Clinical Updates
November 2023 Clinical Drug MDref Update
1 November, 2023
The November 2023 MDref drug database and content update for MedicalDirector Clinical is now available and current from 1 November 2023. 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 November 2023 Drug Update (921 MB)
This update also includes the following:
- Updated Pathology List
- Capital Pathology
- Melbourne Pathology
- Several New Templates and Template Updates
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- MyMedicare Registration Form (New)
- Reproductive Carrier Scn – Douglass Hanly Moir (New)
- Reproductive Carrier Scn – Sullivan Nicolaides (New)
- Reproductive Carrier Scn – Barratt & Smith (New)
- Reproductive Carrier Scn – Bunbury Pathology (New)
- Reproductive Carrier Scn – Capital Pathology (New)
- Reproductive Carrier Scn – Clinipath Pathology WA (New)
- Reproductive Carrier Scn – Clinpath Pathology SA (New)
- Reproductive Carrier Scn – Hobart Pathology (New)
- Reproductive Carrier Scn – Launceston Pathology (New)
- Reproductive Carrier Scn – Melbourne Pathology (New)
- Reproductive Carrier Scn – North West Pathology (New)
- Reproductive Carrier Scn – Southern.IML Pathology (New)
- Referral Form – GeneType (New)
- Prepair genetic carrier screening (Updated)
- Diabetes – Together Strong Connected Care (Updated)
- Referral Form – My Health for Life (Updated)
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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 November 2023
Summary of changes
Quick-links
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 (October 2023), by trade-name
Summary: 104 new items
Analgesic – narcotic or opioid
- ALFENTANIL-HAMELN Injection (Alfentanil (as hydrochloride) 1mg/2mL) pack size 5*2mL
- ALFENTANIL-HAMELN Injection (Alfentanil (as hydrochloride) 5mg/10mL) pack size 5*10mL
Antibiotic – cephalosporin
- CEFTAZIDIME VIATRIS Powder->Inj (Ceftazidime (as pentahydrate) 2g) pack size 10
Antibiotic – other
- METRONIDAZOLE MEDSURGE Infusion (Metronidazole 500mg/100mL) pack size 1*100mL
- METRONIDAZOLE MEDSURGE Infusion (Metronidazole 500mg/100mL) pack size 10*100mL
Antibiotic – penicillins
- AMOXICILLIN AND CLAVULANATE POTASSIUM USP [MEDSURGE] [AUROBINDO] Suspension (Amoxicillin (as trihydrate)/Clavulanic acid (as the potassium salt) 400mg-57mg/5mL) pack size 50mL
Anticoagulant or antithrombotic
- EXARANE Injection (Enoxaparin sodium 20mg/0.2mL) pack size 2*10*0.2mL
- EXARANE Injection (Enoxaparin sodium 40mg/0.4mL) pack size 2*10*0.4mL
- EXARANE Injection (Enoxaparin sodium 60mg/0.6mL) pack size 2*10*0.6mL
Antidrug dependence agents
- ARX-NALTREXONE Tablet (Naltrexone hydrochloride 50mg) pack size 30
Antiemetic or antinauseant
- FOSAPREPITANT MSN Powder->Inj (Fosaprepitant (as fosaprepitant dimeglumine) 150mg) pack size 1
Antihistamine – systemic
- CODRAL DRY COUGH & COLD WITH ANTIHISTAMINE Oral Liquid (Diphenhydramine hydrochloride/Ammonium chloride 12.5mg-125mg/5mL) pack size 200mL
Antimigraine preparations
- IMIGRAN MIGRAINE Tablet (Sumatriptan (as succinate) 50mg) pack size 2
- NURTEC ODT OralDisTab (Rimegepant (as sulfate) 75mg) pack size 8
Antineoplastic – systemic antimetabolite
- CHEXATE Tablet (Methotrexate (as sodium) 10mg) pack size 10
Antineoplastic – systemic other
- IRINOTECAN BAXTER Injection (Irinotecan hydrochloride 100mg/5mL) pack size 1*5mL
Antipsychotic
- ARIPIPRAZOLE SANDOZ Tablet (Aripiprazole 5mg) pack size 30
Antismoking agents
- PHARMACOR VARENICLINE – INITIATION PACK Tablet (Varenicline (as tartrate) 0.5mg [11] + 1mg [42]) pack size 53
- PHARMACOR VARENICLINE Tablet (Varenicline (as tartrate) 1mg) pack size 2*56
- PHARMACOR VARENICLINE Tablet (Varenicline (as tartrate) 1mg) pack size 56
Antithyroid preparation
- THIRAZOL Tablet (Carbimazole 5mg) pack size 2*100
Cholera only vaccines
- VAXCHORA Sachet (Vibrio cholerae live attenuated (CVD 103-HgR strain)) pack size 1 dose
Corticosteroid – glucocorticoid
- SOLU-MEDRONE Powder->Inj (Methylprednisolone (as sodium succinate) 40mg) pack size 5*1
Corticosteroid – topical
- SUPRIAD FATTY Ointment (Methylprednisolone aceponate 0.1%) pack size 10*15g
- SUPRIAD FATTY Ointment (Methylprednisolone aceponate 0.1%) pack size 15g
- SUPRIAD FATTY Ointment (Methylprednisolone aceponate 0.1%) pack size 2*15g
- SUPRIAD FATTY Ointment (Methylprednisolone aceponate 0.1%) pack size 4*15g
- SUPRIAD FATTY Ointment (Methylprednisolone aceponate 0.1%) pack size 6*15g
- SUPRIAD FATTY Ointment (Methylprednisolone aceponate 0.1%) pack size 8*15g
- SUPRIAD Cream (Methylprednisolone aceponate 0.1%) pack size 10*15g
- SUPRIAD Cream (Methylprednisolone aceponate 0.1%) pack size 15g
- SUPRIAD Cream (Methylprednisolone aceponate 0.1%) pack size 2*15g
- SUPRIAD Cream (Methylprednisolone aceponate 0.1%) pack size 4*15g
- SUPRIAD Cream (Methylprednisolone aceponate 0.1%) pack size 6*15g
- SUPRIAD Cream (Methylprednisolone aceponate 0.1%) pack size 8*15g
- SUPRIAD Ointment (Methylprednisolone aceponate 0.1%) pack size 10*15g
- SUPRIAD Ointment (Methylprednisolone aceponate 0.1%) pack size 15g
- SUPRIAD Ointment (Methylprednisolone aceponate 0.1%) pack size 2*15g
- SUPRIAD Ointment (Methylprednisolone aceponate 0.1%) pack size 4*15g
- SUPRIAD Ointment (Methylprednisolone aceponate 0.1%) pack size 6*15g
- SUPRIAD Ointment (Methylprednisolone aceponate 0.1%) pack size 8*15g
HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
- BTC ATORVASTATIN Tablet (Atorvastatin (as calcium trihydrate) 10mg) pack size 2*30
- BTC ATORVASTATIN Tablet (Atorvastatin (as calcium trihydrate) 10mg) pack size 30
- BTC ATORVASTATIN Tablet (Atorvastatin (as calcium trihydrate) 20mg) pack size 2*30
- BTC ATORVASTATIN Tablet (Atorvastatin (as calcium trihydrate) 20mg) pack size 30
- BTC ATORVASTATIN Tablet (Atorvastatin (as calcium trihydrate) 40mg) pack size 2*30
- BTC ATORVASTATIN Tablet (Atorvastatin (as calcium trihydrate) 40mg) pack size 30
- BTC ATORVASTATIN Tablet (Atorvastatin (as calcium trihydrate) 80mg) pack size 2*30
- BTC ATORVASTATIN Tablet (Atorvastatin (as calcium trihydrate) 80mg) pack size 30
Immuno-suppressive
- ORENCIA Powder->Inj (Abatacept 250mg) pack size 3*1
Lipid reducing agents
- ZIMYBE Tablet (Ezetimibe/Simvastatin 10mg/10mg) pack size 2*30
- ZIMYBE Tablet (Ezetimibe/Simvastatin 10mg/10mg) pack size 30
- ZIMYBE Tablet (Ezetimibe/Simvastatin 10mg/20mg) pack size 2*30
- ZIMYBE Tablet (Ezetimibe/Simvastatin 10mg/20mg) pack size 30
- ZIMYBE Tablet (Ezetimibe/Simvastatin 10mg/40mg) pack size 2*30
- ZIMYBE Tablet (Ezetimibe/Simvastatin 10mg/40mg) pack size 30
- ZIMYBE Tablet (Ezetimibe/Simvastatin 10mg/80mg) pack size 2*30
- ZIMYBE Tablet (Ezetimibe/Simvastatin 10mg/80mg) pack size 30
Neuromuscular blocking agents
- CISATRACURIUM ACCORD Injection (Cisatracurium (as besilate) 10mg/5mL (2mg/mL)) pack size 5*5mL
- CISATRACURIUM ACCORD Injection (Cisatracurium (as besilate) 150mg/30mL (5mg/mL)) pack size 1*30mL
OTHER MEDICATIONS & PRODUCTS
- ALTRELEAF CBD100 ISO OIL Oral Liquid (Cannabidiol CBD 100mg/mL) pack size 30mL
- ARUMA FLOWER ATLAS dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 22%, CBD <1%) pack size 10g
- CANNATREK MEDIC C2.5T2.5 Inhaler (Cannabidiol/Tetrahydrocannabinol CBD 2.5mg-THC 2.5mg/actuation) pack size 100 dose
- CANNATREK MEDIC C5 Inhaler (Cannabidiol CBD 5mg/actuation) pack size 100 dose
- CANNATREK MEDIC T2.5 Inhaler (Tetrahydrocannabinol THC 2.5mg/actuation) pack size 100 dose
- CANNATREK MEDIC T5 Inhaler (Tetrahydrocannabinol THC 5mg/actuation) pack size 100 dose
- CANNATREK T21 KIAMA FLOWER dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol THC 21%) pack size 10g
- CANOPY JH 22 FLOWER dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol THC 220mg/g) pack size 15g
- CANOPY KMI 28 FLOWER dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol THC 280mg/g) pack size 15g
- CANOPY TC 28 FLOWER dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol THC 280mg/g) pack size 15g
- CRAFTPLANT HIVOLT DRIED dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 25%, CBD less than or equal to 1%) pack size 10g
- CYBIS 10:25 Oral Liquid (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 10mg/mL, CBD 25mg/mL) pack size 30mL
- LGP FLOWER SELECTION BOX NO.1 dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 25%/CBD <1% [1 x 5g] + THC 22%/CBD <1% [1 x 5g] + THC 20%/CBD <1% [1 x 5g]) pack size 1
- MCA SANA C200 Oral Liquid (Cannabidiol CBD 200mg/mL) pack size 30mL
- MEDCAN CC01-V Inhalation (Tetrahydrocannabinol THC 800mg (cartridge)) pack size 1g
- MEDCAN GLU01-V Inhalation (Tetrahydrocannabinol THC 800mg (cartridge)) pack size 1g
- MEDCAN SC01-V Inhalation (Tetrahydrocannabinol THC 800mg (cartridge)) pack size 1g
- MEDCAN SPH01 dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 25%, CBD <1%) pack size 10g
- NECTARTEK SKY ONE Inhalation (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 800mg, CBD <1mg (cartridge)) pack size 1mL
- PHYTOCA GG Inhalation (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 880mg, CBD <17mg (cartridge)) pack size 1mL
- SUNRISE SATIVA 22% DURBAN dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 22%, CBD <1%) pack size 15g
- SUNRISE SATIVA 22% SUPER LEMON HAZE dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 22%, CBD <1%) pack size 15g
- SUNSET INDICA 20% PURE KUSH dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 20%, CBD <1%) pack size 15g
- SUNSET INDICA 20% WHITE PANTHER dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 20%, CBD <1%) pack size 15g
- SUPERBLY GREEN BLISSY 22% THC dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 22%, CBD <1%) pack size 10g
- SUPERBLY GREEN BUZZY 20% THC dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 20%, CBD <1%) pack size 10g
- SUPERBLY GREEN COZEY 20% THC dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 20%, CBD <1%) pack size 10g
- SUPERBLY GREEN KUSHY 18% THC dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 18%, CBD <1%) pack size 10g
- SUPERBLY GREEN ROSEY 18% CBD dried herb (Cannabidiol/Tetrahydrocannabinol CBD 18%, THC <1%) pack size 10g
- SUPERBLY GREEN SUNNY 25% THC dried herb (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 25%, CBD <1%) pack size 10g
- URBANLEAF MCART ADARA Inhalation (Tetrahydrocannabinol THC 400mg (cartridge)) pack size 0.5g
- URBANLEAF MCART ADARA Inhalation (Tetrahydrocannabinol THC 800mg (cartridge)) pack size 1g
- URBANLEAF MCART PETRA Inhalation (Tetrahydrocannabinol THC 400mg (cartridge)) pack size 0.5g
- URBANLEAF MCART PETRA Inhalation (Tetrahydrocannabinol THC 800mg (cartridge)) pack size 1g
- URBANLEAF MCART SHEBA Inhalation (Tetrahydrocannabinol THC 800mg (cartridge)) pack size 1g
Pneumococcal only vaccines
- VAXNEUVANCE Injection (Pneumococcal vaccine polyvalent. Streptococcus pneumoniae serotypes 1, 3, 4, 5, 6A, 6B, 7F, 9V, 14, 18C, 19A, 19F, 22F, 23F and 33F 15 Valent) pack size 1*0.5mL
Supplemental & enteral nutrition
- CAMINO PRO BETTERMILK Powder (Glycomacropeptide, amino acids, vitamins, minerals) pack size 4*30*40g
Systemic NSAIDs
- MEDICHOICE IBUPROFEN Tablet (Ibuprofen 400mg) pack size 3*30
- MEDICHOICE IBUPROFEN Tablet (Ibuprofen 400mg) pack size 30
Thyroid hormones
- LEVOTHYROXINE SANDOZ Tablet (Levothyroxine sodium 50mcg) pack size 200
- LEVOTHYROXINE SANDOZ Tablet (Levothyroxine sodium 75mcg) pack size 200
- LEVOTHYROXINE SANDOZ Tablet (Levothyroxine sodium 100mcg) pack size 200
- LEVOTHYROXINE SANDOZ Tablet (Levothyroxine sodium 200mcg) pack size 200
TNF (tumour necrosis factor) receptor blockers
- REMICADE Powder->Inj (Infliximab 100mg) pack size 3*1
Other changes since prior update
Discontinued items
Summary: 20 discontinued items
- ACQUIN Tablet (Quinapril (as hydrochloride) 20mg) pack size 30
- ADACEL Injection (Diphtheria toxoid/Tetanus toxoid/Pertussis toxoid/Pertussis filamentous haemagglutinin/Pertussis pertactin/Pertussis fimbriae type 2 & 3 vial) pack size 1*0.5mL
- ADDOS XR Tablet (Nifedipine 30mg) pack size 30
- ADDOS XR Tablet (Nifedipine 60mg) pack size 30
- APO-MIRTAZAPINE Tablet (Mirtazapine 30mg) pack size 30
- APO-MIRTAZAPINE Tablet (Mirtazapine 45mg) pack size 30
- APO-QUINAPRIL Tablet (Quinapril (as hydrochloride) 10mg) pack size 30
- APO-QUINAPRIL Tablet (Quinapril (as hydrochloride) 20mg) pack size 30
- BLOOMS THE CHEMIST CANDESARTAN HCTZ Tablet (Candesartan cilexetil/Hydrochlorothiazide 32mg/25mg) pack size 30
- BYDUREON Powder->Inj (Exenatide 2mg (vial with syringe)) pack size 4
- DIMIREL Tablet (Glimepiride 3mg) pack size 30
- IMATAB Tablet (Imatinib (as mesilate) 600mg) pack size 30
- IMIGRAN Tablet (Sumatriptan (as succinate) 50mg) pack size 2
- MABTHERA SC Injection (Rituximab 1,400mg/11.7mL) pack size 1*11.7mL
- PACLITAXEL KABI Injection (Paclitaxel 30mg/5mL (6mg/mL)) pack size 1*5mL
- PACLITAXEL KABI Injection (Paclitaxel 300mg/50mL (6mg/mL)) pack size 1*50mL
- PRIMACOR Sol for Inj (Milrinone (as lactate) 10mg/10mL) pack size 10*10mL
- QUINAPRIL GENERICHEALTH Tablet (Quinapril (as hydrochloride) 20mg) pack size 30
- SOLICARE ODT OralDisTab (Solifenacin succinate 5mg) pack size 30
- SOLICARE ODT OralDisTab (Solifenacin succinate 10mg) pack size 30
Items formerly discontinued, now re-instated
Summary: 1 re-instated items
- DYNAMICLEAR RAPID Gel (Cupric sulfate pentahydrate/Hypericum perforatum/Calendula officinalis 64mg-0.5mg-0.5mg/g) pack size 2*0.65mL
Minor amendments and clarifications
Summary: 16 amended items
- AELLEVE BALANCE10 Oral Liquid (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 10mg/mL, CBD 10mg/mL) pack size 30mL [formerly ALLEVE BALANCE10 Oral Liquid (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 10mg/mL, CBD 10mg/mL) pack size 30mL]
- AELLEVE BALANCE25 Oral Liquid (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 25mg/mL, CBD 25mg/mL) pack size 30mL [formerly ALLEVE BALANCE25 Oral Liquid (Tetrahydrocannabinol/Cannabidiol THC 25mg/mL, CBD 25mg/mL) pack size 30mL]
- AELLEVE T26 Oral Liquid (Tetrahydrocannabinol THC 26mg/mL) pack size 30mL [formerly ALLEVE T26 Oral Liquid (Tetrahydrocannabinol THC 26mg/mL) pack size 30mL]
- ALPHACLAV DUO VIATRIS Tablet (Amoxicillin (as trihydrate)/Clavulanic acid (as the potassium salt) 500mg/125mg) pack size 10 [formerly ALPHACLAV DUO VIATRIS Tablet (Amoxicillin (as trihydrate)/Clavulanic acid (as the potassium salt) 500mg/125mg) pack size 2*10]
- CAMINO PRO BETTERMILK Powder (Glycomacropeptide, amino acids, vitamins, minerals) pack size 30*49g [formerly CAMINO PRO BETTERMILK Powder (Glycomacropeptide, amino acids, vitamins, minerals) pack size 4*30*49g]
- CHEMISTS’ OWN OSTEO RELIEF PARACETAMOL MR Tablet (Paracetamol 665mg) pack size 96 [formerly CHEMISTS’ OWN OSTEO RELIEF PARACETAMOL MR Tablet (Paracetamol 665mg) pack size 2*96]
- DUKORAL Liq+ Buffer (Vibrio cholerae O1 (Inaba classic strain, heat inactivated)/Vibrio cholerae O1 (Inaba El Tor strain, formalin inactivated)/Vibrio cholerae O1 (Ogawa classic strain, formalin inactivated)/Vibrio cholerae O1 (Ogawa classic strain, heat inactivated)/Recombinant cholera toxin B subunit) pack size 1 dose [formerly DUKORAL Liq+ Buffer (Vibrio cholerae vaccine N/A) pack size 1 dose]
- DUKORAL Liq+ Buffer (Vibrio cholerae O1 (Inaba classic strain, heat inactivated)/Vibrio cholerae O1 (Inaba El Tor strain, formalin inactivated)/Vibrio cholerae O1 (Ogawa classic strain, formalin inactivated)/Vibrio cholerae O1 (Ogawa classic strain, heat inactivated)/Recombinant cholera toxin B subunit) pack size 2 dose [formerly DUKORAL Liq+ Buffer (Vibrio cholerae vaccine N/A) pack size 2 dose]
- EXARANE Injection (Enoxaparin sodium 20mg/0.2mL) pack size 2*10*0.2mL [formerly EXARANE Injection (Enoxaparin sodium 20mg/0.2mL) pack size 10*0.2mL]
- EXARANE Injection (Enoxaparin sodium 40mg/0.4mL) pack size 2*10*0.4mL [formerly EXARANE Injection (Enoxaparin sodium 40mg/0.4mL) pack size 10*0.4mL]
- EXARANE Injection (Enoxaparin sodium 80mg/0.8mL) pack size 2*10*0.8mL [formerly EXARANE Injection (Enoxaparin sodium 80mg/0.8mL) pack size 10*0.8mL]
- EXARANE Injection (Enoxaparin sodium 100mg/1mL) pack size 2*10*1mL [formerly EXARANE Injection (Enoxaparin sodium 100mg/1mL) pack size 10*1mL]
- IMOJEV Powder->Inj (Japanese encephalitis vaccine (live, attenuated) 4.0-5.8 log PFU) pack size 1 [formerly IMOJEV Injection (Japanese encephalitis vaccine (live, attenuated) 4.0-5.8 log PFU) pack size 1]
- OPTIFRESH PLUS Eye Drops (Carmellose sodium 1%) pack size 30*0.4mL [formerly OPTIFRESH PLUS Eye Drops (Carmellose sodium 1%) pack size 3*30*0.4mL]
- OPTIFRESH TEARS Eye Drops (Carmellose sodium 0.5%) pack size 30*0.4mL [formerly OPTIFRESH TEARS Eye Drops (Carmellose sodium 0.5%) pack size 3*30*0.4mL]
- VALGANCICLOVIR MYLAN Tablet (Valganciclovir (as hydrochloride) 450mg) pack size 60 [formerly VALGANCICLOVIR MYLAN Tablet (Valganciclovir (as hydrochloride) 450mg) pack size 2*60]
Cross-references
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AusDI drug information documents
- Product Information [PI] documents: 24424 products have a PI (3877 unique PIs)
- Consumer Medicine Information [CMI] documents: 26454 products have a CMI (4563 unique CMIs)
- AusDI monographs: 22095 products have a monograph (597 unique monographs)
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