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. 2017 Jul 17;24(6):1169–1172. doi: 10.1093/jamia/ocx064

Table 2.

Examples of MEDI-HPS indications in need of adjustment and clarification

Drug MEDI Indication SPL indication
Denosumab Malignant neoplasm of prostate Treatment to increase bone mass in men at high risk for fracture receiving androgen deprivation therapy for nonmetastatic prostate cancer
Vancomycin Other and unspecified noninfectious gastroenteritis and colitis Treatment of serious or severe infections caused by susceptible strains of methicillin-resistant (betalactam-resistant) staphylococci
Lamotrigine Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption Epilepsy and bipolar disorder
Benzocaine Infective otitis externa, unspecified Relief of pain and reduction of inflammation
Morphine Acute myocardial infarction, unspecified site; episode of care unspecified Relief of moderate to severe acute and chronic pain
Orlistat Diabetes mellitus Obesity management, including weight loss and weight maintenance
Sargramostim Myeloid leukemia, acute Prevention of neutropenia from chemotherapy