Limited coverage criteria – prostaglandin injection

Last updated on March 21, 2025

 

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Generic name

prostaglandin compounded injection

papaverine in combination with phentolamine OR prostaglandin in combination with papaverine or phentolamine (BiMix)

prostaglandin in combination with papaverine and phentolamine (TriMix)

Special Authority criteria

Approval period

Erectile dysfunction that occurs as a result of vascular or neurological damage that precludes adequate filling of the sinusoidal spaces

Indefinite

Practitioner exemptions

  • No practitioner exemptions

Special notes

  • Prescriptions should be processed under the applicable PIN:
    • prostaglandin – PIN 66123910
    • papaverine in combination with phentolamine OR prostaglandin in combination with papaverine or phentolamine (BiMix) – PIN 66123495
    • prostaglandin in combination with papaverine and phentolamine (TriMix) – PIN 66123483
  • Prostaglandin compound preparations containing atropine, chlorpromazine or pilocarpine are not eligible for PharmaCare coverage
  • Maximum price is based on acquisition cost of the pharmaceutical-grade powder

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