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somatropin
Drug Name Form Strength Formulary Unrestricted Formulary Restricted Non-Formulary Interchange
Omnitrope POWDER FOR INJECTION, SUBCUTANEOUS 1.5 mg, 5.8 mg      
Zomacton POWDER FOR INJECTION, SUBCUTANEOUS 5 mg, 10 mg      
Norditropin, Omnitrope SOLUTION, SUBCUTANEOUS 5 mg/1.5 mL, 10 mg/1.5 mL, 15 mg/1.5 mL      


Comments:

NORDITROPIN and ACCRETROPIN are classified as non-formulary, not stocked. If needed, the patient should use his/her home supply and initiation should be deferred to the outpatient setting.


OMNITROPE is classified as non-formulary, not stocked. It is indicated for chronic treatment of adults with growth hormone deficiency or children with growth failure due to inadequate secretion of growth hormone. Initiation should be deferred to the outpatient setting. Inpatients may use their own medication in the hospital.


Zomacton is non-formulary, not stocked. Defer initation to outpatient home setting. Inpatients may use their own supply.


Reviewed: August 28, 2008 (OMNITROPE), May 27, 2008 (NORDITROPIN and ACCRETROPIN), and 27 Aug 19 (Zomacton)


Last updated: Aug. 27, 2019







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