What Schedule Is Clevidipine?
Clevidipine scheduling and classification across Australia, and international jurisdictions. Also known as CLEVIPREX clevidipine, 25 mg in 50 mL injectable emulsion, Single Use Vials, CLEVIPREX clevidipine, 50 mg in 100 mL injectable emulsion, Single Use Vials.
Clevidipine (CLEVIPREX clevidipine, 25 mg in 50 mL injectable emulsion, Single Use Vials) is classified as S4 (Prescription Only Medicine - requires a valid prescription from an authorised prescriber) under the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) in Australia.
Key Takeaways
- Australia (TGA): S4 - Prescription Only Medicine - requires a valid prescription from an authorised prescriber
- Risk level: Low (2 points)
Scheduling by Jurisdiction
| Jurisdiction | Regulatory Body | Classification | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration) | S4 | Not PBS listed |
What S4 Means for Clevidipine
Clevidipine is classified as S4 under the TGA Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP). Prescription Only Medicine - requires a valid prescription from an authorised prescriber.
Schedule 4 Prescribing Requirements
- Prescribing: Requires a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner, dentist, or authorised prescriber.
- Dispensing: Must be dispensed by a pharmacist against a valid prescription.
- Repeats: Repeat prescriptions are permitted as specified by the prescriber.
Claims and Workers Compensation Implications
When Clevidipine (S4) appears on a claimant's medication list, the scheduling classification affects how claims professionals should assess and manage the claim.
As a Schedule 4 prescription medicine, claims professionals should verify that Clevidipine is being prescribed for the compensable injury and review duration against clinical guidelines.
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Important: This page is general health information, not personal medical advice. If you have questions about your medication — including starting it, stopping it, changing the dose, or combining it with something else — speak with your doctor or pharmacist. For an emergency or suspected overdose, call your local emergency number or poison information service immediately. Information is drawn from regulator and clinical guideline sources (TGA, FDA, MHRA, NICE, PBS, CDC); see our methodology for details.