Ven List 2015 Jamaica 2015

LIST OF VITAL
ESSENTIAL AND
NECESSARY
DRUGS AND
2015
MEDICAL SUNDRIES
FOR PUBLIC HEALTH
INSTITUTIONS
Sixth Edition
STANDARDS & REGULATION DIVISION JAMAICA
List of Vital Essential and Necessary List of Drugs and Medical Sundries for Public Institutions List of Vital Essential and Necessary List of Drugs and Medical Sundries for Public Institutions
CONTENTS CONTENTS Contd.
Page
Preface 5-6 Page
Information on Hospitals and Health Centres 7
Explanatory Notes 8 Medical Sundries 69-73
Prescription Writing 9-10 Dental Supplies 74
Algorithm for Treatment of Hypertension 11-12 Radiotherapy – Diagnostic Agents 75
Algorithm for Management of Type 2 Diabetes 13-14 Raw Materials 76
List of Drugs Designated for NHF 15-17
List of Drugs Designated for JADEP 18 VOLUME11 – SPECIALIST LIST 77
VOLUME 1 – GENERAL LIST 19 CLASSIFICATION OF DRUGS

SECTION 1. Cardiovascular System 78
CLASSIFICATION OF DRUGS SECTION 2. Central Nervous System 79
SECTION 1. Cardiovascular System 20-24 SECTION 3. Dermatology 80
SECTION 2. Central Nervous System 25-30 SECTION 4. Endocrine System 80
SECTION 3. Dermatology 31-33 SECTION 5. Gastro-intestinal System 81
SECTION 4. Ear, Nose and Oropharynx 34-35 SECTION 6. Infections 81
SECTION 5. Endocrine System 36-38 SECTION 7. Malignant Disease and
SECTION 6. Gastro-intestinal System 39-40 Immunosuppression 82
SECTION 7. Infections 41-46 SECTION 8. Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases 83
SECTION 8. Malignant Disease and SECTION 9. Ophthalmology 83
Immunosuppression 47-49 SECTION 10. Genito-Urinary Tract Disorders 84
SECTION 9. Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases 50-51 SECTION 11. Respiratory System 84
SECTION 10. Nutrition and Blood 52-54 SECTION 12. Anaesthesia 85
SECTION 11. Ophthalmology 55-56 SECTION 13. Renal Disease 86-87
SECTION 12. Genito-Urinary Tract Disorders 57-59
SECTION 13. Respiratory System 60-63
SECTION 14. Vaccines and Related Products 64 Guidelines for Donation of Pharmaceuticals 89-91
SECTION 15. Anaesthesia 65-67 VEN List Drug Request Form 92-93
SECTION 16. Antidotes and Other Drug Report Form 94-96
Substances Used in Poisoning 68 Index to Chapters 97-114
PREFACE
This Edition has been divided into two volumes. Volume I is the list of medicines needed for
The Vital, Essential and Necessary List of drugs, medical sundries and raw materials is treatment of priority conditions that are for general use. Volume II lists medicines for
Jamaica’s Essential drug list. This sixth edition, as did previous editions, reflects the policy of conditions for which specialized diagnostic or monitoring facilities, and/or specialist training
the Jamaican Ministry of Health, for the appropriate procurement and use of safe drugs and and care are required, and will only be available upon special request.
sundry items in public institutions. Embracing the viewpoint of the World Health Organization
of the identification of such drugs as an element of the National Drug Policy, the “VEN” This Edition contains:
system of classification for drugs and medical supplies serves to assist in the rational use of The lists of drugs designated for use in the Jamaica Drugs for the Elderly and the
these items. National Health Fund Programmes
Algorithms for Treatment of Hypertension and Diabetes
The rational use of drugs integrates two key principles: A sample Drug Report Form, for submission of information on adverse drug
1. Use of drugs supported by scientific data on safety, efficacy and compliance. reaction, drug quality and drug efficacy
2. Cost effective use of drugs within the constraints of the health system Guidelines for prescription writing
Guidelines for the donation of pharmaceuticals and related goods
Whereas this revised edition provides the physician significantly broader prescribing options A VEN List Drugs Request Form for applications for additions, deletions or
in terms of the actual number of new drugs added, a rational approach to prescribing, review of specific items
dispensing and use should always be a guiding principle.
The efforts of the members of the Central Drug and Therapeutics Committee, the participants
The list of products has been classified in pharmacological and therapeutic groupings, and in the seminars and consultants who submitted comments on specific therapeutic groups of
categorized as Vital (V), essential (E) and Necessary (N) according to the following drugs, are acknowledged with thanks.
definitions.
Please send comments and queries on the VEN List to the Central Drug and Therapeutics
Vital Committee, through the Director of Standards and Regulation Division, Ministry of Health.
Drugs or (Medical Supplies) that are potentially lifesaving or which are considered the drug of
choice or ‘first line’ items in their respective therapeutic categories STANDARDS AND REGULATION DIVISION
Ministry of Health
Essential November 2015
Drugs or (Medical Supplies), which are effective against less severe, but nevertheless
significant forms of illnesses, or which provide important ‘back-up’ for vital items. They include The Central Drug and Therapeutics Committee
‘second line’ items. Director, Standards and Regulation Division, MOH (Chairman)
Director, Health Promotion and Health Protection, MOH
Necessary Director, Family Health, MOH
Termed ‘Non-Essential’ in some countries, this group of drugs is used for minor, or self- Director, Pharmaceutical and Regulatory Affairs Department, MOH
limiting illnesses, and those which have a comparatively high cost for additional therapeutic Director, Pharmacy Services, MOH
value. It includes drugs which are prescribed but which provide useful alternative therapy. Scientific Officers, MOH
Regional Technical Directors
As in other Editions, this List is a compilation based on recommendations from various Regional Pharmacists
categories of health practitioners in all four Health Regions. The Central Drug and Medical Officer of Health (one from each (Health Region)
Therapeutics Committee with the input of representatives from various categories of health Consultant Microbiologist National Public Health Laboratory
care teams made final selections after cost-benefit analyses and review of therapeutic Government Chemist
advances. Director, Pharmacy Services, University Hospital of the West Indies
Registrar, Pharmacy Council of Jamaica
The list is not static. The Central Drugs and Therapeutics Committee will continually review Matron, Kingston Public Hospital
recommendations for changes in response to institutional Drugs and Therapeutics
Committees and in light of new trends in therapy.
INFORMATION ON HOSPITALS AND HEALTH CENTRES EXPLANATORY NOTES
Service Delivery of the Public Health Care System is managed by four (4) 1. The column headed “Category” indicates the classification of the products
Regional Health Authorities. There are two hundred sixty nine (269) health as Vital (V), Essential (E) or Necessary (N).
2. The Column headed “Institution” reflects the type of institution in and above
institutions which comprise twenty-five (25) hospitals and two hundred forty
which the product is designated for stocking, dispensing and use. So that:
four (244) health centres.
o Where a type of health centre appears under the Institution
column, the product may be used in that type of Primary
Hospitals are categorised as Types A, B, C, Specialist and Community Care institution and upwards. Example: “Dist” means for use in
hospitals. The number of each type is as follows: district health centres up to Type A hospitals.
Type A 03 o Where a letter appears under the Institution column the
Type B 06 product is designated for use in that type of hospital and
Type C 08 upwards. Example: “C” means for use in Type C through to Type
Specialist 06 A hospitals.
Community 02 o Where a specific institution, out-patient clinic or unit is
named, the product is designated for use in that
The specialist hospitals are: institution/clinic/unit only.
1. Bellevue - Mental Health care ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS
2. Bustamante - Paediatric care BVH Bellevue Hospital
3. Hope Institute - Oncology care BHC Bustamante Hospital for Children
4. Sir John Golding NCH National Chest Hospital
Rehabilitation Centre - Rehabilitative care for physically VJH Victoria Jubilee Hospital
RU Renal Unit
challenged patients and paraplegics
HCl Hydrochloride
5. National Chest - Cardio-thoracic care
Inj. Injection
6. Victoria Jubilee - Obstetrics & Gynaecology care Susp. Suspension
Tabs. Tablets
Public Health Centres by classification and allocation are indicated below: Oint. Ointment
Community (Comm): 158 (formerly Types 1 & 2) Co. Compound
District (Dist): 65 (formerly Type 3) Soln. Solution
Parish (Par): 11 (formerly Types 3 in parish capitals & 4) Neb. Nebulization
Comprehensive (Comp): 8 (Formerly Type 5) * Location specified at the end of the section
Rural Maternity Clinic (RMC): 2 ¤ Restricted use; Consultant’s or Registrar’s authorization required,
A Health Department is located in each parish and the office of the Medical supported by C&S Tests where applicable
Officer of Health is situated there. This department is responsible for º Drugs in categories “E” and “N” will only be available on special
supplies of vaccines and related products for the parish. request
- Available as Raw Material for manufacturing
© Controlled Drugs/Narcotics; appropriate storage measures required
SR Sustained Release
Prescription Writing - Prescriptions for controlled drugs must state the total quantity of the
[Pharmacy Regulation 20; Food and Drug Regulation 51(4)] drug to be dispensed.
- Prescriptions for controlled drugs can only be written by licensed
prescribers.
Prescribing of medicines should only be done when necessary and in - The names of drugs and related preparations must be written in
all cases should be subject to a risk-benefit analysis. full, not abbreviated.
- The units of measure, microgram and nanogram, should be written
Prescriptions for drugs or poison should be written clearly, in ink and in full. Latin abbreviations for directions for use are acceptable.
should include the following: - Unofficial abbreviations can be misinterpreted and should therefore
not be used.
a. The date of the prescription. - Avoid the unnecessary use of decimal points. E.g. 50 mg not 50.0
b. The name and address of the person for whom the prescription is issued mg, 1G not 1.0 G, 500 mg not 0.5 G, 200 micrograms not 0.2 mg.
and health records registration number. Where the use of a decimal is unavoidable a zero is to be placed
c. The name and quantity of the drug prescribed using the generic name. before the decimal point when no other number is present, E.g. 0.8
d. The name and address of the practitioner prescribing the drug. ml not .8ml
e. Adequate directions for use given with the prescription, and if that - When prescribing for infants, dose should preferably be calculated
prescription is to be repeated, the number of times and intervals of time using the weight of the child rather than the age. See formula
at which it may be repeated; below.
f. The usual legible signature of the prescriber in ink.
g. The name and registration number of the prescriber should either patient’s weight in kg X adult dose
clearly written or stamped. 72
h. The name and address of the person receiving the prescription, if given
verbally.
i. Where the prescription is given by a registered dentist … the words “for
dental treatment only” … as the case may require.
The following guidelines are applicable, and when used can minimize
medication errors:
- The age of children 12 years and under must be stated.
- The dose, frequency and duration of medicines should be stated.
A minimum dose interval is to be given in cases where preparations
are to be used “as needed”.
- Suitable quantities of dermatological preparations should be stated.
- Prescriptions for controlled drugs should be written for a maximum
duration of two (2) weeks without repeats. A new prescription must
be written each time the patient requires the drug.
TREATMENT OF HYPERTENSION HYPERTENSION IN SPECIAL SITUATIONS
Principles of Hypertension Treatment
Without TOD Management Plan
Lifestyle modification is the cornerstone of the management of the patient with BP (mm Hg)
hypertension*
Pre-Hypertension Lifestyle Modification (Non-pharmacological interventions e.g.
Majority of patients will require two medications to reach goal
120-139/80-89. Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension (DASH) Diet
Algorithm for Treatment of Hypertension6 Stage 1 Lifestyle Modification.
140�159/90-99 If BP>140/9010 for > 6 months, initiate drug therapy with
THIAZIDE DIURETIC..
Lifestyle Modification Stage 2 THIAZIDE DIURETIC, ACEI
>160/100 Follow-up monthly.
Not at Goal Blood Pressure (<140/90 mmHg) Special Management Plan

Continue Lifestyle Modification
Situations
BP (mm Hg)
Stage 2 + TOD THIAZIDE DIURETIC, ACEI
Initiate Drug Therapy >160/100 Follow-up weekly.
Diabetes ACEI, THIAZIDE DIURETIC,, BB, CCB, ARB.
Goal BP <130/80 (Low dose ASA recommended >40yrs. unless BP very high).
Hypertension Hypertension in
without TOD Special Situations
Chronic Kidney Furosemide (b.d), ACEI, ARB.
Disease
Goal BP <130/80
Stage 1 Stage 2 See Table Page 12
Hypertension Hypertension Target Organ Damage Congestive Furosemide10, ACEI11, BB (in the elderly introduce Beta-
140-159/90-99 mm Hg >160/>100 mm Hg (TOD) Cardiac Failure blocker after heart failure is controlled )
Thiazide-type diuretic7 2 Drug Combinations for most. Diabetes (CCF) Aldosterone Antagonist12.
for most. Thiazide diuretic7, plus ARB Chronic Kidney Disease Refer to High Risk Ante Natal Clinic.
Cardiac Failure
Pregnancy
May consider ACEI8, Or Methyl Dopa9,, BB, ACEI8 Methyl Dopa, Hydralazine, BB
BB, ARB Pregnancy Avoid ACEI.
ARB
Elderly Elderly( > 60) Avoid prolonged NSAID use.
Decrease dosage of anti-ypertensives if renal impairment..
Caution: Postural hypotension.
Not at Goal Blood Pressure (<140/90 mmHg) Chronic Pain Avoid prolonged NSAID.
(<130/80 mmHg for patients with diabetes or chronic kidney disease) 10 – administer twice daily for anti-hypertensive effect but large doses (80 mg
and greater) of this or Metolazone (5-20 mg) are often required for patients
who also have renal impairment; discourage usage in the evenings to
Optimize dosages or add additional drugs until goal blood pressure is achieved. minimize nocturia
Consider consultation with medical specialist.
11 - Should be given to all patients in cardiac failure
6Modification of Algorithm for Treatment of Hypertension, JNC7
12 – Usage is contraindicated in patients with impaired renal function
7Drug
of first choice in hypertension; 8 Drug of first choice in patients with diabetes
9Women only
Management of Type 2 Diabetes
Refer to Dietitian/
Nutritionist Combination Therapy
↑ Physical Frequently used or well
studied
activity
Diabetes Sulphonylurea + Metformin
Sulphonylurea + TZD
education
Consider Sulphonylurea + Acarbose
TZD + Metformin
pharmacotherapy
Glinide + Metformin
Less frequently used and/or
less well studied
Sulphonylurea + Metformin +
TZD
Glycaemi Sulphonylurea + Metformin +
c goals
not Acarbose
Very symptomatic Monotherapy achieved
Severe Metformin (esp. if
hyperglycaemia obese)
Ketosis Sulphonylurea Glycaemic goals not
Unrecognized TZD achieved
type 1 Acarbose Resolutio
*Pregnancy Glinide n of acute
symptom
Low-dose
s or
combination Add basal insulin delivery
therapy can also be NPH at bedtime
used Glargine at any time
Premixed insulin at
Insulin dinner or BD
Intermediate + short
acting BID Glycaemic goals
Multiple (3 or more) not achieved
injections Continue
Premixed insulin BD Metformin or TZD
Modified from American Diabetes Association. Diabetes

Care. 1995;18:1510-1518.
*Pregnancy in woman with preexisting diabetes.
List of Drugs Subsidized Under the List of Drugs Subsidized Under the
National Health Fund Salbutamol/Ipatropium National Health Fund Contd. Cardiovascular Contd.
Salmeterol Metoprolol
Arthritis Salmeterol/Fluticasone Cardiovascular Contd. Nicotinic Acid CR
Adalimumab Tiotropium Benzathine Benzyl Penicillin Nifedipine
Acematicin Bisoprolol Nifedipine Retard
Azathioprine Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Bisoprolol/HCTZ Nitroglycerin
Celecoxib Doxazosin Candesartan Penicillin V Potassium
Deflazacort Dutasteride Candesartan/HCTZ Pentoxifylline
Diclofenac potassium Finasteride Captopril Pentoxifylline + oxpentoxifylline
Diclofenac sodium Tamsulosin Captopril/HCTZ Perindopril
Diclofenac + B1, B6, B12 Terazosin Carvedilol Perindopril/Amlodipine
Etanercept Clopidogrel Perindopril/Indapamide
Etoricoxib Cancer Clopidogrel + Aspirin Potassium Chloride
Flubiprofen Anastrozole Diltiazem Pravastatin
Hydroxychloroquin sulphate Bicalutamide Digoxin Propranolol
Ibuprofen Conjugated Estrogen Diosmin Quinapril
Indomethacin Cyclophosphamide Diosmin + Hesperidin Ramipril
Infliximab Cypreterone Dipyridamole Ramipril/HCTZ
Ketoprofen Docetaxel Dipyridamole + Aspirin Reserpine/Clopamide/Dihydroergocristine
Leflunomide Doxorubicin Enalapril Rosuvastatin
Meloxicam Exemastane Enalapril/HCTZ Simvastatin
Methotrexate Fluorouracil Erythromycin Spironolactone
Naproxen Flutamide Ezetimibe Telmisartan
Piroxicam Goserelin Ezetimibe +Simvastatin Telmisartan/HCTZ
Prednisolone Letrozole Felodipine Ticagrelor
Prednisone Leuprolide Fluvastatin Trimetazidine
Sulindac Methotrexate Fosinopril Valsartan
Tramadol Paclitaxel Fosinopril/HCTZ Valsartan/HCTZ
Tramadol + Paracetamol Tamoxifen Frusemide Verapamil
Gemfibrozil Vinpocetine
Cardiovascular Zinc Hyaluronate gel
Asthma Hydralazine
Aspirin Warfarin
Beclomethasone Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
Amlodipine
Budesonide Indapamide SR
Amlodipine + Atenolol
Deflazacort Irbesartan Diabetes
Amlodipine + Atorvaststin
Fenoterol hydrobromide Isradipine Acarbose
Amlodipine + Lisinopril
Fluticasone Isosorbide Dinitrate Glibenclamide
Amlodipine + Valsartan
Formoterol Ketanserin Glibenclamide micronised
Amlodipine + HCTZ
Formoterol/Budesonide Lacidipine Gliclazide
Atenolol
Ipratropium Bromide Lisinopril Glimepiride
Atenolol/Chlorthalidone
Montelukast Lisinopril/HCTZ Glimepiride + Metformin
Atenolol/Nifedipine
Prednisolone Losartan Glipizide CR
Atrovaststin
Prednisone Losartan/HCTZ Insulin Aspartame
Bendrofluazide
Salbutamol Lovastastin Insulin Aspartame + Insulin Protamine
Bendrofluazide/Reserpine
Salbutamol/Beclomethasone Methyldopa
List of Drugs Subsidized Under the List of Drugs Provided by the
National Health Fund Contd. Glaucoma Contd. Jamaica Drugs for the Elderly
Dorzolamide Programme
Diabetes Contd. Dorzolamide + Toimolol
Insulin Glargine Latonoprost Arthirtis High Cholesterol
Insulin Glulisine Latonoprost + Timolol Diclofenac 50mg Simvastatin Tablets 10mg, 20mg
Insulin Isophane Levobunolol Diclofenac SR Tablets 75mg Pravastatin Tablets 10mg, 20mg
Insulin Lispro Pilocarpine Ibuprofen 400mg
Insulin Lisopro + Insulin Protamine Tafluprost
Meloxicam Tablets 7.5mg, 15mg Hypertension &/or Cardiac Conditions
Insulin Regular Timolol
Amlodipine Tablets 5mg, 10mg
Insulin Regular + Insulin Isophane (70/30) Travoprost
Travoprost/Timolol Asthma Aspirin tablets 81mg
Metformin Beclomethasone Inhaler 50mcg/dose Atenolol Tablets 50mg, 100mg
Metformin/Glibenclamide Unoprostone
Psychiatry Salbutamol Inhaler 100mcg Bendrofluazide Tablets 2.5mg, 5mg
Pioglitizone
Amitriptyline Salbutamol tablets 4mg Bendrofluazide 5mg/Reserpine 0.15mg
Repaglinide
Sitagliptin Benztropine Loratidine tablet 10mg(adjunct) Tablets (Combezide B)
Sitagliptin + Metformin Bupropion Captopril Tablets 25mg. 50mg
Vildagliptin Carbamazepine Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Digoxin Tablets 0.25mg
Vildagliptin + Metformin Chlorpromazine Terazosin Tablets 1mg, 2mg, 5mg, 10mg Enalapril Tablets 5mg, 10mg, 20mg
Citalopram Finasteride Tablets 5mg Frusemide Tablets 40mg
Epilepsy Clozapine Indapamide SR Tablets 1.5mg
Carbamazepine Desvenlafaxine Diabetes Isosorbide Dinitrate Tablets 10mg
Divalproex sodium Divalproex Glibenclamide Tablets 5mg Losartan Tablets 25mg, 50mg
Gabapentin Escitalopram Gliclazide tablets 80mg Methyldopa Tablets 250mg, 500mg
Lamotrigine Fluoxetine Glicalzide MR Tablets 30mg Nifedipine SR Tablets 20mg
levetiracetam Fluphenazine Insulin Glargine Injection 100u/ml Perindopril/Indapamide Tablets 2mg/0.625
Oxcarbazepine Haloperidol Insulin Isophane Injection 100u/ml Potassium Chloride Tablets 600mg
Phenobarbital Imipramine
Insulin Regular Injection 100u/ml Trimetazidine Tablets 20mg
Phenytoin Lamotrigine
Insulin 70:30 Injection 100u/ml
Pregabalin Lithium Carbonate
Sodium valproate Olanzapine Metformin Tablets 500mg Psychotic Conditions
Topiramate Oxcarbazepine Metformin XR Tablets 500mg Amitriptyline Tablets 25mg
Valprioc Acid Paliperidone Benztropine Tablets 2mg
Venlafaxine Paroxetine Glaucoma Carbamazepine CR Tablets 200mg, 400mg
Ziprasidone Quetiapine Acetazolamide Tablets 250mg Fluoxetine Tablets 20mg
Risperdone Betaxolol Eye Drops 0.25% Haloperidol Tablets 5mg
Glaucoma Sertraline Canabis Sativa Eye Drops 0.1% Thioridazine tabletsm 25mg
Acetazolamide Sodium valproate Pilocarpine Eye Drops 2% 4% Zuclopenthixol Oral drops 20mg/ml
Betaxolol Topiramate Timolol Eye Drops 0.25%, 0.5%
Brimatoprost Trifluoperazine Vascular Conditions
Brimonidine Trihexyphenidyl Pentoxifylline Tablets 400mg
Brimonidine/Timolol Venlafaxine Diosmin / Hesperidin Tablets 500mg
Brinzolamide Ziprasidone Vinpocetine Forte Tablets 10mg
Brinzolamide + Timolol Zuclopenthixol
Canabis Sativa
CLASSIFICATION AND DRUG CATEGORY INSTITUTION
SECTION 1
1. CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
1.1 DIURETICS
VOLUME 1
Furosemide Tablets 40 mg V Dist
LIST OF DRUGS Furosemide Injection 10 mg/ ml
Furosemide Paediatric Liquid 1 mg/ml
V
V
C
C
FOR GENERAL USE HydrochlorothiazideTablets 25 mg V Dist
Indapamide SR Tablets 1.5 mg E Dist
& Metolazone Tablets 5 mg N C
MEDICAL SUNDRIES Spironolactone Tablets 25 mg V Dist
1.2 CARDIAC GLYCOSIDES
Digoxin Tablets 0.125 mg, 0.25 mg V Dist

Digoxin Injection 0.25 mg/ ml V C
Digoxin Elixir 0.05 mg/ml V C
1.3 ANTI-ARRHYTHMIC DRUGS
1.3.1 Class 1B
Lignocaine HCl Inj.10 mg/ml, 20 mg/ml V C
1.3.2 Class 2(Beta - Adrenergic Blocking Drugs)

Atenolol Tablets 50 mg, 100 mg V Dist
Esmolol Injection 10mg/ml V B
Metaprolol Tablets 50 mg, 100mg V C
CLASSIFICATION AND DRUG CATEGORY INSTITUTION CLASSIFICATION AND DRUG CATEGORY INSTITUTION
SECTION 1 (cont'd.) SECTION 1 (cont'd.)
1.3 ANTI-ARRHYTHMIC DRUGS CONTD. 1.7 ANTI-ANGINAL DRUGS

1.3.3 Class 3
Amiodarone Injection 50 mg/ml V ¤* 1.7.1 Nitrates
Amiodarone Tablet 100mg V ¤* Isosorbide Dinitrate Tablets 10 mg V Dist
Adenosine Injection 6mg/2ml V ¤* Glyceryl Trinitrate Tablets 600 mcg V Dist
Glyceryl Trinitrate Injection 5 mg/ml V C
1.3.4 Class 4 (Calcium Channel Blocker)
Verapamil Tablets 80mg, 160 mg E Dist 1.7.2 Calcium Channel Blockers
Verapamil Injection 2.5 mg/ml V C
Amlodipine Tablets 5mg, 10mg E Dist
Diltiazem Tablets 60 mg, N C
1.4 ANTI-HYPERTENSIVE THERAPY
Nifedipine SR Tabs. 10mg, 20 mg V Dist
1.4.1 Vasodilators
Hydralazine Tablets 25 mg V Dist
Hydralazine Injection 20 mg V Dist 1.7.3 Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Drugs
See Section 1.3.2
See Specialist List: Section 1.1
Carvedilol Tablets 6.25 mg, 12.5mg, 25mg N Par
Labetalol Injection 5 mg/ml V C
1.4.2 Centrally Acting Alpha-Agonist
Metoprolol Injection 1 mg/ml N C
Bendrofluazide 5mg/Reserpine 0.15mg E Dist
Tablets
Methyldopa Tablets 250 mg, 500 mg V Dist
1.8 SYMPATHOMIMETICS
1.5 ANGIOTENSIN CONVERTING ENZYME (ACE) INHIBITORS
Captopril Tablets12.5 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg V Dist Adrenaline Injection 0.1% V Dist

Enalapril Tablets 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg V Dist Dobutamine Injection 12.5 mg, 250 mg V C
Dopamine Injection 40 mg/ml V C
1.6 ANGIOTENSIN II RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST Ephedrine Injection 30 mg/ml, 50 mg/ml V Dist
Phenylephrine Injection 10mg/ml V C
Losartan Tablets 25 mg, 50 mg E Dist
Valsartan Tablets 80mg, 160mg, 320mg N Dist
SECTION 1 (cont’d.) SECTION 1 (cont’d.)
1.9 ANTI-COAGULANTAND ANTI-PLATELET DRUGS 1.12 FIBRINOLYTIC
Acetylsalicylic Acid Tablets 81mg V Dist Streptokinase Injection 1,500,000 Units V C

Clopidogrel Tablets 75 mg V Dist
Dipyridamole Tablets 25 mg, 75mg E Dist See Specialist List Section 1.6
Enoxaparin Injection 20 mg/ml, 40 mg/ml, V C
80 mg/ml 1.13 OTHER CARDIOVASCULAR DRUGS
Heparin Injection 5,000 U/ml, 10,000 U/ml V C
Warfarin Tablets 1 mg, 5 mg V Dist
Diosmin 450 mg/Hesperidin 50 mg Tabs. N Dist
See Specialist List: Section 1.3 Milrinone Injection 1 mg/ml E B
Pentoxifylline Tablets 400 mg E Dist
1.10 HAEMOSTATICS Prostaglandin E1 Intravenous Solution V ¤*
Trimetazidine Tablets MR 35mg E Par
Phytomenadione Injection 2 mg/ml V C
Phytomenadione Tablets 10 mg N C
* BHC and Regional Hospitals Only
1.11 LIPID LOWERING DRUGS
1.11.1 Anion Exchange Resins

Cholestyramine Powder Sachet E C
1.11.2 Statins
Atorvastatin Tablets 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg E Dist
Simvastatin Tablets 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg V Dist
SECTION 2 SECTION 2 (cont'd.)
2. CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM 2.3 ANTIDEPRESSANTS
2.1 ANTICONVULSANTS Amitriptyline HydrochlorideTablets 25 mg V Dist

Escitalopram Tablets 10mg N ¤Par
Carbamazepine Syrup 100 mg/5ml V Dist Fluoxetine HCl Tablets 10 mg, 20 mg V Dist
Carbamazepine Tab100mg, 200mg, 400mg V Dist Imipramine HCl Tablets 10 mg, 25 mg E Dist
Carbamazepine Tab CR 200 mg, 400 mg V Dist Paroxetine Tablets 10mg, 20mg, 30mg N Par
Clonazepam Tablets 0.5 mg, 2 mg V ¤B Paroxetine Tablets CR 12.5mg, 25mg N Par
Clonazepam Injection 1 mg/ml V ¤B
Sertraline Tablets 50 mg, 100 mg E Par
Gabapentin Caps. 100 mg, 300 mg N ¤*
Venlafaxine Tablets 37.5 mg, 75 mg E ¤*
Gabapentin Suspension 50 mg/ml N ¤*
Oxcarbazepine Tablets 150 mg, 300 mg N ¤*
Paraldehyde Injection 5ml E B
Phenytoin Sodium Injection 50 mg/ml V C 2.4 ANTIPSYCHOTICS
Phenytoin Sodium Capsules 100 mg V Dist
Phenytoin Sodium Susp. 125mg/5ml V Dist Chlorpromazine HCl Tablets 25 mg, 50 mg, V Dist
®Sodium Valproate Tablets 200 mg V Dist 100 mg
®Sodium Valproate Chrono Tabs. 200 mg, E Dist Chlorpromazine HCl Syrup 25 mg/ 5 ml V Dist
300mg Chlorpromazine HCl Injection 25 mg/ ml V Dist
®Sodium Valproate Syrup 200 mg/5ml V Dist Flupenthixol Decanoate Inj. 20 mg/ml E Dist
Valproic Acid Capsules 250 mg V Dist Fluphenazine Decanoate Inj. 25 mg/ml V Dist
Valproic Acid Syrup 250 mg/5ml V Dist Haloperidol Tablets 2 mg, 5 mg V Dist
Haloperidol Drops 2mg/ml V Dist
Haloperidol Injection 5 mg/ml V Dist
See Section 2.5 - Sedatives
Haloperidol Decanoate Injection 50 mg/ml V Dist
See Specialist List: Section 2.1 Lithium Carbonate Tablets 250 mg E ¤Par
2.2 ANXIOLYTICS Olanzapine Tablets 10 mg, 20 mg E Dist
Alprazolam Tabs. 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1mg E Dist Quetiapine SR Tablets 100 mg – 300 mg E Dist
Diazepam Tablets 2 mg, 5 mg V Dist Risperidone Tablets 1 mg, 2 mg E Dist
Diazepam Injection 5 mg/ml V Dist
Risperidone Consta Inj. 25 mg, 37. 5 mg E Dist
Midazolam Tablets 7.5mg V C
2.4 ANTIPSYCHOTICS Contd. 2.6 DRUGS USED IN VERTIGO AND NAUSEA Contd.
Trifluoperazine HCl Tablets 1 mg, 5 mg V Dist Domperidone Tablets 10mg E B

Zuclopenthixol Dihydrochloride Tablets V Dist Domperidone Susp. 5 mg/ml E B
10 mg, 25 mg Prochlorperazine Maleate Tablets 5 mg V Dist
Zuclopenthixol Acetate Injection 20 mg/ml V Dist Prochlorperazine Mesylate Inj. 12.5 mg/ml V Par
Zuclopenthixol Dihydrochloride Drops V Dist Promethazine HCl Injection 25 mg/ml V Par
20 mg/ml
Zuclopenthixol Decanoate Injection V Dist See Section 8.8 – Drugs used in Malignant Disease; Adjuncts
200 mg/ml
2.7 ANALGESICS, ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AND ANTI-PYRETIC DRUGS
2.7.1 Opioid Analgesics
2.5 SEDATIVES ©Codeine Phosphate Tablet 30 mg E Par
©Codeine Phosphate Oral Soln. 15mg/5ml V Par
Phenobarbitone Sodium Injection V Dist © Morphine Sulphate SR Tablets 10mg, V Par
200 mg/ml 30mg, 60mg
Phenobarbitone Tablets 30 mg V Dist © - Mist Morphine Oral Solution 10 mg/5ml, V Par
Phenobarbitone Elixir 15 mg/5 ml V Dist 20 mg/5ml, 100 mg/5ml
See Section 2.2 – Anxiolytics ©Morphine Sulphate Inj 10 mg/ml,15 mg/ml V C
©Oxycodone HCl Tablets 10 mg, 40 mg, E PMC
See Section 15.1 – Anaesthesia 80mg
©Oxycodone HCl Injection 10 mg/ml E PMC
2.6 DRUGS USED IN VERTIGO AND NAUSEA ©Pethidine HCl. Inj. 50 mg/ml V C
Cinnarizine Tablets 75mg E Par See Specialist List: Section 2.4

Dimenhydrinate Tablets 50 mg V Dist
Dimenhydrinate Injection 50 mg/ml V Dist
Dimenhydrinate Suppositories 50 mg V C
Dimenhydrinate Syrup 15mg /5ml V Dist
2.7 ANALGESICS, ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AND ANTI-PYRETIC DRUGS 2.8 DRUGS USED IN PARKINSONISM AND RELATED DISORDERS
Contd.
Benztropine Mesylate Tablets 2 mg V Dist
2.7.2 Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS) Benztropine Mesylate Injection 1mg/ml V Dist
Acetylsalicylic Acid Tablets 325 mg V Dist
Diclofenac Sodium Tablets 75 mg V Dist See Specialist List: Section 2.5
Diclofenac Sodium Suppository 100 mg V C
Diclofenac Sodium Injection 75 mg/3ml V Dist 2.9 CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM STIMULANT
Diclofenac Potassium Supp. 12.5mg, 25 mg V C
Diclofenac Potassium Drops 1.5% V Dist Methylphenidate HCl Tablets 10mg V ¤Par
Diclofenac Potassium Tabs. 25 mg, 50 mg V Dist Methylphenidate Tablets 18mg, 27 mg, E ¤Par
Diclofenac Potassium Susp. 9 mg/5ml V Dist 36mg,
Ibuprofen Suspension100 mg/5ml V Dist
Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg, 400 mg V Dist
Meloxicam Tablets 15mg E Dist
2.10 ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE INHIBITOR
Metamizole Drops 500mg/ml E Dist
Metamizole Sodium Tablets 500 mg E Dist
Metamizole Sodium Injection 500 mg/ml V Dist Donepezil Tablets 5mg, 10mg E ¤B*
Paracetamol Tablets 500 mg V Comm
Paracetamol Syrup 125 mg/5ml V Comm
Paracetamol Suppositories 125mg, 250mg E C * Bellevue, BHC and Regional Hospitals Only
PMC – Pain Management Clinic
2.7.3 NSAIDS/ Opioid Combination Analgesics
Paracetamol 500mg/ Codeine 8mg Tabs. E Dist

Paracetamol 500 mg /Codeine 30 mg E Par
Tablets
3. DRUGS USED IN DERMATOLOGY 3.4 ANTIPRURITICS
3.1 ANTIBACTERIALS -Calamine Lotion E Dist
Fucidic Acid Intertulle Dressing V Dist 3.5 ASTRINGENTS AND ANTISEPTIC DYES
Fucidic Acid/Hydrocortisone 2%/1% Cream N Dist
Mupirocin Ointment 2% V Comm Hydrogen Peroxide 6% (20 vols) E Comm
Silver Sulphadiazine Cream 1% V Comm -Potassium Permanganate Solution 0.1% V Dist
Tetracycline Skin Ointment 3% V Comm
3.6 CORTICOSTEROIDS
See Section 7.1 - Infections
Betamethasone Valerate Cream 0.1% V Dist
3.2 ACNE PREPARATIONS Betamethasone Valerate Ointment 0.1% V Dist
Clobetasol Propionate Cream 0.05% V ¤*
-Clindamycin Solution 1% E * Clobetasol Propionate Ointment 0.05% V ¤*
-Salicyclic Acid 1% or 2% with Resorcinol E Dist Fluticasone Proprionate 0.05% Cream E ¤*
1% or 2% in 70% Alcohol Hydrocortisone Cream 1% V Dist
Hydrocortisone Ointment 1% V Dist
See Section 7.1 - Infections Methylprednisolone Aceponate Oint. 0.1% V ¤*
See Specialist List: Section 3.1 Methylprednisolone Aceponate Cream 0.1% V ¤*
3.3 ANTIFUNGALS
See Section 5.3 - Endocrine System
Clotrimazole Cream 1% V Dist
Clotrimazole Solution 1% N Dist
Ketoconazole Cream 2% N Dist 3.7 PARASITICIDES
-Salicyclic Acid 3% / Benzoic Acid 6% N *
-Sodium Thiosulphate Solution 25% E Dist Benzyl Benzoate Application 25% V Dist
-Sulphur Ointment 10% N * Permethrin Cream 1% V Dist
Terbinafine Cream 1% E Dist
See Section 7.4 Infections
SECTION 3 (cont'd.) SECTION 4
3.8 SKIN DISINFECTANTS 4. DRUGS USED IN DISORDERS OF THE EAR, NOSE & OROPHARYNX
Cetrimide Lotion V Comm 4.1 EAR

Chlorhexidine Solution V Comm
Povidone – Iodine Solution 10% V Dist
Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate 0.1% Dist
3.9 SHAMPOOS Ear Drops V
Chloramphenicol Ear Drops 5% V Dist
Cetrimide Solution 1% V Dist Ciprofloxacin/Dexamethasone Ear Drops E Par
Ketoconozole shampoo 2% V Dist Clotrimazole Solution 1% E Dist
Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates E Dist
and Hydrocortisone Otic Drops
3.10 OTHERS
-Aqueous Cream E C
Calcipotriol Ointment 50 mcg/g N ¤* 4.2. NOSE
-Emulsifying Ointment E Dist
Formaldehyde Solution 10% E Dist Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate 0.1%
Ichthammol Compound N Comm with Neomycin Sulphate 0.5% Nose Drops V Dist
Ketanserin Gel 2% V Par Fluticasone Nasal Spray E Par
Lubricant Gel V Dist Mometasone Nasal Spray 50 mcg/dose E Par
-Podophyllum Paint 25% V Par -Normal Saline Nose Drops E Dist
-Salicylic Acid Ointment 2%, - 20% E * Silver Nitrate Stick (long applicator) E Dist
-Sulphur ppt. Ointment (1% - 2% or as E * Xylometazoline Nasal Drops 0.5%, 1% N Dist
prescribed)
Zinc Hyaluronic Gel N Dist

* Dermatology Clinics Only
SECTION 4 (cont’d) SECTION 5
4.3 OROPHARYNX 5. DRUGS USED IN DISORDERS OF THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
-Chlorhexidine Mouth Wash 0.1%, 0.2% E Dist 5.1 DRUGS USED IN DIABETES
Hydrogen Peroxide 6% (20 vols.) E Dist
Acarbose Tablets 50 mg, 100 mg N Par
Gliclazide MR Tablets 30 mg, 60 mg V Dist
4.4 ANTI - INFECTIVES Glimepiride 2mg, 4mg V Dist
Insulin Glargine 100 units/ml N S/B
See Section 7 – Infections Insulin soluble 100 units/ml V Dist
Insulin N 100 units/ml V Dist
4.5 OTHERS Insulin 70/30 units/ml V Dist
Metformin Tablets 500 mg V Dist
Metformin XR Tablets 500mg, 850 mg E Dist
See Section 13 – Respiratory System
Pioglitazone Tablets 15mg, 30mg, N Par
5.2. THYROID AND ANTI-THYROID DRUGS
Carbimazole Tablets 5 mg V Dist

L-Thyroxine Tabs 25, 50, 100 mcg V Dist
Iodine 5% Solution (Lugol’s Solution) V C
Propylthiouracil Tablets 50 mg V C
5.2.2 Adjuvants
See Specialist List: 4.1
Section 5 Contd. Section 5 Contd.
5.3 CORTICOSTEROIDS 5.5 CONTRACEPTIVES
Cortisone acetate Tablets 25 mg E C Levonorgestrel Tablets 750 mcg N *

Dexamethasone Tablets 0.5 mg, 2mg, 4mg E C Lofeminal Tablets V Comm
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate V C Low Dose Perle Tablets V Comm
Injection 4 mg/ ml See Specialist List: Section 4.2
Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate Injection V Dist
100mg * Fertility Units and/or Assault Cases
Methyl Prednisolone Injection 40mg/ml l V C
Prednisolone Syrup 5 mg/5ml; 15 mg/5ml V Dist
Prednisone Tablets 5 mg, 50 mg V Dist
Triamcinolone Injection 40 mg/ml N C
See Section 3 – Dermatology

See Section 13.2 – Respiratory
5.4 HORMONES
Desmopressin Acetate Nasal Soln. 0.1% V ¤C

Estradiol Valerate Tablets 1 mg, 2 mg N C
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Depot V C
Injection 150 mg/ml
Norethisterone Tablet 5 mg N C
Oxytocin Injection 10 units/ml V *C
Testosterone Enanthate Inj. 250 mg/ml N C
6. GASTRO-INTESTINAL SYSTEM 6.4 ULCER HEALING DRUGS
6.1 ANTACIDS Omeprazole Injection 40 mg V C

Omeprazole Capsule 20 mg V Par
Aluminium + Magnesium Hydroxide Gel E Comm Ranitidine Hydrochloride Tablets 150 mg, V Dist
Tablet 300 mg
Aluminium Hydroxide 250 mg/ E Comm Ranitidine Syrup 75 mg/5ml V Dist
Magnesium Hydroxide 500mg/5ml Susp. Ranitidine Hydrochloride Injection 25 mg/ml V Dist
6.2 ANTISPASMODICS AND OTHER DRUGS ALTERING GUT MOTILITY 6.5 LAXATIVES/BOWEL CLEANSING SOLUTIONS
Domperidone Tablets 10 mg E C Bisacodyl Tablets 5 mg N Dist

Hyoscine Butylbromide Injection 20mg/ml N C Bisacodyl Suppositories 5 mg,10 mg N Dist
Metoclopramide HCl Tablets 10mg V Dist Fleet Enema V Par
Metoclopramide HCl Injection 5mg/ml V Dist Fleet Phospha Soda Oral Soln. V C
Metoclopramide Syrup 5 mg/ 5ml V Dist Glycerine Suppositories (paediatric & adult) V Dist
Lactulose Powder 10 G Sachet N C
6.3 DRUGS USED IN THE TREATMENT OF DIARRHOEA Mineral Oil V Dist
Sodium Picosulphate Drops N C
6.3.1 Fluid and Electrolyte Replacement
Oral Rehydration Salts V Comm 6.6 OTHERS
See Section 10.2.1 – Intravenous Mesalazine Tablets N B

Infusions Sulphasalazine Tablets 500 mg N B
Vasopressin Injection 20 mcg/ml V ¤B
6.3.2 Antimotility drugs (not recommended for use in Gastroenteritis) See Specialist List: Section 5.1
See Section 5.3 (Corticosteroids)
Loperamide Hydrochloride Tablets 2 mg E Dist
SECTION 7 SECTION 7 Contd.
7. DRUGS USED IN THE TREATMENT OF INFECTIONS 7.1 ANTIBIOTICS (cont'd.)
7.1 ANTIBIOTICS Clarithromycin Tablets 250 mg, 500 mg E ¤Comp

Clindamycin HCl. Capsules150 mg, 300 mg N Par
Amikacin Sulphate Injection 250mg/ml V ¤C Clindamycin Phosphate Injection 150 mg/ml E ¤C
Amikacin Sulphate Paediatric Injection V ¤C Clindamycin Suspension 75mg/5ml E Par
50mg/ml Cloxacillin Suspension 125 mg/5ml V Dist
Amoxycillin Sodium Injection 250mg, 500mg V C Cloxacillin Sodium Caps 250 mg, 500 mg V Dist
AmoxycillinTrihydrate Caps 250 mg, 500 mg V Dist Cloxacillin Sodium Inj. 250 mg, 500 mg V C
Doxycycline Capsules 100mg V Dist
Amoxycillin Trihydrate Suspension V Dist
Erythromycin Estolate Suspension V Dist
125 mg/5ml, 250 mg/5ml
200 mg/ 5 ml
Amoxycillin Trihydrate/ Clavulanic Acid V Dist Erythromycin Stearate Tabs 250 mg, V Dist
Tablets 625mg, 1G 500mg V
Amoxycillin / Clavulanic Acid Suspension V Dist Gentamycin Sulphate Injection V C
228mg/5ml, 457mg/5ml 10 mg/ml, 40 mg/ml
Amoxicillin / Clavulanic Acid Injection V ¤C Imipenem 500 mg/Cilastatin 500 mg
600 mg, 1.2 G Injection V ¤B
Azithromycin Suspension 200 mg/5ml N Dist Meropenem Injection 500 mg, 1G V ¤B
Azithromycin Tablets 250 mg, 500 mg N Dist Norfloxacin Tablets 400 mg E Dist
Benzathine Penicillin Inj 1.2 MU, 2.4 MU V Dist Piperacillin/Tazobactam Injection 4.5G V ¤B
Benzyl Penicillin Injection 1,000,000 Units V Dist Procaine Penicillin Inj 3,000,000 Units V Dist
Cefotaxime Sodium Injection 500mg, 1G V ¤C Vancomycin Hydrochloride Injection V ¤B
Ceftazidime Pentahydrate Injection V ¤C 500 mg, 1G
500 mg,1G See Specialist List: Section 6.1
Ceftriaxone Sodium Injection 250 mg, 1G V ¤Par
Cefuroxime Axetil Tablets 250 mg, 500 mg E Par 7.2 ANTILEPROTIC DRUGS
Cefuroxime Axetil Suspension 125 mg/5ml E Par
Cefuroxime Sodium Injection 750 mg, 1.5 G V ¤C Clofazimine Capsules 100 mg V *
Ciprofloxcin Injection 2 mg/ml V ¤C Dapsone Tablets 100 mg V *
Ciprofloxacin HCL Tablets 250 mg, 500 mg E ¤C
7.3 ANTITUBERCULAR DRUGS 7.5 ANTHELMINTICS
Ethambutol Hydrochloride Tablets 400 mg V * Albendazole Tablets 200 mg E Dist

Ethambutol 275 mg/ Isoniazid 75mg/ V * Albendazole Suspension 100 mg/5 ml E Dist
pyrazinamide 400 mg/rifampicin 150 mg Mebendazole Tablets 100 mg N Dist
Tablets Mebendazole Suspension 100 mg/ 5 ml N Dist
Isoniazid Tablets 100 mg V *
Isoniazid 30 mg/rifampicin 60 mg Dis. Tabs. V *
Isoniazid 150 mg/ rifampicin 300 mg Caps. V * 7.6 ANTI-MALARIALS
Pyrazinamide Tablets 500 mg V *
Pyridoxine Tablets 400 mg V * Chloroquine Phosphate Tablets 250 mg E Dist
Rifabutin Tablets 150mg E * Mefloquine Hydrochloride Tablets 250 mg N Dist
Rifampicin Capsules 150 mg, 300 mg V * Primaquin Tablets 7.5 mg N ¤C
Rifampicin Syrup 100 mg/ 5 ml V * Proguanil HCl. Tablets 100 mg N ¤Dist
Streptomycin Sulphate Inj. 1 G, 5 G V * Quinine Dihydrochloride Injection 300 mg N B
Quinine Tablets 300 mg N B
7.3.2 Adjunct
See Section 10.1 Nutrition 7.7 ANTIVIRALS
7.4 ANTIFUNGALS
Amphotericin B Injection 50 mg V * Abacavir Tablets 300mg E C
Clotrimazole Mouth Paint 1% V Dist Abacavir Oral Soln. 20 mg/ml E C
Fluconazole Caps 50 mg, 150 mg, 200 mg E Dist Acyclovir Tablets 200 mg, 400 mg, 800 mg V Dist
Fluconazole Injection 2 mg/ml V B Acyclovir Suspension 200 mg/5 ml V Dist
Griseofulvin Tablets125 mg, 500 mg E Dist Acyclovir Cream 5% E Dist
Griseofulvin Suspension 125 mg/ 5 ml E Dist Acyclovir Injection 250 mg, 500mg N C
Nystatin Oral Suspension 100,000 units/ml V Dist Atazanavir /Ritonavir Tabs. 300 mg/100 mg E Dist
Terbinafine Tablets 125 mg, 250 mg E Dist Darunavir Tablets 150 mg, 300 mg, 600mg E Dist
See Section 3.3 - Dermatology Efavirenz Caps/Tabs 50mg, 200 mg, 600mg V Dist
See Section 12.3 - G&U Disorders; Efavirenz Oral Solution 30 mg/ml V Dist
Drugs Used in STDs Etravirine Tablets 100 mg, 200 mg E Dist
SECTION 7 (cont’d) SECTION 7 (cont’d)
7.7 ANTIVIRALS Contd. 7.8 OTHER ANTI-INFECTIVES Contd.
Ganciclovir Injection 500 mg E C Metronidazole Susp 200mg/5ml, 250mg/5ml V Dist

Lamivudine Tablets 150 mg V Dist Metronidazole Tabs 250mg, 500mg V Dist
Lamivudine Suspension 50 mg/5ml V C Metronidazole Injection 5 mg/ml V C
Lopinavir/Ritonavir Tablets 100 mg/25mg, V Dist Nitrofurantoin Tablets 100 mg N Par
200mg/ 50mg Pyrimethamine Tablets 25mg N ¤C
Lopinavir/Ritonavir Oral Soln. 80/20 mg/ml V Dist Sulphadiazine Tablet 500mg N C
Nevirapine Tablets 200 mg V Dist
Nevirapine Suspension 50 mg/ 5ml V Dist * National Chest, Bustamante & Regional
Oseltamivir Capsules 30 mg, 45 mg *E B Hospital Only
Raltegravir Tablets 100 mg, 400 mg
Ritonavir Capsules100 mg V Dist
Ritonavir Oral Solution 400 mg/5ml V Dist 7.9 ANTISEPTIC/DISINFECTING SOLUTIONS
Tenofovir/Lamivudine Tabs 300/300 mg V Dist
Tenofivir/Lamivudine 200 mg V Dist Chlorhexidine (Hibitane) Solution V Dist
Tenofovir/Lamivudine /Nevirapine V Dist Glutaraldehyde OPA Solution V Comm
Tenofovir/Lamivudine/Efavirenz E Dist
Valacyclovir Tablets 250 mg, 500 mg E Dist
Zidovudine Tablets 300mg V Dist
Zidovudine Capsules 100 mg, 250 mg V Dist
Zidovudine Injection 10 mg/ml V Dist
Zidovudine Suspension 50 mg/5ml V Dist
Zidovudine 300mg + Lamivudine 150mg + V Dist
Nevirapine 200mg Tablets
Zidovudine/Lamivudine 300mg/150mg Tabs V Dist
7.8 OTHER ANTI-INFECTIVES
Cotrimoxazole Tablets 480 mg, 960 mg V Dist

Cotrimoxazole Suspension 240 mg/ 5ml V Dist
Cotrimoxazole Injection 96 mg/ml E C
8. DRUGS USED IN TREATMENT OF MALIGNANT DISEASES AND FOR 8.4 VINCA ALKALOIDS AND ETOPOSIDE
IMMUNOSUPPRESSION ( See also Specialist List)
Etoposide Injection 20 mg/ml N B
8.1 ALKYLATING DRUGS Vinblastine Sulphate Injection 1mg/ml E B
Vincristine Sulphate Injection 1 mg/ml V C
Busulfan Tablets 2 mg E C See Specialist List: Section 7.4
Carboplatin Injection 10mg/ml E B
Chlorambucil Tablets 2 mg V C 8.5 OTHER ANTINEOPLASTIC DRUGS
Cisplatin Injection 50 mg, 100 mg V B
Cyclophosphamide Tablets 50 mg V C Dacarbazine (DTIC) Injection 100 mg V B
Cyclophosphamide Injection 200 mg, V C Hydroxyurea Capsules 500 mg V B
500 mg, 1G ºPaclitaxel Injection 6 mg/ml E B
Melphalan Tablets 2 mg, 5 mg V C Procarbazine HCl Capsules 50 mg V B
Oxaliplatin Injection 50mg, 100mg E B See Specialist List: Section 7.5
8.2 ANTIMETABOLITES 8.6 HORMONE ANTAGONISTS
*Cytarabine Injection 100 mg, 500 mg V B ºAnastrozole Tablets1 mg N B

5 - Fluorouracil Injection 50 mg/ml V C Cyproterone Acetate Tablets 50 mg, 100mg N A
Gemcitabine Injection 200 mg, 1G N A Cytosine Arabinoside Injection 100 mg V B
1, 6 Mercaptopurine Tablets 50 mg V B ºTamoxifen Citrate Tablets 10 mg E C
Methotrexate Sodium Tablets 2.5 mg V C See Specialist List: Section 7.6
Methotrexate Sodium Injection 50 mg V C
8.3 CYTOTOXIC ANTIBIOTICS
8.7 IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS
Actinomycin D Injection 0.5 mg V B
Azathioprine Tablets 50 mg V B
Bleomycin Sulphate Injection 15 U, 30U E B
Daunorubicin Injection 50 mg E B
See Section 9.3
Doxorubicin HCl Injection l V C
8.8 ADJUNCTS 9. DRUGS USED IN MUSCULOSKELETAL AND JOINT DISEASES
Calcium Folinate Tablet 15 mg E B 9.1 NON-STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY (NSAIDs) DRUGS

Calcium Folinate Injection 10 mg/ ml V B
Filgrastim Injection 300 mcg/ml N B
See Section 2.7.2 – CNS
Granisetron Hydrochloride Tablets 1mg E B
Granisetron Hydrochloride Inj. 1 mg/ml E B
ºMesna Tablets 400mg, 600mg E B 9.2 CORTICOSTEROIDS
ºMesna Injection 100mg/ml E B
Ondansetron Injection 2mg/ml E B See Section 5.3 - Endocrine System
Ondansetron Tablets 8 mg E B
Prednisone Retention Enema 20 mg/100ml E C
Sodium Clodronate IV Solution 60 mg/ml V A
Sodium Clodronate Tablets 520 mg V A
Cyclosporin Capsules 25 mg N B
Cyclosporin Oral Solution 100 mg/ml N B
Hydroxychloroquine Tablets 200 mg V Par
Methotrexate Tablets 2.5 mg V B
Methotrexate Injection 50 mg E B
Sulphasalazine Tablets 500 mg E C
See Section 8.7 - Malignant Disorders

See Specialist List - Section 8.1
9.4 ANTIBIOTICS
Ceftriaxone Sodium Inj. 250 mg, 1G E C

Cefuroxime Sodium Inj. 750 mg, 1.5 G E C
Gentamycin Sulphate (Beads) E C
See Section 7 – Antibiotics
9.5 NEUROMUSCULAR DRUGS 10. DRUGS AFFECTING NUTRITION AND BLOOD
Baclofen Tablet 10 mg V Par 10.1 NUTRITION

Diazepam Tablets 5 mg V Dist 10.1.1 Vitamins
Diazepam Injection 5 mg/ml V Dist
Edrophonium Chloride Injection Cyanocobalamin Injection 1000 mcg/ml V Dist
10 mg/ml N B Folic Acid Tablets 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 5 mg V Comm
Pyridostigmine Bromide Tablets 60 mg V C Multivitamin/mineral Syrup E Comm
Multivitamin for Parenteral Use V C
Multivitamins/mineral for Antenatal Use E Comm
Pyridoxine tablet 50 mg, 100 mg N Dist
9.6 OTHERS Pyridoxine Injection E C
Thiamine HCl Inj. 50 mg/ml, 100 mg/ml V C
Thiamine Hydrochloride Tablets 100 mg V C
Allopurinol Tablets 100 mg V Dist
Vitamin B Complex with Vit.amin C Injection N C
Diclofenac Sodium Gel V Dist
Vitamin B Complex Tablets N Dist
See Section 7.6 – Infections See Section 10.3.2 - Haemostatics
See Section 2.1 – CNS
10.2 FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES

10.2.1
Calcium Chloride Injection 10% V C

Calcium Gluconate Tablets 1000 mg N C
Calcium Gluconate Injection 10% V C
Mineral Mix Solution V C
Oral Rehydration Salts V Comm
Potassium Chloride Tablets 600 mg V Dist
Potassium Chloride Injection 20 mEq/100ml V C
-Potassium Chloride Mixture 500 mg/10 ml N Dist
10.2 FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES Contd. 10.3 BLOOD Contd.

10.2.1 Contd. 10.3.1 Iron Preparations (cont'd.)
-Potassium Citrate Mixture 3 G/10ml N Dist
Sodium Polystyrene Sulphonate Powder V Par Iron/B12/Folic Acid Drops E Comm
Iron - Dextran Complex 50 mg/ml V C
10.2.2 Intravenous Infusions Iron and Multivitamin Tablets E Comm
Albumin 25% V C
Amino Acid 10 % N C
Dextrose 4.3% in Normal Saline V C 10.3.2 Haemostatics
Dextrose 5% in 1/2 Normal Saline V C
Dextrose 5% in Normal Saline V Dist
Phytomenadione Injection 2 mg/ml V C
Dextrose 5% in Water V Dist
Phytomenadione Tablets 10 mg N C
Dextrose 20% in Water N C
Dextrose 50% in Water V Dist
Fractionated Soya Oil 10%, 20 % V C See Specialist List Section 1.10
Gelofusine V C
Glycerol 2.5% N C
Mannitol 10%, 20% V C 10.4 OTHER FLUIDS
Potassium Chloride 20 mEq/ ml vial V Dist
Sodium Bicarbonate 8.4% vial V Dist Water for Irrigation 1.5L, 3L E Comm
Sodium Chloride 0.45%, 0.9% V Comm
Sodium Chloride 3%, 5% V C
Sodium Lactate Compound V Dist
Water for Injection E Comm
Water for Injection Multi-dose Vial V Dist
10.3 BLOOD
10.3.1 Iron Preparations
Ferrous Sulphate Tabs. 300mg E Comm

Ferrous Sulphate Compound Liquid E Comm
11. DRUGS USED IN OPHTHALMOLOGY 11.4 ANTIBACTERIALS
11.1 MYDRIATICS AND CYCLOPLEGICS Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate 0.1%

with Neomycin 0.5% Eye Drops V Dist
Atropine Sulphate Eye Drops 1% V C Chloramphenicol Eye Drops 0.5% V Dist
Cyclopentolate 1% Eye Drops E ¤B Chloramphenicol 0.5%/ Dexamethasone
Phenylephrine HCl. Eye Drops 2.5% E ¤B 0.1% Eye Drops V ¤C
Tropicamide Eye Drops 1% E ¤B Ciprofloxacin 0.3% Eye Drops V Par
Ciprofloxacin 0.3% Eye Ointment E C
11.2 MIOTICS AND DRUGS FOR TREATING GLAUCOMA Gentamicin Eye Drops 0.3% N C
Gentamycin Injection for Conjunctival use V ¤B
Acetazolamide Tablets 250 mg V C Tetracycline Eye Ointment 1% V Dist
Brimonidine tartrate Eye Drops 0.1% E B See Section 7.1 - Antibiotics
Dorzolamide Eye Drops 2% E B
Dorzolamide 2%/ Timolol 0.5% Eye Drops E B 11.5 OTHERS
Pilocarpine HCl. Eye Drops 3%,4% V C
Timolol Maleate Eye Drops 0.5%, 0.25% V C Acyclovir Eye Ointment 3% E C
Travaprost 40mg/Timolol 5mg/ml Eye Drops E C Amethocaine Eye Drops 0.5% V ¤B
Travaprost Eye Drops 0.004% E B Balanced Salt Solution E ¤B
Diclofenac Sodium Eye Drops 0.1% E Par
11.3 CORTICOSTEROIDS Fluorescein Sodium Eye Drops 1%, 2% N ¤B
Flourescein Strips E ¤B
Betamethasone Sodium Eye Drops 0.1% E C Silver Nitrate Eye Drops 1% V C
Dexamethasone Injection 4mg/ml for E ¤B See Section 7 - Infections
Subconjunctival use See Specialist List: Section 9.2
Methylprednisolone Acetate Inj 40 mg/ml E C
Prednisolone Acetate Eye Drops 1% V B
See Section 5.3 - Endocrine

SECTION 12 SECTION 12 (cont’d)
12. DRUGS USED IN GENITO-URINARY SYSTEM DISORDERS 12.3 DRUGS USED IN SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS
12.1 DRUGS ACTING ON UTERINE MUSCLE Benzathine Penicillin Inj. 2,400,000 Units V Dist
Ceftriaxone Injection 250 mg V Dist
12.1.1 Uteronics Ciprofloxacin Tablets 250 mg, 500 mg E Dist
Clotrimazole Pessaries 100 mg V Dist
Methylergometrine Maleate Tabs 200 mcg V C Clotrimazole Cream 1% V Dist
Methylergometrine Maleate Inj. 200 mcg/ml V C Cotrimoxazole Tablets 480 mg N Dist
Misoprostol Tablets 200 mcg N C Doxycycline Capsules 100 mg V Dist
Oxytocin Injection 10 units/ml V Dist Erythromycin Tablets 250 mg, 500 mg V Dist
Fluconazole Capsule 150mg, 200mg E Dist
Metronidazole Suspension 200 mg/5ml V Dist
12.1.2 Uterine Muscle Relaxants Metronidazole Tablets 200 mg, 500 mg V Dist
Magnesium Sulphate Injection 50% Solution V C Metronidazole/Miconazole Vaginal Tablets E Dist
Salbutamol Sulphate Tablets 2mg, 4 mg V Dist Norfloxacin Tablets 400 mg N Dist
Salbutamol Sulphate Solution for Podophyllin Paint 25% in Tr. Benzoin Co N Dist
Nebulization 5mg/ml V C Procaine Penicillin Injection 3,000,000 Units V Dist
Silver Nitrate Sticks E Dist
Spectinomycin Injection 2G N Dist
12.1.3 Uterine Muscle Vasoreactant Drug
See Section 7 – Infections
Vasopressin Aqueous Solution 20 units/ml V B See Specialist List: Section 10.2
12.2 OBSTETRIC CONDITIONS 12.4 DRUGS USED FOR URINARY RETENTION
Finasteride Tablets 5 mg V Dist

See Specialist List: Section 10.1 Tamsulosin CR Tablets 0.4 mg E Dist
Terazosin Tablet 1 mg, 5 mg E Dist
SECTION 12 (cont’d) SECTION 13
12.5 DRUGS USED FOR URINARY FREQUENCY, ENURESIS & 13. DRUGS USED IN TREATMENT OF DISORDERS OF THE
INCONTINENCE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Oxybutynin Tablets 2.5 mg, 5 mg E B 13.1 BRONCHODILATORS

Tolterodine SR Tablets 4 mg E B
Aminophylline Injection I.V. 250 mg/10ml V C
12.6 OTHERS Ipratropium Bromide Nebuliser Solution 250
V C
mcg/ml
See Sections 5.4 - Hormones; Ipratropium Bromide Inhaler Dist
E
5.5 - Oral Contraceptives; 20 mcg/metered dose
8 - Malignant Disease Salbutamol Inhaler 100 mcg/metered dose V Dist
Salbutamol Nebuliser Solution 5 mg/ml V Dist
Salbutamol Syrup 2 mg/5ml E Dist
Salbutamol Tablets 4 mg E Dist
Salbutamol/Ipatropium MDI 100mcg/20mcg N Dist
13.2 CORTICOSTEROIDS
Beclomethasone Inhaler 50 mcg/metered

V Dist
dose, 250 mcg/metered dose
Budesonide Soln. for Neb. 250 mcg/ml N C
Budesonide Turbohaler 100 mcg/dose E ¤*
Fluticasone Inhaler 50 mcg/metered dose, ¤Par
V
125 mcg/metered dose
Hydrocortisone Inj. 100 mg/2ml, 250 mg/2ml V Dist
Methylprednisolone Injection 40 mg/ml V Dist
Prednisolone Syrup 5 mg/5ml, 15 mg/5ml V Dist
Prednisone Tablets 5 mg, 50 mg V Dist
See Section 4.2 – ENT; Drug Used in
the Nose
13.3 BRONCHODILATOR/CORTICOSTEROID COMBINATION 13.5 ANTI-INFECTIVES
Formoterol/Budenoside Turbohaler See Section 7 – Infections

N ¤*
6/100 mcg, 6/200mcg
Salmeterol/ Fluticasone Inhaler 13.6 EXPECTORANTS AND COUGH SUPPRESSANTS
V Par
25mcg/125mcg; 25mcg/250mcg
Salmeterol/ Fluticasone Evohaler Ammonium Chloride Mixture E Dist
E Par
25mcg/250 mcg Dist
Bromhexine Hydrochloride Elixir 4mg/5ml E
Bromehexine Tablets 8 mg E Dist
Chlorpheniramine 2.5 mg/5ml / Ammonium
13.4 ANTIHISTAMINES Chloride 96 mg/5ml / Ephedrine HCl.16
mg/5ml / Sodium Citrate 40 mg/5ml Syrup N Dist
Chlorpheniramine Maleate Inj. 10 mg/ml V Comm
Dextromethorphan 7.5 mg/
Chlorpheniramine Maleate Tablets 4 mg V Comm
Guaifenesin Syrup 100 mg/
Chlorpheniramine Syrup 2 mg/5ml V Comm
Pholcodeine 1.5 mg/
N Dist
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride Injection Comm Promethazine HCl. 1.5 mg/5ml Syrup
V
10 mg/ml
Diphenhydramine HCl. Elixir 12.5 mg/5ml V Comm Diphenhydramine, 15 mg/
Diphenhydramine HCl. Caps. 25 mg, 50 mg V Comm Ammonium Chloride 135 mg/
N Dist
Ketotifen Elixir 1 mg/5ml N Dist Sodium Citrate 57 mg / 5ml Syrup
Loratidine Tablets 10 mg N Dist Linctus Codeine 15 mg/ 5 ml N C
Loratidine Syrup 5 mg/5ml N Dist
13.7 OXYGEN
Oxygen V Comm
13.8 AROMATIC INHALATIONS 14. VACCINES AND RELATED PRODUCTS

Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) Vaccine V *
Menthol Crystals N Dist Diphtheria Antitoxin (ADS) Injection V *
Tincture Benzoin Compound 4.5% N Dist Diphtheria and Tetanus adsorbed (DT) (adult
and child) Vaccine V *
13.9 NASAL DECONGESTANTS Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (DTP)
Vaccine V *
See Section 4.2 – ENT Drugs DPT, Hepatitis B, Haemophilus Influenzae
Type B Combination Vaccine V *
Gas Gangrene Antitoxins (Mixed) V *
13.10 PULMONARY SURFACTANT Haemophilus Influenzae Vaccine V *
Hepatitis B Vaccine V *
See Specialist List: Section 11.2 Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin E C
Human Immunoglobulin V C
13. 11 OTHERS Human Papillomavirus Vaccine E **
Influenzae Vaccine V *
Montelukast Tablets 4 mg, 10 mg N * Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine V *
Meningococcal C Conjugate Vaccine N **
See Section 8 - Malignant Disorders Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine E **/°
Poliomyelitis (OPV) Vaccine V *
* BHC, NCH & Regional Hospitals only Poliomyelitis Inactivated Vaccine V *
Rotavirus Vaccine N **
Tetanus Immunoglobulin V C
Tetanus Toxoid Adsorbed Vaccine V *
Tuberculin (PPD) Vaccine V *
Varicella –zoster (Chicken Pox) N **
Immunoglobulin
Varicella –zoster (Chicken Pox) Vaccine N **
Yellow Fever Vaccine V *
*Available at all Parish Health Departments
** To be introduced at a later date
° Available for high risk cases
15. DRUGS USED IN ANAESTHESIA 15.1 GENERAL ANAESTHESIA CONTD.

15.1.4 Muscle Relaxants
15.1 GENERAL ANAESTHESIA
Cis-atracurium Injection 2 mg /ml V C
15.1.1 Peri-Operative Agents Pancuronium Bromide Injection 4 mg/2ml NE C C
Suxamethonium Chloride Injection V C
Alprazolam Tablet 0.5 mg N C 50 mg/ml
Atropine Sulphate Injection 0.6 mg/ml V C
Vercuronium Injection 10 mg E C
Chloral Hydrate Paediatric Elixir 4% V C
15.1.5 Narcotics and Sedatives
See Section 2.2 - CNS Drugs
©Fentanyl Patches 25, 50, 75, 100 E B
©Fentanyl Citrate Injection 50 mcg / ml E C
15.1.2 Intravenous Agents ©Morphine Sulphate Injection 10 mg/ml V C
©Pethidine Hydrochloride Injection V C
50 mg/ml
Ketamine Hydrochloride Injection V C
©Remifentanil Injection 1 mg, 2mg N C
50 mg/ml
Propofol Injection 10 mg/ml V C
15.1.6 Adjuvants
Thiopental Sodium Injection 0.5G, 1G V C
Esmolol Injecton 10mg/ml V B
Flumazenil Injection 100 mcg/ml V B
15.1.3 Inhalation Agents
Labetolol Hydrochloride Injection N C
5 mg/ml
Isoflurane 100 ml V C
©Naloxone Hydrochloride Injection V C
Nitrous Oxide Gas V C
0.4 mg/ml
Sevoflurane 250ml V C ©Naloxone Hydrochloride Neonatal Injection V C
Oxygen V Dist 0.2 mg/ml
Noradrenaline Injection E C
Phenylephrine Injection 1% V C
CLASSIFICATION AND DRUG CATEGORY INSTITUTION CLASSFICATION AND DRUG CATEGORY INSTITUTION
15.1 GENERAL ANAESTHESIA CONTD. 16. ANTIDOTES & OTHER SUBSTANCES USED IN POISONING
15.1.6 Adjuvants (cont'd.)
16.1 NON-SPECIFIC
Sodium Citrate Solution 0.3mg V C
Sodium Nitroprusside Injection 10 mg E C Activated Charcoal Powder V Dist
Activated Charcoal Capsules 250 mg V Dist
15.1.7 Anticholinesterases Adrenaline Injection 0.1% V Dist
Neostigmine Methylsulphate Injection V C Atropine Sulphate Injection 1 mg V Dist
2.5 mg/ml Calcium Gluconate Injection 100 mg/ml V Dist
Diazepam Injection 5 mg/ml V C
15.1.8 Others Fuller's Earth (Bentonite) V C
Ipecacuanha Syrup 14mg/10ml V Dist
See Sections 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13, 16
15.2 LOCAL ANAESTHESIA 16.2 SPECIFIC
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride Injection 0.25 %, E C Acetylcysteine Injection 200 mg/ml V C

0.5%
Desferrioxamine Injection 500 mg V C
Bupivacaine 0.5%, Glucose 80 mg/ml
Dimercaprol Injection 50 mg/ml V C
Injection V B Flumazenil Injection 0.1 mg/ml V C
Lignocaine gel E Dist Glucagon Injection 1 mg/ml V C
Lignocaine HCl Injection1%, 2% V Dist Naloxone HCl Injection 400 mcg/ml V C
Lignocaine Hydrochloride Injection 2% with Pralidoxime Mesylate Injection 200 mg/ml V C
Adrenaline 1: 200,000 V Dist Protamine Sulphate Injection 50 mg/5ml V C
Lignocaine Hydrochloride Spray 10% N Dist Remifentanyl Injection V C
Lignocaine 2.5% / Prilocaine 2.5% Cream E C Sodium Calcium Edetate Injection V C
200 mg/ml
Lignocaine 2% with Epinephrine Injection V Dist
1:100,000
Lignocaine Patches E C
Ropivacaine Injection 0.2%, 0.75%, 1.0% E C
CLASSIFICATION CATEGORY INSTITUTION CLASSIFICATION CATEGORY INSTITUTION
MEDICAL SUNDRIES MEDICAL SUNDRIES (cont'd.)
BANDAGES AND DRESSINGS CATHETERS AND TUBES (cont'd.)

Embolectomy Catheter (Fogarty) V C
Bandage Tegaderm E Comm Endotracheal Tubes - adult, paed, neonates V C
Cotton Unbleached V Comm Intravenous Administration Sets V Dist
Cotton Wadding V Comm Thoracostomy Tube V B
Cotton Wool Absorbent Non-Sterile V Comm Tubes Argyle Chest Trocar # 10,12,14,16, 8 V C
Cotton Wool Non-Absorbent Sterile V Comm Tubes Nasogastric V C
Gauze Absorbent V Comm T - Tubes V C
Gauze Bandage (Elastic) 10 cm E Comm Y - Connector V BHC
Gauze Tube Bandage Applicators 2", 4", 8" E Comm GLOVES
Lint Absorbent N Comm Gloves Elbow Sterile and Disposable E C
Plaster of Paris 7.5 cm, 15 cm, 20 cm V C Gloves Disposable Sterile V Comm
Plasters Extension 5 cm V Comm Gloves Disposable Medium, Large (Latex) V Comm
Surgicell V Comm Gloves Postmortem # 7.5, 8.5 E C
Tape Elastic Adhesive Gloves Surgeon (All Sizes) Sterile V Comm
Tape Micropore V Comm NEEDLES SURGICAL
BLADES Needles Aspiration #14 V Dist
Needles Disposable # 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, V Comm
Blades Surgical #10, 15, 22 V Comm 25 G x 1.5"
Blades Surgical #20 E Comm Needles Epidural 18 G E A
Blades Surgical #11, 12 N Comm Needles Epidural Pack (Mini) E A
Needles Hemodialysis Fistula V B
CATHETERS AND TUBES Needles Lumbar Puncture 3.5 cm , 6 cm E A
Cannulas Nasal V C Needles Spinal #22, 24, 25, 26 G V B
Spinal sets E A
Catheter Foley V Dist
SYRINGES
Catheters Suction V C
Syringes Disposable Luerlock (All Sizes) V Comm
Catheters I V Placement Sizes 14 – 24 V Dist
Syringes Insulin 100 Units V Comm
Catheters Umbilical V C
Central Venous Catheter irrigation set, paed V C
Syringes Insulin 50 Units V Comm
Dialysis Catheters - Haemodialysis V B Syringes Luerlock 50 cc, 20cc, 60cc N Comm
Dialysis Catheters – Peritoneal V B Syringes without Luerlock 20cc V Dist
CLASSIFICATION CATEGORY INSTITUTION CLASSIFICATION CATEGORY INSTITUTION
MEDICAL SUNDRIES (cont'd.) MEDICAL SUNDRIES (cont’d.)
OTHER SUNDRIES OTHER SUNDRIES Contd.

ABG Blood Gas Cartridges V C ECG Leads V C
Air Bulb E Comm Enema Sets V C
Air Contrast Flexi Tip #9322 V BHC Enema Retention Rings #s 820, 825 V C
Airways with Introducer – adult, paediatric V C Enema Tips - Flexi-tip - #s 9504, 9510, V C
Ambu Resuscitator Bags – paediatric, adult V Dist 9518, 9522
Anaesthetic Extension Sets V C Envelopes - Pharmaceuticals V Comm
Autoclave Indicator Strips V Comm Eye Drop Bottles 15 ml E Dist
Autoclave Tapes V Comm Eyepads V Comm
Bags Colostomy E Comp Eyeshields V Comm
Bags Urine (Adult & Paediatric) E Comp Feeding Tubes (all sizes) V C
Bands Identification (colour coded) N C Foetoscope V Comm
Blood Giving Sets –all types V C Gauze Pledgets (peanut swabs) E C
Blood Pumps V C Gowns Disposable Sterile E C
Blood Glucose Test Kits, Strips & Lancets V Comm Gowns Disposable Unsterile E Dist
Body Bags E C Gortex Tube Grafts N B
Bone Marrow Biopsy Sets E A Hand Sanitizers E Comm
Bottles Underwater Drainage V C Humidifiers V C
Cardiotocograph Machine & Paper Tracing V C Labels (Pharmaceuticals) N Dist
Caps Nurses Disposable E Comm Macintosh N C
Central Venous Pressure sets 16g, 20g V C Masks Disposable V Comm
Cricothyroidotomy Set (Emergency airway) V A Mask Splash Guard (face shields) /V C
Colostomy Tips #s 9323, 9513, 9519 V C Masks with Ventilator N Dist
Containers - Infectious Waste N Comm Maternity Pads N Par
Container – Sharps N Comm Medication Cups E Comm
Container – Specimen N C Mersilene Tape for Cervical Cerclage V C
Containers - Tablets Jars (all sizes) N Dist Mucous Extractor Specimen Traps N C
Cord Clamps – Hollister (Umbilical) V C Nebulizing Chambers V Dist
Cover Shoes V C Oxygen Masks V Dist
Dacron patches N B Oxygen Connectors V Dist
Dialyzers – Fresenius, Nipro, Rexeed V Renal Unit Pads Incontinent N C
Diathermy Leads & Pads V B Pampers – adult, paediatric E C
CLASSIFICATION CATEGORY INSTITUTION DENTAL DEPARTMENT
MEDICAL SUNDRIES (cont’d.) Products & Equipments
OTHER SUNDRIES Contd. Abrasive Paste

Peak Flow Meters and Mouth Pieces N Dist Amalgam Pellets
Peritoneal Dialysis Cassettes for Home V B Anaesthetic Topical Liquid
Choice Machines Calcium Hydroxide Refill
Plastic Aprons N C Cement Zinc Oxide Powder
Plastic Medicine Bottles (2 oz – 16 oz sizes) V Comm Composite Material
Portex Vaginal Pessaries 65, 70, 75, 80 N C Detergent Cleaner
Prolene Mesh V C Developer and Replenisher X-Ray
Pulse Oximeter Sensor – all types N Dist Guttapercha
Razor Sets E Par I.R.M. Powder and Liquid
Scrub Brushes with or without Iodine V C Lubricant H.P.
S-Entry Mats E C Needles
Sheeting Disposable N Comm Sealant
Skin Traction Kit V C Solvent and Thinner
Slings – Figure 8 & Arm V Comm Sterilant Solution
Soft Rolls E C Surgical Blades
Spacer with face Mask (for inhalation) N C Sutures
Splints Various sizes E Comm Syringes
Sterilizing Pouches V Comm X-Ray Films
Stethoscopes V Comm Zinc Oxide Powder
Sutures – all types V Comm Zoe Cement (Powder and Liquid)
Test Kits – HCG Urine E Comm
Test Kits – Blood Glucose and Strips E Comm
Test Kits - T and B cross Match V B
Test Kits – HLA Tissue Typing
Thermometers Digital, Mercury, Rectal V Comm
Tongue Depressors N Comm
Troponin 1 Test Kits V C
Umbilical Cotton Tapes V C
Volumetric Sets (Paediatric) (Buretrol) V C
Wrapping Paper (autoclave) V Comm
Ziplock bags N Comm
RADIOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT RAW MATERIALS RAW METERIALS
Castor Oil Pulv. Acriflavine
Diagnostic Agents Crystal Chloral Hydrate Pulv. Ammonium Bicarbonate
Crystal Chlorocresol Pulv. Ammonium Chloride
Gastromiro (iopamidol) Solution Crystal Citric Acid Pulv. Benzoic Acid
Magnevist (gadopentetate dimeglumine) Injection Crystal Gentian Violet Pulv. Boric Acid
Optiray (ioversol) Injection Crystal Phenol Pulv. Calamine
Crystal Magnesium Sulphate Pulv. Chlorhexidine (Acetate and
Ultravist (iopromide) Injection
Crystal Potassium Chloride Gluconate)
Urografin (sodium amidotrizoate/ meglumine amidotrizoate) Injection Crystal Potassium Citrate Pulv. Chlorinated Lime
Crystal Potassium Iodide Pulv. Cocaine Hydrochloride
Crystal Potassium Permanganate Pulv. Codeine Phosphate
Crystal Sodium Citrate Pulv. Ephedrine Hydrochloride
Crystal Sodium Chloride Pulv. Hydrocortisone Acetate
Crystal Sodium Thiosulphate Pulv. Magnesium Carbonate
Emulsifying Wax Pulv. Magnesium Trisilicate
Extract of Liquorice Pulv. Morphine Hydrochloride
Liquid Acetic Acid Pulv. Precipitated Sulphur
Liquid Benzalkonium Pulv. Salicylic Acid
Liquid Chloroform Pulv. Tetracycline
Liquid Glycerine Pulv. Zinc Oxide
Liquid Ichthammol Pulv. Zinc Sulphate
Liquid Methylsalicylate Resin Podophyllum
Liquid Paraffin (Light and Heavy) Solution Formaldehyde
Liquid Resorcinol Yellow/White Soft Paraffin
Menthol Crystals
Oil of Lemon
Oil of Peppermint
1. CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
1.1 ANTI-HYPERTENSIVE THERAPY
Vasodilators
VOLUME II Sildenafil Citrate Tablets 50 mg V *
Vinpocetine Forte 10mg Tablets N C
LIST OF DRUGS FOR 1.2 ANTI-ANGINAL DRUGS

SPECIALIST USE
Selective Sinus Node If Channel Inhibitor
Ivabradine Hydrochloride 5mg, 7.5mg E *
This list of drugs represents products for conditions that require
special diagnostic tests before and/or during treatment and/or 1.3 ANTI-COAGULANT AND ANTIPLATELET DRUGS
specialist training and intervention or care. These products will be
made available on special request only. Bivalirudin Injection 250 mg N *
®Dabigatran Caps. 75 mg, 110mg,150mg N *
Prescriptions for these items must be written by or authorized by the
respective Consultant. 1.4 HAEMOSTATICS
Aminocaproic Acid Syrup 300 mg/ml V C
All products dispensed that are not administered to the respective Aminocaproic Acid Injection 400 mg/ml V C
patients are to be returned to the pharmacy. Factor VIII Fraction N B
Factor IX Fraction E B
Tranexamic Acid Tablet 500 mg E B
Tranexamic Acid Injection 100 mg/ml E B
1.5 LIPID LOWERING DRUGS

Pravastatin Tabs 10 mg, 20 mg, 40mg V HIV/AIDS
1.6 FIBRINOLYTIC
Tissue Plasminogen Activator 50mg, 100mg V B
* Regional Hospitals/BHC Only
2. CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM 3. DRUGS USED IN DERMATOLOGY
2.1 ANTICONVULSANTS 3.1 ACNE PREPARATIONS
Oxcarbazepine Suspension 300 mg/5ml N C Adapalene Gel 0.1% E *

Topiramate Tabs. 25mg, 50mg, 100mg E C◊ Isotretinoin Capsule 5 mg, 20 mg N *
Tretinoin Cream 0.025%, 0.05% E *
2.2 ANXIOLYTICS
3.2 OTHERS
Lorazepam Injection 4 mg/ml V *
Colagenase Gel N B
2.3 ANTIPSYCOTICS
*Consultant Dermatologist Only
Clozapine Tablets 25 mg, 100 mg V *
Paliperidone (Invega) Tablets 3mg, 6mg V *
2.4 ANALGESICS, ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AND ANTI-PYRETIC DRUGS 4. DRUGS USED IN DOSORDERS OF THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
Opioid Analgesics 4.1 THYROID AND ANTI-THYROID DRUGS

©Methadone Tablets 5 mg E B
©Methadone Injection 10 mg/ml E B Adjuvants
Tramadol Injection 50 mg/ml E B Propranolol Tablets 10 mg, 40 mg N Par
Tramadol Tablets 50 mg, 100 mg E B Propranolol Injection 1 mg/ml E Par
2.5 DRUGS USED IN PARKINSONISM AND RELATED DISORDERS 4.2 CONTRACEPTIVES
Levodop/ Carbidopa Tablets 100/25 mg, V Par ®Levonorgestrel Implant (Norplant) N B

250 mg/25mg Levonorgestrel Intrauterine System N B
◊ To be prescribed for children only

* Consultant Psychiatrist Only
5. GASTRO-INTESTINAL SYSTEM 7. DRUGS USED IN TREATMENT OF MALIGNANT DISEASES AND FOR

IMMUNOSUPPRESSION
5.1 ULCER HEALING DRUGS
7.1 ALKYLATING DRUGS
Pantoprazole Injection 40 mg V C
Pantoprazole Tablet 20 mg, 40 mg V Par ºIfosfamide Injection 1G N B
ºLomustine (CCNU) Capsules 10 mg, E B
5.2 OTHER 40 mg, 100 mg
ºLomustine (CCNU) Injection 10 mg E B
Mesalazine Enema 1G N B *Mustine Hydrochloride Injection 10 mg V B
Temozolomide Caps. 5 mg, 20 mg, 100 mg N A
7.2 ANTIMETABOLITES
ºCapecitabine Tablets 500mg V B

ºFludarabine Phosphate Injection 50 mg E B
ºFluorouracil Cream 5% N B
6. DRUGS USED IN THE TREATMENT OF INFECTIONS
6.1 ANTIBIOTICS 7.3 CYTOTOXIC ANTIBIOTICS
Ampicillin Injection 500 mg, 1G N ¤B ºMitomycin Inj. 2 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg N B

Levofloxacin Injection 500 mg N ¤B
Levofloxacin Tablets 500 mg, 750mg N ¤B 7.4 VINCA ALKALOIDS AND ETOPOSIDE
Tigecycline Injection 50 mg N ¤B
ºEtoposide Capsules 50 mg, 100 mg N B
6.2 ANTIFUNGALS
7.5 OTHER ANTINEOPLASTIC DRUGS
Itraconazole Capsules 100mg N C
Ketoconazole Tablets 200 mg V Par ºL. Asparaginase Injection 10,000 Units E B
ºBortezomib Injection 3.5 mg N A
ºTrastuzumab Injection 440 mg, 600 mg N *
7.6 HORMONE ANTAGONISTS 9. DRUGS USED IN OPHTHALMOLOGY
ºClomiphene Citrate Tablets 50 mg N B 9.1 CORTICOSTEROIDS

ºFinasteride Tablets 5 mg N B
ºFlutamide Tablets 250 mg N B Dexamethasone Eye Drops 0.1% V C
ºGoserelin Acetate Implant 3.6 10.8 mg E B
ºGoserelin Acetate Implant 3.6 mg E B 9.2 OTHERS
ºLeuprolide Acetate Inj. 3.75 mg, 11.25mg N A
ºLetrozole Tablets 2.5 mg, 5 mg N B Acetylcholine Powder for Reconstitution 1% E B
for Intraocular irrigation
Adjunct Intra Ocular Lens V B
Levamisole Suspension E C Olopatadine HCl Solution 0.2% E B
VisoElastic Injection (Ivisc) V B
See section 8.1
* CRH/ KPH/ MRH 10. DRUGS USED IN GENITO-URINARY TRACT DISORDERS
8. DRUGS USED IN MUSCULOSKELETAL & JOINT DISEASES 10.1 OBSTETRIC CONDITIONS
8.1 IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS Rhogam Injection 350 mcg V C
Chloroquine Phosphate Tablets 250 mg V Comp 10.2 DRUGS USED IN STD's

ºInfliximab Injection N B
ºBasiliximab Injection 10 mg N B Imiquimod Cream 5% N Par
ºTacrolimus Injection 5 mg/ml N B
ºMycophenolate Mofetil Capsules 500 mg E B
ºMycophenolate Mofetil Injection 5 mg/ml N B
11. DRUGS USED IN TREATMENT OF DISORDERS OF THE 13. DRUGS USED IN TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH RENAL
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DISORDERS
11.1 BRONCHODILATORS 13.1 CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS
Tiotropium HandiHaler/Capsules 18 mcg N C 13.1.1 Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor

Perindopril Tablets 4 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg E RU
11.2 PULMONARY SURFACTANT
13.1.2 Channel Blocker
Beractant Suspension 25 mg/ml E * ®Nifedipine (Adalat Oros) 30 mg, 60 mg E RU
* Regional Hospitals /BHC/ NCH 13.2 ANTI-DIABETIC AGENT
®Sitagliptin Tablets 50 mg E RU
12. DRUGS USED IN ANAESTHESIA 13.3 NUTRITION
12.1 GENERAL ANAESTHESIA 13.3.1 Vitamins

Calcitriol Capsule 0.25 mcg E RU
12.1.1 Peri-Operative Agents Calcitriol Injection 1 mcg/ml, 2 mcg/ml N RU
Glycopyrrollate Injection 0.2 mg/ml N C
13.3.2 Minerals and Electrolytes
Calcium Acetate Tablets 667mg V RU
12.1.2 Muscle Relaxants Calcium Carbonate Tablets 750 mg N RU
Dantrolene Injection 20 mg N C Iron Sucrose Injection 20 mg/ml V RU
12.1.3 Narcotics and Sedatives Other Preparations

©Codeine Phosphate Injection 60 mg/ml N B Epoetin Alfa Injection V RU
Midazolam Injection 2 mg/ml V C Epoetin Beta Injection V RU
®Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta V RU
12.1.4 Adjuvants (Micera)
Isoprenaline Injection 20 mcg V B
13. DRUGS FOR USE IN RENAL PATIENTS Contd.
13.4 SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE
®Renvela (Sevelamer) 800mg V RU
13.5 DIALYSIS FLUIDS
Acid Bicarbonate for Hemodialysis V RU

Hemodialysis Solution V RU
Peritoneal Dialysis Solution V RU
Renalin Cold Sterilant Solution V RU
13.6 OTHERS
See relevant sections in Volume I
DONATION OF PHARMACEUTICALS and RELATED GOODS GUIDELINES FOR DONATION OF PHARMACEUTICALS Contd.
1. INTRODUCTION  The Regional or Chief Pharmacist should dialogue with the

Medical Officer of Health and Senior Medical Officer at the local
The Ministry of Health is a recipient of various gifts from both local health facility, to determine the specific needs so that donations
and international donors. Pharmaceuticals, medical sundries and which are accepted are those which are needed for use. This
other related products account for a large percentage of the items process also applies to Community Medical Missions.
donated.
 The recipient(s) must confirm acceptance of specific items with
In 1999 the Ministry developed a system to streamline and monitor quantities in writing to the donor/coordinator.
donation activities for drugs and sundries. This led to the
development of a gift policy that remains germane to these  The donor/local coordinator submits the list in duplicate, along
donations. Further, the provisions under the relevant laws and with copies of the letters of acceptance from the local health
regulations are applicable to drugs and related products. For facilities to the Pharmaceutical and Regulatory Affairs
example goods are not to arrive at the ports before or without the Department at least fourteen (14) days prior to the shipment.
requisite Permit issued by the Division in keeping with the Food and
Drugs Regulations, 1975.  A description of each item to be supplied should include the
following information:
Critical factors that influence acceptance of gifts include the o Trade name
quantities being donated, usefulness, usage pattern, expiry dates, o Generic name
distribution and likely public health impact. Quantities are o Name and address of manufacturer
important because they can directly impact the Ministry’s spending o Quantity being supplied. Include pack size.
on drugs and other items. By foregoing purchases of items that have o Strength (of drug)
been donated in adequate quantities, scarce money can be used for o Expiry date
other supplies. o Batch number
Another major aim for monitoring donations is to as far as possible, The donations should bear an expiry date of at least twelve (12)
avoid spoilage and disposal. This is important as drug disposal is months after the landed date.
costly both to the organization and the environment.
In special circumstances where the items being imported are out
2. GUIDELINES FOR DONATION OF PHARMACEUTICALS of stock locally and it is established that the quantities being
donated can be used ahead of a shorter expiry date (not less
 The specific products and quantities to be donated must be than six months), approval may be obtained to import these
based on the expressed needs for domestic use at the local level. items.
 The list of pharmaceuticals and any other related items proposed The brand or generic moiety of a donation (drug) should be
for donation should be sent through the Regional Health Offices registered for use in Jamaica as well as approved by the health
to the major local health facilities for which the donations are authorities for use in the country of manufacture or export. The
intended, to determine whether the products can be utilized, manufacturing facility of the donated product should be Good
once the donor has identified them as possible donations for Manufacturing Practice certified in accordance with the World
Jamaica. A coordinator based locally may act on behalf of Health Organization guidelines. Special consideration may be
overseas donors.
GUIDELINES FOR DONATION OF PHARMACEUTICALS Contd. MINISTRY OF HEALTH
CENTRAL DRUG & THERAPEUTICS COMMITTEE
applied where a drug not registered locally is to be administered FORMULARY DRUG REQUEST FORM
in emergency procedures (e.g. invasive cardiovascular or cerebral
interventions
Application for addition, deletion or re-evaluation of a specific drug
The appropriate importation permit should be obtained from the Section A: To be completed by physician or pharmacist
regulatory department, prior to arrival of the donation at the port
of entry. There is a twenty-four (24) hour turn-around time for Name of drug (generic/trade) Dosage form(s) and strength(s)
the evaluation of permit applications.
 The importer should submit quarterly reports to the Standards Indication(s): Dosage regimen(s):
and Regulation Division indicating the items imported and
quantities distributed.
 The labels for donated products including package inserts Your recommendation: If the recommendation is for deletion, please
should be written in English. Bilingual labels are acceptable on o Delete drug indicate reason(s)
condition one of the languages is English. o Add drug o New evidence drug is unsafe
o Add drug with (provide supporting documents)
 Donated products should be imported in their original containers restrictions/guidelines o An equivalent drug on the
from the manufacturer. Products that have been opened, and o Re-evaluate drug formulary is more effective (state
used will not be accepted. Pre-packaged products must be name of drug)
appropriately labelled and must state the brand name, generic o A more effective drug is being
name and strength, batch number and expiry date of the recommended
product. o A less expensive drug is being
recommended
 Following distribution at a community health mission, all o Other (please state)
unused pharmaceuticals should be sent to the Pharmacy
Department of the nearest Government health facility for If the recommendation is for an addition/re-evaluation, please provide evidence base
handling. documentation to support the following criteria.
o Efficacy
 The Standards and Regulation Division on behalf of the Health o Effectiveness
Ministry, reserves the right to detain, seize or cause to be re- o Safety
exported, pharmaceuticals and other related products imported o Financial impact
contrary to these guidelines. Failure to comply with the
guidelines is a breach of the Food and Drugs Act 1964 and the Name of Applicant Qualification/license #
Food and Drugs Regulation 1975.
 Breaches of the Customs Act 1941 may result in the imposition Place of Practice Telephone #/ fax Number #/ email
of fines as deemed appropriate in keeping with that Act.
Standards and Regulation Division Signature: Date:

Ministry of Health
November 2015
Date:
o
o
Refused
General Comments:
Approved
Consultant contacted:
Chairman's Signature:
Section B: For official use only
Registration status of drug nationally:

List of supporting documents received:
Telephone # 633-7433; Fax # 630- 3630

Registration status of drug internationally:
Recommendation of Central Drug &Therapeutics Committee
Division, Attention: Director, 45-47 Barbados Avenue, Kingston 5
List of Vital Essential and Necessary List of Drugs and Medical Sundries for Public Institutions
The completed form is to be forwarded to the Ministry of Health, Standards & Regulation
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
DRUG REPORT FORM
The objective of the Drug Report Form is to capture information on adverse drug reaction as well as the efficacy of drugs. The form is therefore
intended as a tool for drug surveillance reporting. The information provided may be used to guide the decision making process with respect to drug
selection thereby ensuring that only the most effective therapies are used.
SECTION 1 – ADVERSE DRUG REACTION (ADR)
1.1 PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Initials: _______________________ Sex: M / F Weight (kg):__________________________

Age (at time of reaction) _______________ Identification (Your Practice/Hospital Ref.): _____________________________
1.2 PATIENT MEDICAL HISTORY

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
1.3 SUSPECTED DRUG(S)
Give brand name of drug and

batch number if known Route Dosage Date Started Date Stopped Quantity taken
____________________________________ _______________ _________________ _____________ ____________ ________________
____________________________________ _______________ __ _______________ _ ____________ ____________ ________________
1.4 OTHER DRUGS (Including self medication and herbal remedies)
Did the patient take any other drugs in the last three months prior to the reaction? Yes / No
If yes, please give the following information if known:
Drug (Brand if known) Route Dosage Date started Date Stopped Prescribed for
_____________________________________ ____________ _______________ _______________ _______________ ________________
_____________________________________ ____________ _______________ _______________ _______________ ________________
_____________________________________ ____________ _______________ _______________ _______________ ________________
1.5 TYPE OF REACTION(S) OBSERVED AND TREATMENT GIVEN
Allergy ( ) Severe Nausea ( ) Dizziness ( ) Bleeding ( ) Wheezing ( ) Other (please specify)

___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Onset of reaction after first dose: Within one hour ( ) six hours ( ) Twelve hours ( ) one day ( ) Other (specify
)___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Date ADR ended __________________________
Severity of reaction: Mild ( ) Moderate ( ) Very Severe ( ) Hospitalization required ( ) Incapacitated ( )
Birth Defect ( ) Death ( )

Any previous reaction in same person? ______________________________________________________________________________________
Please state treatment given and outcome: ____________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
SECTION 2 – DRUG REVIEW
2.1 DRUG EFFICACY
Name of Drug ___________________________________________ Strength ____________________________________

Goal of therapy achieved: Yes / No
Drug as effectrive as other brands: Yes / No
Drug as effective as others in same category: Same ( ) More than ( ) Less than ( )
Drug recommended for continued use: Yes / No
2.2 UNSATISFACTORY PHYSICAL FEATURES
Drug Packaging ( ) Labeling by Manufacturer ( ) Stability ( ) Breaking of tablets ( ) Colour change ( )

Other (specify) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Reason for response ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Reported by:
Doctor ( ) Pharmacist ( ) Nurse ( ) Patient ( ) Other ( )

Name of Institution ___________________________________________ Name of Doctor (if not the reporter) ___________________________
Address __________________________________________________ _ Address_________________________________________________
Telephone _________________
Signature ___________________________________________________ Date _____________________
Return to: Standards and Regulation Division, Ministry of Health, 45-47 Barbados Avenue, Kingston 5, Jamaica, West Indies:
Tel: 876-633-7433; Fax: 876-630-3630
INDEX TO CHAPTERS Ampicillin 83
Abacavir (ABC) 44, 56 Anastrozole 48
Acarbose 16, 36 Aqueous Cream 33
Acetazolamide 17, 55 Atazanavir / Ritonavir 44
Acetylcysteine 68 Atenolol 20
Acetylcholine 86 Atorvastatin 23
15, 23, 55, 65,
Acetylsalicylic acid 29 Atropine 68
Acid Bicarbonate 89 Azathioprine 48
Actinomycin D 47 Azithromycin 41
Acyclovir 44 Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) 64
Adapalene 82 Baclofen 51
Adenosine 22 Balanced Salt Solution 56
Adrenaline 22, 68 Basiliximab 85
Albendazole 44 Beclometasone 60
Albumin 53 Bendrofluazide/ Reserpine 21
Allopurinol 51 Benzathine Penicillin 41, 58
Alprazolam 25, 65 Benzoic Acid 31
Aluminium Hydroxide Mixture 39 Benzoin Compound 63
Amethocaine 56 Benztropine 30
Amikacin 41 Benzyl Benzoate 32
Amino Acid 53 Benzylpenicillin 41, 58
Aminocaproic Acid 80 Beractant 87
Aminophylline 60 32, 34,
Amiodarone 21 Betamethasone 55, 56
Amitriptyline 26 Bisacodyl 40
Amlodipine 22 Bivalirudin 80
Ammonium Chloride Mixture 62 Bleomycin 47
Amoxicillin 41 Bortezomib 84
Amoxicillin/Clavulanate 41 Brimonidine 55
Amphotericin B 43 Bromhexine 62
Budesonide 60, 61 Chlorpromazine 26
Bupivacaine 61 Cholestyramine 23
Busulfan 47 Cinnarizine 27
Calamine 32 34, 41,
Calcipotriol 33 Ciprofloxacin 56, 58
Calcitriol 88 Cis-atracurium 66
Calcium Acetate 88 Cisplatin 47
Calcium carbonate 88 Clarithromycin 42
Calcium Chloride 52 Clindamycin 31, 42
Calcium Folinate 49 Clobetasol 32
Calcium Gluconate 52, 68 Clofazimine 42
Capecitabine 84 Clomiphene 85
Captopril 21 Clonazepam 25
carbamazepine 25 Clopidogrel 23
31, 34,
Carbimazole 36
Clotrimazole 43, 58
Carboplatin 47
Cloxacillin 42
Carvedilol 22
Clozapine 81
Cefotaxime 41 28, 62,
Ceftazidime 41 Codeine 87
41, 50, Colagenase 82
Ceftriaxone 58 Corticosporine 34
Cefuroxime 41, 50 Cortisone 37
Cetrimide 33 Cotrimoxazole 45, 58
Charcoal, activated 68 Cyanocobalamin 52
Chloral Hydrate 65 Cyclopentolate 55
Chloramphenicol 34, 56 Cyclophosphamide 47
33, 35,
Chlorhexidine 46 Cyclosporin 50
Chlorambucil 47 Cyproterone 48
Chloroquine 44, 85 Cytarabine 47
Chlorpheniramine 61, 62 Cytosine 48
Dabigatran 80
Dacarbazine 48 Efavirenz (EFV or EFZ) 44
Dantrolene 87 Emulsifying Ointment 33
Dapsone 42 Enalapril 21
Darunavir 44 Enoxaparin 23
Daunorubicin 47 Ephedrine Mixture 22
Desferrioxamine 68 Epoetin 88
Desmopressin 37 Erythromycin 42, 58
34, 37, Escitalopram 26
Dexamethasone 55, 56 Esmolol 20, 66
Dextromethorphan 62, 86 Estradiol Valerate 37
Dextrose 53 Ethambutol 43
25, 51,
Etoposide 48, 84
Diazepam 68
29, 51, Factor VIII 80
Diclofenac 56 Factor IX 80
Digoxin 20 Fentanyl 66
Diltiazem 22 Ferrous Sulphate 53
Dimenhydrinate 27 Filgrastim 49
dimercaprol 68 Finasteride 58, 85
Diosmin 24 Fleet Enema 40
Diphenhydramine 61, 62 Fleet Phospha Soda Oral Solution 40
Diphtheria antitoxin 64 Fluconazole 43, 58
Diphtheria vaccine (DPT) 64 Fludarabine 84
Dipyridamole 23 Flumazenil 66, 68
Dobutamine 22 Fluorescein 56
Domperidone 28, 39 Fluorouracil 47, 84
Donepezil 30 Fluoxetine 26
Dopamine 22 Flupenthixol 26
Dorzolamide 55 Fluphenazine 26
Doxorubicin 47 Flutamide 85
Doxycycline 42, 58 32, 34,
Edrophonium 51 Fluticasone 61
Folic acid 52 Hepatitis B 64
Formaldehyde 33 Human Iimmunoglobulin 64
Formoterol 61 Hydralazine 21
Fractionated Soya Oil 53 Hydrochlorothiazide 20
Fucidic Acid 31 32, 34,
Fuller’s Earth 68 Hydrocortisone 37, 60
Furosemide 20 Hydrogen Peroxide 32, 35
Gabapentin 25 Hydroxychloroquine 50
Ganciclovir 45 Hydroxyurea 48
Gas Gangrene Antitoxins 64 Hyoscine 39
Gelofusine 53 Ibuprofen 29
Gemcitabine 47 Ichthamol 33
42, 50, Ifosfamide 84
Gentamicin 56 Imipenem / Cilastatin 42
Gliclazide 36 Imipramine 26
Glimepiride 36 Imiquimod 86
Glucagon 68 Indapamide 20
Glutaraldehyde 46 Infliximab 85
Glycerin 40 Influenza vaccine 64
Glycerol 53 Insulin injection 36
Glyceryl trinitrate 22 Itraconazole 83
Glycopyrrollate 87 Intra Ocular Lens 86
Ganciclovir 45 Iodine 33, 36
Goserelin 85 Ipecacuanha 68
Granisetron 49 Ipratropium bromide 60
Griseofulvin 43 Iron Dextran 54
Guaifenesin 62 Iron Sucrose 88
Haloperidol 26 Isoflurane 65
Hemodialysis Solution 87 Isoniazid 43
Heparin 23 Isosorbide dinitrate 22
Hepatitis A 64 Isoprenalin 87
Isotretinoin 82 Magnesium 39, 57
Ivabradine 80 mannitol 53
31, 33, Measles Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine 64
Ketaconazole 83 Mebendazole 44
ketamine 55 Medroxyprogesterone 37
Ketanserin 33 Meloxicam 29
Ketotifen 61 Melphalan 47
Lactulose 40 Meningococcal C Conjugate Vaccine 64
L. Asparaginase 84 Menthol 63
Labetalol 22, 66 Mercaptopurine 47
Lamivudine (3TC) 45 Meropenem 42
Letrozole 85 Mesalazine 40, 83
Leuprolide 85 Mesna 46
Levamisole 85 Metamizol 29
Lovedopa/Carbidopa 81 Metaprolol 20
Levofloxacin 83 Metformin 36
Levonorgestrel 38, 82 Methadone 81
Levothyroxine 36 Methotrexate 47, 50
Lignocaine 20, 67 Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol 88
Lithium Carbonate 26 Methyldopa 21
Liquid Paraffin 40 Methylergometrine 57
Lofeminal 38 Methylphenidate 30
Lomustine 84 32, 37,
Loperamide 39 methylprednisolone 55, 60
Lopinavir 45 Metoclopramide 39
Loratadine 61 Metolazone 20
Lorazepam 81 Metronidazole 46, 58
Losartan 21 Miconazole 58
Low Dose Perle 38 Midazolam 25, 87
L-Thyroxine 36 Milrinone 24
Lubricant gel 34 Mineral mix 52
Mineral Oil 40 Oxcarbazepine 25, 81
Misoprostol 22 Oxybutynin 59
Mitomycin 84 Oxycodone 28
Mometasone 34 Oxygen 62
Montelukast 63 Oxytocin 37, 57
Morphine 28, 66 Paclitaxel 48
Multivitamin for Parenteral Use 52 Paliperidone 81
Multivitamin Syrup 52 Pancuronium 66
Multivitamins for Antenatal Use 52 Pantoprazole 83
Mupirocin 31 Paracetamol 29
Mustine 84 Paraldehyde 25
Mycophenolate 85 Paroxetine 26
Naloxone 66, 68 Pentoxifylline 24
Neomycin 34, 56 Perindopril 88
Neostigmine 67 Peritoneal Dialysis Solution 89
Nevirapine (NVP) 45 Permethrin 32
Nifedipine 22, 88 Pethidine 28, 66
Nitrofurantoin 46 Phenobarbitone 27
Nitrous oxide 65 22, 55,
Noradrenaline 66 Phenylephrine 66
Norethisterone 37 Phenytoin 25
Norfloxacin 42, 58 Pholcodeine 62
Normal Saline 34 Phytomenadione 54
Nystatin 43 Pilocarpine 55
Olanzapine 26 Pioglitazone 36
Olapatadine 86 Piperacillin/ Tazobactam 42
Omeprazole 40 Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine 64
Podophyllum 33, 58
Ondansetron 49
Poliomyelitis (OPV) Vaccine 64
Oral rehydration salts 39, 52
Oseltamivir 45 Polymixin B 34
Oxaliplatin 47 Potassium Chloride 52, 53
Potassium Citrate 53 Resorcinol 31
Potassium Permanganate 32 Rhogam 86
Pralidoxime 68 Rifabutin 43
Pravaststin 80 Rifampicin 43
37, 55, Risperidone 26
Prednisolone 60 Ritonavir 45
37, 49,
Prednisone 60 Ropivacaine 67
Prilocaine 67 Rotavirus Vaccine 64
Salbutamol 57, 60
Primaquin 44
Salicylic acid 31, 33
Procaine benzylpenicillin 42, 58
Salmeterol 61
Procarbazine 48
Sertraline 26
Prochlorperazine 28
Sevelamer 89
Promethazine 28, 62
Sevoflurane 65
Propranolol 82
Sildenafil 80
Propofol 65
34, 56,
Propylthiouracil 36 Silver Nitrate 58
Prostaglandin E 24 Silver Sulfadiazine 31
Protamine sulfate 68 Simvastatin 23
Proquanil 44 Sitagliptin 88
Pyrazinamide 43 Sodium Bicarbonate 53
Pyridostigmine 51 Sodium Calcium Edetate 68
Pyridoxine 52 Sodium Chloride 53
Pyrimethamine 46 Sodium Citrate 62, 67
Quetiapine 26 Sodium Clodronate 49
Quinine 44 Sodium Lactate 53
Raltegravir 45 Sodium Nitroprusside 67
Ranitidine 40 Sodium Picosulphate 40
Remifentanil 66, 68 Sodium Polystyrene Sulphonate 53
Renalin Cold Sterilant Solution 89 Sodium Thiosulphate 31
Reserpine 21 Sodium Valproate 25
Spectinomycin 58 Triamcinolone 37
Spironolactone 20 Trifluoperazine 27
Stavudine Trimetazidine 24
Streptokinase 24 Trimethoprim 58
Streptomycin 43 Tropicamide 55
Sulfamethoxazole 58 Tuberculin, purified protein derivative (PPD) 64
Sulfasalazine 40, 50 Valacyclovir 45
Sulphur 31, 33 Valproic acid (sodium valproate) 25
Suxamethonium 66 Valsartan 21
Tacrolimus 85 Vancomycin 42
Tamoxifen 48 Varicella vaccine & Immunoglobulin 64
Tamsulosin 58 Vasopressin 40, 57
Temozolomide 84 Vecuronium 66
Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 45 Venlafaxine 26
Terazosin 58 Verapamil 21
Terbinafine 31 Vinblastine 48
Testosterone 37 Vincristine 48
Tetanus vaccine & Immunoglobulin 64 Vinpocetine 80
Tetracycline 31, 56 ViscoElastic Injection 82
Thiamine 52 Vitamin B Complex 52
Thiopental Sodium 65 Warfarin 23
Tigecycline 83 Water for Injection and Irrigation 53, 54
Timolol 55 Xylometazoline 34
Tiotropium 87 Yellow fever vaccine 64
Tissue Plasminogen Activator 80 Zidovudine (ZDV or AZT) 45
Tolterodine 59 Zinc 33
Topiramate 81 Zolendronic Acid
Tramadol 81 Zuclopenthixol 27
Trastuzumab 84
Travoprast 55
Tretinoin 82

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LIST OF VITAL

STANDARDS & REGULATION DIVISION JAMAICA

VOLUME 1 – GENERAL LIST 19 CLASSIFICATION OF DRUGS

Not at Goal Blood Pressure (<140/90 mmHg) Special Management Plan

Modified from American Diabetes Association. Diabetes

1.2 CARDIAC GLYCOSIDES

Digoxin Tablets 0.125 mg, 0.25 mg V Dist

1.3 ANTI-ARRHYTHMIC DRUGS

1.3.2 Class 2(Beta - Adrenergic Blocking Drugs)

SECTION 1 (cont'd.) SECTION 1 (cont'd.)

1.3 ANTI-ARRHYTHMIC DRUGS CONTD. 1.7 ANTI-ANGINAL DRUGS

Captopril Tablets12.5 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg V Dist Adrenaline Injection 0.1% V Dist

SECTION 1 (cont’d.) SECTION 1 (cont’d.)

1.9 ANTI-COAGULANTAND ANTI-PLATELET DRUGS 1.12 FIBRINOLYTIC

Acetylsalicylic Acid Tablets 81mg V Dist Streptokinase Injection 1,500,000 Units V C

1.11.1 Anion Exchange Resins

See Specialist List: Section 1.5

SECTION 2 SECTION 2 (cont'd.)

2. CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM 2.3 ANTIDEPRESSANTS

2.1 ANTICONVULSANTS Amitriptyline HydrochlorideTablets 25 mg V Dist

SECTION 2 (cont'd.) SECTION 2 (cont'd.)

Trifluoperazine HCl Tablets 1 mg, 5 mg V Dist Domperidone Tablets 10mg E B

Cinnarizine Tablets 75mg E Par See Specialist List: Section 2.4

SECTION 2 (cont'd.) SECTION 2 (cont'd.)

PMC – Pain Management Clinic

2.7.3 NSAIDS/ Opioid Combination Analgesics

Paracetamol 500mg/ Codeine 8mg Tabs. E Dist

SECTION 3 SECTION 3 (cont'd.)

3. DRUGS USED IN DERMATOLOGY 3.4 ANTIPRURITICS

3.1 ANTIBACTERIALS -Calamine Lotion E Dist

See Section 7.4 Infections

SECTION 3 (cont'd.) SECTION 4

Cetrimide Lotion V Comm 4.1 EAR

See Specialist List: Section 3.2

SECTION 4 (cont’d) SECTION 5

4.3 OROPHARYNX 5. DRUGS USED IN DISORDERS OF THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

5.2. THYROID AND ANTI-THYROID DRUGS

Carbimazole Tablets 5 mg V Dist

Section 5 Contd. Section 5 Contd.

5.3 CORTICOSTEROIDS 5.5 CONTRACEPTIVES

Cortisone acetate Tablets 25 mg E C Levonorgestrel Tablets 750 mcg N *

See Section 3 – Dermatology

Desmopressin Acetate Nasal Soln. 0.1% V ¤C

SECTION 6 SECTION 6 (cont'd.)

6. GASTRO-INTESTINAL SYSTEM 6.4 ULCER HEALING DRUGS

6.1 ANTACIDS Omeprazole Injection 40 mg V C

Domperidone Tablets 10 mg E C Bisacodyl Tablets 5 mg N Dist

See Section 10.2.1 – Intravenous Mesalazine Tablets N B

SECTION 7 SECTION 7 Contd.

7. DRUGS USED IN THE TREATMENT OF INFECTIONS 7.1 ANTIBIOTICS (cont'd.)

7.1 ANTIBIOTICS Clarithromycin Tablets 250 mg, 500 mg E ¤Comp

SECTION 7 (cont'd.) SECTION 7 (cont'd.)

7.3 ANTITUBERCULAR DRUGS 7.5 ANTHELMINTICS

Ethambutol Hydrochloride Tablets 400 mg V * Albendazole Tablets 200 mg E Dist

SECTION 7 (cont’d) SECTION 7 (cont’d)

7.7 ANTIVIRALS Contd. 7.8 OTHER ANTI-INFECTIVES Contd.