Budesonide

[SDL] Budesonide Inhalation Powder 100 mcg/dose, 200 mcg/dose

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This section shows the following:

• Subsidy Scheme and Clinical Indication (where applicable) of drugs listed in the MOH List of Subsidised Drugs

• Subsidised brands of vaccines recommended in the National Immunisation Schedules listed in the MOH Subsidised Vaccine List

• Cancer Drug and Clinical Indication listed in the MediShield Life Cancer Drug List

As this website is updated monthly, please refer to MOH List of Subsidised Drugs, MOH Subsidised Vaccine List or MediShield Life Cancer Drug List for the most updated information.

01/04/2020 Budesonide prolonged-release tablet for treating mild to moderate active ulcerative colitis

[NR] The Ministry of Health’s Drug Advisory Committee has not recommended listing budesonide prolonged-release 9 mg tablet on the Medication Assistance Fund (MAF) for treating mild to moderate active ulcerative colitis because of uncertain comparative effectiveness and unfavourable cost effectiveness compared to alternative treatment options.

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This section displays recommendation from the MOH Drug Advisory Committee for subsidy and appropriate use of the drug as extracted from the Agency for Care Effectiveness (ACE) Drug Guidances. As this website is updated monthly, please refer to the ACE website for the most updated information.

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General availability information reflected is based on the Public Healthcare Institutions’ (PHI) formulary on what is commonly used for treating their patient population and may or may not be available for patients not under the care of that institution. It does not reflect the PHI’s actual inventory availability and is subjected to change. Please consult the Public Hospitals or Polyclinics for details on availability and supply restrictions/considerations. General availability is not tied to any brand unless otherwise stated.

Users are to consult the respective PHIs for actual inventory availability and supply restrictions/consideration