RPBS
- Erlotinib ARX (was Erlotinib Apotex) Tablets (Erlotinib) Accelagen (9f)
100 mg [30]: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS 100 mg [30]: Authority - PBS/RPBS
- Estalis (Canada) 140/50 Transdermal patches (Estradiol; norethisterone acetate) Medsurge (6b)
50 mcg/140 mcg; S19A TGA [8]: PBS/RPBS 50 mcg/140 mcg; S19A TGA [8] x 2: Restricted - PBS/RPBS
- Estalis (Canada) 250/50 Transdermal patches (Estradiol; norethisterone acetate) Medsurge (6b)
50 mcg/250 mcg; S19A TGA [8]: PBS/RPBS 50 mcg/250 mcg; S19A TGA [8] x 2: Restricted - PBS/RPBS
- Estramon (Hexal, Germany) Transdermal patch (Estradiol) Sandoz (6b)
100 mcg/24 hour (S19A TGA) [24]: PBS/RPBS
- Estrogel Gel (Estradiol) Besins Healthcare (6b)
0.06% 64 actuation (equiv. estradiol 0.75 mg/pump; 80 g) [1]: PBS/RPBS 0.06% 64 actuation (equiv. estradiol 0.75 mg/pump; 80 g) [1] x 2: Restricted - PBS/RPBS
- Estrogel Pro Combination pack (Estradiol; progesterone) Besins Healthcare (6b)
0.06% gel 80 g + 30 x 100 mg caps [1]: PBS/RPBS 0.06% gel 80 g + 30 x 100 mg caps [1] x 2: Restricted - PBS/RPBS
- Exarane (with safety lock system) Solution for injection (Enoxaparin sodium) Juno (2k)
20 mg/0.2 mL (prefilled syringe, safety lock system) [10] x 2: Restricted - PBS/RPBS 40 mg/0.4 mL (prefilled syringe, safety lock system) [10] x 2: Restricted - PBS/RPBS 60 mg/0.6 mL (graduated prefilled syringe, safety lock system) [10]: Restricted - PBS/RPBS 60 mg/0.6 mL (graduated prefilled syringe, safety lock system) [10] x 2: Restricted - PBS/RPBS 80 mg/0.8 mL (graduated prefilled syringe, safety lock system) [10]: Restricted - PBS/RPBS 80 mg/0.8 mL (graduated prefilled syringe, safety lock system) [10] x 2: Restricted - PBS/RPBS 100 mg/mL 1 mL (graduated prefilled syringe, safety lock system) [10]: Restricted - PBS/RPBS 100 mg/mL 1 mL (graduated prefilled syringe, safety lock system) [10] x 2: Restricted - PBS/RPBS
- Exarane Forte (with safety lock system) Solution for injection (Enoxaparin sodium) Juno (2k)
120 mg/0.8 mL (graduated prefilled syringe, safety lock system) [10]: Restricted - PBS/RPBS 150 mg/mL 1 mL (graduated prefilled syringe, safety lock system) [10]: Restricted - PBS/RPBS
- Ezetimibe-Rosuvastatin Sandoz Composite Pack 10 mg + 10 mg Tablets (Ezetimibe; rosuvastatin) Sandoz (2f)
10 mg x 30 tabs + 10 mg x 30 tabs [60]: PBS/RPBS 10 mg x 30 tabs + 10 mg x 30 tabs [60] x 2: Restricted - PBS/RPBS
- Ezetimibe-Rosuvastatin Sandoz Composite Pack 10 mg + 20 mg Tablets (Ezetimibe; rosuvastatin) Sandoz (2f)
10 mg x 30 tabs + 20 mg x 30 tabs [60]: PBS/RPBS 10 mg x 30 tabs + 20 mg x 30 tabs [60] x 2: Restricted - PBS/RPBS
- Ezetimibe-Rosuvastatin Sandoz Composite Pack 10 mg + 40 mg Tablets (Ezetimibe; rosuvastatin) Sandoz (2f)
10 mg x 30 tabs + 40 mg x 30 tabs [60]: PBS/RPBS 10 mg x 30 tabs + 40 mg x 30 tabs [60] x 2: Restricted - PBS/RPBS
- Ezetimibe-Rosuvastatin Sandoz Composite Pack 10 mg + 5 mg Tablets (Ezetimibe; rosuvastatin) Sandoz (2f)
10 mg x 30 tabs + 5 mg x 30 tabs [60]: PBS/RPBS 10 mg x 30 tabs + 5 mg x 30 tabs [60] x 2: Restricted - PBS/RPBS
- Gliclazide MR Viatris Modified release tablets (Gliclazide) Alphapharm (6e)
30 mg [100] x 2: Restricted - PBS/RPBS
- Hyrimoz Sensoready Prefilled pen (Adalimumab) Sandoz (10c)
80 mg/0.8 mL (prefilled pen) [1] x 2: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS 80 mg/0.8 mL (prefilled pen) [1] x 3: Authority - PBS/RPBS 80 mg/0.8 mL (prefilled pen) [1] x 2: Authority - PBS/RPBS 80 mg/0.8 mL (prefilled pen) [1]: Authority - PBS/RPBS
- Isturisa Tablets (Osilodrostat) Recordati Rare Diseases (6j)
1 mg [60]: Authority - PBS/RPBS 5 mg [60]: Authority - PBS/RPBS
- Lenalidomide Sandoz Capsules (Lenalidomide) Sandoz (10c)
20 mg [21]: Section 100 (Highly Specialised Drugs) - Private - Authority 20 mg [21]: Section 100 (Highly Specialised Drugs) - Public - Authority
- Metformin Sandoz XR Extended release tablets (Metformin hydrochloride) Medreich (6e)
500 mg [120]: Restricted - PBS/RPBS 500 mg [120] x 2: Restricted - PBS/RPBS 1000 mg [60]: Restricted - PBS/RPBS 1000 mg [60] x 2: Restricted - PBS/RPBS
- Pharmacor Gliclazide MR Modified release tablets (Gliclazide) Pharmacor (6e)
30 mg [100] x 2: Restricted - PBS/RPBS
- Prometrium Capsules (Progesterone) Besins Healthcare (6b)
100 mg [30]: PBS/RPBS 100 mg [30] x 2: Restricted - PBS/RPBS
- Skyrizi Prefilled pen (Risankizumab) AbbVie (15b)
150 mg/mL 1 mL (prefilled pen) [1]: Authority - PBS/RPBS
- Tixol Capsules (Duloxetine) Alphapharm (3d)
60 mg [28] x 2: Restricted - PBS/RPBS
- Ursodox GH Capsules (Ursodeoxycholic acid) Generic Health (1e)
500 mg [100]: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS
- Vabysmo Solution for injection (Faricimab) Roche (14g)
6 mg/0.05 mL (28.8 mg/0.24 mL) [1]: Authority - PBS/RPBS 6 mg/0.05 mL (28.8 mg/0.24 mL) [1]: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS
- Yasmin Tablets (Drospirenone; ethinylestradiol) Bayer (18a)
3 mg/30 mcg [28] x 3: PBS/RPBS
- Yaz Tablets (Drospirenone; ethinylestradiol) Bayer (18a)
3 mg/20 mcg [28] x 3: PBS/RPBS
- Zactin Dispersible tablets (Fluoxetine) Alphapharm (3d)
20 mg [28] x 2: Restricted - PBS/RPBS
- Restriction changes:
- Acarbose Viatris Tablets (Acarbose) Arrotex (6e)
50 mg [90]: PBS/RPBS 100 mg [90]: PBS/RPBS
- AKM Fingolimod Capsules (Fingolimod) Pharmacor (10c)
500 mcg [28]: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS
- APO-Dimethyl Fumarate Capsules (Dimethyl fumarate) Arrow (10c)
120 mg [14] x 2: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS 240 mg [56]: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS
- APO-Teriflunomide Tablets (Teriflunomide) Dr Reddy's (10c)
14 mg [28]: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS
- Betaferon Powder for injection (Interferon beta-1b) Bayer (10c)
8 Million unit (+ 1.2 mL solv) (equiv. 250 mcg) [15]: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS
- Blincyto Powder for infusion (Blinatumomab) Amgen (9f)
38.5 mcg [1]: Section 100 (Chemo, Revised Arrangements) - Private - Authority 38.5 mcg [1]: Section 100 (Chemo, Revised Arrangements) - Public - Authority
- Copaxone Pen Solution for injection (Glatiramer acetate) Teva (10c)
40 mg/mL 1 mL (prefilled pen) [12]: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS
- Copaxone Prefilled Syringe Solution for injection (Glatiramer acetate) Teva (10c)
40 mg/mL 1 mL (prefilled syringe) [12]: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS
- Dimethyl Fumarate Sandoz Capsules (Dimethyl fumarate) Sandoz (10c)
120 mg [14] x 2: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS 240 mg [56]: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS
- Fingolimod Sandoz Capsules (Fingolimod) Sandoz (10c)
500 mcg [28]: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS
- Fingolimod Sun Capsules (Fingolimod) Sun Pharma ANZ (10c)
500 mcg [28]: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS
- Fingolimod-Teva Capsules (Fingolimod) Teva (10c)
500 mcg [28]: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS
- Fynod Capsules (Fingolimod) Alphapharm (10c)
500 mcg [28]: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS
- Gilenya Capsules (Fingolimod) Novartis (10c)
250 mcg [28]: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS 500 mcg [28]: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS
- Glatira Solution for injection (Glatiramer acetate) Juno (10c)
40 mg/mL 1 mL (prefilled syringe) [12]: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS
- Glatiramer Acetate-Teva Solution for injection (Glatiramer acetate) Teva (10c)
40 mg/mL 1 mL (prefilled syringe) [12]: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS
- Glybosay Tablets (Acarbose) Arrotex (6e)
50 mg [90]: PBS/RPBS 100 mg [90]: PBS/RPBS
- Kesimpta Prefilled Pen Solution for injection (Ofatumumab) Novartis (10c)
20 mg/0.4 mL (prefilled pen) [1]: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS 20 mg/0.4 mL (prefilled pen) [1] x 3: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS
- Leqvio Solution for injection (Inclisiran) Novartis (2f)
284 mg/1.5 mL (prefilled syringe) [1]: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS
- Mavenclad Tablets (Cladribine) Merck Healthcare (10c)
10 mg [1]: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS 10 mg [4] x 2: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS 10 mg [6]: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS
- Mayzent Tablets (Siponimod) Novartis (10c)
0.25 mg (titration pack) [12]: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS 0.25 mg [120]: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS 1 mg [28]: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS 2 mg [28]: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS
- Pharmacor Dimethyl Fumarate Capsules (Dimethyl fumarate) Pharmacor (10c)
120 mg [14] x 2: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS 240 mg [56]: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS
- Pharmacor Fingolimod Capsules (Fingolimod) Pharmacor (10c)
500 mcg [28]: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS
- Pharmacor Teriflunomide Tablets (Teriflunomide) Pharmacor (10c)
14 mg [28]: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS
- Plegridy Solution for injection (Peginterferon beta-1a) Biogen Australia (10c)
125 mcg/0.5 mL (prefilled pen) [2]: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS
- Plegridy Solution for injection (Titration Pack) (Peginterferon beta-1a) Biogen Australia (10c)
63 mcg/0.5 mL + 94 mcg/0.5 mL; prefilled pens [1]: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS
- Repatha Solution for injection (prefilled pen) (Evolocumab) Amgen (2f)
140 mg/mL 1 mL (prefilled pen) [1] x 2: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS
- Tecfidera Capsules (Dimethyl fumarate) Biogen Australia (10c)
120 mg [14] x 2: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS 240 mg [56]: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS
- Teriflagio Tablets (Teriflunomide) Arrotex (10c)
14 mg [28]: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS
- Teriflunomide Dr.Reddy's Tablets (Teriflunomide) Dr Reddy's (10c)
14 mg [28]: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS
- Teriflunomide GH Tablets (Teriflunomide) Generic Health (10c)
14 mg [28]: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS
- Teriflunomide Sandoz Tablets (Teriflunomide) Sandoz (10c)
14 mg [28]: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS
- Terimide Tablets (Teriflunomide) Alphapharm (10c)
14 mg [28]: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS
- Trazent Capsules (Dimethyl fumarate) Alphapharm (10c)
240 mg [56]: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS
- Vumerity Capsules (Diroximel fumarate) Biogen Australia (10c)
231 mg [120]: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS
- Zeposia Capsules (Ozanimod) Bristol-Myers Squibb (10c)
920 mcg [28]: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS
- Zeposia Capsules initiation pack (Ozanimod) Bristol-Myers Squibb (10c)
230 mcg x 4 caps + 460 mcg x 3 caps [7]: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS
- Bioequivalence Indicator changes:
- Betoptic Eye drops (Betaxolol) Novartis (14c)
0.5% 5 mL (5 mg/mL) [1]: PBS/RPBS 0.5% 5 mL (5 mg/mL) [1] x 2: Restricted - PBS/RPBS
- Curam 125/31.25 Powder for Suspension (Amoxicillin; clavulanic acid) Sandoz (8a)
75 mL (125 mg/31.25 mg per 5 mL) [1]: Restricted - PBS/RPBS
- Estalis Continuous 50/140 Transdermal patches (Estradiol; norethisterone acetate) Sandoz (6b)
50 mcg/140 mcg [8]: PBS/RPBS 50 mcg/140 mcg [8] x 2: Restricted - PBS/RPBS
- Estalis Continuous 50/250 Transdermal patches (Estradiol; norethisterone acetate) Sandoz (6b)
50 mcg/250 mcg [8]: PBS/RPBS 50 mcg/250 mcg [8] x 2: Restricted - PBS/RPBS
- Estradot Transdermal patch (Estradiol) Sandoz (6b)
75 mcg/24 hour [8]: PBS/RPBS
- Estramon (Germany) (Medsurge) Transdermal patch (Estradiol) Medsurge (6b)
100 mcg/24 hour (S19A TGA) [24]: PBS/RPBS
- Exarane Forte Solution for injection (Enoxaparin sodium) Juno (2k)
120 mg/0.8 mL (graduated prefilled syringe) [10]: Restricted - PBS/RPBS 150 mg/mL 1 mL (graduated prefilled syringe) [10]: Restricted - PBS/RPBS
- Lenalide Capsules (Lenalidomide) Juno (10c)
20 mg [21]: Section 100 (Highly Specialised Drugs) - Private - Authority 20 mg [21]: Section 100 (Highly Specialised Drugs) - Public - Authority
- Yuflyma Autoinjector Solution for injection (Adalimumab) Celltrion Healthcare (10c)
80 mg/0.8 mL (autoinjector) [1] x 2: Authority (Streamlined) - PBS/RPBS
- Zithromax Powder for oral suspension (Azithromycin) Pfizer (8d)
200 mg/5 mL 15 mL [1]: Restricted - PBS/RPBS
- the latest MIMS Medicine Information
- Over 197 updates or additions to the MIMS listings
New listings include:
- APOHealth Children's Antihistamine (Promethazine hydrochloride) Arrotex (12a)
- Concerta (Switzerland) (Methylphenidate hydrochloride) Medsurge (3e)
- Desven (Desvenlafaxine) Arrotex (3d)
- Dutasteride/Tamsulosin Sandoz 500/400 (Dutasteride; tamsulosin hydrochloride) Sandoz (7b)
- Exarane and Exarane Forte (with safety lock system) (Enoxaparin sodium) Juno (2k)
- Ezetimibe-Rosuvastatin Sandoz Composite Pack (Ezetimibe; rosuvastatin) Sandoz (2f)
- Fintepla (Fenfluramine) UCB Pharma (3g)
- Instillagel Lido (Lidocaine (lignocaine) hydrochloride) InterPharma (16a)
- Metformin Sandoz XR (Metformin hydrochloride) Medreich (6e)
- Metrol-XL (Metoprolol succinate) Pharmacor (2b)
- Panadol Rapid Caplets (Reformulation) (Paracetamol) Haleon (4b)
- Prazosin Hydrochloride Capsules, USP (Novitium Pharma, USA)? (Medsurge) (Prazosin) Medsurge (2a)
- Rocuronium Baxter (Rocuronium bromide) Baxter (16b)
- Tenofovir/Emtricitabine 300/200 APX (Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate; emtricitabine) Arrotex (8i)
- Verdye (Indocyanine green) Clinect (17d)
- Xobet Cream (Clobetasol propionate) Arrotex (15e)
- Xobet Ointment (Clobetasol propionate) Arrotex (15e)
- Zyprexa IntraMuscular (USA) (Olanzapine) Orspec (3c)
- the latest MIMS DrugAlert data
- the latest CMIs
- Over 482 updates or additions to the collection
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