Clinical Updates
January 2025 Clinical Drug MDref Update
1 January, 2025
The January 2025 MDref drug database and content update for MedicalDirector Clinical is now available and current from 1 January 2025. The update is a fully rebuilt MDref drug database, CMI (Consumer Medicines Information), PI (Product Information) and updated MedicalDirector Clinical content.
We strongly recommend that you update your MDref database every month. Monthly PBS changes, including new items, Streamlined Authority changes and PBS pricing details, are included in the monthly MDref update. Without this data, you are at risk of creating invalid PBS scripts.
Download January 2025 Drug Update (1.02 GB)
This update also includes the following:
- Updated Pathology List
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- Capital Pathology
- Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology
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- Several Template Updates including;
- QLD Heart & Rhythm Clinic Referral (New)
- Opioid PBS Authority Application Form (Updated)
- Western Cardiology Referral Template (Updated)
- CVS Cardiac Referral VIC (Updated)
Prerequisites:
- This MDref update can only be applied to MedicalDirector Clinical 3.12.1 (or above).
- The update is quite a large file, ensure you allocate sufficient time for this update.
Click here for a full list of drug database changes in this MDref update.
MDref update January 2025
Summary of changes
Quick-links
New items
Discontinued items
Re-instated items
Minor changes
Cross-references
AusDI drug information documents
This page does not include PBS/RPBS changes, please refer to http://www.pbs.gov.au/browse/changes
New items since prior update (December 2024), by trade-name
Summary: 102 new items
Analgesic – combination
AMCAL STRONG PAIN RELIEF EXTRA Tablet (Paracetamol/Codeine phosphate hemihydrate 500mg/15mg) pack size 20
CODASIG Tablet (Paracetamol/Codeine phosphate hemihydrate 500mg/15mg) pack size 20
Antibiotic – tetracycline
DOXYLIN Tablet (Doxycycline (as hyclate) 50mg) pack size 2*25
Antifungal – systemic
APOHEALTH FLUCONAZOLE ONE Capsule (Fluconazole 150mg) pack size 1
Antihistamine – systemic
PHARMACY ACTION ALLERELIEF Tablet (Promethazine hydrochloride 10mg) pack size 50
PHARMACY ACTION ALLERELIEF Tablet (Promethazine hydrochloride 25mg) pack size 50
Antineoplastic – systemic other
ROMIDEPSIN-REACH Powder->Inj (Romidepsin 10mg) pack size 1
TALZENNA Capsule (Talazoparib (as tosilate) 0.1mg) pack size 30
TALZENNA Capsule (Talazoparib (as tosilate) 0.25mg) pack size 30
TALZENNA Capsule (Talazoparib (as tosilate) 0.35mg) pack size 30
TALZENNA Capsule (Talazoparib (as tosilate) 0.5mg) pack size 30
Antipsychotic
REXULTI Tablet (Brexpiprazole 0.5mg) pack size 30
RISVAN Injection (Risperidone 75mg) pack size 1
RISVAN Injection (Risperidone 100mg) pack size 1
Anxiolytic
LORAZEPAM VIATRIS Tablet (Lorazepam 2.5mg) pack size 50
Corticosteroid – glucocorticoid
DEXAMETHASONE VIATRIS Injection (Dexamethasone phosphate (as sodium) 4mg/1mL) pack size 10*1mL
COVID-19 vaccines
COMIRNATY JN.1 Injection (Bretovameran 3mcg/0.3mL (after dilution)) pack size 10*0.48mL
COMIRNATY JN.1 Injection (Bretovameran 10mcg/0.3mL) pack size 10*0.48mL
COMIRNATY JN.1 Injection (Bretovameran 30mcg/0.3mL) pack size 10*2.25mL
COMIRNATY JN.1 Injection (Bretovameran 30mcg/0.3mL pre-filled syringe) pack size 10*0.3mL
CYTOTOXIC AGENTS
ERLOTINIB ARX Tablet (Erlotinib (as hydrochloride) 150mg) pack size 30
Haemostatic agents
BERIPLEX AU 500IU Powder->Inj (Factor II/Factor VII/Factor IX/Factor X/Protein C/Protein S) pack size 1
HIB only vaccines
ACT-HIB Powder->Inj (Haemophilus influenzae type B polysaccharide/Tetanus protein 10mcg) pack size 10
Hypoglycaemic agents – oral
SITAGLO-MET Tablet (Sitagliptin (as hydrochloride monohydrate)/Metformin hydrochloride 50mg/500mg) pack size 2*56
SITAGLO-MET Tablet (Sitagliptin (as hydrochloride monohydrate)/Metformin hydrochloride 50mg/500mg) pack size 56
SITAGLO-MET Tablet (Sitagliptin (as hydrochloride monohydrate)/Metformin hydrochloride 50mg/850mg) pack size 2*56
SITAGLO-MET Tablet (Sitagliptin (as hydrochloride monohydrate)/Metformin hydrochloride 50mg/850mg) pack size 56
SITAGLO-MET Tablet (Sitagliptin (as hydrochloride monohydrate)/Metformin hydrochloride 50mg/1,000mg) pack size 2*56
SITAGLO-MET Tablet (Sitagliptin (as hydrochloride monohydrate)/Metformin hydrochloride 50mg/1,000mg) pack size 56
Immuno-suppressive
HYRIMOZ Injection (Adalimumab 40mg/0.4mL (pre-filled pen)) pack size 2*0.4mL
HYRIMOZ Injection (Adalimumab 40mg/0.4mL (pre-filled pen)) pack size 2*2*0.4mL
HYRIMOZ Injection (Adalimumab 40mg/0.4mL (pre-filled pen)) pack size 3*2*0.4mL
IDEFIRIX Powder->Inj (Imlifidase 11mg) pack size 1
IDEFIRIX Powder->Inj (Imlifidase 11mg) pack size 2
OTHER MEDICATIONS & PRODUCTS
ALFIE THERAPEUTICS ORION KUSH dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 28%, CBD <1%) pack size 10g
ALFIE THERAPEUTICS SKYWALKER dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 27%, CBD <1%) pack size 10g
ALTHEA CBD10 : THC10 Oral Liquid (Cannabidiol/Tetrahydrocannabinol CBD 10mg/mL, THC 10mg/mL) pack size 30mL
ALTHEA CBD3 : THC2.5 Capsule (Cannabidiol/Tetrahydrocannabinol CBD 3mg, THC 2.5mg) pack size 60
ALTHEA CBD3 : THC2.5 Capsule (Cannabidiol/Tetrahydrocannabinol CBD 3mg, THC 2.5mg) pack size 120
ALTHEA THC10 Capsule (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 10mg, CBD <0.5mg) pack size 60
ANYTIME HYBRID GUMMIES Pastille (Tetrahydrocannabinol THC 10mg) pack size 30
ANYTIME HYBRID Inhalation (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabigerol THC 80%, CBG <4% (cartridge)) pack size 2*1mL
AUSTRALIAN NATURAL JUNO VAPE Inhalation (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol/Cannabigerol/Cannabinol THC 30%, CBD 50%, CBG less than or equal to 3%, CBN less than or equal to 3%…) pack size 1g
BROKEN COAST AH THC26 dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol THC 26%) pack size 10g
BROKEN COAST CCC THC24 dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol THC 24%) pack size 10g
CANNATREK C10T10 MEDIBLE Pastille (Cannabidiol/Tetrahydrocannabinol CBD 10mg, THC 10mg) pack size 60
CANNATREK CORNERFIELD T19 DAY FLOWER dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol THC 19%) pack size 15g
CANNATREK CORNERFIELD T26 PINK GAS dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol THC 26%) pack size 15g
CANNATREK T10 MEDIBLE Pastille (Tetrahydrocannabinol THC 10mg) pack size 60
CANNATREK T5 MEDIBLE Pastille (Tetrahydrocannabinol THC 5mg) pack size 60
EASYBUDS ACAI BERRY dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 25%, CBD <1%) pack size 10g
EASYBUDS DARK SHADOW HAZE dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 25%, CBD <1%) pack size 10g
EASYBUDS MINI BERRY GELATO dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 23%, CBD <1%) pack size 10g
EASYBUDS MINI STRAWBERRY AMNESIA dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 23%, CBD <1%) pack size 10g
EASYBUDS STRAWBERRY DIESEL dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 25%, CBD <1%) pack size 10g
ENTOURA 10:15 OIL Oral Liquid (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 10mg/mL, CBD 15mg/mL) pack size 30mL
ENTOURA CBD 25 Chew’Tablet (Cannabidiol CBD 25mg) pack size 60
ENTOURA CBG 14 dried herb (Cannabigerol/Tetrahydrocannabinol CBG 14%, THC <0.3%) pack size 10g
GLOBAL SELECTS STARDUST OG dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 26%, CBD <0.1%) pack size 30g
GREEN WEEKEND BLUEBERRY CHEESE BIG FLOWERS dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol THC 22%) pack size 15g
GREENLINE THERAPEUTICS MANGO dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol THC 25%) pack size 15g
GREENLIT ZERO GRAVITY dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol THC 28%) pack size 10g
HAIIKU CALI-ORANGE dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 10%, CBD 14%) pack size 10g
HUMACOLOGY BLACK Oral Liquid (Cannabidiol/Cannabinol/Cannabichromene CBD 250mg/mL, CBN 60mg/mL, CBC 20mg/mL) pack size 30mL
HUMACOLOGY BLUE Pastille (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol/Cannabigerol THC 1mg, CBD 80mg, CBG 30mg) pack size 60
HUMACOLOGY PINK Pastille (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol/Cannabinol THC 1mg, CBD 112mg, CBN 12mg) pack size 60
HUMACOLOGY WHITE Oral Liquid (Cannabidiol/Cannabigerol/Cannabinol CBD 270mg/mL, CBG 60mg/mL, CBN 10mg/mL) pack size 30mL
HUMACOLOGY YELLOW Pastille (Cannabidiol CBD 110mg) pack size 60
KIEWA INDICA dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol THC 22%) pack size 15g
LGP FLOWER THC 24 – EMBER GLOW dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 24%, CBD <1%) pack size 10g
LGP FLOWER THC 26 – FROSTED KING dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 26%, CBD <1%) pack size 10g
LGP FLOWER THC 26 – WILD SUNSET dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 26%, CBD <1%) pack size 10g
LUSH LABS GARLIC TRUFFLE dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 28%, CBD <1%) pack size 10g
LUSH LABS GASTRO POP dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 28%, CBD <1%) pack size 10g
MCA ELARA T30 dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol THC 300mg/g) pack size 10g
MCA NAYA 15/15 Oral Liquid (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 15mg/mL, CBD 15mg/mL) pack size 50mL
MEDCAN OGC01 dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol THC 30%) pack size 10g
MEDICABILIS FGW28 dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 28%, CBD less than or equal to 1%) pack size 15g
MEDIQUEST BAZOOKAS dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 30%, CBD <1%) pack size 10g
MEDIQUEST DIRTY TAXI dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol/Cannabigerolic acid THC 28%, CBD <1%, CBGA <2%) pack size 10g
MEDIQUEST GAS CAKE dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 31%, CBD <1%) pack size 10g
MOTHER LABS BETA 808 dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol THC 29%) pack size 10g
MOTHER LABS TANGERINE SKIES dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol THC 26%) pack size 10g
NECTARTEK BALANCE 20:20 GUMMIES Pastille (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 20mg, CBD 20mg) pack size 60
SPECTRUM RED NO 1 (AFGHAN KUSH) dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol THC 230mg/g) pack size 10g
SPECTRUM RED NO 1 (AFGHAN KUSH) dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol THC 230mg/g) pack size 15g
TWD. TINY TIGERS 26 dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol THC 260mg/g) pack size 15g
UCANN ECLIPSE Oral Liquid (Cannabidiol/Tetrahydrocannabinol CBD 12.5mg/mL, THC 12.5mg/mL) pack size 30mL
UCANN EQUILIBRIUM Inhalation (Cannabidiol/Tetrahydrocannabinol CBD 400mg, THC 400mg (cartridge)) pack size 1mL
UCANN ISMAT dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol THC 25%) pack size 10g
UCANN LUMINOUS Inhalation (Cannabidiol/Tetrahydrocannabinol CBD 25mg, THC 850mg (cartridge)) pack size 1mL
UCANN NOCTURNE Inhalation (Cannabidiol/Tetrahydrocannabinol CBD 25mg, THC 850mg (cartridge)) pack size 1mL
UCANN SERENE+ Oral Liquid (Cannabidiol/Cannabigerol/Cannabinol CBD 200mg/mL, CBG <4mg/mL, CBN <4mg/mL) pack size 30mL
UCANN SERENE Oral Liquid (Cannabidiol CBD 200mg/mL) pack size 30mL
UCANN SUPERMOON dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol THC 33%) pack size 10g
UCANN TWILIGHT Oral Liquid (Cannabidiol/Tetrahydrocannabinol CBD <1mg/mL, THC 50mg/mL) pack size 30mL
UPSTATE RHO FIVE dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 27%, CBD less than or equal to 1%) pack size 10g
WHITE LABEL INDICA 20 dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol THC 20%) pack size 10g
WHITE LABEL INDICA 22 dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol THC 22%) pack size 15g
WHITE LABEL INDICA 30 dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol THC 30%) pack size 10g
WHITE LABEL SATIVA 19 dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol THC 19%) pack size 15g
Vitamins
THIAMINE STEROP Injection (Thiamine hydrochloride 100mg/2mL) pack size 10*2mL
Other changes since prior update
Discontinued items
Summary: 35 discontinued items
ALTHEA CBD Oral Liquid (Cannabidiol/Tetrahydrocannabinol CBD 100mg/mL, THC <1mg/mL) pack size 50mL
ALTHEA CBD1 : THC20 Oral Liquid (Cannabidiol/Tetrahydrocannabinol CBD <1mg/mL, THC 20mg/mL) pack size 20mL
ANDROCUR Tablet (Cyproterone acetate 50mg) pack size 20
ARABLOC Tablet (Leflunomide 10mg) pack size 30
BACTHECAL Injection (Baclofen 10mg/5mL) pack size 5*5mL
BLOOMS THE CHEMIST VENLAFAXINE XR Capsule (Venlafaxine (as hydrochloride) 150mg) pack size 28
CEFEPIME [OMEGAPHARM] Powder->Inj (Cefepime (as hydrochloride) 1g) pack size 1
CEFEPIME [OMEGAPHARM] Powder->Inj (Cefepime (as hydrochloride) 2g) pack size 1
CHEMISTS’ OWN RANITIDINE FORTE Tablet (Ranitidine (as hydrochloride) 300mg) pack size 14
CHEMISTS’ OWN RANITIDINE Tablet (Ranitidine (as hydrochloride) 150mg) pack size 14
CHEMISTS’ OWN RANITIDINE Tablet (Ranitidine (as hydrochloride) 150mg) pack size 28
CHERRYCO LITTLE BUDDIES THC 18 INDICA dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 18%, CBD <1%) pack size 15g
CHERRYCO LITTLE BUDDIES THC 18 SATIVA dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 18%, CBD <1%) pack size 15g
EVOGAM Sol for Inj (Human normal immunoglobulin 0.8g/5mL (16%)) pack size 1*5mL
EVOGAM Sol for Inj (Human normal immunoglobulin 3.2g/20mL (16%)) pack size 1*20mL
GLOBAL SELECTS PAPAYA BOMB dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 26%, CBD <0.1%) pack size 10g
GLOBAL SELECTS PATIMORADA dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 20%, CBD <0.1%) pack size 10g
GREENLINE THERAPEUTICS BUBBA dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol THC 25%) pack size 15g
MOXONIDINE MYL Tablet (Moxonidine 400mcg) pack size 30
MSUD AID III Powder (Amino Acids, Vitamins, Minerals) pack size 500g
PHARMACY ACTION LAXATIVE WITH SENNA Tablet (Sennoside B/Docusate sodium 8.2mg/50mg) pack size 90
SILDENAFIL GENERICHEALTH Tablet (Sildenafil (as citrate) 100mg) pack size 4
SPECTRUM YELLOW SOFTGEL Capsule (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC <1mg, CBD 20mg) pack size 30
SPECTRUM RED NO 2 FLOWER (LEMON SKUNK) dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol THC 170mg/g) pack size 15g
TWEED PENELOPE (SKUNK HAZE) dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 80mg/g, CBD 70mg/g) pack size 15g
TYR EXPRESS 15 Sachet (Amino acids, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrate, and trace elements; phenylalanine and tyrosine free contains 15g protein equivalent) pack size 30*25g
VAGICLEAR DUO Cap + Cream (Fluconazole/Clotrimazole 150mg [1 capsule] + 1% [10g cream]) pack size 1
VALACICLOVIR GENERICHEALTH Tablet (Valaciclovir (as hydrochloride) 500mg) pack size 30
VALACICLOVIR GENERICHEALTH Tablet (Valaciclovir (as hydrochloride) 500mg) pack size 42
VIDAZA Powder->Inj (Azacitidine 100mg) pack size 1
VIVAXIM Syringe (Salmonella typhi Vi polysaccharide/Inactivated hepatitis A virus antigen (GBM strain) 0.025mg/160 ELISA units) pack size 1*1mL
VOLTAREN OPHTHA Eye Drops (Diclofenac sodium 0.1% (1mg/mL)) pack size 5mL
XMET MAXAMUM Powder (Amino acids, vitamins, minerals) pack size 500g
XMTVI MAXAMUM Powder (Amino Acids, Vitamins, Minerals) pack size 500g
XPhen, Tyr MAXAMUM Powder (Amino acids, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrate, and trace elements; phenylalanine and tyrosine free) pack size 500g
Items formerly discontinued, now re-instated
Summary: 1 re-instated items
DOXYLIN Tablet (Doxycycline (as hyclate) 50mg) pack size 25
Minor amendments and clarifications
Summary: 11 amended items
ABACAVIR/LAMIVUDINE MYLAN Tablet (Abacavir (as sulfate)/Lamivudine 600mg/300mg) pack size 30 [formerly ABACAVIR/LAMIVUDINE MYLAN Tablet (Abacavir (as sulfate)/Lamivudine 600mg/300mg) pack size 2*30]
ALFIE THERAPEUTICS EVO LIVE RESIN Inhalation (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabigerol THC 800mg/g, CBG 55mg/g (cartridge)) pack size 1g [formerly ALFIE THERAPEUTICS EVO LIVE RESIN Inhalation (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabigerol THC 775mg/g, CBG 55mg/g (cartridge)) pack size 1g]
ALTHEA BLAST T-18 dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 18%, CBD <1%) pack size 10g [formerly ALTHEA THC dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 18%, CBD <1%) pack size 10g]
ALTHEA BLAST T-18 dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 18%, CBD <1%) pack size 3*10g [formerly ALTHEA THC dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 18%, CBD <1%) pack size 3*10g]
ALTHEA COSMIC T-25 dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 25%, CBD <1%) pack size 10g [formerly ALTHEA THC dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 25%, CBD <1%) pack size 10g]
ALTHEA COSMIC T-25 dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 25%, CBD <1%) pack size 3*10g [formerly ALTHEA THC dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 25%, CBD <1%) pack size 3*10g]
CEPTOLATE Capsule (Mycophenolate mofetil 250mg) pack size 50 [formerly CEPTOLATE Capsule (Mycophenolate mofetil 250mg) pack size 12*50]
DIMETHYL FUMARATE MSN EC Capsule (Dimethyl fumarate 120mg) pack size 14 [formerly DIMETHYL FUMARATE MSN EC Capsule (Dimethyl fumarate 120mg) pack size 2*14]
EYLEA Injection (Aflibercept 2mg/0.05mL (40mg/mL) syringe) pack size 1*0.05mL [formerly EYLEA Injection (Aflibercept 3.6mg/0.09mL (40mg/mL) syringe) pack size 1*0.09mL]
EYLEA Injection (Aflibercept 2mg/0.05mL (40mg/mL) vial) pack size 1*0.05mL [formerly EYLEA Injection (Aflibercept 4mg/0.1mL (40mg/mL) vial) pack size 1*0.1mL]
SPECTRUM RED NO 1 (AFGHAN KUSH) dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol THC 200mg/g) pack size 15g [formerly SPECTRUM RED NO 1 FLOWER (AFGHAN KUSH) dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol THC 200mg/g) pack size 15g]
Cross-references
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AusDI drug information documents
Product Information [PI] documents: 27695 products have a PI (4039 unique PIs)
Consumer Medicine Information [CMI] documents: 29781 products have a CMI (4682 unique CMIs)
AusDI monographs: 25234 products have a monograph (596 unique monographs)
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