National Core Formulary
The IHS National Core Formulary represents the basic standard of care drugs which must be carried by all federal facilities to generally promote the parity, portability, quality, safety, convenience, and cost-effectiveness of the pharmacy benefit.
- It establishes the "floor" for the pharmacy benefit.
- Except in closed classes, facilities are expected to add other drugs to the local formulary as needed.
Last Updated: 04/26/2024
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The following is a list of Medications currently in the queue. 233 record(s) found.
Medication | Pharmacological Category | Formulary Brief | Notes | Similar Medications |
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Semaglutide (Ozempic®) | Antidiabetic Agent, Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Receptor Agonist | GLP-1 & GLP-1/GIP Receptor Agonists for DM2 and Obesity (2023) | Subcutaneous formulation only | |
Dextroamphetamine / Amphetamine (immediate release) | Central Nervous System Stimulant | ADHD (Jan 2020) | Pediatric use only | |
Dextroamphetamine / Amphetamine (long-acting) | Central Nervous System Stimulant | ADHD (Jan 2020) | Pediatric use only | |
Methylphenidate (immediate release) | Central Nervous System Stimulant | ADHD (Jan 2020) | Pediatric use only | Methylphenidate (long-acting) |
Methylphenidate (long-acting) | Central Nervous System Stimulant | ADHD (Jan 2020) | Pediatric use only | Methylphenidate (immediate release) |
Amoxicillin | Antibiotic, Penicillin | Outpatient Abx Stewardship & URIs (2021) | Pediatric and Adult oral formulations | Amoxicillin and Clavulanate; Penicillin G benzathine; Penicllin V potassium |
Amoxicillin and Clavulanate | Antibiotic, Penicillin | Outpatient Abx Stewardship & URIs (2021) | Pediatric and Adult oral formulations | Amoxicillin; Penicillin G benzathine; Penicllin V potassium |
Cefdinir | Antibiotic, Cephalosporin (Third Generation) | Outpatient Abx Stewardship & URIs (2021) | Pediatric and Adult oral formulations | Cefixime; Ceftriaxone Injection; Cephalexin |
Cephalexin | Antibiotic, Cephalosporin (First Generation) | Outpatient Abx Stewardship & URIs (2021) | Pediatric and Adult oral formulations | Cefdinir; Cefixime; Ceftriaxone Injection |
Clindamycin | Antibiotic, Lincosamide | Outpatient Abx Stewardship & URIs (2021) | Pediatric and Adult oral formulations | |
Penicillin V potassium | Antibiotic, Penicillin | Outpatient Abx Stewardship & URIs (2021) | Pediatric and Adult oral formulations | Amoxicillin; Amoxicillin and Clavulanate; Penicillin G benzathine |
Mesalamine, oral | 5-Aminosalicylic Acid Derivative | Inflammatory Bowel Disease (2023) | Once-Daily Formulation | Sulfasalazine |
Prenatal Multivitamin | Vitamin | Pregnancy & Prenatal Care (2021) | Must contain >400 mcg of folic acid/dose | |
Aripiprazole lauroxil | Antipsychotic, Atypical (Second Generation) - Injectable | Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics (2020) | Injectable | Haloperidol decanoate |
Haloperidol decanoate | Antipsychotic, Typical (First Generation) - Injectable | Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics (2020) | Injectable | Aripiprazole lauroxil |
Etonogestrel, implant | Contraceptive; Progestin | Long Acting Reversible Contraception (2021) | For use by a skilled and privileged provider | Oral contraceptive pill, progestin only |
Sevelamer carbonate | Phosphate Binder | Phosphate Binders (2018) | For patients on dialysis who cannot use calcium-based phosphate binders due to hypercalcemia | Calcium |
Glucagon | Antidote; Hypoglycemia | Glucagon Products Review (2021) | For outpatient use | |
Cefixime | Antibiotic, Cephalosporin (Third Generation) | STIs - PART 1 (2021) | For outpatient treatment of gonorrhea for Expedited Partner Therapy or when injection therapy is not possible | Cefdinir; Ceftriaxone Injection; Cephalexin |
Dolutegravir | Antiretroviral, Integrase Inhibitor (Anti-HIV) | HIV Updates (2020) | For HIV treatment in pregnant patients | Emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate; Raltegravir |
Long-acting monoclonal antibodies, All ACIP-recommended | Immune Globulin; Monoclonal Antibody | Prevention of RSV (2023) | For example: nirsevimab (Beyfortus®) | |
Emtricitabine/Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate | Antiretroviral, Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor, Nucleoside (Anti-HIV); Antiretroviral, Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor, Nucleotide (Anti-HIV) | HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) (2018) | For (1) Pre-Exposure HIV Prophylaxis, (2) Post-Exposure HIV Prophylaxis (with raltegravir) or (3) HIV Treatment (with raltegravir) in patients with contraindications for 1st line anti-HIV agents | Raltegravir |
Raltegravir | Antiretroviral, Integrase Inhibitor (Anti-HIV) | HIV Treatment (2019) | For (1) HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (with emtricitabine/ tenofovir DF) or (2) HIV Treatment (with emtricitabine/tenofovir DF) in patients with contraindications for 1st line anti-HIV agents | Emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate |
Estradiol for Injection | Estrogen Derivative | Gender Affirming Therapies (2022) | Either valerate or cypionate product | Estradiol tablets; Estradiol, transdermal |
Beta-3 agonist, Any | Beta3 Agonist | Urinary Incontinence (2023) | Either mirabegron -or- vibegron | Oxybutynin, extended-release; Oxybutynin, immediate-release |
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), combination | Smoking Cessation Aid | Nicotine Dependence (2020) | Combination NRT (nicotine patches + any short-acting NRT product) | Bupropion; Varenicline |
Medroxyprogesterone acetate, injection (IM and SC formulations) | Contraceptive, Progestin (Injection/Depot) | SC Depot Medroxyprogesterone (2023) | Both SC and IM formulations should be made available | Medroxyprogesterone, oral |
Serotonin 5-HT1 agonist (Triptan) | Antimigraine Agent; Serotonin 5-HT 1B/1D Receptor Agonist | Acute Migraine (2021) | Any two (2) triptan medications are required, one must be sumatriptan | Sumatriptan |
Sumatriptan | Antimigraine Agent; Serotonin 5-HT 1B/1D Receptor Agonist | Acute Migraine (2021) | Any two (2) triptan medications are required, one must be sumatriptan | |
Folic Acid | Vitamin, Water Soluble | Pregnancy & Prenatal Care (2021) | Any product containing >400 mcg / daily dose | |
Glucose, oral | Antidote | Glucagon Products Review (2021) | Any formulation | Glucagon |
Epinephrine Injection Devices (both 0.15mg and 0.3mg) | Alpha-/Beta- Agonist | Epinephrine Injection Devices (2020 | Any device, auto-injector or pre-filled syringe | |
Vaccines, All ACIP-recommended | Vaccines | Vaccine (2011) | All ACIP recommended vaccines for routine use in accordance with ACIP guidelines | |
Rifaximin | Antibiotic, Rifamycin | Hepatic Encephalopathy (2020) | After failure of, or intolerance to, lactulose monotherapy as indicated for hepatic encephalopathy | Lactulose |
Donepezil | Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor (Central) | Alzheimer's disease (2019) | 5mg and 10mg strengths | |
Semaglutide (Wegovy®) -OR- Tirzepatide (Zepbound™) | Antidiabetic Agent, Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Receptor Agonist; Glucose-Dependent Insulinotropic Polypeptide (GIP)/Glucagon-Like Peptide (GLP-1) Receptor Agonist | NPTC Update (Jan 2024) | For weight management, with recommended local adoption of use criteria | Tirzepatide (Zepbound™) -OR- Semaglutide (Wegovy®) |
Tirzepatide (Zepbound™) -OR- Semaglutide (Wegovy®) | Antidiabetic Agent, Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Receptor Agonist; Glucose-Dependent Insulinotropic Polypeptide (GIP)/Glucagon-Like Peptide (GLP-1) Receptor Agonist | NPTC Update (Jan 2024) | For weight management, with recommended local adoption of use criteria | Semaglutide (Wegovy®) -OR- Tirzepatide (Zepbound™) |
Testosterone (**REMS Drug**) | Androgen | Male Hypogonadism (2022) | Any formulation; Certain formulations (i.e., undecoanate) have REMS requirements | |
Buprenorphine, long-acting (**REMS drug**) | Analgesic, Opioid; Analgesic, Opioid Partial Agonist | MAT for OUD (2021) | Any formulation; Restricted to treatment of Opioid Use Disorder; **See REMS here** | Buprenorphine, short-acting (**REMS drug**); Buprenorphine-Naloxone (**REMS drug**) |
Buprenorphine, short-acting (**REMS drug**) | Analgesic, Opioid; Analgesic, Opioid Partial Agonist | MAT for OUD (2021) | Any formulation; Restricted to treatment of Opioid Use Disorder; **See REMS here** | Buprenorphine, long-acting (**REMS drug**); Buprenorphine-Naloxone (**REMS drug**) |
Buprenorphine-Naloxone (**REMS drug**) | Analgesic, Opioid; Analgesic, Opioid Partial Agonist | MAT for OUD (2021) | **See REMS here** | Naloxone |
Dolutegravir/Abacavir/Lamivudine | Antiretroviral, Integrase Inhibitor (Anti-HIV) | HIV Treatment (2019) | *Note: HLA B5701 testing required prior to initiation | Bictegravir/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir alafenamide; Dolutegravir; Emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate; Raltegravir |
Insulin aspart (NovoLog®) | Insulin, Rapid-Acting | Diabetes Treatment Overview (2017) | *Branded product*; Pen Device | |
Insulin aspart / Insulin aspart protamine (NovoLog® Mix 70/30) | Insulin, Combination (70/30 Mix) | Diabetes Treatment Overview (2017) | *Branded product*; Pen Device | |
Insulin NPH (NovoLIN® N) | Insulin, Intermediate-Acting | Diabetes Treatment Overview (2017) | *Branded product* | |
Insulin NPH / Regular human insulin (NovoLIN® 70/30) | Insulin, Combination (70/30 Mix) | Diabetes Treatment Overview (2017) | *Branded product* | |
Insulin Regular human (NovoLIN® R) | Insulin, Short-Acting | Diabetes Treatment Overview (2017) | *Branded product* | |
Mometasone (Asmanex®) | Corticosteroid, Inhalant | Asthma & COPD Guidelines Review (2019) | *Branded product* | |
Levonorgestrel (Plan B One-Step®) | Contraceptive, Progestin | Contraception (2016) | *Branded product* | Ulipristal |
Tiotropium (Spiriva®) | Long-Acting Anticholinergic Agent | Long Acting Muscarinic Antagonists (2019) | *Branded product* | |
Insulin glargine, Any | Insulin, Long-Acting | Long-Acting Insulins & Biosimilars (2021) | *Biosimilars of insulin glargine are intended to be included for consideration | |
Intrauterine device, copper | Contraceptive | Long Acting Reversible Contraception (2021) | *Any product*; For use by a skilled and privileged provider | Intrauterine device, levonorgestrel |
Intrauterine device, levonorgestrel | Contraceptive, Progestin | Long Acting Reversible Contraception (2021) | *Any product*; For use by a skilled and privileged provider | Intrauterine device, copper |
Corticosteroid, intranasal | Intranasal Corticosteroid | Allergic Rhinitis (2018) | *Any product* | |
H1 Antagonist (2nd generation), long-acting | Histamine H1 Antagonist, Second Generation | Allergic Rhinitis (2018) | *Any product* | |
Laxative, bulk-forming | Bulk-forming Laxative | Added July 2011 (Constipation) | *Any product* | |
Polyethylene glycol | Laxative, Osmotic | Irritable Bowel Syndrome (2018) | *Any product* | Lactulose |
Laxative, stimulant | Stimulant Laxative | Added July 2011 (Constipation) | *Any product* | |
Corticosteroid (Topical) - Intermediate Potency | Topical Corticosteroids | Atopic Dermatitis (2020) | *Any product* | Corticosteroid (Topical) - Low Potency |
Corticosteroid (Topical) - Low Potency | Topical Corticosteroids | Atopic Dermatitis (2020) | *Any product* | Corticosteroid (Topical) - Intermediate Potency |
Albuterol, metered dose inhaler (MDI) | Beta2 Agonist | Asthma & COPD Guidelines Review (2019) | *Any product* | |
Atypical antipsychotic | Antipsychotic, Atypical | Bipolar Disorders (2022) | *Any product* | Aripiprazole lauroxil; Haloperidol decanoate |
Tretinoin, topical | Topical Skin Product, Acne | Treatment of Acne vulgaris (2020) | *Any product* | |
Proton Pump Inhibitor | Proton Pump Inhibitor | GERD & PUD (2018) | *Any product* | |
Ophthalmic Prostaglandin Analog | Ophthalmic Prostaglandin Analog | Ophth Prostaglandin Analogs (2018) | *Any product* | |
Oral contraceptive pill, extended cycle | Contraceptive | Contraception (2016) | *Any product* | |
Oral contraceptive pill, monophasic: 20mcg EE (low) | Contraceptive | Contraception (2016) | *Any product* | |
Oral contraceptive pill, monophasic: 30-35mcg EE (medium) | Contraceptive | Contraception (2016) | *Any product* | |
Oral contraceptive pill, progestin only (prescription) | Contraceptive, Progestin | Norgestrel OTC - Opill (2023) | *Any product* | |
Oral contraceptive pill, triphasic | Contraceptive | Contraception (2016) | *Any product* | |
Low-molecular weight heparin | Low-molecular Weight Heparin | VTE Prophylaxis (2011) | *Any product* | |
Estrogen vaginal cream | Estrogen Derivative | NPTC Meeting Update (May 2018) | *Any product* | Estradiol tablets |
Vitamin D Analog, topical | Vitamin D Analog | Psoriasis (2018) | *Any product* | |
Vitamin D, Any | Vitamin D Analog | Vitamin D Analogues in CKD (2010) | *Any product* | |
Corticosteroid (Ophthalmic) - Low Potency | Corticosteroid, Ophthalmic | Ocular Treatments (2022) | *Any product - see Form Brief for suggested products | Artificial Tear substitute, Ophthalmic (Preservative Free); Ciprofloxacin, Ophthalmic Solution; Polymyxin B/trimethoprim, Ophthalmic Solution; Prednisolone, Ophthalmic Suspension |
Artificial Tear substitute, ophthalmic (preservative free) | Ophthalmic Agent, Miscellaneous | Ocular Treatments (2022) | *Any Preservative-Free product* | Ciprofloxacin, Ophthalmic Solution; Corticosteroid (Ophthalmic) - Low Potency; Polymyxin B/trimethoprim, Ophthalmic Solution |
Estradiol, transdermal | Estrogen Derivative | Gender Affirming Therapies (2022) | *Any patch* | Estradiol for Injection; Estradiol tablets |
Fluoride, oral | Nutritional Supplement | Supplements in Oral Health (2016) | *Any oral formulation* | |
Iron, oral | Iron Salt | Pregnancy & Prenatal Care (2021) | *Any oral formulation* | |
Diclofenac | Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug | NSAIDs (2014) | *Any formulation* | Ibuprofen; Indomethacin; Meloxicam; Naproxen |
Calcium | Electrolyte Supplement | Osteoporosis (2016) | *Any formulation* | |
Permethrin 1% | Antiparasitic Agent, Topical; Pediculocide; Scabicidal Agent | Sexually Transmitted Infections, Part III (2022) | *Any formulation* | Permethrin 5% cream |
Leuprolide | Antineoplastic Agent, Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist | Treatment of Prostate Cancer (Nov 2022) | **Any depot form** | |
Famotidine | Histamine H2 Antagonist | Fall 2022 NPTC Meeting Update | ||
Azathioprine -OR- Mercaptopurine | Immunosuppresant Agent | Inflammatory Bowel Disease (2023) | Methotrexate; Sulfasalazine | |
Mercaptopurine -OR- Azathioprine | Immunosuppresant Agent | Inflammatory Bowel Disease (2023) | Methotrexate; Sumatriptan | |
Prednisolone acetate, ophthalmic suspension | Corticosteroid, Ophthalmic | Ocular Treatments (2022) | Artificial Tear substitute, ophthalmic (preservative free); Ciprofloxacin, ophthalmic solution; Corticosteroid (Ophthalmic) - Low Potency; Polymyxin B/Trimethoprim, ophthalmic solution | |
Vancomycin, oral | Glycopeptide | Clostridioides Difficile (2023) | Metronidazole, oral | |
Bismuth subsalicylate | Antidiarrheal | Helicobacter pylori Treatment (2023) | Loperamide | |
Ciprofloxacin, oral | Antibiotic, Fluoroquinolone | Male Genitourinary Infections (Nov 2022) | ||
Clotrimazole, topical | Antifungal Agent, Imidazole Derivative | Male Genitourinary Infections (Nov 2022) | ||
Fluconazole, oral | Antifungal Agent, Azole Derivative | Male Genitourinary Infections (Nov 2022) | ||
Sildenafil | Phosphodiesterase-5 Enzyme Inhibitor | Erectile Dysfunction (Nov 2022) | Tadalafil | |
Tadalafil | Phosphodiesterase-5 Enzyme Inhibitor | Erectile Dysfunction (Nov 2022) | Sildenafil | |
Metronidazole, topical | Antibiotic, Topical | Rosacea (2022) | ||
Sunscreen, Sun Protection Factor (SPF) 30 or greater | Ultraviolet light protectant, topical | Rosacea Treatment (2022) | ||
Permethrin 5% cream | Antiparasitic Agent, Topical; Pediculocide; Scabicidal Agent | Sexually Transmitted Infections, Part III (2022) | Permethrin 1%, any formulation | |
Norgestrel 0.075mg OTC tablets (Opill®) | Contraceptive, Progestin | Norgestrel OTC - Opill (2023) | Oral contraceptive pill, progestin only (prescription) | |
Nirmatrelvir and Ritonavir (Paxlovid®) | Antiviral Agent; Cytochrome P-450 Inhibitor | COVID-19 Update (2023) | ||
Torsemide -OR- Bumetanide | Antihypertensive | Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) (2022) | Bumetanide -OR- Torsemide; Furosemide | |
Bumetanide -OR- Torsemide | Antihypertensive | Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) (2022) | Furosemide; Torsemide -OR- Bumetanide | |
Sacubitril and Valsrtan | Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker; Neprilysin Inhibitor | Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF) (2022) | ||
Metoprolol tartrate | Antihypertensive; Beta-Blocker, Beta1 Selective | Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF) (2022) | Atenolol; Carvedilol, immediate-release; Metoprolol succinate | |
Mupirocin | Antibiotic, Topical | Skin & Soft Tissue Infections (2021) | ||
Ciprofloxacin, ophthalmic solution | Antibiotic, Ophthalmic Fluoroquinolone | Ocular Treatments (2022) | Artificial Tear substitute, ophthalmic (preservative free); Corticosteroid (Ophthalmic) - Low Potency; Polymyxin B/Trimethoprim, ophthalmic solution | |
Polymyxin B/Trimethoprim, ophthalmic solution | Antibiotic, Ophthalmic | Ocular Treatments (2022) | Artificial Tear substitute, ophthalmic (preservative free); Ciprofloxacin, ophthalmic solution; Corticosteroid (Ophthalmic) - Low Potency | |
Nitrofurantoin | Antibiotic, Miscellaneous | Urinary Tract Infections (2021) | ||
Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole | Antibiotic, Miscellaneous | Skin & Soft Tissue Infections (2021) | ||
Metronidazole, oral | Antibiotic, Miscellaneous | 2021 CDC Guidelines for Sexually Transmitted Infections (2021) | Tinidazole | |
Tinidazole | Antibiotic, Miscellaneous | 2021 CDC Guidelines for Sexually Transmitted Infections (2021) | Metronidazole | |
Valacyclovir | Antiviral Agent, Oral | 2021 CDC Guidelines for Sexually Transmitted Infections (2021) | ||
Ceftriaxone, injection | Antibiotic, Cephalosporin (Third Generation) | STIs - PART 1 (2021) | Cefdinir; Cefixime; Cephalexin | |
Ondansetron | Antiemetic; Selective 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonist | Antiemetic Agents (2021) | ||
Atomoxetine | Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor, Selective | ADHD (Jan 2020) | Dextroamphetamine / Amphetamine (immediate release); Dextroamphetamine / Amphetamine (long-acting); Methylphenidate (immediate release); Methylphenidate (long-acting) | |
Azithromycin | Antibiotic, Macrolide | STIs - PART 1 (2021) | ||
Doxycycline | Antibiotic, Tetracycline | STIs - PART 1 (2021) | ||
Penicillin G benzathine | Antibiotic, Penicillin | STIs - PART 1 (2021) | Amoxicillin; Amoxicillin and Clavulanate; Penicllin V potassium | |
Hydroxyzine | Histamine H1 Antagonist, First Generation | Anxiety Disorders (2021) | ||
Pramipexole | Anti-Parkinson Agent, Dopamine Agonist | Insomnia/Sleep Medications (2021) | ||
Ethosuximide | Anticonvulsant, Succinimide | Anti-Seizure Drugs (2021) | Carbamazepine; Clonazepam; Divalproex; Gabapentin; Lamotrigine; Levetiracetam; Phenytoin; Topiramate | |
Oxcarbazepine | Anticonvulsant, Miscellaneous | Bipolar Disorder (2022) | Carbamazepine; Clonazepam; Divalproex; Gabapentin; Lamotrigine; Levetiracetam; Phenytoin; Topiramate | |
Carbamazepine | Anticonvulsant, Miscellaneous | Bipolar Disorder (2022) | Divalproex; Lamotrigine; Levetiracetam; Phenytoin; Topiramate | |
Carvedilol, immediate-release | Antihypertensive; Beta-Blocker with Alpha-Blocking Activity | Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF) (2022) | Atenolol; Propranolol | |
Chlorthalidone | Antihypertensive; Thiazide-Related Diuretic | Hypertension (2022) | Hydrochlorothiazide | |
Clonazepam | Benzodiazepine | Antiseizure Drugs (2021) | Lorazepam | |
Clopidogrel | Antiplatelet Agent | Antiplatelets (2015) | Aspirin | |
Bupropion | Antidepressant, Dopamine/Norepinephrine-Reuptake Inhibitor; Smoking Cessation Aid | Stimulant Use Disorder (2022) | Varenicline; Venlafaxine | |
Acetaminophen | Analgesic, Miscellaneous | Short-Acting Opioids (2014) | ||
Etanercept | Antirheumatic, Disease Modifying; Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Blocking Agent | TNF Inhibitors (2016) | Adalimumab-bwwd (Hadlima™) | |
Albuterol nebulized solution | Beta2 Agonist | Asthma & COPD Guidelines Review (2019) | ||
Alendronate | Bisphosphonate Derivative | Osteoporosis (2016) | ||
Allopurinol | Antigout Agent; Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor | Gout (2016) | ||
Amitriptyline | Antidepressant, Tricyclic | Bipolar Disorder (2022) | Nortriptyline | |
Amlodipine | Antihypertensive; Calcium Channel Blocker, Dihydropyridine | Hypertension (2022) | Diltiazem | |
Anastrozole | Antineoplastic Agent, Aromatase Inhibitor | NPTC Update Spring 2021 | ||
Aspirin | Antiplatelet Agent; Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug; Salicylate | Pregnancy & Prenatal Care (2021) | ||
Atenolol | Antihypertensive; Beta-Blocker, Beta1 Selective | Hypertension (2022) | Propranolol | |
Atorvastatin | Antilipemic Agent, HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor | Hyperlipidemia (2022) | Pravastatin; Rosuvastatin; Simvastatin | |
Digoxin | Antiarrhythmic Agent, Miscellaneous; Cardiac Glycoside | Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF) (2022) | ||
Diltiazem | Antihypertensive; Calcium Channel Blocker, Nondihydropyridine | Hypertension (2022) | Amlodipine | |
Divalproex | Anticonvulsant, Miscellaneous | Bipolar Disorder (2022) | Carbamazepine; Lamotrigine; Levetiracetam; Phenytoin; Topiramate | |
Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12), oral | Vitamin, Water Soluble | Hematologic Supplements (2016) | ||
Doxazosin | Alpha1 Blocker; Antihypertensive | Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (Nov 2022) | Prazosin; Tamsulosin | |
Fluoxetine | Antidepressant, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor | Bipolar Disorder (2022) | Sertraline | |
Finasteride | 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor | Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (Nov 2022) | ||
Estradiol tablets | Estrogen Derivative | Gender-Affirming Medications (2022) | Estradiol for Injection; Estradiol, transdermal | |
Adalimumab-bwwd (Hadlima™) | Antirheumatic, Disease Modifying; Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Blocking Agent | NPTC Update (Jan 2024) | Etanercept | |
Ethambutol | Antitubercular Agent | Treatment of Tuberculosis (2021) | Isoniazid; Pyrazinamide; Rifampin; Rifapentine | |
Ethinyl estradiol / Etonogestrel vaginal ring | Contraceptive; Estrogen and Progestin Combination | Contraception (2016) | ||
Ethinyl estradiol / Norelgestromin, transdermal | Contraceptive; Estrogen and Progestin Combination | Contraception (2016) | ||
Isoniazid | Antitubercular Agent | Treatment of Tuberculosis (2021) | Ethambutol; Pyrazinamide; Rifampin; Rifapentine | |
Isosorbide mononitrate | Antianginal Agent; Vasodilator | Anti-Anginal Treatment (2013) | Nitroglycerin patch | |
Lactulose | Ammonium Detoxicant; Laxative, Osmotic | Hepatic Encephalopathy (2020) | Polyethylene glycol | |
Lamotrigine | Anticonvulsant, Miscellaneous | Bipolar Disorder (2022) | Carbamazepine; Divalproex; Levetiracetam; Phenytoin; Topiramate | |
Hydrochlorothiazide | Antihypertensive; Thiazide Diuretic | Hypertension (2022) | Chlorthalidone | |
Hydroxychloroquine | Antimalarial | Non-biologic DMARDs (2016) | Leflunomide; Methotrexate; Sulfasalazine | |
Ibuprofen | Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug | NSAIDs (2014) | Diclofenac; Indomethacin; Meloxicam; Naproxen | |
Indomethacin | Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug | NSAIDs (2014) | Diclofenac; Ibuprofen; Meloxicam; Naproxen | |
Furosemide | Antihypertensive | Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) (2022) | ||
Gabapentin | Anticonvulsant, Miscellaneous; GABA Analog | Antiseizure Drugs (2021) | ||
Glipizide | Antidiabetic Agent; Sulfonylurea | Diabetes Treatment Overview (2017) | ||
Leflunomide | Antirheumatic, Disease Modifying | Non-biologic DMARDs (2016) | Hydroxychloroquine; Methotrexate; Sulfasalazine | |
Letrozole | Antineoplastic Agent, Aromatase Inhibitor | NPTC Update Spring 2021 | ||
Levetiracetam | Anticonvulsant, Miscellaneous | Antiseizure Drugs (2021) | Carbamazepine; Divalproex; Lamotrigine; Phenytoin; Topiramate | |
Levothyroxine | Thyroid Agent | Originally added 2004 | ||
Lisinopril | Antihypertensive, Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor | Hypertension (2022) | ||
Lithium | Antimanic Agent | Bipolar Disorder (2022) | ||
Lorazepam | Benzodiazepine | Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (2015) | Clonazepam | |
Losartan | Antihypertensive, Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker | Hypertension (2022) | ||
Montelukast | Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist | Asthma & COPD Guidelines Review (2019) | ||
Naloxone | Antidote; Opioid Antagonist | Opioid Use Disorder (2018) | ||
Naltrexone, oral | Antidote; Opioid Antagonist | Alcohol Use Disorder (2022) | Naloxone | |
Naproxen | Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug | NSAIDs (2014) | Diclofenac; Ibuprofen; Indomethacin | |
Meloxicam | Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug | NSAIDs (2014) | Diclofenac; Ibuprofen; Indomethacin; Naproxen | |
Metformin | Antidiabetic Agent; Biguanide | Diabetes Treatment Overview (2017) | ||
Methotrexate | Antineoplastic Agent; Antirheumatic; Disease Modifying; Immunosuppresant Agent | Non-biologic DMARDs (2016) | Hydroxychloroquine; Leflunomide; Sulfasalazine | |
Warfarin | Anticoagulant; Vitamin K Antagonist | Direct Oral Anticoagulants (2017) | Apixaban; Low-molecular weight heparin | |
Medroxyprogesterone, oral | Contraceptive; Progestin | Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (2017) | Medroxyprogesterone acetate, injection; Oral contraceptive pill, progestin only | |
Apixaban | Anticoagulant; Direct Oral Anticoagulant (DOAC); Factor Xa Inhibitor | Direct Oral Anticoagulants (2017) | Warfarin | |
Duloxetine | Antidepressant, Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor/Antagonist | Bipolar Disorder (2022) | Bupropion; Venlafaxine | |
Corticosteroids (Topical) - High Potency (Class I and II) | Topical Corticosteroids | Alopecia Areata (2022) | Corticosteroid (Topical) - Intermediate Potency; Corticosteroid (Topical) - Low Potency | |
Loperamide | Antidiarrheal | Irritable Bowel Syndrome (2018) | ||
Dicyclomine | Anticholinergic Agent | Irritable Bowel Syndrome (2018) | ||
Varenicline | Partial Nicotine Agonist, Smoking Cessation Aid | Nicotine Dependence (2020) | Bupropion | |
Venlafaxine | Antidepressant, Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor/Antagonist | Bipolar Disorder (2022) | Bupropion; Duloxetine | |
Glecaprevir/Pibrentasvir (Mavyret®) | Antihepaciviral | HCV Treatment (2018) | Ledipasvir/sofosbuvir (Harvoni®); Sofosbuvir/velpatasvir (Epclusa®) | |
Ledipasvir/Sofosbuvir (Harvoni®) | Antihepaciviral | HCV Treatment (2018) | Glecaprevir/Pibrentasvir (Mavyret®); Sofosbuvir/velpatasvir (Epclusa®) | |
Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir (Epclusa®) | Antihepaciviral | HCV Treatment (2018) | Glecaprevir/Pibrentasvir (Mavyret®); Ledipasvir/Sofosbuvir (Harvoni®) | |
Alogliptin | Antidiabetic Agent, Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 (DPP-4) Inhibitor | DPP-IV Inhibitors (2019) | ||
Oxybutynin, extended-release | Antispasmodic Agent, Urinary | Antimuscarinics (2019) | Oxybutynin, Immediate-release | |
Umeclidinium/Vilanterol | Long-Acting Muscarinic Antagonist (LAMA) / Long-Acting Beta2 Agonist (LABA) | LAMAs (2019) | Tiotropium (Spiriva®) | |
Fluticasone/Salmeterol | Beta2 Agonist, Long-Acting; Corticosteroid, Inhalant | LABAs (2019) | Mometasone (Asmanex®) | |
Memantine | N-Methyl-D-Aspartate (NMDA) Receptor Antagonist | Alzheimer's disease (2019) | ||
Carbidopa-Levodopa, immediate-release | Anti-Parkinson Agent; Decarboxylase Inhibitor-Dopamine Precursor | Parkinson's Disease (2019) | ||
Bictegravir/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir alafenamide | Antiretroviral, Integrase Inhibitor (Anti-HIV) | HIV Treatment (2019) | Dolutegravir/abacavir/lamivudine; Emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate; Raltegravir | |
Naltrexone, extended-release for injection | Antidote; Opioid Antagonist | Opioid Use Disorder (2018) | ||
Citalopram | Antidepressant, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor | Bipolar Disorder (2022) | Escitalopram; Fluoxetine; Paroxetine; Sertraline | |
Escitalopram | Antidepressant, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor | Bipolar Disorder (2022) | Citalopram; Fluoxetine; Paroxetine; Sertraline | |
Paroxetine | Antidepressant, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor | Bipolar Disorder (2022) | Citalopram; Escitalopram; Fluoxetine; Sertraline | |
Ezetimibe | Antilipemic Agent, 2-Azetidinone | Hyperlipidemia (2022) | ||
Empagliflozin | Antidiabetic Agent, Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) Inhibitor | Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF) (2022) | ||
Oseltamivir | Antiviral Agent; Neuraminidase Inhibitor | Treatment of Influenza (2019) | ||
Methimazole | Antithyroid Agent; Thioamide | Hyperthyroidism (2021) | Propylthiouracil | |
Propylthiouracil | Antithyroid Agent; Thioamide | Hyperthyroidism (2021) | Methimazole | |
Benzoyl Peroxide | Topical Skin Product, Acne | Acne Treatment (2020) | Benzoyl Peroxide AND Clindamycin, topical combination | |
Benzoyl Peroxide AND Clindamycin, topical combination | Topical Skin Product, Acne; Topical Skin Product, Acne (Lincosamide Antibiotic) | Acne Treatment (2020) | Benzoyl Peroxide | |
Moisturizers (both cream- AND petroleum-based) | Skin and Mucous Membrane Agent, Miscellaneous; Topical Skin Product | Atopic Dermatitis (2020) | Corticosteriods (Topical) - High potency (Class I and II); Corticosteroid (Topical) - Intermediate potency; Corticosteroid (Topical) - Low potency; Tacrolimus | |
Tacrolimus, topical | Calcineurin Inhibitor; Immunosuppressant Agent; Topical Skin Product | Atopic Dermatitis (2020) | Corticosteriods (Topical) - High Potency (Class I and II); Corticosteroid (Topical) - Intermediate Potency; Corticosteroid (Topical) - Low Potency; Moisturizers (both cream- AND petroleum-based) | |
Oxybutynin, immediate-release | Antispasmodic Agent, Urinary | Antimuscarinics (2019) | Oxybutynin, extended-release | |
Phenytoin | Anticonvulsant, Hydantoin | Antiseizure Drugs (2021) | Carbamazepine; Divalproex; Lamotrigine; Levetiracetam; Topiramate | |
Pioglitazone | Antidiabetic Agent, Thiazolidinedione | Thiazolidinediones (2017) | ||
Pravastatin | Antilipemic Agent, HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor | Hyperlipidemia (2022) | Atorvastatin; Rosuvastatin; Simvastatin | |
Prazosin | Alpha1 Blocker; Antihypertensive | Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (2021) | Doxazosin; Tamsulosin | |
Prednisone | Corticosteroid, Systemic | Atopic Dermatitis (2020) | ||
Propranolol | Antihypertensive; Beta-Blocker, Non-Selective | Migraine Prevention (2019) | Atenolol | |
Pyrazinamide | Antitubercular Agent | Treatment of Tuberculosis (2021) | Ethambutol; Isoniazid; Rifampin | |
Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) | Vitamin, Water Soluble | Pregnancy & Prenatal Care (2021) | ||
Metoprolol succinate | Antihypertensive; Beta-Blocker, Beta1 Selective | Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF) (2022) | Atenolol; Carvedilol, immediate-release; Propranolol | |
Nitroglycerin 0.4 milligrams, sublingual | Antianginal Agent; Antidote, Extravasation; Vasodilator | Anti-Anginal Treatment (2013) | Isosorbide mononitrate; Nitroglycerin patch | |
Nitroglycerin patch | Antianginal Agent; Antidote, Extravasation; Vasodilator | Anti-Anginal Treatment (2013) | Isosorbide mononitrate | |
Nortriptyline | Antidepressant, Tricyclic | Bipolar Disorder (2022) | Amitriptyline | |
Ulipristal | Contraceptive; Progestin Receptor Modulator | Contraception (2016) | Levonorgestrel (Plan B One-Step®) | |
Topiramate | Anticonvulsant, Miscellaneous | Alcohol Use Disorder (2022) | Carbamazepine; Divalproex; Lamotrigine; Levetiracetam; Phenytoin | |
Tamoxifen | Antineoplastic Agent, Estrogen Receptor Antagonist; Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator | NPTC Update Spring 2021 | ||
Tamsulosin | Alpha1 Blocker | Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (Nov 2022) | Doxazosin; Prazosin | |
Sertraline | Antidepressant, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor | Bipolar Disorder (2022) | Citalopram; Escitalopram; Fluoxetine; Paroxetine | |
Rifampin | Antitubercular Agent | Treatment of Tuberculosis (2021) | Ethambutol; Isoniazid; Pyrazinamide; Rifapentine | |
Rifapentine | Antitubercular Agent | Treatment of Tuberculosis (2021) | Ethambutol; Isoniazid; Pyrazinamide; Rifampin | |
Rosuvastatin | Antilipemic Agent, HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor | Hyperlipidemia (2022) | Atorvastatin; Pravastatin; Simvastatin | |
Salsalate | Salicylate | Added June 2008 (NSAIDs) | ||
Simvastatin | Antilipemic Agent, HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor | Hyperlipidemia (2022) | Atorvastatin; Pravastatin; Rosuvastatin | |
Spironolactone | Antihypertensive; Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists; Potassium Sparing Diuretic | Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF) (2022) | ||
Sulfasalazine | 5-Aminosalicylic Acid Derivative | Inflammatory Bowel Disease (2018) | Hydroxychloroquine; Leflunomide; Methotrexate |