Limited coverage drugs – telmisartan
Last updated on September 27, 2024
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Generic name |
telmisartan, including in combination with hydrochlorothiazide or amlodipine |
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Strength |
40 mg, 80 mg; 80 mg/12.5 mg, 80 mg/25 mg; 40 mg/5 mg, 40 mg/10 mg, 80 mg/5 mg, 80 mg/10 mg |
| Form | tablet |
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Special Authority criteria |
Approval period |
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For patients experiencing intractable cough or angioedema on an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE-I). PLUS (for amlodipine combinations) is currently taking stable doses of both telmisartan and amlodipine |
Indefinite |
Practitioner exemptions
- None
Special notes
- Individuals requiring a combination product must satisfy the same criteria.