P Can be prescribed, renewed or stopped for a 12-month period
unless there is a limit indicated.
R Can be prescribed according to the original dose to maintain
treatment, provided that the medication in question has already
been prescribed for the patient by the partner physician (renewal).
Maximum duration of 12 months. Cannot be ceased.
A Can be prescribed as dose adjustment provided that the medication
in question had been prescribed for the patient by the partner
physician and the physician has established a medical treatment
plan (as part of joint follow-up). Cannot be ceased.
Specifications
4: 00 Antihistamine Drugs P
8: 00 Anti-infective Agents
8: 08 Mebendazole P (orally only)
8: 12.06 Cephalosporins P (orally only)
Ceftriaxone sodium P (IM single dose only)
8: 12.07 Cefoxitin P (IM single dose only)
8: 12.12 Macrolides P (orally only)
8: 12.16 Penicillins P (orally only)
Penicillin G (Benzathine) P (orally or IM)
8: 12.18 Quinolones P (orally only)
(14 days or less)
8: 12.20 Sulfonamides R (orally only)
Trimethoprim/ P (orally only)
Sulfamethoxazole
8: 12.24 Tetracyclines P (orally only)
8: 12.28 Antibacterials,
Miscellaneous
Clindamycin P (orally only)
Erythromycin/ P (pediatrics only)
Acetylsulfisoxazole (orally only)
8: 14.08 Fluconazole P (orally only)
(single dose only)
8: 14.28 Nystatin P (orally only)
8: 16.04 Antituberculosis Agents R (orally only)
8: 18.04 Adamantanes P (orally only)
(7 days or less)
8: 18.32 Nucleosides and Nucleotides P (orally only)
(10 days or less)
8: 30.08 Antimalarials P (orally only)
(for prevention)
8: 30.92 Metronidazole P (orally only)
8: 36 Urinary anti-infectives P (orally only)
10: 00 Antineoplastic Agents
Methotrexate as R
Antirhumatismal Agent
Tamoxifen R
12: 00 Autonomic Drugs
12: 08.08 Antimuscarinics/
Antispasmodics
Ipratropium (bromide) R (aerosol)
Tiotropium R (inhalator)
(bromide monohydrate)
12: 12.08 Beta-Adrenergic Agonists
Formoterol (fumarate) R and A (inhalation powder)
Indacaterol (maleate) R and A
Salbutamol (sulfate) P and (14 days or less
for 1 treatment)
R (including expired
prescription)
Salmeterol R and A (inhalator)
Terbutaline P and (14 days or less
for 1 treatment)
R (including expired
prescription)
12: 12.12 Alpha and Beta - Adrenergic
Agonists
Epinephrine (hydrochloride) P (in an emergency)
Epinephrine P (auto-injector)
12: 16.04 Alpha-Adrenergic Blocking
Agents
Alfuzosin (hydrochloride) R
Dihydroergotamine (mesylate) R
Tamsulosin (hydrochloride) R
12: 20.04 Cyclobenzaprine P (7 days)
(hydrochloride)
12: 92 Drugs A.N.S., Miscellaneous
Nicotine P
Varenicline (tartrate) P
20: 00 Blood Formation,
Coagulation and Thrombosis
20: 04.04 Iron Preparations P (orally only)
20: 12.04 Anticoagulants R and A (orally only)
24: 00 Cardiovascular Drugs
24: 04.08 Cardiotonic Agents R
24: 06.04 Bile Acid Sequestrants R
24: 06.06 Fibric Acid Derivatives R
24: 06.08 HMG-CoA Reductase R and A
Inhibitors
24: 06.92 Niacin R
24: 08.16 Central Alpha- R and A
Adrenergic Agonists
24: 08.20 Direct Vasodilators R and A
24: 12.08 Nitrates and Nitrites R
24: 12.92 Vasodilating Agents, R
Miscellaneous
24: 20 Alpha - Adrenergic Blocking R and A
Agents
24: 24 Beta - Adrenergic Blocking R and A
Agents
24: 28.08 Dihydropyridines R and A
24: 28.92 Calcium-Channel Blocking
Agents, Miscellaneous R and A
24: 32.04 Angiotensin-Converting R and A
Enzyme Inhibitors (A.C.E.I.)
24: 32.08 Angiotensin II Receptor R and A
Antagonists
24: 32.20 Aldosterone Receptor R
Antagonists
28: 00 Central Nervous System Agents
28: 08.04 Non-Steroidal P and (14 days or less)
Anti-inflammatory
Agents R (once)
28: 08.08 Codeine P (28 tablets only)
28: 08.92 Acetaminophen P
28: 12.04 Phenobarbital R (epilepsy)
28: 12.08 Benzodiazepines R (epilepsy)
(Clobazam and Clonazepam)
28: 12.12 Hydantoins R
28: 12.92 Anticonvulsants, R
Miscellaneous
28: 16.04 Antidepressants R
28: 16.08 Antipsychotics R
28: 20.4 Amphetamines
Dexamphetamine (sulfate) R
28: 20.92 Other stimulants C.N.S.
Methylphenidate R
(hydrochloride)
28: 24.08 Benzodiazepines R
Lorazepam P (12 tablets only)
28: 24.92 Hydroxyzine (hydrochloride) P
28: 28 Lithium R
28: 32.28 5-HT1 Receptor Agonists R
28: 36.08 Anticholinergics R
28: 36.12 Catechol-o-methyltransferase
Inhibitors R
28: 36.16 Dopamine Precursors R
28: 36.20 Dopamine Agonists R
28: 36.92 Antiparkinsonian Agents R
28: 92 Central Nervous System R
Agents, Miscellaneous
36: 00 Diagnostic Agents
36: 26 Diabetes Mellitus
Quantitative Blood P
Ketone Reagent
Quantitative Blood P
Glucose Reagent
36: 88 Urinalysis P
40: 00 Electrolytic, Caloric,
and Water Balance
40: 12 Replacement Preparations P
40: 28 Diuretics R and A
40: 28.16 Potassium-sparing
Diuretics
40: 36 Irrigating Solutions P
48: 00 Antitussives, Expectorants
and Mucolytic Agents
48: 10.24 Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists R
48: 10.32 Mast Cell Stabilizers R and A
48: 24 Mucolytic Agents R
52: 00 Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat
(EENT) Preparations
52: 02 E.E.N.T. Antiallergic Agents
Sodium Cromoglycate P
52: 04.04 Antibacterials P
except:
Chloramphenicol
Gentamicin
Tobramycin
52: 08.08 E.E.N.T. P
Corticosteroids
except:
Ophtalmic Pomade,
Solution and Suspension
52: 16 Local Anesthetics P
52: 92 EENT Drugs, Miscellaneous
Ipratropium (bromide) P
Sodium (chloride) P
56: 00 Gastrointestinal Drugs
56: 04 Antacids-adsorbents P
56: 16 Digestants
Lactase P
56: 22.92 Antiemetics, Miscellaneous
Doxylamine/Pyridoxine P
56: 28.12 Histamine H2-Antagonists
Famotidine R
Ranitidine P
56: 28.28 Prostaglandins
Misoprostol R
56: 28.32 Protectants
Sucralfate P (for breastfeeding
only)
56: 28.36 Proton-Pump Inhibitors P (30 days or less)
56: 32 Prokinetic Agents
Domperidone P (for breastfeeding
only)
56: 36 Gastrointestinal Anti-inflammatories R
68: 00 Hormones and Synthetic
Substitutes
68: 04 Corticosteroids P (inhalator)
(28 days or less)
Prednisone P (orally for asthma
and COPD)
(10 days maximum)
68: 12 Contraceptives P
68: 16.04 Estrogens R and A
68: 16.12 Estrogen Agonists R
- Antagonists
68: 20.02 Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors R and A
68: 20.04 Biguanides R and A
68: 20.08 Insulins R and A
68: 20.20 Sulfonylureas R and A
except: Chlorpropamid
68: 22.12 Glycogenolytic Agents R
68: 24 Parathyroid R
68: 28 Desmopressin (DDAVP) R
68: 32 Progestins R and A
except:
Depot Medroxyprogesterone P
Acetate (injectable)
68: 36.04 Thyroid Agents R and A
except:
Liothyronine Sodium
84: 00 Skin and Mucous Membrane
Agents
84: 04.04 Antibacterials P
84: 04.08 Antifungals P
84: 04.12 Scabicides and Pediculicides P
84: 04.92 Local Anti-infectives,
Miscellaneous P
84: 06 Anti-inflammatory Agents P (medium and low
strength)
84: 28 Keratolytic Agents P
84: 32 Keratoplastic Agents R
84: 92 Skin and Mucous P
Membrane Agents,
Miscellaneous
except: Fluorouracil
86: 00 Smooth Muscle Relaxants
86: 12 Genitourinary Smooth R
Muscle Relaxants
86: 16 Respiratory Smooth
Muscle Relaxants
Aminophylline R
Theophylline R
88: 00 Vitamins
88: 08 Vitamin B Complex P (orally only)
except: Cyanocobalamin R (including injectable)
88: 16 Vitamin D P (orally only)
88: 28 Multivitamin Preparations P (orally only)
A, D and C
92: 00 Miscellaneous Therapeutic
Agents
92: 00.02 Miscellaneous, Others R
92: 08 5- Alpha Reductase
Inhibitors
Finasteride R
92: 16 Antigout Agents R
92: 24 Bone Resorption Inhibitors
Alendronate monosodium R
Etidronate disodium R
Risedronate sodium R
Other medications
and substances
Combined Medications:
Medications consisting of
more than one substance or
medication listed in
Schedule II of this
Regulation P, R
and A (the most restrictive
specification)
Over-the-Counter Medications:
Medications or substances
listed in Schedules II and
III of the Regulation
respecting the terms and
conditions for the sale of
medications (chapter P-10, r. 12) P
Vaccines P
Non RAMQ formulary
medication
Local/Topical Anesthetic
Agents
Topical lidocaine-prilocain P (patch, cream)
Lidocaine hydrochloride with P (local infiltration)
or without parenteral
epinephrine
Tetracaine hydrochloride P (ophtalmic solution)
Intravenous solutions P
Zanamivir P
Oseltamivir P
Zopiclone P (10 days only)
Metformin hydrochloride R and A
Neomycin, sulfate-polymyxin B P (otic solution, 7 days)
sulfate-hydrocortisone
Ciprofloxacin, hydrochloride P (otic solution, 7 days)
hydrocortisone
Exenatide R and A
Liraglutide R and A
Roflumilast R
EXCEPTION DRUGS
Generic Name Specifications
1. Amphetamine (mixed salts of) R
2. Atomoxetine (hydrochloride) R
3. Betahistine (dihydrochloride) R
4. Bisacodyl P
5. Donepezil R and A
6. Estradiol R and A(skin patch)
7. Formoterol (fumarate R and A
dihydrate) /budesonide
8. Galantamine (hydrobromide) R and A
9. Gliclazide R and A
10. Glimepiride R and A
11. Mineral oil P
12. Insulin detemir R and A
13. Insulin glargine R and A
14. Magnesium (hydroxide) P
15. Memantine (hydrochloride) R and A
16. Methylphenidate R
(hydrochloride)
17. Metronidazole P (vaginal gel)
18. Absorbent dressing P
- sodium chloride
19. Absorbent dressing P
- fibre gelling
20. Absorbent dressing P
- hydrophilic foam alone
or in association
21. Absorbent dressing border P
- fibre gelling
22. Absorbent dressing border P
- rayon and polyester fibres
23. Absorbent dressing border P
- hydrophilic foam alone
or in association
24. Anti-odour dressing P
- activated charcoal
25. Antimicrobial dressing P
- iodized
26. Antimicrobial dressing border P
- silver
27. Moisture absorption dressing P
- hydrocolloid or polyurethane
28. Moisture absorption dressing P
border - hydrocolloid
or polyurethane
29. Low adherent wound contact P
layer dressing - polyamide
or silicone
30. Monobasic sodium phosphate/ P
dibasic sodium phosphate
31. Pioglitazone (hydrochloride) R and A
32. Micronized progesterone R
33. Quantitative reagent for P
measuring prothrombin time
in blood
34. Repaglinide R and A
35. Rivastigmine R and A(orally and patch)
36. Salmeterol/Fluticasone R and A
37. Saxagliptin R and A
38. Sennosides A and B P
39. Sitagliptin R and A
40. Sitagliptin/Metformin R and A
41. Tolterodine R
42. Tretinoin P
43. Aliskiren R
44. Aliskiren Hydrochlorothiazide R
45. Amlodipine/Atorvastatin R
46. Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose P
47. Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose/Prurite P
48. Clopidogrel Bisulfate R
49. Dabigatran etexilate R
50. Estradiol-17B/Norethindrone R and A (skin patch)
51. Estradiol-17B/Levonorgestrel R and A (skin patch)
52. Ezetimibe R
53. Nutritional formulas-lipid emulsion
(infants and children) R
54. Nutritional formulas-glucose polymer R
55. Nutritional formulas-fractionated
coconut oil R
56. Nutritional formulas-coconut oil R
57. Nutritional formulas-caseine
hydrolysates (infants and children) R
58. Nutritional formulas-monomeric R
59. Nutritional formulas-monomeric
with iron (infants or children) R
60. Nutritional formulas-polymeric
with residue R
61. Nutritional formulas-polymeric
with low residue R
62. Nutritional formulas-follow-up
preparations for premature
infants (infants) R
63. Nutritional formulas-proteins R
64. Nutritional formulas-semi-elementary R
65. Insulin aspart/Insulin aspart protamine R and A
66. Insulin lispro/lispro protamin R and A
67. Linagliptin R and A
68. Lisdexamfetamine (dimesylate) R
69. Oxybutynin R
70. Oxybutynin (chloride) R
71. Rivaroxaban R
72. Salbutamol (sulfate) R