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National Drug Formulary
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Sumatriptan

Availability of ACE Drug Guidance

Yes

Biologics Drug Information Overview

No

Subsidy Information and Financing Scheme

Standard Drug List

Active ingredient: Sumatriptan

General information

Subsidy Information and Financing Scheme

[SDL] Sumatriptan Tablet 50 mg

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Drug Guidance for Subsidy

03/05/2017 Sumatriptan for the treatment of acute migraine attacks

Following an evaluation of sumatriptan for the treatment of acute migraine attacks, sumatriptan 50mg tablet is recommended for listing on the MOH Standard Drug List (SDL) by the MOH Drug Advisory Committee in view of its clinically superior outcomes when used in combination with naproxen compared with either sumatriptan or naproxen monotherapy, and the low cost of subsidy.

[R] This recommendation means that subsidies will apply to sumatriptan for the indications registered in Singapore:

  • Acute relief of migraine attacks with or without aura, including the acute treatment of migraine attacks associated with the menstrual period in women.

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General Availability in Public Healthcare Institution

Note:

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

Availability information

Formulation

Public Healthcare Institution

Tablet 50 mg

  1. Alexandra Hospital

  2. Changi General Hospital

  3. KK Women's and Children's Hospital

  4. Khoo Teck Puat Hospital

  5. National Healthcare Group Polyclinics

  6. Ng Teng Fong General Hospital

  7. National University Hospital

  8. National University Polyclinics

  9. Sengkang General Hospital

  10. Singapore General Hospital

  11. SingHealth Polyclinics

  12. Tan Tock Seng Hospital

  13. Woodlands Health Campus

Registered Product(s) Information

Clinical and product info

Clinical info

Product Info

Information under the Indication, Dosage and Contraindication sections are extracted from the relevant Package Insert/Patient Information Leaflet of the product available on HSA Infosearch. For more information, please refer to the product's Package Insert/ Patient Information Leaflet available on HSA Infosearch.

The information provided is for informational purposes only, and is not exhaustive. The information provided is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for any medical advice.

Information available here are product details as registered with the HSA. As this website is updated monthly, please refer to HSA Infosearch for the most updated product information.

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* Clinical information is available for this product.

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