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Restricted Medications Non-Formulary

Brand names: Prevacid

No brands, forms, or strengths have been added for this generic.

Display Proton-pump Inhibitors Class: 562836

Medication comments:

Per policy, orders for these non-formulary agents will be changed to formulary equivalents.
Non-Formulary Agent	Formulary Equivalent
lansoprazole (Prevacid) 15-30 mg PO	pantoprazole (Protonix) 40 mg PO at same frequency (esomeprazole (NexIUM) 40 mg packets if patient receives medication through a tube)
lansoprazole (Prevacid) 30 mg IV	pantoprazole (Protonix) 40 mg IV at same frequency (see policy in the event of drug shortages.)
lansoprazole (Prevacid) for pediatric patients	esomeprazole (NexIUM) granules - see for more details.

Enteral Drug Administration notes.
Generic (Brand)	Comments and Considerations	Recommendations for Administration with Enteral Nutrition
lansoprazole (Prevacid)	Oral suspension granules - extremely viscous may cause occlusion	Substitute to esomeprazole delayed-release granules. Do NOT administer oral suspension through feeding tube. May cause occlusion.

Last updated: May. 29, 2025

Therapeutic Interchange Policy pantoprazole (Protonix)
Therapeutic Interchange Policy esomeprazole (NexIUM)

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Pharmacy Contact Info:

Main Inpatient Pharmacy: ext 4599, 3503
Fax: 704-878-7283

Director of Pharmacy - Randi Raynor, PharmD: ext 4501
Clinical Coordinator - Laura Rollings, PharmD: ext 4597
Pharmacy Informaticist - Stephen Pringle, PharmD: ext 7645
Pharmacy Technician Supervisor - Amy Wingler, CPhT: ext 7385
Pharmacy Automation Coordinator (Omnicell) - Melissa Fulford, CPhT: ext 3556

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