Angiotensin receptor blockers – candesartan
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Generic name |
candesartan, including in combination with hydrochlorothiazide |
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Strength |
8 mg, 16 mg, 32 mg, 16 mg/12.5 mg, 32 mg/12.5 mg, 32 mg/25 mg |
Form |
tablet |
Special Authority criteria |
Approval period |
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Person identified as experiencing intractable cough or angioedema on an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor (ACE-I). |
Indefinite
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Practitioner exemptions
- None
Special notes
- Individuals requiring a diuretic combination product must satisfy the same criteria
- Candesartan 4 mg dose is not a PharmaCare benefit
Special Authority request form(s)
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- 5492 - ARB Request Form (PDF, 672KB)