Therapeutic Substitutions

Per policy, orders for these non-formulary agents will be changed to formulary equivalents.(Note: In this table Brand names are upper case, generic names are lower case.)
A Non-Formulary Agent Formulary Equivalent
  Accupril - see quinapril
  Aciphex - see RABEprazole
aclidinium (Tudorza Pressair) ipratropium (Atrovent) nebs 0.5 mg q6h
  Actoplus Met - see metFORMIN-pioglitazone
acyclovir (Zovirax) cream acyclovir (Zovirax) ointment
acyclovir (Zovirax) for fever blisters docosanol (Abreva)
  Advair - see fluticasone-salmeterol
  Aerospan - see flunisolide
  Airsupra - see budesonide-albuterol
  Aleve - see naproxen
alfuzosin (Uroxatral) 10 mg tamsulosin (Flomax) 0.4 mg
  Allegra - see fexofenadine
  Allegra-D - see fexofenadine-pseudoePHEDrine
alogliptin (Nesina) any dose linagliptin (Tradjenta) 5 mg daily
alogliptin-metFORMIN (Kazano) linagliptin (Tradjenta) 5 mg daily plus metFORMIN at same dose and frequency
alogliptin-pioglitazone (Oseni) linagliptin (Tradjenta) 5 mg daily plus same dose of pioglitazone (Actos)
  Alomide - see lodoxamide
  Altace - see ramipril
  Alternagel - see aluminum hydroxide
  Altoprev - see lovastatin
aluminum hydroxide (Alternagel, Basalgel) aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel)
  Alvesco - see ciclesonide
  Ambien - see zolpidem
  Ambien CR - see zolpidem CR
amcinonide (Cyclocort) 0.1% cream, lotion triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.5% cream
amcinonide (Cyclocort) 0.1% ointment triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.5% ointment (Not stocked)
  Amerge - see naratriptan
ampicillin PO TID, QID amoxicillin PO q8h
  Analgesic Balm - see analgesic creams
analgesic creams (Analgesic Balm, Ben Gay, Salicylate cream, other brands) trolamine (Myoflex)
  Analpram - see hydrocortisone-pramoxine
  Anaprox - see naproxen
  Anoro Ellipta - see vilanterol-umeclidinium
  Ansaid - see flurbiprofen
antacids besides aluminum hydroxide aluminum hydroxide-magnesium hydroxide-simethicone (Maalox Plus)
  Antara - see fenofibrate
antihistamine-decongestant liquid brompheniramine-pseudoePHEDrine (Q-Tapp) liquid
  Anzemet - see dolasetron
  Arcapta Neohaler - see indacaterol
arformoterol (Brovana) nebs BID formoterol (Perforomist) nebs 20 mcg BID
  Aricept - see donepezil
armodafinil (Nuvigil) 150-250 mg daily modafinil (Provigil) 200 mg daily
  Arnuity Ellipta - see fluticasone
ASA 325 mg-butalbital 50 mg-caffeine 40 mg (Fiorinal) APAP 325 mg-butalbital 50 mg-caffeine 40 mg (Fioricet)
  Ascriptin - see aspirin buffered
  Asmanex - see mometasone
aspirin buffered (Ascriptin) 325 mg aspirin EC (Ecotrin) 325 mg
aspirin EC 81 mg aspirin chewable 81 mg
  Astepro - see azelastine
  Atacand - see candesartan
  Avandamet - see metFORMIN-rosiglitazone
  Avapro - see irbesartan
  Avelox - see moxifloxacin
  Axid - see nizatidine
azelastine (Astepro) azelastine (Astelin)
azilsartan (Edarbi) 40 mg daily losartan (Cozaar) 50 mg daily
azilsartan (Edarbi) 80 mg daily losartan (Cozaar) 100 mg daily
  Azmacort - see triamcinolone
B Non-Formulary Agent Formulary Equivalent
  Bactocill - see oxacillin
  Basaglar - see insulin glargine
  Basalgel - see aluminum hydroxide
beclomethasone (QVAR) budesonide (Pulmicort) nebs 0.5 mg BID
beclomethasone nasal (Beconase AQ, Qnasl) fluticasone (Flonase) 2 sprays per nostril daily
  Beconase AQ - see beclomethasone nasal
  Belbuca - see buprenorphine
  Ben Gay - see analgesic creams
benazepril (Lotensin) 5 mg lisinopril (Zestril, Prinivil) 5 mg
benazepril (Lotensin) 10 mg lisinopril (Zestril, Prinivil) 10 mg
benazepril (Lotensin) 20 mg lisinopril (Zestril, Prinivil) 20 mg
benazepril (Lotensin) 40 mg lisinopril (Zestril, Prinivil) 40 mg
  Benicar - see olmesartan
benzocaine-butamben-tetracaine (Cetacaine) spray benzocaine (Hurricane) spray
  Berodual - see fenoterol-ipratropium
betamethasone dipropionate (Diprolene AF) 0.05% cream triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.5% cream
betamethasone dipropionate (Diprolene) 0.05% gel clobetasol (Temovate) 0.05% gel (Not stocked)
betamethasone dipropionate (Diprolene) 0.05% lotion, ointment clobetasol (Temovate) 0.05% cream
betamethasone dipropionate (Diprolene) 0.05% ointment clobetasol (Temovate) 0.05% ointment (Not stocked)
betamethasone dipropionate (Diprolene) 0.5% cream triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.5% cream
betamethasone dipropionate (Diprosone) 0.05% cream, lotion triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.5% cream
betamethasone dipropionate (Diprosone) 0.05% ointment triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.5% ointment (Not stocked)
betamethasone dipropionate (Diprosone) 0.5% lotion triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.1% lotion
betamethasone valerate (Valisone) 0.01% cream triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.1% cream
betamethasone valerate (Valisone) 0.1% cream triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.1% cream
betamethasone valerate (Valisone) 0.1% lotion triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.1% lotion
betamethasone valerate (Valisone) 0.1% ointment triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.5% ointment (Not stocked)
  Betapace - see sotalol
  Bevespi - see formoterol-glycopyrrolate
  Breo Ellipta - see vilanterol-fluticasone
  Brethine inhalation - see terbutaline
  Breztri - see glycopyrrolate-formoterol-budesonide
  Bricanyl inhalation - see terbutaline
brimonidine 0.2% - timolol 0.5% (Combigan) brimonidine 0.2% plus timolol 0.5%, 1 drop of each for each drop of combined product
  Brovana - see arformoterol
budesonide (Pulmicort) 200 mcg 1-2 puffs BID fluticasone (Flovent) 110 mcg inhaler 2 puffs BID (HB-SNF only)
budesonide (Pulmicort) nebs 0.5 mg BID (elsewhere)
budesonide nasal (Rhinocort) fluticasone (Flonase) 2 sprays per nostril daily
budesonide-albuterol (Airsupra) albuterol (Ventolin) nebs 2.5 mg plus
budesonide (Pulmicort) nebs 0.5 mg
  Bunavail - see buprenorphine-naloxone
buprenorphine (Belbuca) buccal film Orders must be provided from the patient's home supply. If this supply is not available, the pharmacist will contact the prescriber to discuss alternatives, including conversion to SL buprenorphine tablets.
buprenorphine-naloxone (Bunavail) buccal film Orders must be provided from the patient's home supply. If this supply is not available, the pharmacist will contact the prescriber to discuss alternatives, including conversion to SL buprenorphine tablets.
buprenorphine-naloxone (Suboxone) sublingual film Orders must be provided from the patient's home supply. If this supply is not available, the pharmacist will contact the prescriber to discuss alternatives, including conversion to SL buprenorphine tablets.
buprenorphine-naloxone (Suboxone) sublingual tab buprenorphine (Subutex) tabs, same buprenorphine strength
buprenorphine-naloxone (Zubsolv) sublingual tab Orders must be provided from the patient's home supply. If this supply is not available, the pharmacist will contact the prescriber to discuss alternatives, including conversion to SL buprenorphine tablets.
butalbital 50 mg-ASA 325 mg-caffeine 40 mg (Fiorinal) APAP 325 mg-butalbital 50 mg-caffeine 40 mg (Fioricet)
C Non-Formulary Agent Formulary Equivalent
caffeine 40 mg-butalbital 50 mg-ASA 325 mg (Fiorinal) APAP 325 mg-butalbital 50 mg-caffeine 40 mg (Fioricet)
calcium acetate calcium acetate (PhosLo)
calcium carbonate-magnesium chloride (Mag Delay) magnesium oxide (Mag-Ox) 200 mg
calcium gluconate injection (in times of shortage) calcium chloride injection with same elemental calcium dose (CaCl2 1 gm = Ca Gluconate 3 gm)
calcium products except calcium acetate calcium carbonate (Tums)
calcium with vitamin D calcium carbonate with vitamin D (OsCal plus D)
  Cambia - see diclofenac
canagliflozin (Invokana) Initiate Adult Insulin Order Set, selecting low dose HumaLOG sliding scale insulin (unless otherwise specified).
  Cancidas - see caspofungin
candesartan (Atacand) 4 mg daily valsartan (Diovan) 40 mg daily
candesartan (Atacand) 8 mg daily valsartan (Diovan) 80 mg daily
candesartan (Atacand) 16 mg daily valsartan (Diovan) 160 mg daily
candesartan (Atacand) 32 mg daily valsartan (Diovan) 320 mg daily
carboxymethylcellulose (Refresh) ocular lubricant (Artificial Tears)
  Cardizem - see diltiaZEM
carvedilol controlled release (Coreg CR) 10 mg daily carvedilol (Coreg) 3.125 mg BID
carvedilol controlled release (Coreg CR) 20 mg daily carvedilol (Coreg) 6.25 mg BID
carvedilol controlled release (Coreg CR) 40 mg daily carvedilol (Coreg) 12.5 mg BID
carvedilol controlled release (Coreg CR) 80 mg daily carvedilol (Coreg) 25 mg BID
caspofungin (Cancidas) anidulafungin (Eraxis)
  Ceclor - see cefaclor
  Cedax - see ceftibuten
cefaclor (Ceclor) liquid q8h cefprozil (Cefzil) liquid q12h
cefaclor (Ceclor) q8h cefuroxime (Ceftin) q12h
cefadroxil (Duricef) cephalexin (Keflex) same daily dose divided q6h
cefixime (Suprax) cefdinir (Omnicef) 300 mg q12h
  Cefotan - see cefoTEtan
cefotaxime (Claforan) q8h or q12h (adult) cefTRIAXone (Rocephin) q24h
cefoTEtan (Cefotan) q12h cefOXitin (Mefoxin) q6h
cefpodoxime (Vantin) cefdinir (Omnicef) 300 mg q12h
cefprozil (Cefzil) q12h cefuroxime (Ceftin) q12h
ceftibuten (Cedax) cefdinir (Omnicef) 300 mg q12h
  Ceftin - see cefuroxime
cefuroxime (Ceftin) liquid cefprozil (Cefzil) liquid
  Cefzil - see cefprozil
  CeleXA - see citalopram
  Cerumenex - see triethanolamine
  Cetacaine - see benzocaine-butamben-tetracaine
cetirizine (ZyrTEC) 5-10 mg loratadine (Claritin) 10 mg
cetirizine-pseudoePHEDrine 5-120 mg (ZyrTEC-D) BID loratadine-pseudoePHEDrine 10 mg-240 mg (Claritin-D 24 Hr
cetirizine-pseudoePHEDrine 10-240 mg (ZyrTEC-D) daily loratadine-pseudoePHEDrine 10 mg-240 mg (Claritin-D 24 Hr)
  Cetraxal - see ciprofloxacin otic solution
choline magnesium trisalicylate (Trilisate) salsalate (Disalcid)
ciclesonide (Alvesco) budesonide (Pulmicort) nebs 0.5 mg BID
ciclesonide nasal (Omnaris, Zetonna) fluticasone (Flonase) 2 sprays per nostril daily
ciclopirox (Loprox) 0.77% cream and gel clotrimazole (Lotrimin) 1% cream
ciclopirox (Loprox) 0.77% topical suspension clotrimazole (Lotrimin) 1% topical solution
ciclopirox (Loprox) 1% shampoo ketoconazole (Nizoral) shampoo
cimetidine (Tagamet) famotidine (Pepcid) 20 mg, subject to renal dosing adjustments by pharmacy (see famotidine for more info)
famotidine (Pepcid) liquid for pediatric patients
ciprofloxacin (Cetraxal, Otiprio) otic solution ofloxacin (Floxin) otic solution
ciprofloxacin-dexamethasone (Ciprodex) otic 4 drops BID hydrocortisone/neomycin/polymyxin B (Cortisporin) otic 4 drops TID
ciprofloxacin-hydrocortisone (Cipro HC) otic 3 drops BID hydrocortisone/neomycin/polymyxin B (Cortisporin) otic 4 drops TID
citalopram (CeleXA) escitalopram (Lexapro) at one-half the citalopram dose
  Citrucel - see methylcellulose
  Claforan - see cefotaxime
  Clarinex - see desloratadine
  Claritin-D - see loratadine-pseudoePHEDrine
  Clinoril - see sulindac
clioquinol (Vioform) cream clotrimazole (Lotrimin) cream
clioquinol-hydrocortisone (Vioform-HC) cream betamethasone-clotrimazole (Lotrisone) cream
clocortolone (Cloderm) 0.1% cream triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.1% cream
  Cloderm - see clocortolone
clotrimazole (Lotrimin Ultra) 1% cream clotrimazole (Lotrimin) 1% cream
cloxacillin (Tegopen) dicloxacillin (Dynapen)
  Colace - see docusate
  Combigan - see brimonidine - timolol
conjugated estrogens (Premarin) vaginal cream estradiol (Estrace) vaginal cream
  Cordran - see flurandrenolide
  Coreg - see carvedilol
cough suppressant tab benzonatate (Tessalon)
  Crestor - see rosuvastatin
crotamiton (Eurax) permethrin (Elimite)
  Cutivate - see fluticasone
cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) sublingual tablets cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) oral tablets
  Cyclocort - see amcinonide
cyclosporin (Restasis) opthalmic ocular lubricant (Artificial Tears) q4h while awake
D Non-Formulary Agent Formulary Equivalent
  Dakins solution - see sodium hypochlorite solution
  Dalmane - see flurazepam
dapagliflozin (Farxiga) Initiate Adult Insulin Order Set, selecting low dose HumaLOG sliding scale insulin (unless otherwise specified).
  Daypro - see oxaprozin
  Decadron - see dexamethasone
decongestant-dextromethorphan-guaiFENesin guaiFENesin DM (Robitussin DM) product plus
phenylephrine
decongestant-guaiFENesin guaiFENesin (Robitussin) plus phenylephrine
  Denavir - see penciclovir
desloratadine (Clarinex) 5 mg loratadine (Claritin) 10 mg
desoximetasone (Topicort LP) 0.05% cream triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.1% cream
desoximetasone (Topicort) 0.25% cream triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.5% cream
desoximetasone (Topicort) 0.25% ointment triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.5% ointment (Not stocked)
dexamethasone (Decadron) 0.1% cream triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.1% cream
dexlansoprazole (Kapidex) 30-60 mg PO pantoprazole (Protonix) 40 mg PO at same frequency (esomeprazole (NexIUM) 40 mg packets if patient receives medication through a tube)
dexlansoprazole (Kapidex) for pediatric patients esomeprazole (NexIUM) granules - see details there
diclofenac (Cambia) 50 mg oral packet for migraines DNS, not stocked, obtain from patient for use while here
diclofenac (Voltaren XR) 100 mg naproxen (Naprosyn) 500 mg BID
diclofenac (Voltaren) 25 mg, 50 mg naproxen (Naprosyn) 375 mg BID
diclofenac (Voltaren) 75 mg naproxen (Naprosyn) 500 mg BID
dietary supplements melatonin and fish oil will be available on formulary. All other herbal products, including KCl 99 mg, will be held while at IHS.
diflorasone (Psorcon E) 0.05% cream triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.5% cream
diflorasone (Psorcon E) 0.05% ointment triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.5% ointment (Not stocked)
diflorasone (Psorcon) 0.05% cream triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.1% cream
diflorasone (Psorcon) 0.05% ointment triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.5% ointment (Not stocked)
diflunisal (Dolobid) salsalate (Disalcid)
digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.1 mg cap digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.125 mg tab
digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.2 mg cap digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.25 mg tab
diltiaZEM BID products diltiaZEM SR (Cardizem SR)
diltiaZEM once daily products diltiaZEM CD (Cardizem CD)
dimenhyDRINATE (Dramamine) 50 mg IM promethazine (Phenergan) 25 mg IM
dimenhyDRINATE (Dramamine) 50 mg IV push prochlorperazine (Compazine) 10 mg IV push
  Dipentum - see olsalazine
  Diprolene - see betamethasone dipropionate
  Diprosone - see betamethasone dipropionate
docusate (Colace) 50 mg docusate (Colace) 100 mg
docusate (Surfak) docusate (Colace) 100 mg
dolasetron (Anzemet) 12.5 mg ondansetron (Zofran) 4 mg IV q8h (prn)
  Dolobid - see diflunisal
donepezil (Aricept) 23 mg donepezil (Aricept) 20 mg
donepezil-memantine (Namzaric) donepezil (Aricept) 10 mg + menantine (Namenda) as appropriate to match order
  Doral - see quazepam
  Doribax - see doripenem
doripenem (Doribax) meropenem (Merrem) dosed according to protocol
  Dramamine - see dimenhyDRINATE
DTP vaccine DTaP vaccine
  Duaklir - see formoterol-aclidinium
  Dulera - see formoterol-mometasone
  Duricef - see cefadroxil
E Non-Formulary Agent Formulary Equivalent
econazole (Spectazole) 1% cream miconazole (Monistat) 2% cream
  Edarbi - see azilsartan
eletriptan (Relpax) rizatriptan (Maxalt) 10 mg, may repeat in 2 hours (max of 30 mg/day)
  Elocon - see mometasone
empagliflozin-linagliptin (Glyxambi) empagliflozin (Jardiance) plus linagliptin (Trajenta) in appropriate strengths
eprosartan (Teveten) 400 mg daily losartan (Cozaar) 25 mg daily
eprosartan (Teveten) 600 mg daily losartan (Cozaar) 50 mg daily
eprosartan (Teveten) 800 mg daily losartan (Cozaar) 100 mg daily
  Eraxis - see anidulafungin
  Ertaczo - see sertaconazole
ertapenem (INVanz) meropenem (Merrem) dosed according to protocol
ertugiflozin-SITagliptin (Steglujan) linagliptin (Tradjenta) 5 mg daily plus low dose HumaLOG sliding scale insulin (unless otherwise specified)
ertugliflozin (Steglatro) Initiate Adult Insulin Order Set, selecting low dose HumaLOG sliding scale insulin (unless otherwise specified).
ertugliflozin-metFORMIN (Segluromet) Initiate Adult Insulin Order Set, selecting low dose HumaLOG sliding scale insulin (unless otherwise specified) plus metFORMIN at same dose and frequency.
erythromycin (Ery-Tab) 333 mg erythromycin (E-Mycin) 250 mg q6h
erythromycin besides Ery-Tab 333 mg (PCE, stearate, Eryc) erythromycin Base Enteric Coated
esomeprazole (NexIUM) 20-40 mg IV pantoprazole (Protonix) 40 mg IV at same frequency
(see policy in the event of drug shortages.)
esomeprazole (NexIUM) 20-40 mg PO pantoprazole (Protonix) 40 mg PO at same frequency (esomeprazole (NexIUM) 40 mg packets if patient receives medication through a tube)
esomeprazole (NexIUM) for pediatric patients esomeprazole (NexIUM) granules - mix 40 mg packet with 15 ml distilled water = 40 mg/15ml final concentration. One hour expiration, all doses to be prepared in pharmacy. Dosing: refer to
estazolam (Prosom) 1 mg LORazepam (Ativan) 1 mg
eszopiclone (Lunesta) 1 mg, 2 mg zolpidem (Ambien) 5 mg
eszopiclone (Lunesta) 3 mg zolpidem (Ambien) 10 mg (5 mg if female or ≥ 65 years old)
etodolac (Lodine) 200 mg, 300 mg naproxen (Naprosyn) 375 mg BID
etodolac (Lodine) 400 mg, 600 mg naproxen (Naprosyn) 500 mg BID
etodolac (Lodine) XL 400 mg, 600 mg naproxen (Naprosyn) 500 mg BID
  Eurax - see crotamiton
  Euthroid - see liotrix
  Exelderm - see sulconazole
expectorant liquid guaiFENesin (Robitussin)
expectorant SR tab guaiFENesin LA (Mucinex)
expectorant-cough suppressant SR tab guaiFENesin-dextromethorphan (Robitussin DM) BID
F Non-Formulary Agent Formulary Equivalent
famciclovir (Famvir) 500 mg valACYclovir (Valtrex) 1gm
  Famvir - see famciclovir
  Farxiga - see dapagliflozin
  Feldene - see piroxicam
fenofibrate (any brand) 40, 43, 45, 48, 50, 54 or 67 mg daily fenofibrate (generic) 54 mg daily
fenofibrate (any brand) 120, 130, 134, 135, 145, 150, 160, or 200 mg daily fenofibrate (generic) 160 mg daily
  Fenoglide - see fenofibrate
fenoprofen (Nalfon) 300 mg ibuprofen (Advil) 200 mg
fenoprofen (Nalfon) 600 mg ibuprofen (Motrin) 400 mg
fenoterol-ipratropium (Berodual) formoterol (Perforomist) nebs 20 mcg BID plus
ipratropium (Atrovent) nebs 0.5mg q6h
  Feostat - see ferrous fumarate
  Feraheme - see ferumoxytol
  Fergon - see ferrous gluconate
  Ferrex-150 - see iron polysaccharide
ferric carboxymaltose (Injectafer) Non-formulary for inpatients, use ferric gluconate (Ferrlecit) (see table at ) Formulary for Infusion Center.
  Ferro-Sequels - see ferrous fumarate
ferrous fumarate ferrous sulfate tablet or liquid (see table at )
ferrous gluconate ferrous sulfate tablet or liquid (see table at )
ferumoxytol (Feraheme) ferric gluconate (Ferrlecit) (see table at )
  Fe-Tinic - see iron polysaccharide
fexofenadine (Allegra) 30 mg loratadine (Claritin) 5 mg
fexofenadine (Allegra) 60-180 mg loratadine (Claritin) 10 mg
fexofenadine-pseudoePHEDrine 60-120 mg (Allegra-D) BID loratadine-pseudoePHEDrine 10 mg-240 mg (Claritin-D 24 Hr)
  Fibricor - see fenofibrate
filgrastim (Neupogen, Nivestym, Zarxio) tbo-filgrastim (Granix)
  Fiorinal - see ASA 325 mg-butalbital 50 mg-caffeine 40 mg (Fiorinal)
  Flora-Q - see probiotics
  Florastor - see probiotics
  Flovent - see fluticasone
  Flumadine - see riMANTAdine
flunisolide (Aerospan) budesonide (Pulmicort) nebs 0.5 mg BID
flunisolide nasal (Nasalide, Rhinalar) fluticasone (Flonase) 2 sprays per nostril daily
fluocinolone (Synalar) 0.01%, 0.025% cream, ointment triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.1% cream
fluocinolone (Synalar) HP 0.2% cream triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.5% cream
fluocinonide (Lidex) 0.05% cream triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.5% cream
fluocinonide (Lidex) 0.05% gel desoximetasone (Topicort) 0.05% gel
fluocinonide (Lidex) 0.05% ointment triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.5% ointment (Not stocked)
flurandrenolide (Cordran SP) 0.025% cream triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.1% cream
flurandrenolide (Cordran SP) 0.025% ointment triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.1% ointment
flurandrenolide (Cordran SP) 0.05% cream triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.1% cream
flurandrenolide (Cordran) 0.05% cream triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.1% cream
flurandrenolide (Cordran) 0.05% lotion triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.1% lotion (Not stocked)
flurandrenolide (Cordran) 0.05% ointment triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.1% ointment
flurazepam (Dalmane) zolpidem (Ambien)
flurbiprofen (Ansaid) 50 mg ibuprofen (Motrin) 400 mg
flurbiprofen (Ansaid) 100 mg BID, TID ibuprofen (Motrin) 600 mg QID
flurbiprofen (Ansaid) 100 mg daily ibuprofen (Motrin) 600 mg BID
fluticasone (Arnuity Ellipta) budesonide (Pulmicort) nebs 0.5 mg BID
fluticasone (Cutivate) 0.005% ointment triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.1% ointment
fluticasone (Cutivate) 0.05% cream triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.1% cream
fluticasone (Flovent) inhaler use fluticasone (Flovent) inhaler as ordered (HB-SNF only)
budesonide (Pulmicort) nebs 0.5 mg BID (elsewhere)
fluticasone-salmeterol (Advair) use salmeterol-fluticasone (Advair) inhaler as ordered (HB-SNF only)
formoterol (Perforomist) nebs 20 mcg plus
budesonide (Pulmicort) nebs 0.5 mg BID (elsewhere)
fluticasone-salmeterol (Advair) 115/21 HFA 2 puffs BID fluticasone-salmeterol (Advair) 250/50 Diskus 1 puff BID (HB-SNF only)
formoterol (Perforomist) nebs 20 mcg plus
budesonide (Pulmicort) nebs 0.5 mg BID (elsewhere)
fluticasone-salmeterol (Advair) 230/21 HFA 2 puffs BID fluticasone-salmeterol (Advair) 500/50 Diskus 1 puff BID (HB-SNF only)
formoterol (Perforomist) nebs 20 mcg plus
budesonide (Pulmicort) nebs 0.5 mg BID (elsewhere)
fluticasone-salmeterol (Advair) 45/21 HFA 2 puffs BID fluticasone-salmeterol (Advair) 100/50 Diskus 1 puff BID (HB-SNF only)
formoterol (Perforomist) nebs 20 mcg plus
budesonide (Pulmicort) nebs 0.5 mg BID (elsewhere)
fluticasone-umeclidinium-vilanterol (Trelegy Ellipta) budesonide (Pulmicort) nebs 0.5 mg BID plus
ipratropium (Atrovent) nebs 0.5mg q6h plus
formoterol (Perforomist) nebs 20 mcg BID
fluvastatin (Lescol) 20 mg atorvastatin (Lipitor) 10 mg
fluvastatin (Lescol) 40 mg atorvastatin (Lipitor) 10 mg
fluvastatin (Lescol) 80 mg atorvastatin (Lipitor) 10 mg
  Foradil Aerolizer - see formoterol
formoterol (Foradil Aerolizer) formoterol (Perforomist) nebs 20 mcg BID
formoterol-aclidinium (Duaklir) formoterol (Perforomist) nebs 20 mcg BID plus
ipratropium (Atrovent) nebs 0.5mg q6h
formoterol-budesonide (Symbicort) 80/4.5 inhaler 2 puffs BID fluticasone-salmeterol (Advair) 250/50 Diskus 1 puff BID (HB-SNF only)
formoterol (Perforomist) nebs 20 mcg plus
budesonide (Pulmicort) nebs 0.5 mg BID (elsewhere)
formoterol-budesonide (Symbicort) 160/4.5 inhaler 2 puffs BID fluticasone-salmeterol (Advair) 500/50 Diskus 1 puff BID (HB-SNF only)
formoterol (Perforomist) nebs 20 mcg plus
budesonide (Pulmicort) nebs 0.5 mg BID (elsewhere)
formoterol-glycopyrrolate (Bevespi) inhaler formoterol (Perforomist) nebs 20 mcg BID plus
ipratropium (Atrovent) nebs 0.5 mg q6h
formoterol-mometasone (Dulera) 100/5 inhaler 1 puff BID fluticasone-salmeterol (Advair) 100/50 Diskus 1 puff BID (HB-SNF only)
formoterol (Perforomist) nebs 20 mcg plus
budesonide (Pulmicort) nebs 0.5 mg BID (elsewhere)
formoterol-mometasone (Dulera) 200/5 inhaler 1 puff BID fluticasone-salmeterol (Advair) 250/50 Diskus 1 puff BID (HB-SNF only)
formoterol (Perforomist) nebs 20 mcg plus
budesonide (Pulmicort) nebs 0.5 mg BID (elsewhere)
formoterol-mometasone (Dulera) 200/5 inhaler 2 puffs BID fluticasone-salmeterol (Advair) 500/50 Diskus 1 puff BID (HB-SNF only)
formoterol (Perforomist) nebs 20 mcg plus
budesonide (Pulmicort) nebs 0.5 mg BID (elsewhere)
  Fortamet - see metFORMIN ER
fosinopril (Monopril) 5 mg lisinopril (Zestril, Prinivil) 5 mg
fosinopril (Monopril) 10 mg ,lisinopril (Zestril, Prinivil) 10 mg
fosinopril (Monopril) 20 mg lisinopril (Zestril, Prinivil) 20 mg
fosinopril (Monopril) 40 mg lisinopril (Zestril, Prinivil) 40 mg
  Frova - see frovatriptan
frovatriptan (Frova) rizatriptan (Maxalt) 10 mg, may repeat in 2 hours (max of 30 mg/day)
G Non-Formulary Agent Formulary Equivalent
  Gamunex (immune globulin IV) - see immune globulin IV (Gamunex)
  Glucophage, Glucophage XR - see metFORMIN, metFORMIN ER
  Glumetza - see metFORMIN ER
glycerin suppository liquid glycerin suppository
glycopyrolate (Seebri Neohaler, Lonhala Magnair) ipratropium (Atrovent) nebs 0.5 mg q6h
glycopyrrolate-formoterol-budesonide (Breztri) budesonide (Pulmicort) nebs 0.5 mg BID plus
ipratropium (Atrovent) nebs 0.5mg q6h plus
formoterol (Perforomist) nebs 20 mcg BID
  Glyxambi - see empagliflozin-linagliptin
guaiFENesin ER (Mucinex) 600 mg q12h guaiFENesin (Robitussin) 200 mg liquid q4h (when patients unable to swallow)
guaiFENesin ER (Mucinex) 1,200 mg q12h guaiFENesin (Robitussin) 400 mg liquid q4h (when patients unable to swallow)
guaiFENesin-HYDROcodone guaiFENesin AC (Robitussin AC) 10 ml (adults)
H Non-Formulary Agent Formulary Equivalent
halcinonide (Halog E) 0.1% cream triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.5% cream
halcinonide (Halog) 0.025% cream triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.5% cream
halcinonide (Halog) 0.1% cream triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.5% cream
halcinonide (Halog) 0.1% ointment triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.5% ointment (Not stocked)
  Halcion - see triazolam
halobetasol (Ultravate) 0.05% cream clobetasol (Temovate) 0.05% cream
halobetasol (Ultravate) 0.05% ointment clobetasol (Temovate) 0.05% ointment (Not stocked)
  Halog - see halcinonide
  Hemocyte - see ferrous fumarate
herbal supplements melatonin and fish oil will be available on formulary. All other herbal products, including KCl 99 mg, will be held while at IHS.
  Herceptin - see trastuzumab
hydroCHLOROthiazide-triamterene 25-50 mg hydroCHLOROthiazide-triamterene 25-37.5 mg (Maxzide-25)
hydrocortisone (Anusol-HC) cream hydrocortisone-pramoxine (Analpram) cream
hydrocortisone (Westcort) 0.2% cream triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.1% cream
hydrocortisone (Westcort) 0.2% ointment triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.1% ointment
hydrocortisone 0.1% cream triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.1% cream
hydrocortisone 0.1% ointment triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.1% ointment
hydrocortisone probutate (Pandel) 0.1% and 1% creams triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.1% cream
hydrocortisone-pramoxine (Analpram HC) cream and other hemorrhoidal products with steroid hydrocortisone 2.5% cream
hydrOXYzine pamoate (Vistaril) hydrOXYzine hydrochloride (Atarax)
hyoscyamine (Levsinex) hyoscyamine (Levbid)
  Hytinic - see iron polysaccharide
  Hytone - see hydrocortisone
I Non-Formulary Agent Formulary Equivalent
  Imigran - see SUMAtriptan
imipenem-cilastatin (Primaxin) meropenem (Merrem) dosed according to protocol
  Imitrex - see SUMAtriptan
immune glubulin IV (Octagam) immune globulin IV (Gamunex)
  Incruse Ellipta - see umeclidinium
indacaterol (Arcapta) formoterol (Perforomist) nebs 20 mcg BID
indacaterol-glycopyrronium (Ultibron Neohaler) formoterol (Perforomist) nebs 20 mcg BID plus
ipratropium (Atrovent) nebs 0.5 mg q6h
  Infed - see iron dextran
  Injectafer - see ferric carboxymaltose
insulin IV-PUSH All IV Push insulin orders will be automatically converted to IVPB at order entry/verification.
insulin aspart (NovoLOG) insulin lispro (HumaLOG)
insulin aspart 70/30 mix (NovoLOG) insulin lispro 75/25 Mix (HumaLOG)
insulin degludec (Tresiba) insulin detemir (Levemir) at 100% of Tresiba dose plus TIDAC medium dose HumaLOG sliding scale (unless otherwise ordered)
insulin detemir (Levemir) (during shortage only) insulin glargine (Lantus) at 100% of insulin detemir dose.
insulin glargine (Lantus, Basaglar - 100 units/ml) insulin detemir (Levemir) at 100% of Lantus/Basaglar dose.
insulin glargine (Toujeo - 300 units/ml) insulin detemir (Levemir) at 80% of Toujeo dose, rounded to nearest whole unit.
insulin isophane (NPH) (NovoLIN N) insulin isophane (NPH) (HumuLIN N)
insulin isophane-insulin regular (NovoLIN 70/30) insulin isophane-insulin regular (HumuLIN 70/30)
insulin regular, human (NovoLIN R) insulin regular, human (HumuLIN R)
  INVanz - see ertapenem
  Invokana - see canagliflozin
irbesartan (Avapro) 75 mg daily valsartan (Diovan) 40 mg daily
irbesartan (Avapro) 150 mg daily valsartan (Diovan) 80 mg daily
irbesartan (Avapro) 300 mg daily valsartan (Diovan) 120 mg daily
  Ircon - see ferrous fumarate
iron dextran (Infed) ferric gluconate (Ferrlecit) (see table at )
iron polysaccharide ferrous sulfate tablet or liquid (see table at )
iron products (any oral brand) ferrous sulfate tablet or liquid (see table at )
iron products (injectable any brand) ferric gluconate (Ferrlecit) (see table at ) Note: ferric carboxymaltose (Injectafer) is Formulary for the Infusion Center.
iron sucrose (Venofer) ferric gluconate (Ferrlecit) (see table at )
J Non-Formulary Agent Formulary Equivalent
  Janumet - see metFORMIN-SITagliptin
  Januvia - see SITagliptin
  Jentadueto - see linagliptin-metFORMIN
K Non-Formulary Agent Formulary Equivalent
  Kapidex - see dexlansoprazole
  Kazano - see alogliptin-metFORMIN
  KCl 99 mg - see neutraceuticals
ketoconazole (Nizoral) 2% cream clotrimazole (Lotrimin) 1% cream
ketoprofen (Orudis KT 12.5 mg, Orudis 25 mg) ibuprofen (Advil) 200 mg
ketoprofen (Orudis) 50 mg ibuprofen (Motrin) 400 mg
ketoprofen (Orudis) 75 mg ibuprofen (Motrin) 600 mg
ketoprofen (Oruvail) 100 mg, 150 mg daily, BID ibuprofen (Motrin) 400 mg QID
ketoprofen (Oruvail) 200 mg daily ibuprofen (Motrin) 600 mg QID
ketorolac (Toradol) if ≥ 65 years old IM: 30 mg x1 or 15 mg q6h (max of 60 mg/day)
IV: 15 mg q6h (max of 60 mg/day)
PO: 10 mg q4-6h prn (max of 40 mg/day)
  Klor-Con - see potassium chloride
  K-Lyte/Cl - see potassium chloride
  Kombiglyze - see metFORMIN-SAXagliptin
  Kwell - see lindane
L Non-Formulary Agent Formulary Equivalent
  Lactinex - see probiotics
  LamISIL - see terbinafine
  Lanoxin - see digoxin
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 details there
  Lantus - see insulin glargine
  Lescol - see fluvastatin
levalbuterol (Xopenex) 0.63 mg < q6h frequency (no sub if DNS) albuterol (Ventolin) 1.25 mg nebs at the same frequency
levalbuterol (Xopenex) 0.63 mg q6h, q8h, q12h (no sub if DNS) albuterol (Ventolin) 1.25 mg nebs q6h
levalbuterol (Xopenex) 1.25 mg < q6h frequency (no sub if DNS) albuterol (Ventolin) 2.5 mg nebs at the same frequency
levalbuterol (Xopenex) 1.25 mg q6h, q8h, q12h (no sub if DNS) albuterol (Ventolin) 2.5 mg nebs q6h
levalbuterol (Xopenex) inhaler < q6h frequency (no sub if DNS) albuterol (Ventolin) inhaler same frequency (HB-SNF only)
see levalbuterol neb information for elsewhere
levalbuterol (Xopenex) inhaler q6h, q8h, q12h (no sub if DNS) albuterol (Ventolin) inhaler q6h (HB-SNF only)
see levalbuterol neb information for elsewhere
  Levemir - see insulin detemir
levocetirizine (Xyzal) 5 mg loratadine (Claritin) 10 mg
levothyroxine (Levoxyl, Levothroid) levothyroxine (Synthroid)
  Levsinex - see hyoscyamine
  Lidex - see fluocinonide
lidocaine (Lidoderm) patch 12 hrs on/12 hrs off; enter “Remove Patch” order in PowerChart
lidocaine (Xylocaine) oral spray benzocaine (Hurricane) spray
  Lidoderm - see lidocaine
linagliptin-metFORMIN (Jentadueto) linagliptin (Tradjenta) plus metFORMIN at same dose and frequency
lindane topical (Kwell) permethrin (Elimite)
liotrix (Euthroid) liotrix (Thyrolar)
  Lipofen - see fenofibrate
  Liquifilm - see polyvinyl alcohol
  Livalo - see pitavastatin
  Lodine - see etodolac
lodoxamide (Alomide) 0.1% ophthalmic solution QID nedocromil (Alocril) 2% ophthalmic solution BID
  Lofibra - see fenofibrate
  Lonhala Magnair - see glycopyrolate
  Loprox - see ciclopirox
loratadine-pseudoePHEDrine 10-120 mg (Claritin-D 12 Hr) BID loratadine-pseudoePHEDrine 10-240 mg (Claritin-D 24 Hr) Daily
  Lotensin - see benazepril
  Lotrimin - see clotrimazole
lovastatin (Altoprev, Mevacor) 10 mg atorvastatin (Lipitor) 10 mg
lovastatin (Altoprev, Mevacor) 20 mg atorvastatin (Lipitor) 10 mg
lovastatin (Altoprev, Mevacor) 40 mg atorvastatin (Lipitor) 10 mg
lovastatin (Altoprev, Mevacor) 80 mg atorvastatin (Lipitor) 20 mg
  Lovaza - see omega-3 Acids
  Lunesta - see eszopiclone
M Non-Formulary Agent Formulary Equivalent
  Mag Delay - see calcium carbonate-magnesium chloride
magnesium oral supplements magnesium oxide (Mag-Ox) dose adjust down to nearest tablet size (nearest 400 mg)
magnesium oral supplements, delayed release magnesium oxide (Mag-Ox) 200 mg
  Mandelamine - see methenamine
meclofenamate (Meclomen) 50 mg ibuprofen (Motrin) 400 mg
meclofenamate (Meclomen) 100 mg ibuprofen (Motrin) 600 mg
  Meclomen - see meclofenamate
mefenamic acid (Ponstel) 50 mg ibuprofen (Motrin) 600 mg
melatonin (any strength) dose adjusted down to nearest tablet size (nearest 3 mg)
metFORMIN ER 500 mg daily metFORMIN 250 mg BID with meals
metFORMIN ER 750 mg daily metFORMIN 850 mg daily with meal
metFORMIN ER 1,000 mg daily metFORMIN 500 mg BID with meals
metFORMIN ER 1,500 mg daily metFORMIN 500 mg TID with meals
metFORMIN ER 2,000 mg daily metFORMIN 1,000 mg BID with meals
metFORMIN-pioglitazone (Actoplus Met) pioglitazone (Actos) plus metFORMIN at same dose and frequency
metFORMIN-rosiglitazone (Avandamet) rosiglitazone (Avandia) plus metFORMIN at same dose and frequency
metFORMIN-SAXagliptin (Kombiglyze) linagliptin (Tradjenta) 5 mg daily plus metFORMIN at same dose and frequency
metFORMIN-SITagliptin (Janumet) linagliptin (Tradjenta) 5 mg daily plus metFORMIN at same dose and frequency
methenamine (Mandelamine) methenamine (Hiprex)
methenamine-sodium acid phosphate (Uroqid) hyoscyamine-methenamine-methylene blue-phenyl salicylate (Urelle)
methenamine-sodium biphosphate (Uro-Phosphate) hyoscyamine-methenamine-methylene blue-phenyl salicylate (Urelle)
methicillin (Staphcillin) nafcillin (Unipen)
methylcellulose (Citrucel) psyllium (Metamucil)
methylPREDNISolone, hydrocortisone if unavailable (except in MS, Lupus, spinal cord injury, pediatrics) dexamethasone (Decadron) 10 mg load, then if < 250 lb, 4 mg q6h; if > 250 lb, 8 mg q6h
  Mevacor - see lovastatin
micafungin (Mycamine) anidulafungin (Eraxis)
  Micardis - see telmisartan
miconazole (Monistat 3 day) miconazole (Monistat) 7 day
miconazole (Monistat Derm) clotrimazole (Lotrimin) cream
moexipril (Univasc) 3.75 mg lisinopril (Zestril, Prinivil) 5 mg
moexipril (Univasc) 7.5 mg lisinopril (Zestril, Prinivil) 10 mg
moexipril (Univasc) 15-30 mg lisinopril (Zestril, Prinivil) 20 mg
moexipril (Univasc) 60 mg lisinopril (Zestril, Prinivil) 40 mg
  Mol-Iron - see ferrous sulfate
mometasone (Asmanex) budesonide (Pulmicort) nebs 0.5 mg BID
mometasone (Elocon) 0.1% cream daily triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.1% cream BID
mometasone (Elocon) 0.1% lotion daily triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.1% lotion BID
mometasone (Elocon) 0.1% ointment daily triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.1% ointment BID
mometasone nasal (Nasonex) fluticasone (Flonase) 2 sprays per nostril daily
  Monistat - see miconazole
  Monopril - see fosinopril
morphine (Oramorph SR) morphine (MS Contin)
moxifloxacin (Avelox) The following are formulary agents: ciprofloxacin and levoFLOXacin. moxifloxacin (Avelox) IV is formulary reserved for CNS infections only in patients with severe penicillin allergies.
  Mucinex - see guaiFENesin ER
multivitamins (any OTC brand without iron) multivitamin tablet or liquid (Theragran)
Other formulary agents: Nephrovite (renal), Ocuvite (eye health), Prenatal multivitamin, Poly-Vi-Sol (pediatrics)
multivitamins with iron (any brand) multivitamin (Theragran) plus
ferrous sulfate tablet or liquid
Other formulary agents: Nephrovite (renal), Ocuvite (eye health), Prenatal multivitamin, Poly-Vi-Sol (pediatrics)
mumps skin test trichophyton
  Mycamine - see micafungin
N Non-Formulary Agent Formulary Equivalent
nabumetone (Relafen) 1,000 mg daily naproxen (Naprosyn) 500 mg BID
nabumetone (Relafen) 1,500 mg or 2,000 mg daily naproxen (Naprosyn) 500 mg TID
naftifine (Naftin) 1% cream and gel clotrimazole (Lotrimin) 1% cream
  Naftin - see naftifine
  Nalfon - see fenoprofen
  Namzaric - see donepezil-memantine
  Naprelan - see naproxen
  Naprosyn - see naproxen
naproxen (Aleve) 220 mg naproxen (Naprosyn) 250 mg
naproxen (Anaprox DS) 550 mg naproxen (Naprosyn) 500 mg
naproxen-esomeprazole (Vimovo) 375 mg - 20 mg naproxen (Naprosyn) 375 mg plus
pantoprazole (Protonix) 40 mg
naproxen-esomeprazole (Vimovo) 500 mg - 20 mg BID naproxen (Naprosyn) 500 mg plus
pantoprazole (Protonix) 40 mg
naratriptan (Amerge) rizatriptan (Maxalt) 10 mg, may repeat in 2 hours (max of 30 mg/day)
  Nasacort - see triamcinolone nasal
  Nasalide - see flunisolide nasal
  Nasonex - see mometasone nasal
neomycin ointment bacitracin-polymyxin-neomycin (Neosporin) ointment
  Nephro-Fer - see ferrous fumarate
  Nesina - see alogliptin
  Neulasta - see pegfilgrastim
  Neupogen - see filgrastim
neutraceuticals melatonin and fish oil will be available on formulary. All other herbal products, including KCl 99 mg, will be held while at IHS.
  NexIUM - see esomeprazole
niacin (Nicobid) 250 mg BID niacin (Niaspan) 500 mg daily
  Nicobid - see niacin
  Niferex - see iron polysaccharide
  Nivestym - see filgrastim
nizatidine (Axid) famotidine (Pepcid) 20 mg, subject to renal dosing adjustments by pharmacy (see famotidine for more info)
famotidine (Pepcid) liquid for pediatric patients
  Nizoral - see ketoconazole
  NovoLIN 70/30 - see insulin isophane-insulin regular
  NovoLIN N - see insulin isophane (NPH)
  NovoLIN R - see insulin regular, human
  NovoLOG - see insulin aspart
  Nuvigil - see armodafinil
nystatin cream and ointment use in PEDS only, all other patients should be converted to clotrimazole (Lotrimin) 1% cream
nystatin tab nystatin suspension
O Non-Formulary Agent Formulary Equivalent
  Octagam (immune globulin IV) - see immune globulin IV (Gamunex)
olmesartan (Benicar) 5 mg daily valsartan (Diovan) 20 mg daily
olmesartan (Benicar) 10 mg daily valsartan (Diovan) 40 mg daily
olmesartan (Benicar) 20 mg daily valsartan (Diovan) 80 mg daily
olmesartan (Benicar) 40 mg daily valsartan (Diovan) 160 mg daily
olodaterol (Striverdi Respimat) formoterol (Perforomist) nebs 20 mcg BID
olodaterol-tiotropium (Stiolto Respimat) formoterol (Perforomist) nebs 20 mcg BID plus
ipratropium (Atrovent) nebs 0.5 mg q6h
olopatadine (Patanol BID, Pataday Daily) naphazoline/pheniramine (Visine-A) QID
olsalazine (Dipentum) 250 mg capsule mesalamine (Pentasa) 250 mg ER capsule
  Omacor - see omega-3 Acids
omega-3 Acids (Lovaza, Omacor, Vascepa, other brands) fish oil
omeprazole (PriLOSEC) 10-40 mg PO pantoprazole (Protonix) 40 mg PO at same frequency (esomeprazole (NexIUM) 40 mg packets if patient receives medication through a tube)
omeprazole (PriLOSEC) for pediatric patients esomeprazole (NexIUM) granules - see details there
omeprazole-sodium bicarbonate (Zegerid) pantoprazole (Protonix) 40 mg PO at same frequency (esomeprazole (NexIUM) 40 mg packets if patient receives medication through a tube)
  Omnaris - see ciclesonide nasal
ondansetron (Zofran) injection (in times of shortage) ondansetron (Zofran) orally dissolving tablets at same dose
  Onglyza - see SAXagliptin
  Oramorph SR - see morphine
  Orudis - see ketoprofen
  Oruvail - see ketoprofen
  Oseni - see alogliptin-pioglitazone
  Otiprio - see ciprofloxacin otic solution
oxacillin (Bactocill) nafcillin (Unipen) (except in pediatrics - contact MD for alternative therapy)
oxaprozin (Daypro) 600 mg naproxen (Naprosyn) 375 mg BID
oxaprozin (Daypro) 1200 mg or more naproxen (Naprosyn) 500 mg BID
oxazepam (Serax) 10 mg LORazepam (Ativan) 0.5 mg
oxazepam (Serax) 15 mg LORazepam (Ativan) 1 mg
oxazepam (Serax) 30 mg LORazepam (Ativan) 2 mg
oxiconazole (Oxistat) 1% cream clotrimazole (Lotrimin) 1% cream
oxiconazole (Oxistat) 1% lotion clotrimazole (Lotrimin) 1% lotion
  Oxistat - see oxiconazole
oxitropium (Oxivent, Tersigan) ipratropium (Atrovent) nebs 0.5 mg q6h
  Oxivent - see oxitropium
oxyCODONE ER (Xtampza) 9 mg capsule q12h oxyCODONE ER (OxyCONTIN) 10 mg tablet q12h
oxyCODONE ER (Xtampza) 13.5 mg capsule q12h oxyCODONE ER (OxyCONTIN) 15 mg tablet q12h
oxyCODONE ER (Xtampza) 18 mg capsule q12h oxyCODONE ER (OxyCONTIN) 20 mg tablet q12h
oxyCODONE ER (Xtampza) 27 mg capsule q12h oxyCODONE ER (OxyCONTIN) 30 mg tablet q12h
oxyCODONE ER (Xtampza) 36 mg capsule q12h oxyCODONE ER (OxyCONTIN) 40 mg tablet q12h
oxytetracycline (Terramycin) tetracycline
P Non-Formulary Agent Formulary Equivalent
pancrelipase various brands ) pancrelipase (Pancrease)
  Pandel - see hydrocortisone probutate
pantoprazole (Protonix) for pediatric patients esomeprazole (NexIUM) granules - see details there
pantoprazole (Protonix) per tube esomeprazole (NexIUM) granules - see details there
PARoxetine CR (Paxil CR) 12.5 mg daily PARoxetine (Paxil) 10 mg daily
PARoxetine CR (Paxil CR) 25 mg daily PARoxetine (Paxil) 20 mg daily
PARoxetine CR (Paxil CR) 37.5 mg daily PARoxetine (Paxil) 30 mg daily
  Patanol - see olopatadine
  Paxil CR - see PARoxetine CR
pegfilgrastim (Neulasta) pegfilgrastim-cbqv (Udencya)
penciclovir (Denavir) cream acyclovir (Zovirax) ointment (5x/day x 4 days)
penciclovir (Denavir) cream for fever blisters docosanol (Abreva)
  Phenergan - see promethazine
piroxicam (Feldene) 10 mg naproxen (Naprosyn) 375 mg BID
piroxicam (Feldene) 20 mg naproxen (Naprosyn) 500 mg BID
pitavastatin (Livalo) 1 mg atorvastatin (Lipitor) 10 mg
pitavastatin (Livalo) 2 mg atorvastatin (Lipitor) 10 mg
pitavastatin (Livalo) 4 mg atorvastatin (Lipitor) 20 mg
polyethylene glycol-propylene glycol (Systane) ocular lubricant (Artificial Tears)
polyvinyl alcohol (Liquifilm) Tears ocular lubricant (Artificial Tears)
  Ponstel - see mefenamic acid
potassium chloride (Klor-Con) 8 mEq PO potassium chloride (K-Dur) 10 mEq PO
potassium chloride (K-Lyte/Cl) 25 mEq PO potassium chloride (K-Dur) 20 mEq PO
potassium chloride in D5W or NS, 50 or 100 ml (K-riders, K-runners) potassium chloride 10 mEq in Water 100 ml premix (potassium chloride 20 mEq in Water 100 ml premix for central lines)
pramoxine (Proctofoam) and other hemorrhoidal products without steroid phenylephrine-pramoxine (Preparation H) cream
  Pravachol - see pravastatin
pravastatin (Pravachol) 10 mg atorvastatin (Lipitor) 10 mg
pravastatin (Pravachol) 20 mg atorvastatin (Lipitor) 10 mg
pravastatin (Pravachol) 40 mg atorvastatin (Lipitor) 10 mg
pravastatin (Pravachol) 80 mg atorvastatin (Lipitor) 20 mg`
  Premarin - see conjugated estrogens
  Prevacid - see lansoprazole
  PriLOSEC - see omeprazole
  Primaxin - see imipenem-cilastatin
probiotics (Lactinex, Florastor, Flora-Q or other brand) lactobacillus (Bacid) caplet or (Floranex) granules
  Proctofoam - see pramoxine
promethazine (Phenergan) 12.5 mg IV push prochlorperazine (Compazine) 5 mg IV push
promethazine (Phenergan) 25 mg IV push prochlorperazine (Compazine) 10 mg IV push
  Prosom - see estazolam
  Psorcon - see diflorasone
Q Non-Formulary Agent Formulary Equivalent
  Qnasl - see beclomethasone nasal
quazepam (Doral) 7.5 mg zolpidem (Ambien) 5 mg
  Qudexy XR - see topiramate XR
quinapril (Accupril) 5 mg lisinopril (Zestril, Prinivil) 5 mg
quinapril (Accupril) 10 mg lisinopril (Zestril, Prinivil) 10 mg
quinapril (Accupril) 20 mg lisinopril (Zestril, Prinivil) 20 mg
quinapril (Accupril) 40 mg lisinopril (Zestril, Prinivil) 40 mg
quinapril (Accupril) 80 mg lisinopril (Zestril, Prinivil) 80 mg
  QVAR - see beclomethasone
R Non-Formulary Agent Formulary Equivalent
RABEprazole (Aciphex) 20 mg PO pantoprazole (Protonix) 40 mg PO at same frequency (esomeprazole (NexIUM) 40 mg packets if patient receives medication through a tube)
RABEprazole (Aciphex) for pediatric patients esomeprazole (NexIUM) granules - see details there
ramelteon (Rozerem) zolpidem (Ambien) 10 mg (5 mg if female or ≥ 65 years old)
ramipril (Altace) 1.25 mg lisinopril (Zestril, Prinivil) 5 mg
ramipril (Altace) 2.5 mg lisinopril (Zestril, Prinivil) 10 mg
ramipril (Altace) 5 mg lisinopril (Zestril, Prinivil) 20 mg
ramipril (Altace) 10 mg lisinopril (Zestril, Prinivil) 40 mg
ramipril (Altace) 20 mg lisinopril (Zestril, Prinivil) 80 mg
  Refresh - see carboxymethylcellulose
  Relafen - see nabumetone
  Relpax - see eletriptan
  Renagel - see sevelamer hydrochloride
  Restasis - see cyclosporin opthalmic
revefenacin (Yupelri) ipratropium (Atrovent) nebs 0.5 mg q6h
  Rhinalar - see flunisolide nasal
  Rhinocort - see budesonide nasal
riMANTAdine (Flumadine) amantadine (Symmetrel)
  Riomet, Riomet ER - see metFORMIN, metFORMIN ER
riTUXimab (Rituxan) riTUXimab-abbs (Truxima)
rosuvastatin (Crestor) 5 mg atorvastatin (Lipitor) 20 mg
rosuvastatin (Crestor) 10 mg atorvastatin (Lipitor) 40 mg
rosuvastatin (Crestor) 20 mg Do not substitute
rosuvastatin (Crestor) 40 mg Do not substitute
  Rozerem - see ramelteon
S Non-Formulary Agent Formulary Equivalent
  Salicylate cream - see analgesic creams
salmeterol (Serevent) (acute care) formoterol (Perforomist) nebs 20 mcg BID
salmeterol (Serevent) inhaler 1-2 puffs (inhaler HB-SNF only) salmeterol (Serevent) Diskus 1 dose
SAXagliptin (Onglyza) any dose linagliptin (Tradjenta) 5 mg daily
  Seebri Neohaler - see glycopyrolate
  Segluromet - see ertugliflozin-metFORMIN
  Serax - see oxazepam
  Serevent - see salmeterol
sertaconazole (Ertaczo) 2% cream clotrimazole (Lotrimin) 1% cream
sevelamer hydrochloride (Renagel) sevelamer carbonate (Renvela)
simvastatin (Zocor) 5 mg atorvastatin (Lipitor) 10 mg
simvastatin (Zocor) 10 mg atorvastatin (Lipitor) 10 mg
simvastatin (Zocor) 20 mg atorvastatin (Lipitor) 10 mg
simvastatin (Zocor) 40 mg atorvastatin (Lipitor) 20 mg
simvastatin (Zocor) 80 mg atorvastatin (Lipitor) 40 mg
simvastatin-ezetimibe (Vytorin) 10 mg-10 mg atorvastatin (Lipitor) 10 mg plus
ezetimibe (Zetia) 10 mg
simvastatin-ezetimibe (Vytorin) 20 mg-10 mg atorvastatin (Lipitor) 10 mg plus
ezetimibe (Zetia) 10 mg
simvastatin-ezetimibe (Vytorin) 40 mg-10 mg atorvastatin (Lipitor) 20 mg plus
ezetimibe (Zetia) 10 mg
simvastatin-ezetimibe (Vytorin) 80 mg-10 mg atorvastatin (Lipitor) 40 mg plus
ezetimibe (Zetia) 10 mg
SITagliptin (Januvia) any dose linagliptin (Tradjenta) 5 mg daily
  Slow Mag (magnesium oxide, delayed release) - see magnesium oral supplements, delayed release
sodium hypochlorite solution (Dakins) Vashe Cleaning Solution
  Sonata - see zaleplon
sotalol (Betapace AF) sotalol (Betapace)
  Spectazole - see econazole
  Spiriva - see tiotropium
  Staphcillin - see methicillin
  Steglatro - see ertugliflozin
  Steglujan - see ertugiflozin-SITagliptin
  Stiolto Respimat - see olodaterol-tiotropium
  Striverdi Respimat - see olodaterol
  Suboxone - see buprenorphine-naloxone
  Subutex - see buprenorphine
sulconazole (Exelderm) 1% cream clotrimazole (Lotrimin) 1% cream
sulconazole (Exelderm) 1% solution clotrimazole (Lotrimin) 1% solution
sulindac (Clinoril) 150 mg BID naproxen (Naprosyn) 375 mg BID
sulindac (Clinoril) 200 mg BID naproxen (Naprosyn) 500 mg BID
SUMAtriptan (Imitrex, Imigran) PO rizatriptan (Maxalt) 10 mg, may repeat in 2 hours (max of 30 mg/day)
  Suprax - see cefixime
  Surfak - see docusate
  Symbicort - see formoterol-budesonide
  Synalar - see fluocinolone
  Systane - see polyethylene glycol-propylene glycol
T Non-Formulary Agent Formulary Equivalent
  Tagamet - see cimetidine
  Tegopen - see cloxacillin
telmisartan (Micardis) 20 mg daily losartan (Cozaar) 25 mg daily
telmisartan (Micardis) 40 mg daily losartan (Cozaar) 50 mg daily
telmisartan (Micardis) 80 mg daily losartan (Cozaar) 100 mg daily
  Terazol - see terconazole
terbinafine (LamISIL) 1% cream clotrimazole (Lotrimin) 1% cream
terbutaline inhalation (Brethine, Bricanyl) albuterol (Ventolin) 2.5 mg nebs q6h
terconazole (Terazol) 3 or 7 day miconazole (Monistat) 7 day
  Terramycin - see oxytetracycline
  Tersigan - see oxitropium
  Teveten - see eprosartan
theophylline products theophylline (Theo-24) 24-hour formulation
throat lozenge (any brand) phenol (Chloraseptic)
ticarcillin-clavulanate (Timentin) (except stenotrophomonas infections) piperacillin-tazobactam (Zosyn) dosed according to protocol
  Timentin - see ticarcillin-clavulanate
  Tinactin - see tolnaftate
tiotropium (Spiriva) ipratropium (Atrovent) nebs 0.5 mg q6h
  Tolectin - see tolmetin
tolmetin (Tolectin) 200 mg, 400 mg naproxen (Naprosyn) 375 mg BID
tolmetin (Tolectin) 600 mg naproxen (Naprosyn) 500 mg BID
tolnaftate (Tinactin) 1% cream and gel clotrimazole (Lotrimin) 1% cream
tolnaftate (Tinactin) 1% solution clotrimazole (Lotrimin) 1% topical solution
  Topicort - see desoximetasone
topiramate XR (Trokendi) 50 mg daily topiramate (Topamax) 25 mg BID
topiramate XR (Trokendi) 100 mg daily topiramate (Topamax) 50 mg BID
topiramate XR (Trokendi) 200 mg daily topiramate (Topamax) 100 mg BID
topiramate XR (Trokendi) 400 mg daily topiramate (Topamax) 200 mg BID
  Toradol - see ketorolac
  Toujeo - see insulin glargine
traMADol-acetaminophen (Ultracet) 37.5-325 mg traMADol 50 mg (Ultram) plus
acetaminophen (Tylenol) 325 mg
Trastuzumab (Herceptin) trastuzumab-pkrb (Herzuma)
  Trelegy Ellipta - see fluticasone-umeclidinium-vilanterol
  Tresiba - see insulin degludec
triamcinolone (Azmacort) budesonide (Pulmicort) nebs 0.5 mg BID
triamcinolone nasal (Nasacort AQ) fluticasone (Flonase) 2 sprays per nostril daily
  triamterene-hydroCHLOROthiazide - see hydroCHLOROthiazide-triamterene
triazolam (Halcion) 0.125 mg zolpidem (Ambien) 5 mg
trichophyton 1:500 trichophyton 1:200
  Tricor - see fenofibrate
triethanolamine (Cerumenex) otic carbamide otic (Debrox)
  Triglide - see fenofibrate
  Trilipix - see fenofibrate
  Trilisate - see choline magnesium trisalicylate
  Trokendi XR - see topiramate XR
  Tudorza Pressair - see aclidinium
U Non-Formulary Agent Formulary Equivalent
  Udencya (pegfilgrastim-cbqv ) - see pegfilgrastim
  Ultibron - see indacaterol-glycopyrronium
  Ultracet - see traMADol-acetaminophen
  Ultravate - see halobetasol
umeclidinium (Incruse Ellipta) ipratropium (Atrovent) nebs 0.5 mg q6h
umeclidinium-vilanterol-fluticasone (Trelegy Ellipta) budesonide (Pulmicort) nebs 0.5 mg BID plus
ipratropium (Atrovent) nebs 0.5mg q6h plus
formoterol (Perforomist) nebs 20 mcg BID
  Univasc - see moexipril
  Uro-Phosphate - see methenamine-sodium biphosphate
  Uroqid - see methenamine-sodium acid phosphate
  Uroxatral - see alfuzosin
V Non-Formulary Agent Formulary Equivalent
  Valisone - see betamethasone valerate
vancomycin oral any strength/frequency vancomycin oral 125 mg q6h x 10 days. If 500 mg ordered, evaluate whether appropriate per protocol for fulminant infection (hypotension, shock, ileus, or megacolon). If these criteria not met, change to 125 mg po q6h x 10 days.
  Vantin - see cefpodoxime
  Vascepa - see omega-3 Acids
  Venofer - see iron sucrose
vilanterol-fluticasone (Breo Ellipta) formoterol (Perforomist) nebs 20 mcg plus
budesonide (Pulmicort) nebs 0.5 mg BID
vilanterol-fluticasone-umeclidinium (Trelegy Ellipta) budesonide (Pulmicort) nebs 0.5 mg BID plus
ipratropium (Atrovent) nebs 0.5mg q6h plus
formoterol (Perforomist) nebs 20 mcg BID
vilanterol-umeclidinium (Anoro Ellipta) formoterol (Perforomist) nebs 20 mcg BID plus
ipratropium (Atrovent) nebs 0.5 mg q6h
  Vimovo - see naproxen-esomeprazole
  Vioform - see clioquinol
  Vioform-HC - see clioquinol-hydrocortisone
  Vistaril - see hydrOXYzine pamoate
  vitamin B12 - see cyanocobalamin
  Voltaren - see diclofenac
  Vytorin - see simvastatin-ezetimibe
W Non-Formulary Agent Formulary Equivalent
  Westcort - see hydrocortisone
X Non-Formulary Agent Formulary Equivalent
  Xopenex - see levalbuterol
  Xtampza - see oxyCODONE ER capsule
  Xylocaine - see lidocaine
  Xyzal - see levocetirizine
Y Non-Formulary Agent Formulary Equivalent
  Yupelri - see revefenacin
Z Non-Formulary Agent Formulary Equivalent
zaleplon (Sonata) 5 mg zolpidem (Ambien) 5 mg
zaleplon (Sonata) 10 mg zolpidem (Ambien) 10 mg (5 mg if female or ≥ 65 years old)
  Zarxio - see filgrastim
  Zegerid - see omeprazole-sodium bicarbonate
  Zetonna - see ciclesonide nasal
  Zocor - see simvastatin
  Zofran - see ondansetron
ZOLMitriptan (Zomig, Zomig MLT) rizatriptan (Maxalt) 10 mg, may repeat in 2 hours (max of 30 mg/day)
zolpidem (Ambien) 10 mg in patients ≥ 65 years old zolpidem (Ambien) 5 mg, may repeat x1 PRN
zolpidem (Ambien) 10 mg in women zolpidem (Ambien) 5 mg
zolpidem CR (Ambien CR) 6.25 mg zolpidem (Ambien) 5 mg
zolpidem CR (Ambien CR) 12.5 mg zolpidem (Ambien) 10 mg (5 mg if female or ≥ 65 years old)
zolpidem scheduled zolpidem PRN
  Zomig - see ZOLMitriptan
  Zovirax - see acyclovir
  Zubsolv - see buprenorphine-naloxone
  ZyrTEC - see cetirizine
  ZyrTEC-D - see cetirizine-pseudoePHEDrine
last updated: 05/15/2024

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