306 | a) For the treatment of H. pylori-positive peptic ulcers where H. pylori is documented, by serology, breath test or endoscopy, for a one week course.
Maximum duration: 7 days. |
| LU Authorization Period: 1 year |
307 | b) For the retreatment of H. pylori-positive peptic ulcers where H. pylori recurrence or persistence is documented, by breath test or endoscopy, for a one week course.
Maximum duration: 7 days (after a four-week period has elapsed since the end of the previous treatment) |
| Retreatment decisions should be based upon positive symptoms and positive endoscopy or positive urea breath test. Retreatment should not be based on a positive serology test, as serology tests may remain positive indefinitely. An alternative antibiotic regimen is recommended when initial therapy fails due to concerns of antimicrobial resistance. |
| NETWORK NOTE: Network will limit supply to 7 days. Network will verify that retreatments are reimbursed only after a four-week period has elapsed since the end of the previous treatment. |
| LU Authorization Period: 1 year |