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Drug Benefit List

56:00 GASTROINTESTINAL DRUGS

56:04.00 ANTACIDS AND ADSORBENTS

BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE

17.6MG/ML Liquid
02097079     PEPTO BISMOL     PGI
262MG Tablet
02177994     PEPTO BISMOL     PGI

56:08.00 ANTIDIARRHEA AGENTS

LOPERAMIDE HCL

0.2MG/ML Liquid
02192667     DIARR-EZE     PMS
02016095     PMS-LOPERAMIDE     PMS
2MG Tablet
02170272     ANTI-DIARRHEAL     SDR
02212005     APO-LOPERAMIDE     APX
02229552     DIARR-EZE     PMS
02164450     DIARRHEA RELIEF     SDR
02239535     DOM-LOPERAMIDE     DPC
02183862     IMODIUM     MCL
02225182     LOPERAMIDE     PDL
02132591     NOVO-LOPERAMIDE     NOP
02228351     PMS-LOPERAMIDE     PMS
02233998     RHOXAL-LOPERAMIDE     RHO
02257564     RHOXAL-LOPERAMIDE     RHO
02238211     RIVA-LOPERAMIDE     RIV
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56:12.00 CATHARTICS AND LAXATIVES

BISACODYL

5MG Enteric Coated Tablet
00545023     APO-BISACODYL     APX
00420433     BISACODYL     PRO
00714488     BISACOLAX     ICN
00254142     DULCOLAX     BOE
00587273     PMS-BISACODYL     PMS
5MG Suppository
00003867     DULCOLAX     BOE
10MG Suppository
00754595     APO-BISACODYL     APX
00261327     BISACOLAX     ICN
00003875     DULCOLAX     BOE
00582883     PMS-BISACODYL     PMS
00404802     RATIO-BISACODYL     RPH
02229743     SOFLAX EX     PMS

BISACODYL (POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL BASE)

Limited use benefit (prior approval required).

For treatment of constipation in patients with spinal cord injury.

10MG Suppository
02241091     MAGIC BULLET     DCM

DIOCTYL CALCIUM SULFOSUCCINATE

240MG Capsule
02245080     APO-DOCUSATE CALCIUM     APX
00830275     DOCUSATE CALCIUM     TAR
00842044     NOVO-DOCUSATE CALCIUM     NOP
00664553     PMS-DOCUSATE CALCIUM     PMS
00809055     RATIO-DOCUSATE CALCIUM     RPH

DIOCTYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE

100MG Capsule
02245079     APO-DOCUSATE SODIUM     APX
02106256     COLACE     WPC
00716731     DOCUSATE SODIUM     TAR
00794406     DOCUSATE SODIUM     SDR
00830267     DOCUSATE SODIUM     TRI
02246036     DOCUSATE SODIUM     RPH
02239658     DOM-DOCUSATE SODIUM     DPC
02020084     NOVO-DOCUSATE     NOP
00703494     PMS-DOCUSATE SODIUM     PMS
00870196     RATIO-DOCUSATE SODIUM     RPH
00514888     SELAX     ODN
01994344     SOFLAX     PMS
200MG Capsule
02029529     SOFLAX     PMS
250MG Capsule
02006596     SELAX     ODN
10MG/ML Drop
02090163     COLACE     WPC
00870218     DOCUSATE SODIUM     RPH
00880140     PMS-SODIUM DOCUSATE     PMS
02006723     SOFLAX     PMS
4MG/ML Syrup
02086018     COLACE     WPC
00703508     PMS-DOCUSATE SODIUM     PMS
00870226     RATIO-DOCUSATE SODIUM     RPH
02006758     SOFLAX SYRUP     PMS
50MG/ML Syrup
00848417     PMS-DOCUSATE SODIUM     PMS

DIOCTYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE, SENNA

50MG & 187MG Tablet
00026123     SENOKOT S     PFR

FIBER

469MG Tablet
00595829     NOVO-FIBRE     NOP

GLYCERINE

Adult Suppository
00873462     GLYCERIN     RPH     *
01926039     GLYCERIN     WLA
00812153     GLYCERINE     WLA     *
00812250     GLYCERINE     WLA     *
00884022     GLYCERINE     RPH     *
Pediatric Suppository
02020815     GLYCERIN INFANT     RPH
01926047     GLYCERIN INFANT & CHILD     PFI
00891053     GLYCERINE     RPH

LACTULOSE

667MG/ML Oral Liquid
02242814     APO-LACTULOSE     APX
02247383     EURO-LAC     EUR
667MG/ML Syrup
00703486     PMS-LACTULOSE     PMS
00854409     RATIO-LACTULOSE     RPH
00690686     RATIO-LACTULOSE     RPH

MACROGOL, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM SULFATE

60G & 750MG & 1.68G & 1.46G & 5.68G/L Powder
00677442     COLYTE     ZYM
00652512     GOLYTELY     BAX
00777838     PEGLYTE     PMS

MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE

80MG/ML Liquid
02150646     MILK OF MAGNESIA PLAIN/SUGARFREE     BCD
311MG Tablet
02150638     MILK OF MAGNESIA     BCD

MINERAL OIL

78% Jelly
00608734     LANSOYL GEL     AXC
02186926     LANSOYL GEL SUGARFREE     AXC
100% Liquid
01951718     NUJOL     SCH

PLANTAGO SEED

50% Powder
00599875     MUCILLIUM     PMS

POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM SULFATE

Oral Liquid
02147793     KLEAN-PREP     RVX

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM SULFATE

2.97G & 6.74G & 5.86G & 22.74G Powder
02239569     LYTEPREP     TPX

PSYLLIUM HYDROPHILIC MUCILLOID

680MG/G Powder
02174812     METAMUCIL ORIGINAL TEXTURE     PGI
02174790     METAMUCIL SM TEXT ORANGE     PGI
02174782     METAMUCIL SM TEXT ORANGE S/F     PGI
02174804     METAMUCIL SM TEXT UNFLAV     PGI

SENNOSIDES

1.7MG/ML Liquid
02144379     SENNALAX     PMS
02084651     SENNAPREP     PMS
00367729     SENOKOT     PFR
00367737     X-PREP     PFR
5MG/G Powder
00026042     SENOKOT     PFR
8.6MG Tablet
02247389     EURO-SENNA     EUR
00896411     PMS-SENNOSIDES     PMS
01949292     RIVA-SENNA     RIV
02089653     SANDOZ-SENNOSIDES     SDZ
02237105     SENNA LAXATIVE     SDR
02068109     SENNATAB     PMS
00026158     SENOKOT     PFR
12MG Tablet
00896403     PMS-SENNOSIDES     PMS
02089645     SANDOZ-SENNOSIDES     SDZ

SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFOACETATE, SORBITOL

90MG & 9MG & 625MG Enema
02063905     MICROLAX     PMS

SODIUM PHOSPHATE DIBASIC, SODIUM PHOSPHATE MONOBASIC

180MG & 480MG/ML Oral Liquid
02206218     PHOSPHO SODA FLEET LAXATIVE     JAJ
02230399     PMS-PHOSPHATES SOLUTION     PMS
60MG & 160MG/ML PED Rectal Liquid
00108065     FLEET ENEMA PEDIATRIC     JAJ
60MG & 160MG/ML Rectal Liquid
02096900     ENEMOL     DPC
00009911     FLEET ENEMA     FRS
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56:14.00 CHOLELITHOLYTIC AGENTS

URSODIOL

250MG Tablet
02238984     URSO     AXC
500MG Tablet
02245894     URSO DS     AXC

56:16.00 DIGESTANTS

LACTASE

3,550U Capsule
02016478     LACTRASE     RIV
Oral Liquid
00903981     LACTAID     MCL
50000U Oral Liquid
99003325     DAIRY-FREE     KIN
3,000U Tablet
02200384     DAIRY DIGESTIVE     PER
02239139     DAIRY DIGESTIVE     SDR
02017512     DAIRY FREE     KIN
01951637     DAIRYAID     TAN
02230653     LACTAID     JNO
4,500U Tablet
02239140     DAIRY DIGESTIVE EXTRA STRENGTH     SDR
02224909     DAIRY FREE EXTRA STRENGTH     KIN
02230113     DAIRYAID EXTRA STRENGTH     TAN
02230654     LACTAID EXTRA STRENGTH     JNO

LIPASE, AMYLASE, PROTEASE

5,000U & 16,600U & 18,750U Capsule
02239007     CREON 5 MINIMICROSPHERES     SPH
8,000U & 30,000U & 30,000U Capsule
00263818     COTAZYM     ORG
20,000U & 66,400U & 75,000U Capsule
02239008     CREON 20 MINIMICROSPHERES     SPH
4,000U & 11,000U & 11,000U Capsule (Enteric Coated Particles)
02181215     COTAZYM ECS4     ORG
4,000U & 12,000U & 12,000U Capsule (Enteric Coated Particles)
00789445     PANCREASE MT 4     JNO
4,500U & 20,000U & 25,000U Capsule (Enteric Coated Particles)
02203324     ULTRASE MS 4     AXC
8,000U & 30,000U & 30,000U Capsule (Enteric Coated Particles)
00502790     COTAZYM ECS 8     ORG
10,000U & 30,000U & 30,000U Capsule (Enteric Coated Particles)
00789437     PANCREASE MT 10     JNO
10,000U & 33,200U & 37,500U Capsule (Enteric Coated Particles)
02200104     CREON 10 MINIMICROSPHERES     SPH
12,000U & 39,000U & 39,000U Capsule (Enteric Coated Particles)
02045834     ULTRASE MT 12     AXC
16,000U & 48,000U & 48,000U Capsule (Enteric Coated Particles)
00789429     PANCREASE MT 16     JNO
20,000U & 55,000U & 55,000U Capsule (Enteric Coated Particles)
00821373     COTAZYM ECS 20     ORG
20,000U & 65,000 & 65,000U Capsule (Enteric Coated Particles)
02045869     ULTRASE MT 20     AXC
25,000U & 74,000U & 62,500U Capsule (Enteric Coated Particles)
01985205     CREON 25 MINIMICROSPHERES     SPH
4,500U & 20,000U & 25,000U Long Acting Capsule
02242374     PANCREASE LA     JNO
24,000U & 100,000U & 100,000U/G Powder
02230020     VIOKASE     AXC
8,000U & 30,000U & 30,000U Tablet
02230019     VIOKASE     AXC
16,000U & 60,000U & 60,000U Tablet
02241933     VIOKASE     AXC
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56:20.00 EMETICS

IPECAC

Syrup
00378801     IPECAC     XEN
00721328     PMS-IPECAC     PMS

56:22.08 ANTIHISTAMINES

DIMENHYDRINATE

50MG/ML Injection
00392537     DIMENHYDRINATE     SDZ
00013579     GRAVOL     HOR
3MG/ML Liquid
00230197     GRAVOL     HOR
00757705     PMS-DIMENHYDRINATE     PMS
25MG Suppository
00783595     GRAVOL     HOR
50MG Suppository
00392553     DIMENHYDRINATE     SIL
00013595     GRAVOL     HOR
15MG Tablet
00511196     GRAVOL     HOR
50MG Tablet
00363766     APO-DIMENHYDRINATE     APX
00156655     DIMENHYDRINATE     PRO
00013803     GRAVOL     HOR
00399779     NAUSEATOL     SIL
00586331     PMS-DIMENHYDRINATE     PMS
00605786     TRAVEL AID     VTH

DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE, PYRIDOXINE HCL

10MG & 10MG Tablet
00609129     DICLECTIN     DUI

MECLIZINE HCL

25MG Chewable Tablet
00220442     BONAMINE     PFI
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56:22.20 5-HT3 RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS

DOLASETRON MESYLATE

20MG/ML Injection
02231380     ANZEMET     SAC
50MG Tablet
02231378     ANZEMET     SAC
100MG Tablet
02231379     ANZEMET     SAC

GRANISETRON

1MG Tablet
02185881     KYTRIL     HLR

ONDANSETRON HCL DIHYDRATE

0.8MG/ML Liquid
02229639     ZOFRAN     GSK
4MG Tablet
02264056     NOVO-ONDANSETRON     NOP
02258188     PMS-ONDANSETRON     PMS
02278529     RATIO-ONDANSETRON     RPH
02274310     SANDOZ-ONDANSETRON     SDZ
02213567     ZOFRAN     GSK
02239372     ZOFRAN ODT     GSK
8MG Tablet
02264064     NOVO-ONDANSETRON     NOP
02258196     PMS-ONDANSETRON     PMS
02278537     RATIO-ONDANSETRON     RPH
02274329     SANDOZ-ONDANSETRON     SDZ
02213575     ZOFRAN     GSK
02239373     ZOFRAN ODT     GSK
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56:22.92 MISCELLANEOUS ANTIEMETICS

DOMPERIDONE MALEATE

10MG Tablet
02103613     APO-DOMPERIDONE     APX
02238315     DOM-DOMPERIDONE     DPC
02236857     DOMPERIDONE     PDL
02278669     GEN-DOMPERIDONE     GEN
02157195     NOVO-DOMPERIDONE     NOP
02231477     NU-DOMPERIDONE     NXP
02236466     PMS-DOMPERIDONE     PMS
02268078     RAN-DOMPERIDONE     RBY
01912070     RATIO-DOMPERIDONE     RPH
500MG Tablet
02238444     FTP-DOMPERIDONE     FTP

NABILONE

0.5MG Capsule
02256193     CESAMET     VAE
1MG Capsule
00548375     CESAMET     VAE
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56:28.12 HISTAMINE H2-ANTAGONISTS

CIMETIDINE

200MG Tablet
00584215     APO-CIMETIDINE     APX
02227436     GEN-CIMETIDINE     GEN
00582409     NOVO-CIMETINE     NOP
00865796     NU-CIMET     NXP
02229717     PMS-CIMETIDINE     PMS
300MG Tablet
00487872     APO-CIMETIDINE     APX
00596477     CIMETIDINE     PDL
02231287     DOM-CIMETIDINE     DPC
02227444     GEN-CIMETIDINE     GEN
00582417     NOVO-CIMETINE     NOP
00865818     NU-CIMET     NXP
02229718     PMS-CIMETIDINE     PMS
400MG Tablet
00600059     APO-CIMETIDINE     APX
00618691     CIMETIDINE     PDL
02231288     DOM-CIMETIDINE     DPC
02227452     GEN-CIMETIDINE     GEN
00603678     NOVO-CIMETINE     NOP
00865826     NU-CIMET     NXP
02229719     PMS-CIMETIDINE     PMS
600MG Tablet
00600067     APO-CIMETIDINE     APX
00618705     CIMETIDINE     PDL
02231290     DOM-CIMETIDINE     DPC
02227460     GEN-CIMETIDINE     GEN
00603686     NOVO-CIMETINE     NOP
00865834     NU-CIMET     NXP
02229720     PMS-CIMETIDINE     PMS
800MG Tablet
00749494     APO-CIMETIDINE     APX
02227479     GEN-CIMETIDINE     GEN
00663727     NOVO-CIMETINE     NOP
02229721     PMS-CIMETIDINE     PMS

FAMOTIDINE

20MG Tablet
01953842     APO-FAMOTIDINE     APX
02241372     FAMOTIDINE     PDL
02196018     GEN-FAMOTIDINE     GEN
02022133     NOVO-FAMOTIDINE     NOP
02024195     NU-FAMOTIDINE     NXP
02238342     PENTA-FAMOTIDINE     PEN
00710121     PEPCID     FRS
02242327     RATIO-FAMOTIDINE     RPH
02237148     ULCIDINE     VAE
40MG Tablet
01953834     APO-FAMOTIDINE     APX
02241373     FAMOTIDINE     PDL
02196026     GEN-FAMOTIDINE     GEN
02022141     NOVO-FAMOTIDINE     NOP
02024209     NU-FAMOTIDINE     NXP
02238343     PENTA-FAMOTIDINE     PEN
00710113     PEPCID     FRS
02242328     RATIO-FAMOTIDINE     RPH
02237149     ULCIDINE     VAE

NIZATIDINE

150MG Capsule
02220156     APO-NIZATIDINE     APX
00778338     AXID     PHH
02185814     DOM-NIZATIDINE     DPC
02246046     GEN-NIZATIDINE     GEN
02239558     NIZATIDINE     PDL
02240457     NOVO-NIZATIDINE     NOP
02177714     PMS-NIZATIDINE     PMS
300MG Capsule
02220164     APO-NIZATIDINE     APX
00778346     AXID     PHH
02246047     GEN-NIZATIDINE     GEN
02238195     NIZATIDINE     PHH
02239559     NIZATIDINE     PDL
02240458     NOVO-NIZATIDINE     NOP
02177722     PMS-NIZATIDINE     PMS

RANITIDINE HCL

15MG/ML Oral Solution
02242940     NOVO-RANITIDINE     NOP
02212374     ZANTAC     GSK
150MG Tablet
00733059     APO-RANITIDINE     APX
02265591     BCI-RANITIDINE     BCI
02248570     CO-RANITIDINE     COB
02207761     GEN-RANITIDINE     GEN
02219077     MED-RANITIDINE     MEC
00828564     NOVO-RANIDINE     NOP
00865737     NU-RANIT     NXP
02242453     PMS-RANITIDINE     PMS
00740748     RANITIDINE     PDL
00828823     RATIO-RANITIDINE     RPH
02243229     RHOXAL-RANITIDINE     SDZ
02245782     RIVA-RANITIDINE     PHH
02247814     RIVA-RANTIDINE     RIV
02212331     ZANTAC     GSK
300MG Tablet
00733067     APO-RANITIDINE     APX
02265605     BCI-RANITIDINE     BCI
02248571     CO-RANITIDINE     COB
02207788     GEN-RANITIDINE     GEN
02219085     MED-RANITIDINE     MEC
00828556     NOVO-RANIDINE     NOP
00865745     NU-RANIT     NXP
02242454     PMS-RANITIDINE     PMS
00740756     RANITIDINE     PDL
00828688     RATIO-RANITIDINE     RPH
02243230     RHOXAL-RANITIDINE     RHO
02247815     RIVA-RANITIDINE     RIV
02245783     RIVA-RANITIDINE     PHH
02212358     ZANTAC     GSK
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56:28.28 PROSTAGLANDINS

MISOPROSTOL

100MCG Tablet
02244022     APO-MISOPROSTOL     APX
02240754     NOVO-MISOPROSTOL     NOP
200MCG Tablet
02244023     APO-MISOPROSTOL     APX
02248846     MISOPROSTOL     PDL
02240755     NOVO-MISOPROSTOL     NOP
02244125     PMS-MISOPROSTOL     PMS

56:28.32 PROTECTANTS

SUCRALFATE

200MG/ML Suspension
02103567     SULCRATE PLUS     AXC
1G Tablet
02125250     APO-SUCRALFATE     APX
02045702     NOVO-SUCRALATE     NOP
02134829     NU-SUCRALFATE     NXP
02238209     PMS-SUCRALFATE     PMS
02130939     SUCRALFATE-1     PDL
02100622     SULCRATE     AXC
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56:28.36 PROTON-PUMP INHIBITORS

AMOXICILLIN, CLARITHROMYCIN, LANSOPRAZOLE

500MG & 500MG & 30MG Kit
02238525     HP-PAC     ABB

LANSOPRAZOLE

Limited use drug status (prior approval required)
Coverage will be provided:
- as part of multi-drug therapy (maximum 7-14 day coverage) for eradication of Helicobacter pylori in individuals with peptic ulcer disease (diagnosed by urea breath test, serology or endoscopically).
Coverage will also be provided if the following prerequisites are met:
- patient has tried at least 60 days of Apo-Omeprazole® (Generic) and
- patient has tried at least 60 days of Rabeprazole sodium (Pariet®). Total trial of 120 days will be confirmed against medication history:
- for treatment of confirmed gastric and duodenal ulcers. Or
- for mild to moderate gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in patients who have failed on or not tolerated and 4-week trial of histamine-2 receptor antagonists. Or
- for severe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and complications as first-line therapy for a maximum period of 3 months. Patients should be reassessed endoscopically or with step-down therapy using a histamine-2 receptor antagonist. Or
- for treatment of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)-induced ulcers where the NSAID must be continued. Or
- for prevention of NSAID-induced ulcers in patients who have a history of ulcer complications, are over the age of 65 years, have comorbid disease such as cardiovascular disease or coagulopathies or are on concomitant medications which increase risk of ulcers or bleeding. Or
- Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome*. Or
- Barrett's Esophagus*. Or
- esophagitis associated with connective tissue disease. Or
- other exceptional circumstances, evaluated on an individual basis.
* Diagnosis must be confirmed by a specialist qualified to diagnose and treat condition

15MG Sustained Release Capsule
02165503     PREVACID     ABB
30MG Sustained Release Capsule
02165511     PREVACID     ABB

OMEPRAZOLE

Limited use drug status (prior approval required)
Coverage will be provided:
- as part of multi-drug therapy (maximum 7-14 day coverage) for eradication of Helicobacter pylori in individuals with peptic ulcer disease (diagnosed by urea breath test, serology or endoscopically).
Coverage will also be provided if the following prerequisites are met:
- patient has tried at least 60 days of Apo-Omeprazole® (Generic) and
- patient has tried at least 60 days of Rabeprazole sodium (Pariet®). Total trial of 120 days will be confirmed against medication history:
- for treatment of confirmed gastric and duodenal ulcers. Or
- for mild to moderate gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in patients who have failed on or not tolerated and 4-week trial of histamine-2 receptor antagonists. Or
- for severe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and complications as first-line therapy for a maximum period of 3 months. Patients should be reassessed endoscopically or with step-down therapy using a histamine-2 receptor antagonist. Or
- for treatment of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)-induced ulcers where the NSAID must be continued. Or
- for prevention of NSAID-induced ulcers in patients who have a history of ulcer complications, are over the age of 65 years, have comorbid disease such as cardiovascular disease or coagulopathies or are on concomitant medications which increase risk of ulcers or bleeding. Or
- Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome*. Or
- Barrett's Esophagus*. Or
- esophagitis associated with connective tissue disease. Or
- other exceptional circumstances, evaluated on an individual basis.
* Diagnosis must be confirmed by a specialist qualified to diagnose and treat condition

10MG Capsule
02119579     LOSEC     AZC
20MG Capsule
00846503     LOSEC     AZC

OMEPRAZOLE (GENERIC)

20MG Capsule
02245058     APO-OMEPRAZOLE     APX

OMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM

Limited use drug status (prior approval required)
Coverage will be provided:
- as part of multi-drug therapy (maximum 7-14 day coverage) for eradication of Helicobacter pylori in individuals with peptic ulcer disease (diagnosed by urea breath test, serology or endoscopically).
Coverage will also be provided if the following prerequisites are met:
- patient has tried at least 60 days of Apo-Omeprazole® (Generic) and
- patient has tried at least 60 days of Rabeprazole sodium (Pariet®). Total trial of 120 days will be confirmed against medication history:
- for treatment of confirmed gastric and duodenal ulcers. Or
- for mild to moderate gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in patients who have failed on or not tolerated and 4-week trial of histamine-2 receptor antagonists. Or
- for severe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and complications as first-line therapy for a maximum period of 3 months. Patients should be reassessed endoscopically or with step-down therapy using a histamine-2 receptor antagonist. Or
- for treatment of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)-induced ulcers where the NSAID must be continued. Or
- for prevention of NSAID-induced ulcers in patients who have a history of ulcer complications, are over the age of 65 years, have comorbid disease such as cardiovascular disease or coagulopathies or are on concomitant medications which increase risk of ulcers or bleeding. Or
- Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome*. Or
- Barrett's Esophagus*. Or
- esophagitis associated with connective tissue disease. Or
- other exceptional circumstances, evaluated on an individual basis.
* Diagnosis must be confirmed by a specialist qualified to diagnose and treat condition

10MG Delayed Release Tablet
02230737     LOSEC     AZC
20MG Delayed Release Tablet
02190915     LOSEC     AZC

PANTOPRAZOLE

Limited use drug status (prior approval required)
Coverage will be provided:
- as part of multi-drug therapy (maximum 7-14 day coverage) for eradication of Helicobacter pylori in individuals with peptic ulcer disease (diagnosed by urea breath test, serology or endoscopically).
Coverage will also be provided if the following prerequisites are met:
- patient has tried at least 60 days of Apo-Omeprazole® (Generic) and
- patient has tried at least 60 days of Rabeprazole sodium (Pariet®). Total trial of 120 days will be confirmed against medication history:
- for treatment of confirmed gastric and duodenal ulcers. Or
- for mild to moderate gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in patients who have failed on or not tolerated and 4-week trial of histamine-2 receptor antagonists. Or
- for severe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and complications as first-line therapy for a maximum period of 3 months. Patients should be reassessed endoscopically or with step-down therapy using a histamine-2 receptor antagonist. Or
- for treatment of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)-induced ulcers where the NSAID must be continued. Or
- for prevention of NSAID-induced ulcers in patients who have a history of ulcer complications, are over the age of 65 years, have comorbid disease such as cardiovascular disease or coagulopathies or are on concomitant medications which increase risk of ulcers or bleeding. Or
- Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome*. Or
- Barrett's Esophagus*. Or
- esophagitis associated with connective tissue disease. Or
- other exceptional circumstances, evaluated on an individual basis.
* Diagnosis must be confirmed by a specialist qualified to diagnose and treat condition

40MG Enteric Coated Tablet
02229453     PANTOLOC     SPH

RABEPRAZOLE SODIUM

10MG Enteric Coated Tablet
02243796     PARIET EC     JNO
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56:32.00 PROKINETIC AGENTS

METOCLOPRAMIDE HCL

1MG/ML Oral Liquid
02230433     PMS-METOCLOPRAMIDE     PMS
5MG Tablet
00842826     APO-METOCLOP     APX
00871001     METOCLOPRAMIDE     PDL
02143275     NU-METOCLOPRAMIDE     NXP
02230431     PMS-METOCLOPRAMIDE     PMS
10MG Tablet
00842834     APO-METOCLOP     APX
00870994     METOCLOPRAMIDE     PDL
02143283     NU-METOCLOPRAMIDE     NXP
02230432     PMS-METOCLOPRAMIDE     PMS
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56:36.00 ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS

5-AMINOSALICYLIC ACID

500MG Delayed Release Tablet
02099683     PENTASA     FEI
2G/60G Enema
02112795     SALOFALK     AXC
4G/60G Enema
02112809     SALOFALK     AXC
400MG Enteric Coated Tablet
01997580     ASACOL     PGP
500MG Enteric Coated Tablet
02112787     SALOFALK     AXC
250MG Suppository
02112752     SALOFALK     AXC
500MG Suppository
02112760     SALOFALK     AXC

MESALAZINE

1G/100ML Enema
02153521     PENTASA     FEI
4G/100ML Enema
02153556     PENTASA     FEI
400MG Enteric Coated Tablet
02171929     NOVO 5-ASA     NOP
500MG Enteric Coated Tablet
01914030     MESASAL     GSK
1G Suppository
02153564     PENTASA     FEI
1000MG Suppository
02242146     SALOFALK     AXC

OLSALAZINE SODIUM

250MG Capsule
02063808     DIPENTUM     LUD
Last Updated: 2006-09-13 Top