Prime Cure OTC Formulary 2023

PLEASE NOTE: Provider Trade Names are not listed on formulary, allowing for any generic substitution below or equal to Mediscor Reference Pricing (MRP).

Abbreviations for CDL (Chronic Disease List) conditions:

ADS – Addison’s Disease; AST – Asthma; BCE – Bronchiectasis; BMD – Bipolar Mood Disorder; CHF – Cardiac Heart Failure; CMY – Cardiomyopathy; COP – Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; CRD – Chronic Renal Disease; CSD – Crohn’s Disease; DBI – Diabetes Insipidus; DM1 – Diabetes Mellitus Type 1; DM2 – Diabetes Mellitus Type 2; DYS – Dysrhythmias; EPL – Epilepsy; GLC – Glaucoma; HAE – Haemophilia; HYL – Hyperlipidaemia; HYP – Hypertension; UC – Ulcerative Colitis; CAD (IHD) – Coronary Artery Disease (Ischaemic Heart Disease) ; MSS – Multiple Sclerosis; PAR – Parkinson’s disease; RHA – Rheumatoid Arthritis; SCZ – Schizophrenia; SLE – Systemic Lupus Erythematosus; TDH – Hypothyroidism

KEY TO QUANTITIES AND LIMITATIONS

1. “Therapeutic-ChroniLineTM” means the 1st months chronic medication (on formulary) can be obtained from the DSP (Designated Service Provider), there after registration with Mediscor ChroniLineTM is required.

2. “Therapeutic-ChroniLineTM Pre-Auth” means the medication is approved subject to registration with Mediscor ChroniLineTM.

3. “Consumables – Clinic use only” means the medication may only be administrated by a DSP at the rooms. Injectables are consumables. No scripting to patients to collect from DSP pharmacies.

4. “Therapeutic-ChroniLine 30 days/gastroscopy 90 days” means the medication is approved initially for 30 days with Mediscor ChroniLineTM and requires additional medical information for further approval.

5. “Max Rx/5 days every 120 days” means a script filled to a maximum of 5 days medication supply every 120 days can be claimed.

6. “HIV DMP” means Prime Cure’s HIV/AIDS Disease Management Programme.

7. All items marked as either Chronic or PMB, to be supplied by a Registered DSP Chronic Medication Supplier (DSP Pharmacy, approved GP or contracted Courier Pharmacy).

8. All items marked as Acute may be supplied by the General Practitioner (provided the GP is registered with Prime Cure as a dispensing provider), alternatively dispensed by a contracted DSP pharmacy (where GP is non-dispensing only)

9. Benefits for medicine are subject to Mediscor Reference Price (MRP). Should the cost of the item exceed the MRP, the patient will be liable for payment of the difference in cost. If this is the case, please inform the patient that the cost difference will be for his/her own personal account.

10. Medication formulary contact details: Tel: 0861 665 665 OR Email: pcauth@mediscor.co.za or chronicdep@primecure.co.za

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OTC Formulary 2023

wdt_ID Category Sub-category Description Active Ingredient Label Name Route of admin Dosage Form Acute Chronic CDL Conditions Quantities and Limitations
113 Central Nervous System Anti-vertigo and anti-emetic agents Anti-vertigo and anti-emetic agents Cyclizine HCl Syrup 12.5 MG/5ML OR SYRP A Max 1 package/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
114 Central Nervous System Anti-vertigo and anti-emetic agents Anti-vertigo and anti-emetic agents Cyclizine HCl Tab 50 MG OR TABS A Max 1 package/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
115 Central Nervous System Anti-migraine agents Anti-migraine agents Clonidine HCl Tab 0.025 MG OR TABS A Max 3 Rx/annum
116 Central Nervous System Anti-migraine agents Anti-migraine agents Clonidine HCl (Migraine) Oral Drops 25 MCG/0.5ML OR SOLN A Max 1 package/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
117 Anaesthetics Local Anaesthetics Surface anaesthetics Tetracaine HCl Cream 1% EX CREA A Max 1 Rx/annum
118 Analgesics Analgesics and antipyretics Analgesic and Antipyretics Aspirin Tab 300 MG OR TABS A Max Rx/5 days & 3 Rx/annum
119 Analgesics Analgesics and antipyretics Analgesic and Antipyretics Aspirin Dispersible Tab 300 MG OR TABS C CHF, CMY, DYS, CAD, HYL, DM1, DM2, SLE, RHA Therapeutic - ChroniLine
120 Analgesics Analgesics and antipyretics Analgesic and Antipyretics Ibuprofen Susp 100 MG/5ML OR SUSP A Max 200ml/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
121 Analgesics Analgesics and antipyretics Analgesic and Antipyretics Ibuprofen 200 MG OR TABS A Max Rx/5 days & 3 Rx/annum
122 Analgesics Analgesics and antipyretics Analgesic and Antipyretics Paracetamol Elixir 120 MG/5ML OR ELIX A Max 200ml/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
123 Analgesics Analgesics and antipyretics Analgesic and Antipyretics Paracetamol Elixir 120 MG/5ML OR ELIX C HAE Therapeutic - ChroniLine
124 Analgesics Analgesics and antipyretics Analgesic and Antipyretics Paracetamol Syrup 120 MG/5ML OR ELIX A Max 200ml/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
125 Analgesics Analgesics and antipyretics Analgesic and Antipyretics Paracetamol Syrup 120 MG/5ML OR ELIX C HAE Therapeutic - ChroniLine
126 Analgesics Analgesics and antipyretics Analgesic and Antipyretics Paracetamol Tab 500 MG OR TABS A Max Rx/5 days & 3 Rx/annum
127 Analgesics Analgesics and antipyretics Analgesic and Antipyretics Paracetamol Tab 500 MG OR TABS C HAE, MSS, RHA, SLE Therapeutic - ChroniLine
128 Analgesics Combinations Combination Analgesics Paracetamol w/ Codeine Tab 500-10 MG OR TABS A Max Rx/5 days & 3 Rx/annum
129 Analgesics Combinations Combination Analgesics Paracetamol w/ Codeine Tab 500-8 MG OR TABS A Max Rx/5 days & 3 Rx/annum
130 Musculo-Skeletal Agents Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents COX inhibitors Ibuprofen Tab 200 MG OR TABS A C RHA, SLE Max Rx/5 days & 2 Rx/annum / Therapeutic - ChroniLine
131 Musculo-Skeletal Agents Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents COX inhibitors Ibuprofen Tab 400 MG OR TABS A C RHA, SLE Max Rx/5 days & 2 Rx/annum / Therapeutic - ChroniLine
132 Musculo-Skeletal Agents Topical agents Topical agents Diclofenac Diethylammonium Gel 1.3% EX GEL A Max 1 package/annum
133 Musculo-Skeletal Agents Topical agents Topical agents Ibuprofen Gel 5% EX GEL A Max 1 package/annum
134 Musculo-Skeletal Agents Topical agents Topical agents Liniments and rubs - ointment EX GEL A Max 50g package/annum
135 Autacoids Anti-Histamines Anti-Histamines Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup 2 MG/5ML OR SYRP A Max 200ml/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
136 Autacoids Anti-Histamines Anti-Histamines Chlorpheniramine Maleate Tab 4 MG OR TABS A Max 30/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
137 Autacoids Anti-Histamines Anti-Histamines Chlorpheniramine,combinations OR TABS A
138 Autacoids Anti-Histamines Anti-Histamines Promethazine HCl Inj 25 MG/ML INJ SOLN A Consumables - Clinic use only
139 Autacoids Anti-Histamines Anti-Histamines Promethazine HCl Syrup 5 MG/5ML OR SYRP A Max 200ml/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
140 Autacoids Anti-Histamines Anti-Histamines Promethazine HCl Tab 10 MG OR TABS A Max Rx/5 days & 3 Rx/annum
141 Autacoids Anti-Histamines Anti-Histamines Promethazine HCl Tab 25 MG OR TABS A Max Rx/5 days & 3 Rx/annum
142 Autacoids Anti-Histamines Anti-Histamines Diphenhydramine-Pyrilamine Cream 1-1% EX CREA A Max 1 package/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
143 Autacoids Anti-Histamines Anti-Histamines Pyrilamine Maleate Cream 2% EX CREA A Max Rx/5 days & 3 Rx/annum
144 Autacoids Anti-Histamines Anti-Histamines Cetrizine OR TABS A Max Rx/5 days & 3 Rx/annum
145 Autacoids Anti-Histamines Anti-Histamines Mepyramine TOP CREA A Max 1 package/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
146 Autacoids Anti-Histamines Anti-Histamines Chlorpheniramine 2MG/5ML OR SYRP A Max Rx/5 days & 3 Rx/annum
147 Respiratory System Coughs and colds Antitussives and expectorants Diphenhydramine-AmCl-Sod Citrate Syrup 14.1-135-55 MG/5ML OR SYRP A Max 200ml/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
148 Respiratory System Coughs and colds Antitussives and expectorants Diphenhydramine-AmCl-Sod Citrate Syrup 14-136-56 MG/5ML OR SYRP A Max 200ml/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
149 Respiratory System Coughs and colds Antitussives and expectorants Diphenhydramine-AmCl-Sod Citrate-Men Syr 12.5-125-50-1MG/5ML OR SYRP A Max 200ml/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
150 Respiratory System Coughs and colds Antitussives and expectorants Diphenhydramine-AmCl-Sod Citrate-Men Syr 14-137-57-1 MG/5ML OR SYRP A Max 200ml/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
151 Respiratory System Coughs and colds Antitussives and expectorants Diphenhydramine-Ammonium Chloride Syrup 12.5-125 MG/5ML OR SYRP A Max 200ml/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
152 Respiratory System Coughs and colds Antitussives and expectorants Guaifenesin Syrup 100 MG/5ML OR SYRP A Max 200ml/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
153 Respiratory System Coughs and colds Antitussives and expectorants Ipecac-Squill Syrup OR SYRP A Max 200ml/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
154 Respiratory System Coughs and colds Antitussives and expectorants Metaproterenol-Bromhexine Syrup 5-4 MG/5ML OR SYRP A Max 200ml/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
155 Respiratory System Coughs and colds Antitussives and expectorants Pseudoephedrine-Triprolidine w/ COD Syrup 30-1.25-10 MG/5ML OR SYRP A Max 200ml/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
156 Respiratory System Coughs and colds Antitussives and expectorants Pseudoephed-Triprolidine-DM Syrup 30-1.25-10 MG/5ML OR SYRP A Max 200ml/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
157 Respiratory System Coughs and colds Antitussives and expectorants Pseudoeph-Triprolidine w/ COD-GG Syr 20-1.25-7.5-100 MG/5ML OR SYRP A Max 200ml/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
158 Respiratory System Coughs and colds Antitussives and expectorants Pseudoeph-Triprolidine w/ COD-GG Syrup 12-0.6-3-50 MG/5ML OR SYRP A Max 200ml/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
159 Respiratory System Coughs and colds Antitussives and expectorants Trifen Expect Paeds OR SYRP Max 200ml/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
160 Respiratory System Bronchodilators Sympathomimetics Salbutamol (Albuterol) Sulfate Syrup 2 MG/5ML OR SYRP A Max 200ml/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
161 Respiratory System Bronchodilators Sympathomimetics Salbutamol (Albuterol) Sulfate Tab 2 MG OR TABS A Max 30/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
162 Respiratory System Bronchodilators Sympathomimetics Salbutamol (Albuterol) Sulfate Tab 4 MG OR TABS A Max 30/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
163 Respiratory System Bronchodilators Combinations Clear Cough A
164 Respiratory System Bronchodilators Combinations Bronchol A
165 Respiratory System Mucolytics Mucolytics Carbocysteine Cap 375 MG OR CAPS A Max 30/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
166 Respiratory System Mucolytics Mucolytics Carbocysteine Syrup 250 MG/5ML OR SYRP A Max 200ml/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
167 Ear, Nose and Throat Topical nasal preparations Glucocorticosteroids Beclomethasone Dipropionate Nasal Soln 0.05% NA SOLN A Max 1/Rx & 4 Rx/annum
168 Ear, Nose and Throat Topical nasal preparations Decongestants Phenylephrine HCl Nasal Soln 0.25% NA SOLN A Max 1 package every 30 days & 3 Rx/annum
169 Ear, Nose and Throat Topical nasal preparations Decongestants Phenylephrine HCl Nasal Soln 1% NA SOLN A Max 1 package every 30 days & 3 Rx/annum
170 Ear, Nose and Throat Topical nasal preparations Decongestants Phenylephrine-Naphazoline Nasal Soln 2.5-0.25 MG/ML NA SOLN A Max 1 package every 30 days & 3 Rx/annum
171 Ear, Nose and Throat Topical nasal preparations Others Saline Nasal Spray 0.9% NA SOLN A Max 1 package every 30 days & 3 Rx/annum
172 Ear, Nose and Throat Ear drops and ointments Ear drops and ointments Antipyrine Otic Soln 5% OT SOLN A Max 1 package every 30 days & 3 Rx/annum
173 Ear, Nose and Throat Ear drops and ointments Ear drops and ointments Antipyrine-Benzocaine Otic Soln 5-1% OT SOLN A Max 1 package every 30 days & 3 Rx/annum
174 Ear, Nose and Throat Ear drops and ointments Ear drops and ointments Phenazone,chlorbutol;benzocaine DRP SOLN A Max 1 package every 30 days & 3 Rx/annum
175 Ear, Nose and Throat Mouth and throat preparations Mouth and throat preparations Benzocaine Lozenge 10 MG MT LOZG A Max 20/Rx & 4 Rx/annum
176 Ear, Nose and Throat Mouth and throat preparations Mouth and throat preparations Menthol Lozenge 1 MG MT LOZG ?
177 Ear, Nose and Throat Mouth and throat preparations Mouth and throat preparations Medi-keel A Honey&Lemon MT LOZG Max 1 package every 30 days & 3 Rx/annum
178 Ear, Nose and Throat Mouth and throat preparations Mouth and throat preparations Povidone-Iodine Mouthwash 1% MT SOLN A Max 200ml/annum
179 Ear, Nose and Throat Mouth and throat preparations Mouth and throat preparations Tetracaine HCl Ointment 0.5% MT OINT A Max 1 package/annum
180 Gastro-Intestinal Tract Anti-Spasmodics Anti-Spasmodics Scopolamine N-Butylbromide Syr 5 MG/5ML OR SYRP A Max 100ml/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
181 Gastro-Intestinal Tract Anti-Spasmodics Anti-Spasmodics Scopolamine N-Butylbromide Tab 10 MG OR TABS A Max 20/Rx & 4 Rx/annum
182 Gastro-Intestinal Tract Anti-Spasmodics Anti-Spasmodics Mebeverine HCl Tab 135 MG OR TABS A Max 30/Rx & 4 Rx/annum
183 Gastro-Intestinal Tract Acid reducers Antacids Aluminum Hydroxide-Mag Oxide Susp 282-120 MG/15ML OR SUSP A Max 200ml/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
184 Gastro-Intestinal Tract Acid reducers Antacids Cal & Mag Carb-Mag Trisilicate Susp 250-250-500 MG/5ML OR SUSP A Max 200ml/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
185 Gastro-Intestinal Tract Acid reducers Antacids Mag Carb-Mag Trisilicate-Sod Bicarb Susp 250-250-250 MG/5ML OR SUSP A Max 200ml/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
186 Gastro-Intestinal Tract Acid reducers Antacids Mag Carb-Mag Trisilicate-Sod Bicarb Susp 500-500-500 MG/5ML OR SUSP A Max 200ml/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
187 Gastro-Intestinal Tract Acid reducers Antacids and combinations Al & Mg Oxides-Dicycl-Methylcell-Simeth Susp OR SUSP A Max 200ml/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
188 Gastro-Intestinal Tract Acid reducers Antacids and combinations Al Hyd-Mag Oxide-Dicyclomine-Dimeth Susp 400-200-5-50MG/10ML OR SUSP A Max 200ml/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
189 Gastro-Intestinal Tract Acid reducers Antacids and combinations Alum Hydrox-Mag Oxide-Dicyclomine Susp 400-200-5 MG/10ML OR SUSP A Max 200ml/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
190 Gastro-Intestinal Tract Acid reducers Antacids and combinations Alum Oxide-Mag Oxide-Dicyclomine Gel 200-200-5 MG/10ML OR GEL A Max 200ml/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
191 Gastro-Intestinal Tract Laxatives Laxatives Lactulose Solution 10 G/15ML OR SOLN A Max 200ml/Rx & 2 Rx/annum
192 Gastro-Intestinal Tract Laxatives Laxatives Sennosides Tab 7.5 MG OR TABS A Max 30/Rx & 2 Rx/annum
193 Gastro-Intestinal Tract Antidiarrhoeals Antidiarrhoeals Kaolin-Pectin Susp 1-0.05 GM/5ML OR SUSP A Max 200ml/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
194 Gastro-Intestinal Tract Antidiarrhoeals Antidiarrhoeals Kaolin-Pectin Liquid 3-0.15 GM/15ML OR SUSP A Max 200ml/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
195 Gastro-Intestinal Tract Antidiarrhoeals Antidiarrhoeals Kaolin-Pectin Susp 6-0.45 GM/30ML OR SUSP A Max 200ml/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
196 Gastro-Intestinal Tract Antidiarrhoeals Antidiarrhoeals Kaolin-Pectin w/ Electrolytes Susp 6-0.12 GM/30ML OR SUSP A Max 200ml/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
197 Gastro-Intestinal Tract Antidiarrhoeals Antidiarrhoeals Loperamide HCl Syrup 1 MG/5ML OR SYRP A Max 50ml/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
198 Gastro-Intestinal Tract Antidiarrhoeals Antidiarrhoeals Loperamide HCl Tab 2 MG OR TABS A Max 20/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
199 Gastro-Intestinal Tract Suppositories and anal ointments Suppositories and anal ointments Hemorrhoidal Anesthetic Compound - Supp RE SUPP A Max 1 package/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
200 Gastro-Intestinal Tract Others Others Pantaprazole 20MG OR ECT A
201 Anthelmintics Anthelmintics Anthelmintics Mebendazole Susp 20 MG/ML OR SUSP A Max 1 package/Rx & 2 Rx/annum
202 Anthelmintics Anthelmintics Anthelmintics Mebendazole Tab 100 MG OR TABS A Max 1 package/Rx & 2 Rx/annum
203 Dermatologicals Anti-bacterial antiseptic agents Anti-bacterial antiseptic agents Iodoquinol-Chlorobutanol-Benzocaine Cream 30-10-10 MG/GM EX CREA A Max 1 package/Rx & 2 Rx/annum
204 Dermatologicals Anti-bacterial antiseptic agents Anti-bacterial antiseptic agents Nitrofurazone Oint 0.2% EX OINT A Max 1 package/Rx & 2 Rx/annum
205 Dermatologicals Anti-bacterial antiseptic agents Anti-bacterial antiseptic agents Povidone-Iodine Oint 10% EX OINT A Max 1 package/Rx & 2 Rx/annum
206 Dermatologicals Anti-bacterial antiseptic agents Anti-bacterial antiseptic agents Silver Sulfadiazine Cream 1% EX CREA A Max 1 package/Rx & 2 Rx/annum
207 Dermatologicals Anti-bacterial antiseptic agents Anti-bacterial antiseptic agents Oil of Wintergreen 10% Tube EX OINT Max 1 package/Rx & 2 Rx/annum
208 Dermatologicals Anti-parasitics Anti-parasitics GH EX EMUL A Max 200ml/Rx & 2 Rx/annum
209 Dermatologicals Anti-parasitics Anti-parasitics Sulfiram Bar 5% EX BAR A Max 2 bars/Rx & 2 Rx/annum
210 Dermatologicals Fungicides Fungicides Clotrimazole Cream 1% EX CREA A Max 1 package/Rx & 2 Rx/annum
211 Dermatologicals Cortico-steroids Cortico-steroids (topical) Hydrocortisone Acetate Cream 1% EX CREA A C SLE Max 1 package/Rx & 2 Rx/annum / Therapeutic - ChroniLine
212 Dermatologicals Cortico-steroids Cortico-steroids (topical) Hydrocortisone Cream 1% EX CREA A C SLE Max 1 package/Rx & 2 Rx/annum / Therapeutic - ChroniLine
213 Dermatologicals Emollients and protectives Emollients and protectives Calamine Phenolated Lotion EX LOTN A Max 100ml/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
214 Ophthalmics Anti-infectives Anti-infectives Sulfacetamide Sodium Ophth Oint 10% OP OINT A Max 1 package/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
215 Ophthalmics Decongestants Oxymetazoline HCl Ophth Soln 0.025% OP SOLN A Max 1 package/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
216 Ophthalmics Decongestants Phenylephrine-Boric Acid Ophth Soln 1.25-20 MG/ML OP SOLN A Max 1 package/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
217 Ophthalmics Glaucoma Others Cromolyn Sodium Ophth Soln 2% OP SOLN A Max 1 package/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
218 Urinary System Urinary alkalinizers Urinary alkalinizers Potassium Citrate & Citric Acid Soln 20-4% OR SOLN A Max 200ml/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
219 Urinary System Urinary alkalinizers Urinary alkalinizers Potassium Citrate & Citric Acid Soln 45-21 MG/15ML OR SOLN A Max 200ml/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
220 Genital System Vaginal Preparations Vaginal Preparations Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream 1% VA CREA A Max 1 package/Rx & 3 Rx/annum
221 Antimicrobials Anti-fungal agents Anti-fungal agents Nystatin Susp 100000 Unit/ML MT SUSP A Max 2 fills/annum
222 Antimicrobials Anti-viral agents Anti-viral agents Acyclovir Cream 5% EX CREA A Max 2 Rx/annum
223 Vitamins, Tonics, Minerals and Electrolytes Vitamins Prenatal vitamins Folic Acid Tab 5 MG OR TABS A Max 9 Rx/annum (Gender)
224 Vitamins, Tonics, Minerals and Electrolytes Vitamins Prenatal vitamins Pregi Forte Capsules (nappi code 715465) OR CAPS A Max 9 Rx/annum (Gender)
225 Vitamins, Tonics, Minerals and Electrolytes Vitamins Prenatal vitamins Calcipreg Tablets (nappi code 704600) OR TABS A Max 9 Rx/annum (Gender)
226 Vitamins, Tonics, Minerals and Electrolytes Vitamins Prenatal vitamins Preg-Natal Capsules (nappi code 701693) OR CAPS A Max 9 Rx/annum (Gender)
Category Sub-category Description Active Ingredient Label Name Route of admin Dosage Form Acute Chronic CDL Conditions Quantities and Limitations

Disclaimer:
Please note that the formulary will be reviewed regularly by clinical and pharmaceutical advisors to ensure it complies with the latest industry norms for the treatment of these conditions. Prime Cure reserves the right to change medication on the formulary when important information comes to light that requires us to do so – for instance, new findings regarding safety of medicine.