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Limited coverage drugs – acetaminophen

Last updated on August 7, 2024

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Generic name	acetaminophen
Strength & form	500 mg tablet

Special Authority criteria	Approval period
Treatment of osteoarthritis only as monotherapy	Indefinite
Treatment of osteoarthritis as an adjunct to NSAID therapy when additional pain relief is required	Indefinite

Practitioner exemptions

None

Special notes

None

Special Authority request form(s)

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HLTH 5328 – Special Authority request (PDF, 656KB)

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Limited coverage drugs – acetaminophen

Generic name

Strength & form

Special Authority criteria

Approval period

Practitioner exemptions

Special notes

Special Authority request form(s)