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- Acceptable antibiotics (beta-lactams, Erythromycin, Azithromycin, Doxycycline, Clindamycin, Quinolones, Sulphonamides, Fosfomycin, Sodium fusidate, Chloramphenicol)Amoxicillin, Augmentin, Erythromycin · Anti-microbialConditional
- AceclofenacVoltaren, Cataflam, Aleve · Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID)Conditional
- AcitretinRoaccutane, Oratane, Acnetane · Systemic retinoidConditional
- AlcoholCough mixtures, Elixirs, Tinctures · Contains alcohol or may contain alcoholNot acceptable
- Alfuzosin (selective alpha blockers)Tamsul, Flomax, Xatral · Urinary / prostate medicationConditional
- AllopurinolColchicine, Zyloric, Puricos · Anti-gout agentConditional
- Allopurinol, ColchicineAllopurinol, Zyloric, Puricos · Anti-gout agentConditional
- AlprazolamXanor, Ativan, Rivotril · Controlled substance — benzodiazepineNot acceptable
- AlprazolamValium, Pax, Xanor · Benzodiazepine / anxiolyticNot acceptable
- AmiodaroneCordarone, Hexarone, Pacerone · Anti-arrhythmicConditional
- AmitriptylineTrepiline, Tryptanol, Deptran · Tricyclic antidepressantNot acceptable
- AmlodipineNorvasc, Amloc, Amlodipine Sandoz · Calcium channel blocker (antihypertensive)Acceptable
- Amoxicillin (± clavulanic acid)Amoxil, Augmentin, Betamox · Penicillin antibioticConditional
- Amphetamine derivativesRitalin, Concerta, Neucon · CNS stimulantNot acceptable
- Anaesthetics (local, regional, dental, general, spinal, epidural)Lignocaine, Lidocaine, Bupivacaine · AnaestheticConditional
- Anti-retrovirals considered acceptable (Zidovudine, Lamivudine, Didanosine, Abacavir, Atazanavir, LopinavirZidovudine, Retrovir, Lamivudine · Anti-retroviralConditional
- Antifungals (Fluconazole, Itraconazole, Nystatin, Terbinafine, Griseofulvin, Ketoconazole)Fluconazole, Diflucan, Itraconazole · Anti-fungalAcceptable
- AntipsychoticsRisperdal, Seroquel, Camcolit · Antipsychotic / mood stabiliserNot acceptable
- ApixabanCoumadin, Xarelto, Eliquis · AnticoagulantConditional
- Artemether + Lumefantrine (malaria treatment)Coartem · Antimalarial treatmentNot acceptable
- Aspirin (low dose ≤150 mgDisprin CV, Ecotrin, Cardio-Aspirin · AntiplateletAcceptable
- Aspirin + Paracetamol + Caffeine (headache powders)Grand-Pa, Grandpa, Grand-Pa Headache Powders · Simple compound analgesicAcceptable
- AtenololTenormin, Concor, Dilatrend · Beta blockerAcceptable
- AtorvastatinZocor, Lipitor, Crestor · Statin (lipid-lowering)Acceptable
- Atovaquone + ProguanilMalanil, Malarone · Antimalarial prophylaxisConditional
- AzithromycinZithromax, Azimax, Klacid · Macrolide antibioticConditional
- B12, D3, K1Multivitamin, Scott's Emulsion, Cod liver oil · Vitamins, tonics, minerals, electrolytes and amino-acidsAcceptable
- B6Multivitamin, Scott's Emulsion, Cod liver oil · Vitamins, tonics, minerals, electrolytes and amino-acidsAcceptable
- BaclofenMydocalm, Robaxin, Lioresal · Centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxantNot acceptable
- BarbituratesKetalar, Phenobarbitone, Lennon Barbiturate · Controlled substance — dissociative / sedative of dependenceNot acceptable
- Benzydamine hydrochlorideAndolex-C, Andolex, Difflam · Topical oral analgesic / antiseptic (locally acting)Acceptable
- BetahistineSerc, Betaserc, Vertigon · Antivertigo agentNot acceptable
- Biologics and immunosuppressants (Infliximab, Adalimumab, Sibutramine, Orlistat, systemic Budesonide)Infliximab, Remicade, Humira · Biologic / immunosuppressant / weight-loss agentNot acceptable
- BisoprololTenormin, Concor, Dilatrend · Beta blockerAcceptable
- BromazepamXanor, Ativan, Rivotril · Controlled substance — benzodiazepineNot acceptable
- BuclizineAterax, Stugeron, Valoid · Sedating antihistamine / antivertigo / antiemeticNot acceptable
- Bumetanide, Torasemide, Acetazolamide, EplerenoneBumetanide, Burinex, Torasemide · Diuretic — unacceptable groupNot acceptable
- BuprenorphineMethadone, Subutex, Suboxone · Controlled substance — opioid dependence treatmentNot acceptable
- BuprenorphineOxyContin, Targinact, Durogesic · Controlled substance — strong opioid analgesic (Schedule 6)Not acceptable
- Bupropion (smoking cessation)Zyban, Wellbutrin · Smoking cessation agentNot acceptable
- ButalbitalLennon Phenobarbitone, Gardenal, Tensodin · Controlled substance — barbiturate / older sedative-hypnoticNot acceptable
- CaffeineCaffeine tablets, Pro-Plus, Energy drinks · Mild CNS stimulantAcceptable
- CannabisCBD oil, Medical cannabis · CannabinoidNot acceptable
- CarbamazepineTegretol, Epilim, Lamictin · Anti-epilepticNot acceptable
- CarisoprodolMydocalm, Robaxin, Lioresal · Centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxantNot acceptable
- CarvedilolTenormin, Concor, Dilatrend · Beta blockerAcceptable
- CBD productsCBD oil, Medical cannabis · CannabinoidNot acceptable
- CelecoxibVoltaren, Cataflam, Aleve · Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID)Conditional
- CetirizineZyrtec, Texa, Allecet · Second-generation antihistamineConditional
- Cetylpyridinium chlorideAndolex-C, Andolex, Difflam · Topical oral analgesic / antiseptic (locally acting)Acceptable
- Chelating agents, ion exchange preparations, enzymes, plasma expanders, fibrinolytics and sclerosing agentsPenicillamine, Deferoxamine, Desferal · Specialised agent — unacceptable groupNot acceptable
- Chloral hydrateLennon Phenobarbitone, Gardenal, Tensodin · Controlled substance — barbiturate / older sedative-hypnoticNot acceptable
- Chlorhexidine (throat & mouth preparations)Andolex-C, Andolex, Difflam · Topical oral analgesic / antiseptic (locally acting)Acceptable
- ChlorphenamineAllergex, Phenergan, Benadryl · First-generation (sedating) antihistamineNot acceptable
- ChlorzoxazoneMydocalm, Robaxin, Lioresal · Centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxantNot acceptable
- CinnarizineAterax, Stugeron, Valoid · Sedating antihistamine / antivertigo / antiemeticNot acceptable
- CiprofloxacinCipro, Ciprobay, Avelox · Fluoroquinolone antibioticConditional
- CitalopramZoloft, Serdep, Cipralex · SSRI antidepressantConditional
- ClarithromycinZithromax, Azimax, Klacid · Macrolide antibioticConditional
- ClonazepamXanor, Ativan, Rivotril · Controlled substance — benzodiazepineNot acceptable
- ClonazepamValium, Pax, Xanor · Benzodiazepine / anxiolyticNot acceptable
- Co-phenotrope (diphenoxylate with atropine), Codeine phosphate, AminopentamideLomotil, Co-phenotrope, Diphenoxylate · Anti-diarrhoeal — opioid / anticholinergicNot acceptable
- CocaineStreet stimulants, Ecstasy, Tik · Controlled substance — illicit narcotic / stimulant of abuseNot acceptable
- CodeineCodeine phosphate, Empaped, Benylin with Codeine · Opioid analgesic / antitussiveNot acceptable
- ColchicineColchicine, Zyloric, Puricos · Anti-gout agentConditional
- COVID-19 vaccinationPfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna · ImmunisationConditional
- Cromoglycates (Cromolyn sodium, Nedocromil sodium)Cromolyn sodium, Sodium cromoglycate, Intal · Inhaled anti-asthmatic — chromoneAcceptable
- CyclizineValoid, Stugeron (cinnarizine), Dramamine · Sedating anti-emetic / anti-vertigoNot acceptable
- CyclobenzaprineMydocalm, Robaxin, Lioresal · Centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxantNot acceptable
- day)Disprin CV, Ecotrin, Cardio-Aspirin · AntiplateletAcceptable
- dental anaestheticLignocaine, Articaine, Bupivacaine · AnaestheticConditional
- DexketoprofenVoltaren, Cataflam, Aleve · Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID)Conditional
- DextromethorphanBenylin DM, Bronchophane, Tussi-Dex · Central cough suppressantNot acceptable
- DiazepamValium, Pax, Xanor · Benzodiazepine / anxiolyticNot acceptable
- DiclofenacVoltaren, Cataflam, Aleve · Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID)Conditional
- DiflunisalVoltaren, Cataflam, Aleve · Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID)Conditional
- DigoxinLanoxin, Digoxin · Positive inotropic agentConditional
- DihydrocodeineOxyContin, Targinact, Durogesic · Controlled substance — strong opioid analgesic (Schedule 6)Not acceptable
- DimenhydrinateValoid, Stugeron (cinnarizine), Dramamine · Sedating anti-emetic / anti-vertigoNot acceptable
- DimenhydrinateAterax, Stugeron, Valoid · Sedating antihistamine / antivertigo / antiemeticNot acceptable
- DiphenhydramineAllergex, Phenergan, Benadryl · First-generation (sedating) antihistamineNot acceptable
- Direct-acting vasodilators and central sympathetic inhibitors (Prazosin, Urapidil, Dihydralazine, Methyldopa, Clonidine)Prazosin, Minipress, Urapidil · Anti-hypertensive — unacceptable groupNot acceptable
- DoxycyclineDoxymycin, Cyclidox, Vibramycin · Tetracycline antibiotic / antimalarialConditional
- DoxylamineAterax, Stugeron, Valoid · Sedating antihistamine / antivertigo / antiemeticNot acceptable
- DuloxetineRemeron, Mirtaron, Molipaxin · Antidepressant / mood stabiliserNot acceptable
- DutasterideProscar, Avodart, Propecia · 5-alpha-reductase inhibitorConditional
- Efavirenz, Indinavir, TipranavirEfavirenz, Stocrin, Indinavir · Anti-retroviral — unacceptable groupNot acceptable
- EnalaprilRenitec, Coversyl, Cozaar · ACE inhibitor / ARB (antihypertensive)Acceptable
- epidural anaesthetic or sedationPropofol, Spinal block, Procedural sedation · AnaestheticConditional
- EscitalopramZoloft, Serdep, Cipralex · SSRI antidepressantConditional
- EsomeprazoleLosec, Nexiam, Pantoloc · Proton pump inhibitorAcceptable
- ethanol-containing preparationsCough mixtures, Elixirs, Tinctures · Contains alcohol or may contain alcoholNot acceptable
- EtodolacVoltaren, Cataflam, Aleve · Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID)Conditional
- EtoricoxibVoltaren, Cataflam, Aleve · Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID)Conditional
- FenoprofenVoltaren, Cataflam, Aleve · Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID)Conditional
- FentanylOxyContin, Targinact, Durogesic · Controlled substance — strong opioid analgesic (Schedule 6)Not acceptable
- FexofenadineTelfast, Fexo, Fexofen · Second-generation antihistamineAcceptable
- Fibric acid derivatives (Fenofibrate, Gemfibrozil) and other lipid agents (Niacin, Acipimox, Bempedoic acid, Omega-3 esters)Fenofibrate, Tricor, Antara · Hypolipidaemic agentConditional
- FinasterideProscar, Avodart, Propecia · 5-alpha-reductase inhibitorConditional
- Flavoxate, Lanthanum, Pipemidic acid, Nalidixic acid, anti-diureticsFlavoxate, Urispas, Lanthanum · Urinary agent — unacceptable groupNot acceptable
- FluoxetineZoloft, Serdep, Cipralex · SSRI antidepressantConditional
- FlurbiprofenVoltaren, Cataflam, Aleve · Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID)Conditional
- FluticasoneFlixonase, Nasonex, Avamys · Intranasal corticosteroidAcceptable
- GabapentinLyrica, Rewisca, Neurontin · Controlled substance — gabapentinoid (sedating, dependence potential)Not acceptable
- GeneralPropofol, Spinal block, Procedural sedation · AnaestheticConditional
- GHBKetalar, Phenobarbitone, Lennon Barbiturate · Controlled substance — dissociative / sedative of dependenceNot acceptable
- Glaucoma treatment (Timolol, Brimonidine, Dorzolamide, Latanoprost, oral Acetazolamide, Rho kinase inhibitors)Timolol, Timoptol, Brimonidine · Ophthalmic — glaucomaConditional
- GliclazideAmaryl, Diamicron, Daonil (glibenclamide) · Sulphonylurea antidiabeticNot acceptable
- GlimepirideAmaryl, Diamicron, Daonil (glibenclamide) · Sulphonylurea antidiabeticNot acceptable
- GLP-1 agonists (semaglutide, liraglutide)Duromine, Xenical, Ozempic · Weight-loss agentConditional
- H2 receptor antagonists (Cimetidine, Ranitidine, Famotidine)Cimetidine, Tagamet, Ranitidine · Acid suppression — H2 antagonistConditional
- Heroin (illicit narcotics)Street stimulants, Ecstasy, Tik · Controlled substance — illicit narcotic / stimulant of abuseNot acceptable
- hydrochloride)Norflex, Norgesic, Disipal · Centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant (anticholinergic)Not acceptable
- HydrochlorothiazideRidaq, Natrilix, Lasix (furosemide) · Thiazide diureticAcceptable
- HydrocodoneOxyContin, Targinact, Durogesic · Controlled substance — strong opioid analgesic (Schedule 6)Not acceptable
- HydroxyzineAterax, Stugeron, Valoid · Sedating antihistamine / antivertigo / antiemeticNot acceptable
- Hyoscine butylbromideBuscopan, Scopex, Bevispas (mebeverine — acceptable) · AntispasmodicNot acceptable
- IbuprofenBrufen, Nurofen, Ibumax · NSAID analgesicAcceptable
- Imiquimod, Minoxidil, melanin inhibitors and stimulantsImiquimod, Aldara, Minoxidil · Dermatological agent — unacceptable groupNot acceptable
- IndapamideRidaq, Natrilix, Lasix (furosemide) · Thiazide diureticAcceptable
- IndomethacinVoltaren, Cataflam, Aleve · Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID)Conditional
- Inhaled bronchodilators and corticosteroids (Salbutamol, Salmeterol, Formoterol, Tiotropium, Fluticasone, Budesonide)Spiriva, Tiotropium, Salmeterol · Inhaled respiratory therapyConditional
- InsulinLantus, NovoRapid, Actrapid · Injectable antidiabeticNot acceptable
- IsotretinoinRoaccutane, Oratane, Acnetane · Systemic retinoidConditional
- K2)Multivitamin, Scott's Emulsion, Cod liver oil · Vitamins, tonics, minerals, electrolytes and amino-acidsAcceptable
- KavaRescue Sleep, Valerina, Natrasleep · Herbal / complementary sedativeNot acceptable
- KetamineKetalar, Phenobarbitone, Lennon Barbiturate · Controlled substance — dissociative / sedative of dependenceNot acceptable
- KetoprofenVoltaren, Cataflam, Aleve · Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID)Conditional
- LamotrigineTegretol, Epilim, Lamictin · Anti-epilepticNot acceptable
- LevetiracetamTegretol, Epilim, Lamictin · Anti-epilepticNot acceptable
- LevofloxacinCipro, Ciprobay, Avelox · Fluoroquinolone antibioticConditional
- LevothyroxineEltroxin, Euthyrox, Thyroplex · Thyroid hormone replacementAcceptable
- LithiumRisperdal, Seroquel, Camcolit · Antipsychotic / mood stabiliserNot acceptable
- LithiumRemeron, Mirtaron, Molipaxin · Antidepressant / mood stabiliserNot acceptable
- LocalLignocaine, Articaine, Bupivacaine · AnaestheticConditional
- LoperamideImodium, Lopedium, Diarem · Anti-diarrhoealConditional
- LoratadineClarityne, Lorano, Allergex Non-Drowsy · Second-generation antihistamineAcceptable
- LorazepamXanor, Ativan, Rivotril · Controlled substance — benzodiazepineNot acceptable
- LorazepamValium, Pax, Xanor · Benzodiazepine / anxiolyticNot acceptable
- LornoxicamVoltaren, Cataflam, Aleve · Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID)Conditional
- LosartanRenitec, Coversyl, Cozaar · ACE inhibitor / ARB (antihypertensive)Acceptable
- MDMAStreet stimulants, Ecstasy, Tik · Controlled substance — illicit narcotic / stimulant of abuseNot acceptable
- Mebendazole, Albendazole, PraziquantelMebendazole, Vermox, Albendazole · AnthelminticAcceptable
- Mebeverine, Alverine, Peppermint oil, digestive enzymesMebeverine, Colofac, Alverine · Gastro-intestinal antispasmodic / digestantAcceptable
- MeclizineAterax, Stugeron, Valoid · Sedating antihistamine / antivertigo / antiemeticNot acceptable
- MeclozineValoid, Stugeron (cinnarizine), Dramamine · Sedating anti-emetic / anti-vertigoNot acceptable
- Mefenamic acidVoltaren, Cataflam, Aleve · Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID)Conditional
- MefloquineLariam, Mefliam · Antimalarial prophylaxisNot acceptable
- MelatoninCircadin, Natrodale Melatonin · Chronobiotic / sleep aidConditional
- MeloxicamMobic, Melflam, Mecam · NSAID analgesicAcceptable
- MeprobamateKetalar, Phenobarbitone, Lennon Barbiturate · Controlled substance — dissociative / sedative of dependenceNot acceptable
- MeprobamateLennon Phenobarbitone, Gardenal, Tensodin · Controlled substance — barbiturate / older sedative-hypnoticNot acceptable
- MetforminGlucophage, Glucomet, Bigsens · Oral antidiabetic (biguanide)Conditional
- MethadoneMethadone, Subutex, Suboxone · Controlled substance — opioid dependence treatmentNot acceptable
- MethamphetamineStreet stimulants, Ecstasy, Tik · Controlled substance — illicit narcotic / stimulant of abuseNot acceptable
- MethocarbamolMydocalm, Robaxin, Lioresal · Centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxantNot acceptable
- MethylphenidateRitalin, Concerta, Neucon · CNS stimulantNot acceptable
- MetoclopramideMaxolon, Clopamon, Perinorm · Prokinetic anti-emeticNot acceptable
- Metronidazole, Atovaquone, ChloroquineMetronidazole, Flagyl, Atovaquone · Anti-protozoalConditional
- MidazolamXanor, Ativan, Rivotril · Controlled substance — benzodiazepineNot acceptable
- MirtazapineRemeron, Mirtaron, Molipaxin · Antidepressant / mood stabiliserNot acceptable
- MisoprostolMisoprostol, Cytotec · Cytoprotective agentNot acceptable
- Mometasone (nasal steroid)Flixonase, Nasonex, Avamys · Intranasal corticosteroidAcceptable
- MontelukastSingulair, Monteflo, Montemax · Leukotriene receptor antagonistConditional
- Mood stabilisersRisperdal, Seroquel, Camcolit · Antipsychotic / mood stabiliserNot acceptable
- MorphineMST Continus, OxyContin, Pethidine · Strong opioid analgesicNot acceptable
- MoxifloxacinCipro, Ciprobay, Avelox · Fluoroquinolone antibioticConditional
- Mucolytics and expectorants (Carbocisteine, Acetylcysteine, Bromhexine, Guaifenesin)Carbocisteine, Solmucol, Acetylcysteine · Mucolytic / expectorantAcceptable
- Mydriatics, cycloplegics and ophthalmic decongestants (Atropine, Pilocarpine, Verteporfin, ophthalmic injectables)Atropine eye drops, Pilocarpine, Cyclopentolate · Ophthalmic — unacceptable groupNot acceptable
- NabumetoneVoltaren, Cataflam, Aleve · Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID)Conditional
- Naltrexone (opioid substitution)Methadone, Subutex, Suboxone · Controlled substance — opioid dependence treatmentNot acceptable
- NaproxenVoltaren, Cataflam, Aleve · Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID)Conditional
- Nicotine replacementChampix, Nicorette, Nicotinell · Smoking cessation aidConditional
- NitrazepamXanor, Ativan, Rivotril · Controlled substance — benzodiazepineNot acceptable
- Non-sedating antihistamines (Loratadine, Desloratadine, Fexofenadine, Ebastine, Acrivastine, Cetirizine)Loratadine, Clarityne, Desloratadine · Non-sedating antihistamineAcceptable
- NoscapineBenylin DM, Bronchophane, Tussi-Dex · Central cough suppressantNot acceptable
- OmeprazoleLosec, Nexiam, Pantoloc · Proton pump inhibitorAcceptable
- OndansetronZofran, Zofer, Emeset · 5-HT3 anti-emeticNot acceptable
- Ophthalmic anti-infectives (Chloramphenicol, Ciprofloxacin, Ofloxacin, Moxifloxacin, Fusidic acid, Oxytetracycline) and AcyclovirChloramphenicol, Chloromycetin, Ciprofloxacin eye drops · Ophthalmic anti-infective / antiviralConditional
- OrlistatDuromine, Xenical, Ozempic · Weight-loss agentConditional
- Orphenadrine (citrateNorflex, Norgesic, Disipal · Centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant (anticholinergic)Not acceptable
- Osteoporosis treatment (Alendronate, Risedronate, Ibandronate, Zoledronic acid, Raloxifene, Teriparatide)Alendronate, Fosamax, Risedronate · Osteoporosis agentConditional
- OxazepamXanor, Ativan, Rivotril · Controlled substance — benzodiazepineNot acceptable
- OxycodoneMST Continus, OxyContin, Pethidine · Strong opioid analgesicNot acceptable
- OxycodoneOxyContin, Targinact, Durogesic · Controlled substance — strong opioid analgesic (Schedule 6)Not acceptable
- Oxymetazoline (topical nasal spray)Iliadin, Drixine, Nasaclear · Topical decongestantAcceptable
- PantoprazoleLosec, Nexiam, Pantoloc · Proton pump inhibitorAcceptable
- Paracetamol (Acetaminophen)Panado, Panamor, Dolorol · Simple analgesic / antipyreticAcceptable
- Paracetamol + Codeine compound analgesicStopayne, Myprodol, Mybulen · Opioid-containing compound analgesicNot acceptable
- PassifloraRescue Sleep, Valerina, Natrasleep · Herbal / complementary sedativeNot acceptable
- PerindoprilRenitec, Coversyl, Cozaar · ACE inhibitor / ARB (antihypertensive)Acceptable
- PethidineMST Continus, OxyContin, Pethidine · Strong opioid analgesicNot acceptable
- PethidineOxyContin, Targinact, Durogesic · Controlled substance — strong opioid analgesic (Schedule 6)Not acceptable
- PhenobarbitalLennon Phenobarbitone, Gardenal, Tensodin · Controlled substance — barbiturate / older sedative-hypnoticNot acceptable
- PhentermineDuromine, Xenical, Ozempic · Weight-loss agentConditional
- PhenylbutazonePhenylbutazone, Butazolidin · NSAID — unacceptableNot acceptable
- PhenylephrineSinutab, Demazin, Actifed · Systemic decongestantNot acceptable
- PholcodineBenylin DM, Bronchophane, Tussi-Dex · Central cough suppressantNot acceptable
- PiperazinePiperazine, Antepar · Anthelmintic — unacceptableNot acceptable
- PiroxicamVoltaren, Cataflam, Aleve · Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID)Conditional
- PrednisoloneMeticorten, Panafcort, Lenisolone · Systemic corticosteroidConditional
- PrednisoneMeticorten, Panafcort, Lenisolone · Systemic corticosteroidConditional
- PregabalinLyrica, Rewisca, Neurontin · Controlled substance — gabapentinoid (sedating, dependence potential)Not acceptable
- ProchlorperazineAterax, Stugeron, Valoid · Sedating antihistamine / antivertigo / antiemeticNot acceptable
- PromethazineAllergex, Phenergan, Benadryl · First-generation (sedating) antihistamineNot acceptable
- Prostate medication (Tamsulosin, Alfuzosin, Finasteride, Dutasteride)Tamsulosin, Tamsul, Flomax · Urinary / prostate agentConditional
- PseudoephedrineSinutab, Demazin, Actifed · Systemic decongestantNot acceptable
- Pyrimethamine, Tinidazole, Halofantrine, MefloquinePyrimethamine, Daraprim, Tinidazole · Anti-protozoal — unacceptable groupNot acceptable
- regionalLignocaine, Articaine, Bupivacaine · AnaestheticConditional
- Ritonavir, Saquinavir, Nelfinavir, Raltegravir, Darunavir, Etravirine, Maraviroc, Enfuvirtide)Zidovudine, Retrovir, Lamivudine · Anti-retroviralConditional
- RivaroxabanCoumadin, Xarelto, Eliquis · AnticoagulantConditional
- Rizatriptan (triptans)Imigran, Maxalt, Zomig · Anti-migraine agentNot acceptable
- RosuvastatinZocor, Lipitor, Crestor · Statin (lipid-lowering)Acceptable
- Routine immunisations (flu, hepatitis, MMR, yellow fever, typhoid)Influvac, Havrix, Engerix-B · ImmunisationConditional
- Salbutamol (inhaled)Ventolin, Asthavent, Venteze · Short-acting beta-2 agonist inhalerConditional
- Sedating herbal or 'natural' sleep preparationsRescue Sleep, Valerina, Natrasleep · Herbal / complementary sedativeNot acceptable
- Serotonin antagonists and NK1 antagonists (Methysergide, Cyproheptadine, Pizotifen, Ondansetron, Granisetron, Aprepitant, Casopitant)Methysergide, Cyproheptadine, Periactin · Serotonin / NK1 antagonistNot acceptable
- SertralineZoloft, Serdep, Cipralex · SSRI antidepressantConditional
- SibutramineDuromine, Xenical, Ozempic · Weight-loss agentConditional
- SildenafilViagra, Cialis, Vivanza · PDE-5 inhibitorConditional
- SimvastatinZocor, Lipitor, Crestor · Statin (lipid-lowering)Acceptable
- SNRI antidepressants (Venlafaxine, Desvenlafaxine, Duloxetine, Levomilnacipran)Venlafaxine, Efexor, Desvenlafaxine · Antidepressant — SNRIConditional
- spinalPropofol, Spinal block, Procedural sedation · AnaestheticConditional
- St John's wortRescue Sleep, Valerina, Natrasleep · Herbal / complementary sedativeNot acceptable
- Sulfasalazine, Mesalazine (5-aminosalicylic acid)Sulfasalazine, Salazopyrin, Mesalazine · Anti-inflammatory agent for bowel diseaseConditional
- SulindacVoltaren, Cataflam, Aleve · Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID)Conditional
- SumatriptanImigran, Maxalt, Zomig · Anti-migraine agentNot acceptable
- Systemic retinoids and acne agents (Etretinate, Acitretin, Tretinoin, Cyproterone acetate, Minocycline)Etretinate, Tigason, Acitretin · Systemic dermatological agentNot acceptable
- TadalafilViagra, Cialis, Vivanza · PDE-5 inhibitorConditional
- TamsulosinTamsul, Flomax, Xatral · Urinary / prostate medicationConditional
- TapentadolOxyContin, Targinact, Durogesic · Controlled substance — strong opioid analgesic (Schedule 6)Not acceptable
- Telithromycin, Roxithromycin, Aminoglycosides (Gentamicin, Amikacin, Tobramycin)Telithromycin, Ketek, Roxithromycin · Anti-microbial — unacceptable groupNot acceptable
- TemazepamXanor, Ativan, Rivotril · Controlled substance — benzodiazepineNot acceptable
- TenoxicamVoltaren, Cataflam, Aleve · Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID)Conditional
- Theophylline and methylxanthinesTheophylline, Nuelin, Aminophylline · Bronchodilator — methylxanthineNot acceptable
- Tiaprofenic acidVoltaren, Cataflam, Aleve · Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID)Conditional
- TilidineOxyContin, Targinact, Durogesic · Controlled substance — strong opioid analgesic (Schedule 6)Not acceptable
- TizanidineMydocalm, Robaxin, Lioresal · Centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxantNot acceptable
- TramadolTramacet, Tramahexal, Adco-Tramadol · Opioid analgesicNot acceptable
- TrazodoneRemeron, Mirtaron, Molipaxin · Antidepressant / mood stabiliserNot acceptable
- Tricyclic antidepressantsTrepiline, Tryptanol, Deptran · Tricyclic antidepressantNot acceptable
- Vaccinations and immunisation regimensCOVID-19 vaccine, Influenza vaccine, Yellow fever vaccine · Biological / immunisationConditional
- ValerianRescue Sleep, Valerina, Natrasleep · Herbal / complementary sedativeNot acceptable
- ValproateTegretol, Epilim, Lamictin · Anti-epilepticNot acceptable
- ValsartanRenitec, Coversyl, Cozaar · ACE inhibitor / ARB (antihypertensive)Acceptable
- VareniclineChampix, Nicorette, Nicotinell · Smoking cessation aidConditional
- VenlafaxineRemeron, Mirtaron, Molipaxin · Antidepressant / mood stabiliserNot acceptable
- Vitamins, tonics, minerals, electrolytes and amino-acids (all forms and numbered variants, e.g. vitamin B1Multivitamin, Scott's Emulsion, Cod liver oil · Vitamins, tonics, minerals, electrolytes and amino-acidsAcceptable
- WarfarinCoumadin, Xarelto, Eliquis · AnticoagulantConditional
- ZolpidemStilnox, Zolpi, Zolnod · Non-benzodiazepine hypnotic (Z-drug)Not acceptable
- ZopicloneStilnox, Zolpi, Zolnod · Non-benzodiazepine hypnotic (Z-drug)Not acceptable