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I. INTRODUCTION
1. This Preferred Drug List (PDL) was updated as of 3/31/2017. It is subject to change without notice. If you choose
to print out/photocopy the PDL, please refer to the CCHP website for the most up to date version before making
prescribing decisions. You will need Acrobat Reader to download the PDL.
You may wish to bookmark the URL below for both the CCHP PDL and the “Medication Prior Authorization Request”
form:
http://cchealth.org/health_plan/pdl.php
2. To search this PDL: in addition to referring to the Table of Contents and Index, use “Control F” or the binoculars
icon, and type in the drug name.
3. For Prior Authorization forms please call 925-957-7260 (option 2). The Medication Prior Authorization form is
also available from the website address listed in #1 above.
The PDL is a listing of “Preferred” first line drugs. If you have clinical reasons to choose a second line agent,
please provide complete clinical information to expedite the processing of your Medication Prior
Authorization Request.
4. This is only a listing of preferred medications. Listing in the PDL is not a guarantee of payment. There are
many different levels of coverage and members should refer to their “Evidence of Coverage” (EOC) for information
about co-pays, and exclusions to coverage for their specific situation. Most Over The Counter (OTC) medication is
not covered, except where specified. Medication Supplies and Devices are not included in this list.
II. OVERVIEW
1. All CCHP members and recipients of County health programs are subject to the PDL protocols.
2. A PDA-enabled version is available at the ePocrates web site: http://www.epocrates.com (choose < ePocrates
Rx Formulary >). Follow these instructions to add the CCHP formulary to your epocrates user profile:
a. Go to www.epocrates.com.
b. Click on "My Account" in the top right.
c. Sign in with your Epocrates username and password, if needed.
d. Click on "Edit Formularies."
e. Follow the on screen instructions to select and download formularies or to remove formularies.
i. For the ‘Select State’ filter, click California
ii. For the ‘Select Category’ filter, click Health
Plan
iii. Choose the Contra Costa Healthplan
formulary; click the ‘Add’ button
iv. Click the "Done" button when you've finished.
f. Update your device, and the formularies on your
mobile device will be changed accordingly.
g. If you have any questions about the installation or use of Epocrates, please contact Epocrates Customer
Support at [email protected] or at (800)230-2150.
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3. Prior authorization (PA) Requests:
All prior authorizations will be evaluated based upon CCHP PA criteria created by the health plan, and
approved through Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) committee. In instances where specific criteria do
not exist, FDA indications, peer reviewed literature, and national guidelines (such as IDSA, NCCN, AACE,
etc.) will be used for evaluation. All cases outside of the guidelines and PA criteria that require
determination of medical necessity will be forwarded to the medical director for review.
a. Urgent PAs are processed within 4 hours if the clinical information is complete. For an emergency
medication during off hours pharmacists can give up to a 5 day supply (at their discretion) before
receiving the PA approval. We will monitor Urgent PA requests to make sure they are appropriately
urgent.
b. Routine PAs are processed as quickly as possible. The usual reason for a delay is lack of adequate
clinical information. We will call, page or fax you if we receive a prescription for a non-preferred drug
without adequate medical justification. If you do not provide medical necessity for a non-preferred drug or
if we do not hear back from you within five business days, the Rx may be modified or denied.
4. C1 (Code 1) are non-preferred drugs with criteria that can be satisfied without a PA. Some criteria such as “tried
and failed <drug name> Rx” can be written on the prescription. Other criteria, such as “under 12 years old”, can
be identified by the pharmacist.
5. Basic Health Care (BHC) patients must use the following Walgreens pharmacies to fill their prescriptions:
24-hour Pharmacy Location
Walgreens Store #4026
2900 North Main Street
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
925-933-0307 (PHONE)
925-933-0559 (FAX)
Pharmacy Locations (alpha by City)
Walgreens Store #4724
3416 Deer Valley Road
Antioch, CA 94531
Walgreen Store #13026
2700 Willow Pass Road
Bay Point, CA 94565
Walgreens Store #6871
4520 Balfour Road
Brentwood, CA 94513
Walgreens Store #9978
6570 Lone Tree Way
Brentwood, CA 94513
Walgreens Store #2112
5437 Clayton Road
Clayton, CA 94517
Walgreens Store #3164
1800 Concord Ave
Concord, CA 94520
Walgreens Store #15003
1990 Monument Blvd
Concord, CA 94520
Walgreens Store #3770
11565 San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Walgreens Store #4049
3630 San Pablo Dam Road
El Sobrante, CA 94803
925-978-8000 (PHONE)
925-978-4209 (FAX)
925-709-0317 (PHONE)
925-709-0527 (FAX)
925-513-4055 (PHONE)
925-516-9544 (FAX)
925-240-6043 (PHONE)
925-240-6134 (FAX)
925-672-1334 (PHONE)
925-672-0587 (FAX)
925-674-9477 (PHONE)
925-674-9258 (FAX)
925-689-7812 (PHONE)
925-246-9861 (FAX)
510-234-9300 (PHONE)
510-234-8986 (FAX)
510-758-1294 (PHONE)
Walgreens Store #6101
3655 Alhambra Ave
Martinez, CA 94553
Walgreens Store #11614
2750 Pinole Valley Road
Pinole, CA 94564
Walgreens Store #7376
2901 Railroad Ave
Pittsburg, CA 94565
Walgreens Store #5864
721 Gregory Lane
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Walgreens Store #2506
1150 MacDonald Ave
Richmond, CA 94801
Walgreens Store #15947
13613 San Pablo Ave
San Pablo, CA 94806
Walgreens Store #4491
15650 San Pablo Ave
San Pablo, CA 94806
Walgreen Store #13796
14280 San Pablo Ave
San Pablo, CA 94806
925-372-0337 (PHONE)
925-372-6018 (FAX)
510-222-9422 (PHONE)
510-222-9428 (FAX)
925-439-8575 (PHONE)
925-439-1558 (FAX)
925-944-1592 (PHONE)
925-944-5976 (FAX)
510-236-5748 (PHONE)
510-236-5267 (FAX)
510-233-9467 (PHONE)
510-233-8467 (FAX)
510-243-1100 (PHONE)
510-243-0527 (FAX)
510-730-7000 (PHONE)
510-730-7006 (FAX)
510-758-6192 (FAX)
Thank you for providing cost-effective high quality health care!
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CCHP pharmacy locations (Contra Costa County – alpha by City)
PerformRx Pharmacies (Farmacias de PerformRx)
Community Provider Network
For the location of PerformRx Pharmacies outside of Contra Costa County call 1-877-234-4269
Para encontrar la ubicación de Farmacias Perform Rx fuera del Condado de Contra Costa llame al 877-2344269
Rite-Aid #5913
Walgreens
ALAMO
EL CERRITO
1905
Monument
4520
Balfour
Rd.
Rite-Aid #5907
Walgreens
Blvd.
Brentwood, CA
130-A Alamo Plaza
11565 San Pablo Av
Concord,
CA
94520
925-516-8614
Alamo, CA 94507
El Cerrito, CA 94530
925-680-2845
925-820-1233
510-234-9300
Walgreens
Sycamore Medical
6570 Lone Tree Way
ANTIOCH
Pharmacy
EL SOBRANTE
Brentwood, CA
2485
High
School
Rite-Aid #5908
925-240-6043
Park Rexal
20 East 18th St.
Ave.,
Pharmacy
Antioch, CA 94509
Ste 114
Rite-Aid #5935
3716 San Pablo Dam
925-757-7161
Concord, CA 94520
580 Bailey Rd.
Rd.
925-682-5600
Brentwood, CA
El Sobrante, CA
Rite-Aid #5909
925-458-0955
94803
3353 Deer Valley Rd.
Walgreens
510-223-1321
Antioch, CA 94509
1800 Concord Ave
925-757-3390
Concord, CA 94520
CLAYTON
Walgreens
925-674-9477
Walgreens
3630 San Pablo Dam
Rite Aid #6356
5437 Clayton Rd
Rd
4100 Lone Tree Way
Walgreens
Clayton, CA 94517
El Sobrante, CA
Antioch, CA 94509
1990 Monument Blvd
925-672-1356
94803
925-522-0150
Concord, CA 94520
510-758-2365
925-689-7812
CONCORD
Walgreens
Bacon-East
3416 Deer Valley Rd
Solano Pharmacy
HERCULES
Pharmacy
Antioch, CA 94509
2172 Solano Way
Rite Aid #5923
2425 East Street
925-978-8000
Concord, CA 94520
1560 Sycamore Ave.
Concord, CA 94520
925-332-5141
Hercules, CA 94547
925-687-0565
510-799-1252
BAYPOINT
Walgreens
2700 Willow Pass Rd.
Bay Point, CA 94565
925-709-0317
BRENTWOOD
Walgreens
2271 Balfour Rd.
Brentwood, CA
925-626-3491
DANVILLE
Diablo Professional
Pharmacy
2700 Grant St.
Concord, CA 94520
925-674-2637
Danville Pharmacy
MARTINEZ
905 San Ramon Valley
Blvd
Rite-Aid #5927
1165 Arnold Drive
Martinez, CA 94553
925-372-0945
Danville, CA 94526
925-820-4603
Oak Grove
Pharmacy
785 Oak Grove Rd.
Concord, CA 94518
925-681-1823
Walgreens
611 San Ramon Valley
Blvd
Danville, CA 94526
925-743-0166
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Walgreens
3655 Alhambra Ave
Martinez, Ca 94553
925-372-0337
OAKLEY
925-439-8575
Rite-Aid #5931
2555 Main St.
Oakley, CA 94561
925-625-7440
PLEASANT
HILL
ORINDA
Medicine Shoppe
282 Village Square
Orinda, CA 94563
925-254-1211
Rite-Aid #5933
27 Orinda Way
Orinda, CA 94563
925-253-1904
PINOLE
Whitecross
Professional
Pharmacy
2160 Appian Way
Pinole, CA 94564
510-724-2333
Walgreens
2750 Pinole Valley
Road
Pinole, Ca 94564
510-222-9422
PITTSBURG
City Center
Pharmacy
1270 East Leland Rd.
#102
Pittsburg, CA 94565
925-432-9770
Rite-Aid #5935
580 Bailey Rd.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
925-458-0955
Walgreens
2901 Railroad Ave
Pittsburg, CA 94565
Vale Road
Pharmacy
2023 Vale Rd.
San Pablo, CA 94806
510-232-2377
Medical Arts
Pharmacy
2100 Monument
Blvd.
Pleasant Hill, CA
94523
925-685-0147
Walgreens
15650 San Pablo Ave
San Pablo, CA 94806
510-243-1100
Rite-Aid #5915
2140 Contra Costa
Blvd.
Pleasant Hill, CA
94523
925-691-0164
Walgreens
13613 San Pablo Ave
San Pablo, CA 94806
510-233-9467
Walgreens
2455 San Pablo Dam
Rd.
San Pablo, CA 94806
510-235-0810
Walgreens
721 Gregory Lane
Pleasant Hill, CA
94523
925-944-1592
SAN RAMON
RICHMOND
San Ramon Custom
Care Pharmacy
124 Market Place
San Ramon, CA
94583
925-830-0555
Central Pharmacy
2300 MacDonald
Ave.
Richmond, CA 94801
510-234-4381
Civic Center
Pharmacy
2729 MacDonald
Ave.
Richmond, CA 94804
510-234-5023
Rite-Aid Pharmacy
#5940
3207 Crow Canyon
Place
San Ramon, CA
94583
925-866-0505
Walgreens
1150 McDonald Ave
Richmond, CA 94801
510-236-5748
Walgreens
21001 San Ramon Vly
Blvd
SAN PABLO
San Ramon, CA
94583
925-803-0893
Brookvale Medical
Center
2101 Vale Rd Ste 100
San Pablo, CA 94806
510-235-4443
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WALNUT
CREEK
Advance Medical
Pharmacy
112 La Casa Via, Ste
100
Walnut Creek, CA
94598
925-939-6311
Ridgecrest
Pharmacy
1844 San Miguel Dr.,
#105
Walnut Creek, CA
94596
925-937-6800
Rite-Aid #5947
1997 Tice Valley
Blvd.
Walnut Creek, CA
94596
925-932-0568
Rite-Aid #5948
1526 Palos Verdes
Mall
Walnut Creek, CA
94596
925-939-8378
Walgreens
2923 Ygnacio Valley
Rd
Walnut Creek, CA
94598
925-256-7230
Walgreens
2900 N. Main St.
Walnut Creek, CA
94596
925-933-0307
Preferred Drug List (PDL) - Table of Contents
Page Number
ANTINEOPLASTICS ...........................................................................................................................................9
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM MEDICATIONS ..........................................................................................................10

Androgens ..................................................................................................................................................10

Glucocorticoids..........................................................................................................................................10

Mineralocorticoids ....................................................................................................................................10

Diabetic Medications .................................................................................................................................10

Medications to Treat Hypoglycemia ..........................................................................................................11

Medications to Treat Of Osteoporosis .......................................................................................................11

Miscellaneous Bisphosphonates ................................................................................................................12

Estrogens ...................................................................................................................................................12

Estrogens/Progestin combinations ............................................................................................................12

Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators...................................................................................................12

Oral Contraceptives...................................................................................................................................12

Non-Oral Contraceptives...........................................................................................................................13

OB/GYN Medications ................................................................................................................................13

Oxytocics ....................................................................................................................................................13

Progestins ..................................................................................................................................................13

Estrogen/Androgen Combinations.............................................................................................................13

Gout Medications.......................................................................................................................................13

Thyroid Medications ..................................................................................................................................13

Miscellaneous Endocrine Agents ...............................................................................................................13
GASTROINTESTINAL MEDICATIONS ............................................................................................................14

Ammonia Detoxicants ................................................................................................................................14

Antispasmodics ..........................................................................................................................................14

Anti-Ulcer Medications .............................................................................................................................14

Antidiarrheal Preparations .......................................................................................................................14

Digestive Enzymes .....................................................................................................................................15
5

Medications for Nausea & Vomiting .........................................................................................................15

Medications for Bowel Disease .................................................................................................................15

Miscellaneous Gastrointestinal Medications ............................................................................................15
GENITOURINARY TRACT MEDICATIONS ....................................................................................................16

Gall Stone Stabilizing Agents ....................................................................................................................16

Medications For The Urinary Tract ..........................................................................................................16

Misc Medications: (Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors) ...................................................................................16
HEART AND BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICATIONS ........................................................................................16

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors ...............................................................................................16

Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers ..............................................................................................................17

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor/Diuretic Combinations ...........................................................17

Antiarrhythmics .........................................................................................................................................17

Beta Blockers .............................................................................................................................................17

Calcium Channel Blockers ........................................................................................................................18

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors .................................................................................................................18

Centrally Acting Antihypertensives ...........................................................................................................18

Cholesterol Lowering Drugs .....................................................................................................................19

Diuretics ....................................................................................................................................................19
MEDICATIONS AFFECTING THE BLOOD ....................................................................................................19

Anticoagulants ...........................................................................................................................................19

Hematopoetic .............................................................................................................................................20

Antiplatelets ...............................................................................................................................................20

Misc. Cardiovascular Drugs .....................................................................................................................20

Medication For Angina..............................................................................................................................20

Vasopressor ...............................................................................................................................................21
MEDICATIONS FOR EYES, EAR, NOSE & THROAT .....................................................................................21

Anti-Inflammatory Medications For The Eyes ..........................................................................................21
GLAUCOMA MEDICATIONS ..........................................................................................................................21

Beta Blockers .............................................................................................................................................21

Alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonist ......................................................................................................................21

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors .................................................................................................................21

Prostaglandins ...........................................................................................................................................21
OPHTHALMIC MEDICATIONS .......................................................................................................................21
6

Other Treatments for Glaucoma ................................................................................................................21

Ophthalmic Anti-infectives ........................................................................................................................22

Ophthalmic Anti-infective Combinations ..................................................................................................22

Ophthalmic Anti-Allergic Medications ......................................................................................................22

Other Ophthalmic Medications .................................................................................................................23

Medications For The Ear...........................................................................................................................23

Medications For The Nose.........................................................................................................................24

Medications For The Throat And Mouth ...................................................................................................24
MEDICATIONS THAT AFFECT THE NERVOUS SYSTEM ............................................................................24

Antianxiety Medications ............................................................................................................................24

Anticonvulsants ..........................................................................................................................................24

Antidepressants ..........................................................................................................................................25

Anti-Mania .................................................................................................................................................26

Anti-Psychotic Medications .......................................................................................................................26
MISCELLANEOUS MEDICATIONS AFFECTING THE BRAIN .....................................................................26

Parkinson’s Medications ...........................................................................................................................27

Sedative/Hypnotics ....................................................................................................................................27

Stimulants ..................................................................................................................................................27
MEDICATIONS TO TREAT INFECTIONS.......................................................................................................28

Antibiotics ..................................................................................................................................................28

Bacterial Vaccines .....................................................................................................................................29

Antimalarials .............................................................................................................................................29

Anti-Parasitic Medications ........................................................................................................................29

Immunizations ............................................................................................................................................29

Antituberculosis Medications ....................................................................................................................29
ANTIRETROVIRALS .........................................................................................................................................30

Anti-HIV Medications, CCR5 Co-Receptor Antagonists ...........................................................................30

Anti-HIV Medications, Fusion Inhibitors ..................................................................................................30

Anti-HIV Medications, Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitors....................................................................30

Anti-HIV Medications, Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors ..............................................30
 Anti-HIV Medications, Nucleoside and Nucleotide Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors and Single-Tablet
Regimens ............................................................................................................................................................30

Anti-HIV Medications, Protease Inhibitors ...............................................................................................31

Misc. Antiviral Medications.......................................................................................................................31
7

Oral Antifungals ........................................................................................................................................31

Other Oral Anti-Infective Medications ......................................................................................................31

Vaginal Anti-Infectives ..............................................................................................................................32
IMMUNOLOGICAL AGENTS...........................................................................................................................32
ANALGESICS/PAIN/RHEUMATIC MEDICATIONS .......................................................................................32

Anti-Inflammatory Medications (NSAIDS) ................................................................................................32

Anti-Rheumatic Medications .....................................................................................................................33

Migraine Medications ................................................................................................................................33

Analgesics ..................................................................................................................................................33

Opiate Antagonists.....................................................................................................................................35
Carved-out for Medi-Cal members ....................................................................................................................35

Skeletal Muscle Relaxants .........................................................................................................................35
NUTRITION .......................................................................................................................................................35

Electrolytes ................................................................................................................................................35

Vitamins and Minerals ...............................................................................................................................35

Phosphate Binding Medications ................................................................................................................36
RESPIRATORY DRUGS ....................................................................................................................................36

Antihistamine/Decongestants ....................................................................................................................36

Antihistamines............................................................................................................................................36

Cough Medications ....................................................................................................................................37

Medications For Asthma & COPD ............................................................................................................37

Mucolytic Agent .........................................................................................................................................38
SKIN MEDICATIONS (TOPICAL)....................................................................................................................38

Acne Medications.......................................................................................................................................38

Topical Antiparasitics/Anti-helmintic ........................................................................................................39

Other Topical Medications ........................................................................................................................39

Topical Immunomodulator ........................................................................................................................40

Topical Antifungal .....................................................................................................................................40

Topical Coricosteroids ..............................................................................................................................40

Grade 1 (Very High Potency) ....................................................................................................................40

Grade 2 (High Potency).............................................................................................................................40

Grade 3 (Medium Potency) .......................................................................................................................40

Grade 4 (Low Potency) ..............................................................................................................................41
INDEX................................................................................................................................................................42
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CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN PREFERRED DRUG LIST
GENERIC NAME
BRAND NAME
NOTES
ANTINEOPLASTICS
 Alkylating Agents
Melphalan
ALKERAN
PA
Lomustine
CEENU
PA
Cyclophosphamide
CYTOXAN
PA
Altretamine
HEXALEN
PA
Chlorambucil
LEUKERAN
PA
Procarbazine
MATULANE
PA
Busulfan
MYLERAN
PA
Temozolomide
TEMODAR
PA
Denosumab
XGEVA
PA: trial and failure of Zometa (zoledronic acid)
Lenalidomide
REVLIMID
PA
Thalidomide
THALOMID
PA
 Antiangiogenic Agents
 Antiestrogens/Modifiers
Estramustine
EMCYT
Toremifene
FARESTON
 Antimetabolites
Hydroxyurea
DROXIA, HYDREA
Thioguanine
TABLOID
Capecitabine
XELODA
PA
Ruxolitinib
JAKAFI
PA
Metyrosine
DEMSER
Phenoxybenzamine
DIBENZYLINE
Mesna
MESNEX
Etoposide
ETOPOPHOS
Vorinostat
ZOLINZA
 Other Antineoplastics
PA
PA
 3 Generation Aromatase Inhibitors
rd
Anastrozole
ARIMIDEX
Exemestane
AROMASIN
Letrozole
FEMARA
 Molecular Target Inhibitors
Imatinib
GLEEVEC
PA
Gefitinib
IRESSA
PA
Sorafenib
NEXAVAR
PA
Dasatinib
SPRYCEL
PA
Sunitinib
SUTENT
PA
Erlotinib
TARCEVA
PA
Nilotinib
TASIGNA
PA
Lapatinib
TYKERB
PA
HORMONAL AGENTS, STIMULANT/REPLACEMENT/MODIFYING (SEX HORMONES/MODIFIERS)
BRANDS ARE LISTED FOR REFERENCE ONLY – GENERICS WILL BE USED WHENEVER AVAILABLE
PA: NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING A PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUEST
C1 (CODE 1 RESTRICTION): NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING CERTAIN CRITERIA WHICH COULD BE CITED ON THE PRESCRIPTION OR
COMMUNICATED TO THE PHARMACIST. A PHARMACIST COULD ALSO OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION. NO PA FORM IS NECESSARY.
Drugs that are not listed require Prior Authorization (PA)
OTC Coverage: (M)=Medi-Cal; (B)=Basic Health Care and Medi-Cal; (A)=Commercial, Medi-Cal and Basic Health Care
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CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN PREFERRED DRUG LIST
GENERIC NAME
BRAND NAME
NOTES
 Androgens
Testolactone
TESLAC
HORMONAL AGENTS, ADRENAL SUPPRESANT
Mitotane
LYSODREN
HORMONAL AGENTS; SUPPRESSANT
 Antiandrogens
Abiraterone Acetate
ZYTIGA
Bicalutamide
CASODEX
Flutamide
FLUTAMIDE
Nilutamide
NILANDRON
PA
IMMUNOLOGICAL AGENTS
 Immune Suppressants
Mycophenolate mofetil
Mycophenolic acid
Cyclosporine Modified
Tacrolimus
Sirolimus
Cyclosporine non-modified
CELLCEPT
MYFORTIC
NEORAL , GENGRAF
PROGRAF
RAPAMUNE
SANDIMMUNE
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM MEDICATIONS
 Androgens
Testosterone Cypionate (Injection)
DEPO-TESTOSTERONE (inj)
Testosterone Enanthate (Injection)
TESTOSTERONE (inj)
Testosterone Buccal
STRIANT
PA
Testosterone Gel
ANDROGEL
PA
Testosterone Patch
ANDRODERM
PA
 Glucocorticoids
Dexamethasone
DECADRON
Hydrocortisone
CORTEF
Methylprednisolone
MEDROL
Prednisolone
DELTA-CORTEF
Prednisolone syrup
PRELONE, ORAPRED
Prednisone
ORASONE
 Growth Hormones
Growth hormone
HUMATROPE®
SEROSTIM®
ZORBTIVE®
GENOTROPIN®
NORDITROPIN®
NORDITROPIN FLEXPRO®
NORDITROPIN NORDIFLEX®
NUTROPIN®
NUTROPIN AQ®
NUTROPIN AQ NUSPIN®
OMNITROPE®
SAIZEN®
TEV-TROPIN®
ZOMACTON
PA
 Mineralocorticoids
Fludrocortisone
FLORINEF
 Diabetic Medications
Acarbose
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to a
sulfonylurea or metformin. Claim processes at
the point of sale when PA criteria met.
PRECOSE
BRANDS ARE LISTED FOR REFERENCE ONLY – GENERICS WILL BE USED WHENEVER AVAILABLE
PA: NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING A PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUEST
C1 (CODE 1 RESTRICTION): NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING CERTAIN CRITERIA WHICH COULD BE CITED ON THE PRESCRIPTION OR
COMMUNICATED TO THE PHARMACIST. A PHARMACIST COULD ALSO OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION. NO PA FORM IS NECESSARY.
Drugs that are not listed require Prior Authorization (PA)
OTC Coverage: (M)=Medi-Cal; (B)=Basic Health Care and Medi-Cal; (A)=Commercial, Medi-Cal and Basic Health Care
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CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN PREFERRED DRUG LIST
GENERIC NAME
BRAND NAME
NOTES
ST: Tried and failed or contraindications to
metformin
ST: Tried and failed OR contraindications to
metformin.
ST: Tried and failed OR contraindications to
Metformin
PA: Trial of metformin AND Januvia AND insulin
AND Victoza
Albiglutide
TANZEUM
Canagliflozin
INVOKANA
Canagliflozin/metformin
INVOKAMET
Exenatide
BYETTA
Glimepiride
AMARYL
Glimepiride/Pioglitazone
DUETACT
Glipizide
Glucose Monitor
GLUCOTROL
TRUETRACK, TRUETEST
Diabetic Test Strips
TRUETRACK, TRUEMETRIX
Glyburide
DIABETA/MICRONASE
Insulin basal
HUMULIN N, HUMULIN R, HUMULIN 50/50,
HUMULIN 70/30
Insulin lispro
HUMALOG
Insulin aspart
NOVOLOG
Insulin glulisine
APIDRA
QL: 3000 units monthly (3 vials or 2 boxes of pens)
Insulin detemir
LEVEMIR
QL: 3000 units monthly (3 vials or 2 boxes of pens)
Insulin glargine
LANTUS
QL: 3000 units monthly (3 vials or 2 boxes of pens)
Liraglutide
VICTOZA
PA: Trial of metformin AND Januvia AND insulin
Metformin
GLUCOPHAGE
Metformin ER
GLUCOPHAGE XR
Metformin/Glipizide
METAGLIP
PA: Tried and failed separate agents
Metformin/Glyburide
GLUCOVANCE
PA: Tried and failed separate agents
Metformin/Pioglitazone
ACTOPLUS
Miglitol
GLYSET
Nateglinide
STARLIX
PA: Tried and failed preferred alternatives
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to a
sulfonylurea or metformin.
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to a
sulfonylurea or metformin.
C1: Qty must = dose of self injection
PA: Consider separate glimepiride and pioglitazone
QL: Quanity Limit:150 test strips per 30 days if
insulin dependent or gestational diabetes. 100
strips per 90 days if non-insulin dependent.
QL: 12 vials/30days
PA: Documented recent trial and failure to insulin
glulisine (Apidra)
PA: Documented recent trial and failure to insulin
glulisine (Apidra)
Needles & Syringes
Pioglitazone
ACTOS
Pioglitazone/Metformin
ACTOSPLUS MET
PA: Consider separate pioglitazone and metformin
Pramlintide
SYMLIN
Repaglinide
PRANDIN
Sitagliptin
JANUVIA
Sitagliptin/Metformin
JANUMET
PA: Tried and failed preferred alternatives
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to a
sulfonylurea or metformin.
ST: Tried and failed OR contraindications to a
sulfonylurea or metformin.
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to a
sulfonylurea or metformin. Claim processes at
the point of sale when PA criteria met.
Tolazamide
TOLINASE
Tolbutamide
ORINASE
 Medications to Treat Hypoglycemia
Glucagon HCl
GLUCAGON
 Medications to Treat Of Osteoporosis
Alendronate
FOSAMAX
Denosumab
PROLIA
Calcitonin-Salmon
MIACALCIN NASAL SPRAY
PA: Trial/failure OR contraindication to alendronate
AND zolendronic acid
BRANDS ARE LISTED FOR REFERENCE ONLY – GENERICS WILL BE USED WHENEVER AVAILABLE
PA: NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING A PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUEST
C1 (CODE 1 RESTRICTION): NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING CERTAIN CRITERIA WHICH COULD BE CITED ON THE PRESCRIPTION OR
COMMUNICATED TO THE PHARMACIST. A PHARMACIST COULD ALSO OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION. NO PA FORM IS NECESSARY.
Drugs that are not listed require Prior Authorization (PA)
OTC Coverage: (M)=Medi-Cal; (B)=Basic Health Care and Medi-Cal; (A)=Commercial, Medi-Cal and Basic Health Care
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CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN PREFERRED DRUG LIST
GENERIC NAME
BRAND NAME
Ibandronate
BONIVA
Raloxifene
EVISTA
Risedronate
ACTONEL
Zolendronic Acid
ZOMETA, RECLAST
NOTES
PA
QL: limit #1/30 days
C1: Postmenopausal woman who has been on
estrogen for 10 years OR any postmenopausal
woman with an increased risk for breast
cancer OR tried and failed or any
contraindications/intolerance to estrogen
PA
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one oral bisphosphonate
 Miscellaneous Bisphosphonates
Etidronate Disodium
C1: Restricted to hypercalcemia of malignancy.
Choose other bisphosphonates for Paget’s
disease of the bone if not contraindicated.
DIDRONEL
 Estrogens
Conjugated Estrogens (Tablet, Vaginal Cream) PREMARIN (TABLET, VAGINAL CREAM)
Esterified Estrogens
MENEST
Estradiol acetate
FEMRING
Estradiol
ESTRING
Estradiol (Tablet, Vaginal Cream)
ESTINYL, ESTRACE (Tablet, Vaginal Cream)
Estradiol (Vaginal Tablet).
VAGIFEM (VAGINAL TABLET)
Estradiol, transdermal
CLIMARA (TRANSDERMAL)
Estradiol, transdermal
VIVELLE-DOT, ESTRADERM, ALORA
Estrogen, conjugated
PREMARIN
Estrogen, conjugated synthetic
CENESTIN
Estropipate
OGEN
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative
ST: trial of Climara
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative
 Estrogens/Progestin combinations
Conjugated Estrogens/Medroxy Progesterone PREMPRO/PREMPHASE
Estradiol/Levonorgestrel, transdermal
CLIMARA-PRO
Estradiol/Norethindrone, transdermal
COMBIPATCH
Ethinyl Estradiol/Norethindrone acetate
FEMHRT
Estradiol/Norgestimate
PREFEST
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative
ST: trial of Climara or Premphase or Prempro
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative
 Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators
Tamoxifen
NOLVADEX
 Oral Contraceptives
Ethinyl Estradiol/Desogestrel
VELIVET, CAZIANT, DESOGEN, MIRCETTE
Ethinyl Estradiol/Drospirenone
YASMIN, GIANVI, VESTURA, LORYNA
Ethinyl Estradiol/Drospirenone/Levomefolate BEYAZ, SAFYRAL
Ethinyl Estradiol/Ethynodiol
Ethinyl Estradiol/Levonorgestrel
DEMULEN 1/35, DEMULEN 1/50
ALESSE, NOREDETTE, TRI-LEVLEN, JOLESSA,
QUARTETTE
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least three preferred alternatives
Ethinyl Estradiol/Levonorgestrel
SEASONALE
Ethinyl Estradiol/Levonorgestrel
LYBREL, AMETHIA, CAMRESE LO
LOESTRIN FE 1/20, LOESTRIN FE 1.5/30,
LOESTRIN 24 FE, LO MINASTRIN FE,
MINASTRIN 24 FE, LO LOESTRIN FE, FEMCON
FE, ESTROSTEP FE
ORTHONOVUM 1/35, ORTHO NOVUM 7/7/7,
ORTHO NOVUM 10/11, OVCON 35, TRI-
Ethinyl Estradiol/Norethindrone/Iron
Ethinyl Estradiol/Norethindrone
BRANDS ARE LISTED FOR REFERENCE ONLY – GENERICS WILL BE USED WHENEVER AVAILABLE
PA: NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING A PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUEST
C1 (CODE 1 RESTRICTION): NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING CERTAIN CRITERIA WHICH COULD BE CITED ON THE PRESCRIPTION OR
COMMUNICATED TO THE PHARMACIST. A PHARMACIST COULD ALSO OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION. NO PA FORM IS NECESSARY.
Drugs that are not listed require Prior Authorization (PA)
OTC Coverage: (M)=Medi-Cal; (B)=Basic Health Care and Medi-Cal; (A)=Commercial, Medi-Cal and Basic Health Care
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CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN PREFERRED DRUG LIST
GENERIC NAME
BRAND NAME
NOTES
NORINYL
PA
Ethinyl Estradiol/Norethindrone
OVCON 50
Ethinyl Estradiol/Norgestimate
ORTHO CYCLEN, ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN
Estradiol/Norgestrel
LO OVRAL
Estradiol Valerate/Dienogest
NATAZIA
Ethinyl Estradiol/Norgestrel
OVRAL
Mestranol/Norethindrone
ORTHONOVUM 1/50
Norethindrone
MICRONOR
 Non-Oral Contraceptives
Ethinyl Estradiol/Etonogestrel
NUVARING
Ethinyl Estradiol/Norelgestromin
ORTHO EVRA
SPERMICIDAL FOAM/JELLY/FILM/GEL,
VAGINAL SPONGE, CONDOMS, CERVICAL CAP,
DIAPHRAGM
Barrier contraceptives
 OB/GYN Medications
Prenatal Vitamins
PRENATAL, PRENATAL FORTE, PRENAVITE,
PRENATAL RX
Formulary for females > 13 years < 45 years
Prenatal Vitamins with DHA
PRENATAL MULTI+DHA 27-800-228mg,
PRENATAL VITAMIN+DHA
Formulary for females > 13 years < 45 years
Methylergonorine
METHERGINE
QL: 7 day maximum; 28 tabs per 7 days
Ulipristal
ELLA
QL: 1 tablet monthly; 6 fills per year
 Oxytocics
 Progestins
Levonorgestrel
NEXT CHOICE ONE-DOSE, PLAN B
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
PROVERA, DEPO-PROVERA
Norethindrone Acetate
AYGESTIN
Progesterone, oral micronized
PROMETRIUM
ST: trial of medroxyprogesterone
Progesterone, transdermal
PROGESTERONE TD
PA: Tried and failed preferred alternatives
 Estrogen/Androgen Combinations
Esterified Estrogens/ Methyltestosterone
ESTRATEST
 Gout Medications
Allopurinol
ZYLOPRIM
Colchicine
COLCRYS
Colchicine/Probenecid
COL-PROBENECID
Probenecid
BENEMID
QL: 15 tabs per dispense every 60 days
PA: > 15 tabs requires concurrent allopurinol
 Thyroid Medications
Levothyroxine
SYNTHROID
Liothyronine
CYTOMEL
Liotrix
THYROLAR
Methimazole
TAPAZOLE
Propylthiouracil
PTU
Thyroid dessicated
ARMOUR THYROID, NATURE-THROID
 Miscellaneous Endocrine Agents
Cabergoline
DOSTINEX
Desmopressin Acetate
DDAVP
Teriparatide
FORTEO
Formulary: Tablets for patients 6 years of age and
older.
PA: Nasal Spray, Rhinal Tube, and Injection.
PA: Tried and failed or contraindications to
preferred alternatives.
BRANDS ARE LISTED FOR REFERENCE ONLY – GENERICS WILL BE USED WHENEVER AVAILABLE
PA: NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING A PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUEST
C1 (CODE 1 RESTRICTION): NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING CERTAIN CRITERIA WHICH COULD BE CITED ON THE PRESCRIPTION OR
COMMUNICATED TO THE PHARMACIST. A PHARMACIST COULD ALSO OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION. NO PA FORM IS NECESSARY.
Drugs that are not listed require Prior Authorization (PA)
OTC Coverage: (M)=Medi-Cal; (B)=Basic Health Care and Medi-Cal; (A)=Commercial, Medi-Cal and Basic Health Care
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CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN PREFERRED DRUG LIST
GENERIC NAME
BRAND NAME
NOTES
GASTROINTESTINAL MEDICATIONS
 Ammonia Detoxicants
Lactulose
CEPHULAC
 Antispasmodics
Belladonna Alkaloids/Phenobarbital
DONNATAL
Clinidium/Chlordiazepoxide
LIBRAX
Darifenacin
ENABLEX
Dicyclomine
BENTYL
Diphenoxylate/Atropine
LOMOTIL
Ergotamine/Belladonna/Phenobarbital
BELLERGAL-S
Flavoxate
URIPAS
Hyoscyamine
LEVSIN
Hyoscyamine Sulfate CR
LEVSINEX
Metoclopramide
REGLAN
PEG Solution
COLYTE
Propantheline
PRO-BANTHINE
PA: Urology consult, approvable for one year for
the DIAGNOSIS of urinary incontinence when
at least one preferred alternative listed on the
PDL has been tried and failed.
Omeprazole Magnesium
PRILOSEC
Only packet for oral suspension requires PA
Pantoprazole
PROTONIX
Lansoprazole
PREVACID
Only packet for oral suspension requires PA
Solutab is formulary for 9 and younger or
unable to take oral medications
Cimetidine
TAGAMET
Dexlansoprazole
DEXILANT
Esomeprazole
NEXIUM
Famotidine
PEPCID
Lansoprazole (OTC version)
PREVACID 24HR OTC
Misoprostol
CYTOTEC
Omeprazole/Sodium Bicarbonate
ZEGERID OTC
Rabeprazole
ACIPHEX
Ranitidine
ZANTAC
Sucralfate
CARAFATE
PA: Urology consult
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to
preferred alternatives
 Anti-Ulcer Medications
PA: PA: Trial/failure OR contraindication to
omeprazole, pantoprazole, lansoprazole and
rabeprazole
PA: PA: Trial/failure OR contraindication to
omeprazole, pantoprazole, lansoprazole and
rabeprazole
B: OTC Chewables and OTC Tablets
A: Rx formulary
PA:
PA: Trial/failure OR contraindications to
omeprazole, pantoprazole, lansoprazole and
rabeprazole
B: B A: Tablets only. Capsules are not covered
 Antidiarrheal Preparations
Diphenoxylate/Atropine
LOMOTIL
Loperamide (2 mg capsules, 1mg/5mL liquid) IMODIUM
 Laxatives
Linaclotide
LINZESS
Lubiprostone
AMITIZA
Polyethylene Glycol 3350 oral powder
GLYCOLAX, Miralax OTC
Sorbitol 70% solution
SORBITOL
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to
preferred alternatives
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to
preferred alternatives
A: OTC formulation.
BRANDS ARE LISTED FOR REFERENCE ONLY – GENERICS WILL BE USED WHENEVER AVAILABLE
PA: NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING A PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUEST
C1 (CODE 1 RESTRICTION): NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING CERTAIN CRITERIA WHICH COULD BE CITED ON THE PRESCRIPTION OR
COMMUNICATED TO THE PHARMACIST. A PHARMACIST COULD ALSO OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION. NO PA FORM IS NECESSARY.
Drugs that are not listed require Prior Authorization (PA)
OTC Coverage: (M)=Medi-Cal; (B)=Basic Health Care and Medi-Cal; (A)=Commercial, Medi-Cal and Basic Health Care
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CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN PREFERRED DRUG LIST
GENERIC NAME
BRAND NAME
NOTES
 Digestive Enzymes
Amylase/ Lipase/ Protease
CREON, ZENPEP
 Medications for Nausea & Vomiting
Aprepitant
EMEND
PA Prevention of nausea/vomiting secondary to
chemotherapy in Cancer patients only
Dronabinol
MARINOL
PA: Restricted to use in cancer patients or the
treatment of anorexia associated with weight
loss in patients with AIDs
Fosaprepitant
EMEND
PA
Granisetron
KYTRIL
Granisetron
SANCUSO
Meclizine
ANTIVERT
Ondansetron
ZOFRAN, ZOFRAN ODT
Palonosetron
ALOXI
PA: Restricted to treatment with emetogenic
chemotherapy or radiation therapy AND
documented trial and failure with therapeutic
doses or intolerance to ondansetron (Zofran).
QL: 12 tablets/30 days, not to exceed 3 months
PA: Trial and failure of oral granisetron AND
palonosetron
PA: Tried and failed ondansetron of 16mg PO
(8mg IV) AND used for anti-nausea for highly
emetogenic (>90% emesis risk) chemotherapy
Prochlorperazine
Promethazine
PHENERGAN
Scopolamine patch
TRANSDERM-SCOP
Trimethobenzamide
TIGAN
Phenergan suppositories
PA: Trial and failure of at least two (2) preferred
medications
 Medications for Bowel Disease
Azathioprine
IMURAN
Hydrocortisone Acetate Rectal
CORTIFOAM
Hydrocortisone
ANUSOL-HC CREAM, SUPP.
Mercaptopurine (6M-P)
PURINETHOL
 Miscellaneous Gastrointestinal Medications
Aluminum Hydroxide Gel
Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide,
and Simethicone
Balsalazide
AMPHOGEL
B
MYLANTA
B
Bisacodyl
DULCOLAX
B
Bismuth Subsalicylate
PEPTO-BISMOL
M
Calcium Carbonate/Magnesium Carbonate
MYLANTA
B
Docusate Sodium
COLACE
M
Hydrocortisone Retention Enema
CORTENEMA
Infliximab
REMICADE
PA
Magnesium Citrate
CITRATE OF MAGNESIA
B
Mesalamine
PENTASA, DELZICOL, ASACOL HD
Mesalamine Enema
CANASA (ENEMA)
Mesalamine Supp
ROWASA (SUPPOSITORY)
Olsalazine
DIPENTUM
PEG 3350 Solution
COLYTE
Pilocarpine 5mg tablet
SALAGEN
Sennosides
SENNA
COLAZAL
M
BRANDS ARE LISTED FOR REFERENCE ONLY – GENERICS WILL BE USED WHENEVER AVAILABLE
PA: NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING A PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUEST
C1 (CODE 1 RESTRICTION): NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING CERTAIN CRITERIA WHICH COULD BE CITED ON THE PRESCRIPTION OR
COMMUNICATED TO THE PHARMACIST. A PHARMACIST COULD ALSO OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION. NO PA FORM IS NECESSARY.
Drugs that are not listed require Prior Authorization (PA)
OTC Coverage: (M)=Medi-Cal; (B)=Basic Health Care and Medi-Cal; (A)=Commercial, Medi-Cal and Basic Health Care
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CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN PREFERRED DRUG LIST
GENERIC NAME
BRAND NAME
Sennosides-docusate
SENNA-S
Sulfasalazine
AZULFIDINE
NOTES
GENITOURINARY TRACT MEDICATIONS
 Gall Stone Stabilizing Agents
Ursodiol
ACTIGALL
 Medications For The Urinary Tract
Alfuzosin ER
UROXATRAL
Bethanechol
URECHOLINE
Doxazosin Mesylate
CARDURA
Methenamine/Methylene Blue Atropine
URISED
Finasteride 5mg tablet
PROSCAR
Nitrofurantoin
FURADANTIN
Nitrofurantoin/Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystals
MACROBID
Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystals
MACRODANTIN
Oxybutynin IR
DITROPAN
Oxybutynin XL
DITROPAN XL
Oxybutynin, Transdermal
OXYTROL
Phenazopyridine
PYRIDIUM
Pentosan
ELMIRON
Prazosin
MINIPRESS
Solifenacin
VESICARE
Tamsulosin
FLOMAX
Terazosin
HYTRIN
Tolterodine
DETROL, DETROL LA
Trimethoprim
TRIMPEX
PA: Tried and failed or contraindicated to alphaadrenergic antagonists
5mg, 10mg, 25mg formulary
PA: 50mg strength only
Propecia (finasteride 1mg) non-formulary
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative, including oxybutynin
immediate release
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to
oxybutynin immediate release
PA: Tried and failed immediate release (IR)
oxybutynin. Claim pays on-line contingent
upon trial of IR oxybutynin. PA required if
criteria not met.
 Misc Medications: (Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors)
*ED Medications are not a covered product for Medi-Cal members or BHC recipients; quantity limits and PA required for commercial members.
*PA required for all members when used for conditions other than ED (such as pulmonary arterial hypertension).
PA: Questionnaire/PA form must be completed.
Sildenafil
VIAGRA
(Form available on-line: www.CCHealth.org or
call CCHP (925) 313-6008. Limit: 3 tablets/30
days.
PA for PAH, generic sildenafil preferred
Tadalafil
CIALIS, ADCIRCA
Vardenafil
LEVITRA
Alprostadil
MUSE, CAVERJECT
PA
PA: Questionnaire/PA form must be completed.
(Form available on-line: www.CCHealth.org or
call CCHP (925) 313-6008.
HEART AND BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICATIONS
 Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
Benazepril
LOTENSIN
Captopril
CAPOTEN
Enalapril
VASOTEC
Enalapril/HCTZ
VASARETIC
Fosinopril
MONOPRIL
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to
preferred alternatives
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to
BRANDS ARE LISTED FOR REFERENCE ONLY – GENERICS WILL BE USED WHENEVER AVAILABLE
PA: NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING A PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUEST
C1 (CODE 1 RESTRICTION): NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING CERTAIN CRITERIA WHICH COULD BE CITED ON THE PRESCRIPTION OR
COMMUNICATED TO THE PHARMACIST. A PHARMACIST COULD ALSO OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION. NO PA FORM IS NECESSARY.
Drugs that are not listed require Prior Authorization (PA)
OTC Coverage: (M)=Medi-Cal; (B)=Basic Health Care and Medi-Cal; (A)=Commercial, Medi-Cal and Basic Health Care
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CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN PREFERRED DRUG LIST
GENERIC NAME
BRAND NAME
NOTES
preferred alternatives
Lisinopril
ZESTRIL , PRINIVIL
Moexipril
UNIVASC
Perindopril
ACEON
Quinapril
ACCUPRIL
Ramipril
ALTACE
Trandolapril
MAVIK
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to
Lisinopril or enalapril
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to
Lisinopril or enalapril
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to
Lisinopril or enalapril
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to
Lisinopril or enalapril
 Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers
Losartan
COZAAR
Olmesartan
BENICAR
Telmisartan
MICARDIS
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to
formulary angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors
or losartan.Claim pays at point-of-sale when PA
criteria met.
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to
formulary angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors
or losartan. Claim pays at point-of-sale when PA
criteria met.
 Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor/Diuretic Combinations
Benazepril/HCTZ
LOTENSIN HCT
Lisinopril/HCTZ
ZESTORETIC, PRINZIDE
 Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker/Diuretic Combinations
Losartan/HCTZ
HYZAAR
Olmesartan/HCTZ
BENICAR HCT
Telmisartan/HCTZ
MICARDIS HCT
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to
formulary angiotensin converting enzyme
inhibitors or losartan or losartan/HCTZ. Claim
pays at point-of-sale when PA criteria met.
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to
formulary angiotensin converting enzyme
inhibitors or losartan or losartan/HCTZ. Claim
pays at point-of-sale when PA criteria met.
 Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker Combinations
Valsartan/Sacubitril
PA
ENTRESTO
 Antiarrhythmics
Amiodarone
CORDARONE
Digoxin
LANOXIN
Disopyramide
NORPACE, NORPACE CR
Dofetilide
TIKOSYN
Dronedarone
MULTAQ
Flecainide
TAMBOCOR
Mexitiline
MEXITIL
Procainamide
PRONESTYL, PRONESTYL SR
Propafenone
RYTHMOL, RYTHMOL SR
Quinidine Gluconate
QUINAGLUTE
Quinidine Sulfate
QUINIDINE SULFATE
Sotalol
BETAPACE
Sotalol AF
BETAPACE AF
PA: Prescribed by cardiologist
 Beta Blockers
Acebutolol
SECTRAL
Atenolol
TENORMIN
BRANDS ARE LISTED FOR REFERENCE ONLY – GENERICS WILL BE USED WHENEVER AVAILABLE
PA: NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING A PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUEST
C1 (CODE 1 RESTRICTION): NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING CERTAIN CRITERIA WHICH COULD BE CITED ON THE PRESCRIPTION OR
COMMUNICATED TO THE PHARMACIST. A PHARMACIST COULD ALSO OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION. NO PA FORM IS NECESSARY.
Drugs that are not listed require Prior Authorization (PA)
OTC Coverage: (M)=Medi-Cal; (B)=Basic Health Care and Medi-Cal; (A)=Commercial, Medi-Cal and Basic Health Care
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CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN PREFERRED DRUG LIST
GENERIC NAME
BRAND NAME
NOTES
Bisoprolol
ZEBETA
Carvedilol
COREG
Labetalol
TRANDATE, NORMODYNE
Metoprolol Succinate
TOPROL XL
Metoprolol Tartrate
LOPRESSOR
Nadolol
CORGARD
Pindolol
VISKEN
Propranolol
INDERAL
Propanolol LA
INDERAL LA
PA: Coreg CR
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative.
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative.
 Beta Blocker/Diuretic Combinations
Atenolol/Chlorthalidone
TENORETIC
Bisoprolol/HCTZ
ZIAC
Propranolol/HCTZ
INDERIDE
 Calcium Channel Blockers
Amlodipine
NORVASC
Amlodipine-Benazepril
LOTREL
Diltiazem
CARDIZEM, CARTIA XT
Diltiazem CR
DILACOR XR, CARDIZEM CD
Diltiazem ER, Diltiazem SR
CARDIZEM LA, CARDIZEM SR, DILT XR
Felodipine
PLENDIL
Isradipine
DYNACIRC
Isradipine CR
DYNACIRC CR
Nicardipine
CARDENE
Nicardipine SR
CARDENE SR
Nifedipine
ADALAT, PROCARDIA
Nifedipine SR, ER
ADALAT CC, PROCARDIA XL, AFEDITAB,
NIFEDICAL XL, NIFEDIAC CC
Nimodipine
NIMOTOP
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative
Nisoldipine
SULAR
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative
Verapamil
CALAN
Verapamil SR
CALAN SR, ISOPTIN SR
PA: : Tried and failed OR contraindications to the
two products separately AND at least one preferred
alternative
PA: Required for Tiazac equivalent.
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative
PA: Required for Dynacirc CR.
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative.
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative.
PA: Nifedipine extended release (generic Adalat
CC or Procardia XL) is on formulary. Prior
authorization required for immediate release
formulation.
 Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors
Acetazolamide
DIAMOX, DIAMOX SEQUELS
 Centrally Acting Antihypertensives
Clonidine
CATAPRES
Guanfacine
TENEX
Guanfacine ER
INTUNIV
Methyldopa
ALDOMET
Minoxidil tablets
LONITEN
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to
preferred alternatives including guanfacine IR
Topical solution is a plan exclusion.
BRANDS ARE LISTED FOR REFERENCE ONLY – GENERICS WILL BE USED WHENEVER AVAILABLE
PA: NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING A PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUEST
C1 (CODE 1 RESTRICTION): NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING CERTAIN CRITERIA WHICH COULD BE CITED ON THE PRESCRIPTION OR
COMMUNICATED TO THE PHARMACIST. A PHARMACIST COULD ALSO OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION. NO PA FORM IS NECESSARY.
Drugs that are not listed require Prior Authorization (PA)
OTC Coverage: (M)=Medi-Cal; (B)=Basic Health Care and Medi-Cal; (A)=Commercial, Medi-Cal and Basic Health Care
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CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN PREFERRED DRUG LIST
GENERIC NAME
Reserpine
BRAND NAME
NOTES
SERPASIL
 Cholesterol Lowering Drugs
Lovastatin
MEVACOR
Pravastatin
PRAVACHOL
Simvastatin
ZOCOR
Atorvastatin
LIPITOR
Cholestyramine
QUESTRAN
Cholestyramine Light
QUESTRAN LIGHT
Colestipol
COLESTID
Ezetimibe
ZETIA
Fenofibrate
LOFIBRA
Fluvastatin
LESCOL
Gemfibrozil
LOPID
Niacin
NIACIN
B: OTC Niacin formulations.
PA: Niaspan
Niacin/Lovastatin
ADVICOR
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative
Nicotinic Acid SR
SLO-NIACIN
Omega-3-acid ethyl esters
LOVAZA
PA: generic omega-3-acid ethyl esters preferred
Simvastatin/Niacin
SIMCOR
Rosuvastatin
CRESTOR
PA
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative
ST: simvastatin or atorvastatin or lovastatin trial, or
concurrent ritonavir therapy (due to
interactions with other statins)
PA: Tried and failed maximum doses of formulary
statins
Formulary if patient trialed any statin or gemfibrozil
54mg, 160mg tabs
67mg, 134mg, 200mg caps
PA: Trial/failure OR contraindication to pravastatin,
simvastatin, and atorvastatin
 Diuretics
Amiloride
MIDAMOR
Amiloride/HCTZ
MODURETIC
Bumetanide
BUMEX
Chlorthalidone
HYGROTON
Eplerenone
INSPRA
Furosemide
LASIX
Hydrochlorothiazide
HYDRODIURIL
Indapamide
LOZOL
Metolazone
ZAROXOLYN
Spironolactone
ALDACTONE
Spironolactone/HCTZ
ALDACTAZIDE
Triamterene
DYRENIUM
Triamterene/HCTZ
DYAZIDE, MAXZIDE
Torsemide
DEMADEX
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to
Spironolactone
PA
MEDICATIONS AFFECTING THE BLOOD
 Anticoagulants
Dabigatran
PRADAXA
PA
Enoxaparin
LOVENOX
Rivaroxaban
XARELTO
Apixaban
ELIQUIS
QL: 14 syringes twice per 6 months
QL: 10mg 30 tablets per fill, 15mg 42 tablets per
fill, 20mg 30 tablets per fill (per 30 days)
QL: 2.5mg 60 tablets per 30 days, 5mg 60 tablets
per 30 days
BRANDS ARE LISTED FOR REFERENCE ONLY – GENERICS WILL BE USED WHENEVER AVAILABLE
PA: NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING A PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUEST
C1 (CODE 1 RESTRICTION): NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING CERTAIN CRITERIA WHICH COULD BE CITED ON THE PRESCRIPTION OR
COMMUNICATED TO THE PHARMACIST. A PHARMACIST COULD ALSO OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION. NO PA FORM IS NECESSARY.
Drugs that are not listed require Prior Authorization (PA)
OTC Coverage: (M)=Medi-Cal; (B)=Basic Health Care and Medi-Cal; (A)=Commercial, Medi-Cal and Basic Health Care
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CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN PREFERRED DRUG LIST
GENERIC NAME
Warfarin
BRAND NAME
NOTES
COUMADIN
 Hematopoietic
PA:

Anemia CRF

zidovudine-treated patients

chemotherapy-treated patients
Appropriate quantity approved for 3 months at a
time if patient has one of the above Diagnosis, and
a) Hemoglobin<10g/dL OR HCT<30% (or rolling 90
day average HCT<36%) and b) Patient on iron or
iron studies labs are nml (i.e., has adequate iron
stores) Transferrin saturation should be at least
20%; ferritin at least 100 ng/ml.
Erythropoietin (Epoetin Alfa)
EPOGEN, PROCRIT
Darbopoetin
ARANESP
Filgrastim
NEUPOGEN
PA
Filgrastim-sndz
ZARXIO
PA
Pegfilgrastim
NEULASTA
PA: Trial and failure of filgrastim (Neupogen) or
filgrastim-sndz (Zarxio)
 Antiplatelets
Clopidogrel
PLAVIX
Dipyridamole
PERSANTINE
Dipyridamole/Aspirin
AGGRENOX
Aspirin
BAYER, ST. JOSEPH
Anagrelide
AGRYLIN
Ticagrelor
BRILINTA
 Misc. Cardiovascular Drugs
Cilostazol
Pentoxifylline
PA: Tried and failed or contraindications to
preferred alternatives, including clopidogrel
PLETAL
TRENTAL
 Medication For Angina

Hydralazine
APRESOLINE
Isosorbide Dinitrate
ISORDIL TITRADOSE
Isosorbide Dinitrate SR
DILATRATE-SR, ISOCHRON
Isosorbide Mononitrate
IMDUR, ISMO, MONOKET
Nitroglycerin
NITROSTAT
Nitroglycerin (ointment)
NITROL-BID (Ointment)
Nitroglycerin (patch)
NITRO-DUR (Patch)
Nitroglycerin SR (Capsule)
NITRO-BID (Capsule)
Ranolazine ER
RANEXA
PA: : Tried and failed OR contraindications to
at least two preferred alternatives
Vasodilators
PA: : Tried and failed OR contraindications to
at least one preferred alternative
PA: : Tried and failed OR contraindications to
at least one preferred alternative
Ambrisentan
LETAIRIS
Bosentan
TRACLEER
Doxazosin
CARDURA
Hydralazine
APRESOLINE
Iloprost
VENTAVIS
PA
Macitentan
OPSUMIT
PA: : Tried and failed OR contraindications to
at least one preferred alternative
Minoxidil
LONITEN
Prazosin
MINIPRESS
BRANDS ARE LISTED FOR REFERENCE ONLY – GENERICS WILL BE USED WHENEVER AVAILABLE
PA: NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING A PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUEST
C1 (CODE 1 RESTRICTION): NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING CERTAIN CRITERIA WHICH COULD BE CITED ON THE PRESCRIPTION OR
COMMUNICATED TO THE PHARMACIST. A PHARMACIST COULD ALSO OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION. NO PA FORM IS NECESSARY.
Drugs that are not listed require Prior Authorization (PA)
OTC Coverage: (M)=Medi-Cal; (B)=Basic Health Care and Medi-Cal; (A)=Commercial, Medi-Cal and Basic Health Care
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CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN PREFERRED DRUG LIST
GENERIC NAME
BRAND NAME
NOTES
PA
Selexipag
UPTRAVI
Terazosin
HYTRIN
Treprostinil
TYVASO
PA
EPIPEN, EPIPEN JR
QL: 2 pens per 180 days
 Vasopressor
Epinephrine
MEDICATIONS FOR EYES, EAR, NOSE & THROAT
 Anti-Inflammatory Medications For The Eyes
Dexamethasone
DECADRON,
Fluorometholone
FLAREX, FML LIQUIFILM, FLUR-OP, FML FORTE
Ketorolac OPHTH
ACULAR, ACULAR LS, ACULAR PF,
Prednisolone acetate
ECONOPRED PLUS, PRED FORTE, PRED-MILD,
Prednisolone sodium
AK-PRED, INFLAMASE FORTE,
GLAUCOMA MEDICATIONS

Beta Blockers
Betaxolol



PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative. Indicated for
treatment of ocular HTN and chronic openangle glaucoma. May be used as an add-on
therapy.
BETOPTIC, BETOPTIC S
Metipranolol
OPTIPRANOLOL
Levobunolol
AKBETA , BETAGAN
Timolol Hemihydrate
BETIMOL
Timolol Maleate
TIMOPTIC, TIMOPTIC XE
Alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonist
Brimonidine
ALPHAGAN P
Brimonidine Tartrate
ALPHAGAN
PA: Tried and failed OR Contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative..
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors
Acetazolamide
DIAMOX, DIAMOX SEQUELS
Brinzolamide
AZOPT
Dorzolamide
TRUSOPT
Dorzolamide/timolol XE
COSOPT XE
Methazolamide
NEPTAZANE
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative. Elevated IOP in
patients with ocular HTN or open-angle
glaucoma.
Prostaglandins
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative.
Bimatoprost
LUMIGAN
Latanoprost
XALATAN
Travaprost
TRAVATAN, TRAVATAN Z
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative.
OPHTHALMIC MEDICATIONS

Other Treatments for Glaucoma
Carbachol
ISOPTO-CARBACHOL
Dipivefrin
AKPRO, PROPINE,
Echothiophate Iodide
PHOSPHOLINE IODIDE
Pilocarpine
ISOPTO CARPINE, PILOCAR, PILOPINE HS
BRANDS ARE LISTED FOR REFERENCE ONLY – GENERICS WILL BE USED WHENEVER AVAILABLE
PA: NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING A PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUEST
C1 (CODE 1 RESTRICTION): NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING CERTAIN CRITERIA WHICH COULD BE CITED ON THE PRESCRIPTION OR
COMMUNICATED TO THE PHARMACIST. A PHARMACIST COULD ALSO OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION. NO PA FORM IS NECESSARY.
Drugs that are not listed require Prior Authorization (PA)
OTC Coverage: (M)=Medi-Cal; (B)=Basic Health Care and Medi-Cal; (A)=Commercial, Medi-Cal and Basic Health Care
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CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN PREFERRED DRUG LIST
GENERIC NAME
BRAND NAME
NOTES
 Ophthalmic Anti-infectives
Bacitracin optthalmic
AK-TRACIN
Ciprofloxacin
CILOXAN
Erythromycin
ILOTYCIN OPHTH OINT
Gatifloxacin
ZYMAR
Gentamicin
GENOPTIC. GENOPTIC S.O.P.
Moxifloxacin
VIGAMOX
Ofloxacin
OCUFLOX
Sulfacetamide
BLEPH 10, SODIUM SULAMYD
Tobramycin
TOBREX
Trifluridine
VIROPTIC
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least two preferred alternatives
PA: Ophthalmologists exempt
 Ophthalmic Anti-infective Combinations
Bacitracin/ Polymyxin B Sultate
POLYSPORIN OINTMENT
Gentamicin/Prednisolone
Neomycin Sultate, Polymyxin B Sulfate,
Bacitracin
Neomycin Sulfate/Polymyxin B
Sulfate/Bacitracin/ Hydrocortisone
Neomycin Sulfate/Polymyxin B
Sulfate/Gramicidin
Neomycin Sulfate, Polymyxin B Sulfate,
Dexamethasone
Neomycin Sulfate/Polymyxin B
Sulfate/Prednisolone
Neomy, Polym, Bac
PRED-G, PRED-G SOP
Neo/Poly/Prednisolone
Neomycin Sulfate,Polymyxin B
Sulfate,Hydrocortizone
Polymyxin B Sulfate/TMP
POLY-PRED
Sulfacetamide/Prednisolone (ointment)
BLEPHAMIDE, BLEPHAMIDE S.O.P.
Tobramycin Sulfate/Dexamethasone
TOBRADEX
NEOSPORIN OPHTH OINT
CORTISPORIN OPHTH OINTMENT
NEOSPORIN OPHTH SOLUTION
MAXITROL OINTMENT & SUSP
POLY-PRED
NEOSPORIN OPHTH OINT
CORTISPORIN OPHTH SUSP
POLYTRIM
 Ophthalmic Anti-Allergic Medications
Azelastine HCl
OPTIVAR
Cromolyn
CROLOM
Epinastine HCl
ELESTAT
Emedastine Difumarate
EMADINE
Ketotifen furmarate
ALAWAY OTC, ZADITOR OTC
Lodoxamide
ALOMIDE
Naphazoline HCl
NAPHCON
PA: Approvable for diagnosis of allergic
conjunctivitis if tried and failed OR
contraindications to Alaway OTC or Zaditor
OTC AND THEN Pataday or Patanol. For
members without OTC coverage, tried and
failed OR contraindications to Crolom AND
THEN Pataday or Patanol.
QL: Quantity limit of 1 bottle/30 days.
PA: Approvable for diagnosis of allergic
conjunctivitis if tried and failed OR
contraindications to Alaway OTC or Zaditor
OTC AND THEN Pataday or Patanol. For
members without OTC coverage, tried and
failed OR contraindications to Crolom AND
THEN Pataday or Patanol.
QL: Quantity limit of 1 bottle/30 days.
B
PA: Approvable for diagnosis vernal conjunctivitis,
vernal keratitis or vernal kerato-conjunctivitis.
QL: Quantity limit of 1 bottle / 30days
B
QL: Quantity limit of 1 bottle / 30days
BRANDS ARE LISTED FOR REFERENCE ONLY – GENERICS WILL BE USED WHENEVER AVAILABLE
PA: NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING A PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUEST
C1 (CODE 1 RESTRICTION): NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING CERTAIN CRITERIA WHICH COULD BE CITED ON THE PRESCRIPTION OR
COMMUNICATED TO THE PHARMACIST. A PHARMACIST COULD ALSO OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION. NO PA FORM IS NECESSARY.
Drugs that are not listed require Prior Authorization (PA)
OTC Coverage: (M)=Medi-Cal; (B)=Basic Health Care and Medi-Cal; (A)=Commercial, Medi-Cal and Basic Health Care
22
CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN PREFERRED DRUG LIST
GENERIC NAME
BRAND NAME
Naphazoline HCl/Pheniramine Maleate
NAPHCON A
Nedrocromil
ALOCRIL
Olopatadine
PATADAY
Olopatadine HCl
PATANOL
Pemirolast
ALAMAST
NOTES
B
QL: Quantity limit of 1 bottle / 30days
PA: Approvable for diagnosis of allergic
conjunctivitis if tried and failed OR
contraindications to Alaway OTC or Zaditor
OTC AND THEN Pataday or Patanol. For
members without OTC coverage, tried and
failed OR contraindications to Crolom AND
THEN Pataday or Patanol.
QL: Quantity limit of 1 bottle/30 days.
PA: Approvable for diagnosis of allergic
conjunctivitis if tried and failed OR
contraindication to ketotifen (Zaditor OTC or
Alaway OTC) AND Crolom.
QL: Quantity limit of 1 bottle/30 days.
PA: Approvable for diagnosis vernal conjunctivitis,
vernal keratitis or vernal kerato-conjunctivitis.
Approvable for diagnosis of allergic
conjunctivitis if tried and failed or
contraindication to ketotifen (Zaditor OTC or
Alaway (OTC) AND Crolom.
QL: Quantity limit of 1 bottle / 30days
PA: Approvable for diagnosis of allergic
conjunctivitis if tried and failed OR
contraindications to Alaway OTC or Zaditor
OTC AND THEN Pataday or Patanol. For
members without OTC coverage, tried and
failed OR contraindications to Crolom AND
THEN Pataday or Patanol.
QL: Quantity limit of 1 bottle per 30 days.
 Other Ophthalmic Medications
Proparacaine
ALCAINE
Atropine
ISOPTOATROPINE
Bevacizumab
AVASTIN
Cyclopentolate
CYCLOGYL
Cyclosporine 0.05% emulsion
Restasis
Homatropine
ISOPTOHOMATROPINE
Scopolamine
ISOPTOHYOSCINE
Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic
MURO-128
Tropicamide
MYDRIACYL
Tyloxapol with Benzalkonium Chloride
ENUCLENE
QL: Quantity limit of 5mg per 30 days, for the
treatment of diabetic macular edema.
PA
M
M
 Medications For The Ear
Acetic Acid/Aluminum Acetate
DOMEBORO
Acetic Acid/HC
VOSOL HC
Benzocaine/Antipyrine Otic
AURALGAN
Ciprofloxacin/dexamethasone
CIPRODEX OTIC
Ciprofloxacin/hydrocortisone
Neomycin Sulfate/Polymyxin B Sulfate/Buffers/
Hydrocortisone (Otic Suspension)
Neomycin Sulfate/Polymyxin B Sulfate/
Hydrocortisone (Otic Solution)
Neomycin Sulfate/Polymyxin B Sulfate/
Hydrocortisone (Otic Suspension)
Ofloxacin (OTIC)
CIPRO HC
PEDIOTIC OTIC SUSPENSION
CORTISPORIN OTIC SOLN
CORTISPORIN OTIC SUSPENSION
FLOXIN
BRANDS ARE LISTED FOR REFERENCE ONLY – GENERICS WILL BE USED WHENEVER AVAILABLE
PA: NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING A PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUEST
C1 (CODE 1 RESTRICTION): NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING CERTAIN CRITERIA WHICH COULD BE CITED ON THE PRESCRIPTION OR
COMMUNICATED TO THE PHARMACIST. A PHARMACIST COULD ALSO OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION. NO PA FORM IS NECESSARY.
Drugs that are not listed require Prior Authorization (PA)
OTC Coverage: (M)=Medi-Cal; (B)=Basic Health Care and Medi-Cal; (A)=Commercial, Medi-Cal and Basic Health Care
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CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN PREFERRED DRUG LIST
GENERIC NAME
BRAND NAME
NOTES
 Medications For The Nose
Beclomethasone
QNASL, BECONASE AQ
Ciclesonide
OMNARIS, ZETONNA
Flunisolide Nasal Soln 0.025%
NASAREL
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to
Flonase AND Nasacort for 2 weeks therapy of
each, followed by Nasarel for 4 weeks of therapy
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to
Flonase AND Nasacort for 2 weeks therapy of
each, followed by Nasarel for 4 weeks of therapy
ST
Fluticasone Propionate
FLONASE
Azelastine Nasal Spray
ASTELIN
Mometasone
NASONEX
Triamcinolone Acetonide
NASACORT AQ (OTC)
Ipratropium
ATROVENT NASAL SPRAY
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to
Flonase AND Nasacort for 2 weeks therapy of
each, followed by Nasarel for 4 weeks of therapy
 Medications For The Throat And Mouth
Chlorhexidine Gluconate (for the mouth)
PERIDEX
Lidocaine, viscous
VISCOUS XYLOCAINE
Cevimeline HCL
EVOXAC
Glycopyrrolate Solution
CUVPOSA
Triamcinolone 0.1% in Orabarol
KENALOG in ORABASE
PA
MEDICATIONS THAT AFFECT THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
 Antianxiety Medications
Alprazolam
XANAX
Buspirone
BUSPAR, VANSPAR
Chlordiazepoxide
LIBRIUM
Clorazepate
TRANXENE SD, TRANXENE T
Diazepam
VALIUM
Lorazepam
ATIVAN
Oxazepam
SERAX
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative.
 Anticonvulsants
Clonazepam
CARBATROL, EQUETRO, TEGRETOL,
TEGRETOL XR
KLONOPIN, KLONOPIN WAFERS
Clorazepate
TRANXENE SD, TRANXENE T
Diazepam
VALIUM
Divalproex sodium
DEPAKOTE, DEPAKOTE ER, DEPAKOTE
SPRINKLE
Ethosuximide
ZARONTIN
Felbamate
FELBATOL
Pregabalin
LYRICA
Gabapentin
NEURONTIN
Lamotrigine
LAMICTAL
Levetiracetam
KEPPRA
Mephenytoin
MESANTOIN
Methosuximide
CELONTIN KAPSEALS
Oxcarbazepine
TRILEPTAL
Phenobarbital
PHENOBARBITAL
Carbamazepine
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative.
PA: Pre-requisite therapy required.
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative.
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative.
BRANDS ARE LISTED FOR REFERENCE ONLY – GENERICS WILL BE USED WHENEVER AVAILABLE
PA: NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING A PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUEST
C1 (CODE 1 RESTRICTION): NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING CERTAIN CRITERIA WHICH COULD BE CITED ON THE PRESCRIPTION OR
COMMUNICATED TO THE PHARMACIST. A PHARMACIST COULD ALSO OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION. NO PA FORM IS NECESSARY.
Drugs that are not listed require Prior Authorization (PA)
OTC Coverage: (M)=Medi-Cal; (B)=Basic Health Care and Medi-Cal; (A)=Commercial, Medi-Cal and Basic Health Care
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CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN PREFERRED DRUG LIST
GENERIC NAME

BRAND NAME
Phenytoin
DILANTIN, PHENYTEK
Primidone
MYSOLINE
Rufinamide
BANZEL
Tiagabine
GABITRIL
Topiramate
TOPAMAX
Trimethadione
TRIDIONE
Valproic acid
DEPAKENE
Zonisamide
ZONEGRAN
NOTES
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative and a Dx of LennoxGastaut syndrome.
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative. Used as an
anticonvulsant.
Fibromyalgia
Milnacipran Hydrochloride
PA: Fibromyalgia Agent. Requires a trial and failure
or contraindication to gabapentin for a minimum of
30 days of therapy in the last 120 days at a
minimum dose of 1800mg daily.
SAVELLA
 Antidepressants
Amitriptyline
ELAVIL
Bupropion
WELLBUTRIN
Bupropion SR
WELLBUTRIN SR
Bupropion XL
WELLBUTRIN XL
Citalopram Hydrobromide
CELEXA
Clomipramine
ANAFRANIL
Desipramine
NORPRAMIN
Doxepin
SINEQUAN
Duloxetine
CYMBALTA
Escitalopram
LEXAPRO
Fluoxetine
PROZAC
Fluvoxamine
LUVOX
Imipramine
TOFRANIL
Imipramine
TOFRANIL PM
Maprotiline
LUDIOMIL
Mirtazapine
REMERON
Mirtazapine ODT
REMERON SolTab
Nefazodone
SERZONE
Nortriptyline
PAMELOR
Paroxetine
PAXIL
Paroxetine
PAXIL CR
Protriptyline
Sertraline
VIVACTIL
ZOLOFT
Trazodone
DESYREL
Venlafaxine tablets
EFFEXOR
Venlafaxine XR capsules
EFFEXOR XR CAPSULES
Venlafaxine XR tablets
EFFEXOR XR TABLETS
ST: For insomnia must have tried and failed or
contraindications to zolpidem or zaleplon
QL: 60 capsules per month
Only 20mg/30mg/60mg capsules. 40mg dose must
use 2x20mg capsules.
20mg tablets are non-preferred, use 20mg capsule
PA: For Prozac 90mg weekly tablet.
PA: Tried and failed OR Contraindications to
Tofranil.
dfdPA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at least
one preferred alternative
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative, including Paxil.
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative.
PA
BRANDS ARE LISTED FOR REFERENCE ONLY – GENERICS WILL BE USED WHENEVER AVAILABLE
PA: NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING A PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUEST
C1 (CODE 1 RESTRICTION): NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING CERTAIN CRITERIA WHICH COULD BE CITED ON THE PRESCRIPTION OR
COMMUNICATED TO THE PHARMACIST. A PHARMACIST COULD ALSO OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION. NO PA FORM IS NECESSARY.
Drugs that are not listed require Prior Authorization (PA)
OTC Coverage: (M)=Medi-Cal; (B)=Basic Health Care and Medi-Cal; (A)=Commercial, Medi-Cal and Basic Health Care
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CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN PREFERRED DRUG LIST
GENERIC NAME
BRAND NAME
NOTES
 Anti-Mania
*Medications are carved-out for Medi-Cal members
Lithium Carbonate
ESKALITH, LITHONATE
Lithium Carbonate Sustained Release
ESKALITH CR
Lithium Citrate
LITHIUM
 Anti-Psychotic Medications
*Anti-Psychotic Medications are carved-out for Medi-Cal members

PA : Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least three atypical antipsychotics
PA: : Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least two atypical antipsychotics
Aripiprazole
ABILIFY
Asenapine
SAPHRIS
Chlorpromazine
THORAZINE
Clozapine
Fluphenazine Hydrochloride, Fluphenazine
Decanoate, Enanthate
Haloperidol Decanoate, Lactate
CLOZARIL
Loxapine
LOXITANE
Molindone
MOBAN
Olanzapine
ZYPREXA
Olanzapine ODT
ZYPREXA ZYDIS
Perphenazine
TRILAFON
Pimozide
ORAP
Quetiapine
SEROQUEL, SEROQUEL XR
Risperidone
RISPERDAL, RISPERDAL M-TAB
Risperidone IM injection
CONSTA
Thioridazine
MELLARIL
Thiothixene
NAVANE
Trifluoperazine
STELAZINE
Ziprasidone
GEODON
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Agent(ALS)
Riluzole
RILUTEK
PROLIXIN
HALDOL
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative. Indicated for
treatment of Psychosis.
PA
PA
ALCOHOL CESSATION MEDICATIONS
Disulfiram
ANTABUSE
SMOKING CESSATION MEDICATIONS
Bupropion Sustained Release
WELLBUTRIN SR
Nicotine (Transdermal)
NICODERM CQ (TRANSDERMAL)
Varenicline
CHANTIX
Nicotine Gum
NICORETTE
Nicotine Inhaler
NICOTROL INHALER
Nicotine Lozenges
NICORETTE
Nicotine Nasal Spray
NICOTROL NASAL SPRAY
150mg BID
QL: 28 patches/28 days each fill
Maximum six months treatment per year
Maximum six months treatment per year
QL: 340 pieces every 30 days
Maximum six months treatment per year
PA: Tried and failed or contraindicated to patch,
gum, and lozenge
QL: 324 pieces every 30 days
Maximum six months treatment per year
PA: Tried and failed or contraindicated to patch,
gum, and lozenge
MISCELLANEOUS MEDICATIONS AFFECTING THE BRAIN

Alzheimer’s Medications
Donepezil
ARICEPT
Donepezil ODT
ARICEPT ODT
PA: 23mg tablet, consider 2x10mg tab
BRANDS ARE LISTED FOR REFERENCE ONLY – GENERICS WILL BE USED WHENEVER AVAILABLE
PA: NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING A PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUEST
C1 (CODE 1 RESTRICTION): NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING CERTAIN CRITERIA WHICH COULD BE CITED ON THE PRESCRIPTION OR
COMMUNICATED TO THE PHARMACIST. A PHARMACIST COULD ALSO OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION. NO PA FORM IS NECESSARY.
Drugs that are not listed require Prior Authorization (PA)
OTC Coverage: (M)=Medi-Cal; (B)=Basic Health Care and Medi-Cal; (A)=Commercial, Medi-Cal and Basic Health Care
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CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN PREFERRED DRUG LIST
GENERIC NAME

BRAND NAME
Galantamine
RAZADYNE ER
Memantine
NAMENDA
NOTES
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to
preferred alternatives
Immediate Release (IR) on formulary
PA: Namenda XR (extended release)
Myasthenia Gravis Medications
Guanidine
GUANIDINE
Neostigmine
PROSTIGMIN
Pyridostigmine
MESTINON
 Multiple Sclerosis Medications
Dalfampridine
AMPYRA
PA
Dimethyl fumarate
Tecfidera
PA
Fingolimod
Gilenya
PA
Glatiramer acetate
Copaxone
Interferon Beta-1
Avonex
 Parkinson’s Medications
Amantadine
SYMMETREL
Bill fee-for-service Medi-Cal for MCAL members
Benztropine Mesylate
COGENTIN
Bill fee-for-service Medi-Cal for MCAL members
Bromocriptine
PARLODEL
Carbidopa/levodopa
SINEMET
Carbidopa/levodopa CR
SINEMET CR
Entacapone
COMTAN
Levodopa
DOPAR
Ropinirole
REQUIP
Selegiline
ELDEPRYL
Trihexiphenidyl
ARTANE
QL: max 4 tablets per day
On Formulary
PA: Emsam formulation only
Bill fee-for-service Medi-Cal for MCAL members
 Sedative/Hypnotics
Flurazepam
DALMANE
Hydroxyzine HCL
ATARAX
Hydroxyzine Pamoate
VISTARIL
Eszopiclone
LUNESTA
Ramelteon
ROZEREM
Temazepam
RESTORIL
Triazolam
HALCION
Zaleplon
SONATA
ST: Trial and failure of zolpidem
Zolpidem
AMBIEN
Zolpidem CR
AMBIEN CR
PA: Female new starts limited to 5mg QHS
PA: Tried and failed at least 14-days of (1)
zolpidem AND (2) zaleplon
PA: Tried and failed at least 14-days of (1)
zolpidem IR and (2) zaleplon
PA: Tried and failed at least 14-days of (1)
zolpidem IR and zolpidem ER (2) zaleplon AND (3)
eszopiclone
PA: 7.5 mg and 22.5mg capsules
 Stimulants
Amphetamine & dextroamphetamine mixture
ADDERALL,
ADDERALL XR
Formulary for patients <18 years old.
PA: Required for patients >18 years old or >1
capsule per day for Adderall XR.
Dexmethylphenidate
FOCALIN
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at least
two preferred alternatives
Dextroamphetamine
DEXEDRINE
Formulary for patients <18 years old.
PA: Required for patients > 18 years old.
BRANDS ARE LISTED FOR REFERENCE ONLY – GENERICS WILL BE USED WHENEVER AVAILABLE
PA: NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING A PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUEST
C1 (CODE 1 RESTRICTION): NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING CERTAIN CRITERIA WHICH COULD BE CITED ON THE PRESCRIPTION OR
COMMUNICATED TO THE PHARMACIST. A PHARMACIST COULD ALSO OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION. NO PA FORM IS NECESSARY.
Drugs that are not listed require Prior Authorization (PA)
OTC Coverage: (M)=Medi-Cal; (B)=Basic Health Care and Medi-Cal; (A)=Commercial, Medi-Cal and Basic Health Care
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CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN PREFERRED DRUG LIST
GENERIC NAME
BRAND NAME
NOTES
Lisdexamfetamine
VYVANSE
Methylphenidate
RITALIN
Methylphenidate Extended Release
RITALIN SR, METHADATE ER, CONCERTA,
RITALIN LA
Methylphenidate, Transdermal
DAYTRANA
Modafinil
PROVIGIL
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at least
two preferred alternatives
Formulary for patients <18 years old.
PA: Required for patients > 18 years old.
Formulary for patients <18 years old.
PA: Required for patients >18 years old or >1
tablet per day for Concerta, Ritalin LA.
Concerta 36mg limit: 2 tablets per day.
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at least
three preferred alternatives
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at least
two preferred alternatives. Indicated for
treatment of narcolepsy.
MEDICATIONS TO TREAT INFECTIONS
 Antibiotics
Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin/Clarithromycin/Lansoprazole
AMOXIL, TRIMOX
AUGMENTIN, AUGMENTIN ES,
AUGMENTIN XR
PREVPAC
Ampicillin
PRINCIPEN
Azithromycin
ZITHROMAX
Cefaclor
CECLOR
Cefdinir
OMNICEF
Cefixime
SUPRAX
C1: Otitis Media (O.M.) in children < 8 y.o.
Cefpodoxime
VANTIN
QL: Limit 2 tabs per fill & 2 fills per 180 days.
Cefuroxime
CEFTIN
Cephalexin
KEFLEX
Ciprofloxacin
CIPRO
Clarithromycin
BIAXIN
Clindamycin
CLEOCIN
Daptomycin
CUBICIN
Demeclocycline
DECLOMYCIN
Dicloxacillin
DYNAPEN
Doxycycline hyclate tab
VIBRAMYCIN, DORYX
Doxycycline monohydrate tab
ADOXA
Eryth Es,Sulf Oral Susp
PEDIAZOLE
Erythromycin Base
ERY-TAB (Enteric Coated)
Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate
EES
Erythromycin Stearate
ERYTHROCIN
Levofloxacin
LEVAQUIN
QL: 30 tablets per month
Linezolid
ZYVOX
PA: Pre-requisite therapy required.
Minocycline capsules
MINOCIN
Tablets non-formulary.
Moxifloxacin
AVELOX
QL: 21 tabs twice per 12 months
Neomycin
MYCIFRADIN
Ofloxacin
FLOXIN
Amoxicillin/potassium clavulanate
QL: Limit duration of therapy to 14 days, & 2
fills/90 days
PA: Tried and failed separate agents
QL: 2 fills/90 days.
Formulary: Capsules & Suspension
PA: Chewable tablets & SR12H.
Formulary: 250mg & 500mg Capsules &
Suspension.
PA: Tablets & 750mg Capsules.
Immediate-release tablets are formulary
PA: Suspension & XR Tablets.
Formulary: 250mg & 500mg tablets
PA: Oral Suspension 125mg/5 mL and 250mg/5mL
Formulary: 75mg, 150mg, 300mg capsules
PA: Oral solutions
PA
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative. Used for
treatment of SIADH.
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative. One dose for
GYN indications is covered without PA.
BRANDS ARE LISTED FOR REFERENCE ONLY – GENERICS WILL BE USED WHENEVER AVAILABLE
PA: NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING A PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUEST
C1 (CODE 1 RESTRICTION): NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING CERTAIN CRITERIA WHICH COULD BE CITED ON THE PRESCRIPTION OR
COMMUNICATED TO THE PHARMACIST. A PHARMACIST COULD ALSO OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION. NO PA FORM IS NECESSARY.
Drugs that are not listed require Prior Authorization (PA)
OTC Coverage: (M)=Medi-Cal; (B)=Basic Health Care and Medi-Cal; (A)=Commercial, Medi-Cal and Basic Health Care
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CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN PREFERRED DRUG LIST
GENERIC NAME
BRAND NAME
NOTES
Penicillin VK
VEETIDS
Rifaximin
XIFAXAN
Sulfadiazine
SULFADIAZINE
Sulfisoxazole
GANTRISIN
Tetracycline
SUMYCIN
Trimethoprim/ Sulfamethoxazole
BACTRIM, BACTRIM DS, SEPTRA DS
Vancomycin - oral
VANCOCIN
PA
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative. Indicated for:
Pseudomembranous colitis. Restricted to pts
who have failed Metronidazole therapy.
 Immunizations (Vaccines)
**Use of all vaccines must be based on the guidelines published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)**
AL: >18 years old
Haemophilus B Vaccine
ACTHIB
QL: 3 fills per lifetime
AL: >18 years old
Hepatitis A Vaccine
HAVRIX
QL: 2 fills per lifetime
AL: >18 years old
Hepatitis B Vaccine
ENGERIX B
QL: 3 fills per lifetime
AL: >18 years old
Hepatitis A+B Vaccine
TWINRIX
QL: 3 fills per lifetime
AL: 19-26 years old
Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine
CERVARIX, GARDASIL, GARDASIL 9
QL: 3 fills per lifetime
AL: >18 years old (>65 years old for high dose flu)
FLUZONE, FLUZONE QUAD, FLUVIRIN,
Influenza Vaccine
QL: 1 fill per 270 days
FLUCELVAX, AFLURIA, FLULAVAL
AL: >18 years old
Measles/Mumps/Rubella Vaccine
MMR
QL: 2 fills per lifetime
AL: >18 years old
Meningococcal Vaccine
BEXSERO, MENVEO, MENACTRA, TRUMENBA QL: Bexsero, Menactra, and Menveo (2 fills per
lifetime), Trumenba (3 fills per lifetime)
AL: >50 years old
QL: Prevnar 13 (1 fill per lifetime), Pneumovax 23
Pneumococcal Vaccine
PREVNAR 13, PNEUMOVAX 23
(2 fills per lifetime)
AL: >18 years old
Rabies Vaccine
IMOVAX, RABAVERT
Tetanus/Diphtheria Vaccine
TENIVAC
AL: >18 years old
Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis Vaccine
ADACEL, BOOSTRIX
AL: >18 years old
Typhoid Vaccine
VIVOTIF BERNA
Varicella Vaccine
VARIVAX
Zoster-vaccine, live attenuated
ZOSTAVAX
QL: 4 capsules per dispensing, PA required
AL: >18 years old
QL: 2 fills per lifetime
AL: must be at least 60 years old
QL: 1 fill per lifetime
 Antimalarials
Atovaquone/Proguanil
MALARONE
Chloroquine
ARALEN
Mefloquine
LARIAM
Primaquine Phosphate
PRIMAQUINE
Pyrimethamine
DARAPRIM
Primethamine/ Sufadoxine
FANSIDAR
Quinine sultfate
QUALAQUIN
PA: Use for prophylaxis of malaria in regions where
chloroquine resistance exists.
PA: For treatment of Malaria only
 Anti-Parasitic Medications
Iodoquinol
YODOXIN
Metronidazole
FLAGYL
 Antituberculosis Medications
Ethambutol
MYAMBUTOL
Ethionamide
TRECATOR-SC
BRANDS ARE LISTED FOR REFERENCE ONLY – GENERICS WILL BE USED WHENEVER AVAILABLE
PA: NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING A PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUEST
C1 (CODE 1 RESTRICTION): NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING CERTAIN CRITERIA WHICH COULD BE CITED ON THE PRESCRIPTION OR
COMMUNICATED TO THE PHARMACIST. A PHARMACIST COULD ALSO OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION. NO PA FORM IS NECESSARY.
Drugs that are not listed require Prior Authorization (PA)
OTC Coverage: (M)=Medi-Cal; (B)=Basic Health Care and Medi-Cal; (A)=Commercial, Medi-Cal and Basic Health Care
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CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN PREFERRED DRUG LIST
GENERIC NAME
BRAND NAME
Pyrazinamide
PYRAZINAMIDE
Isoniazid
INH
Rif/INH
RIFAMATE
Rif/INH/PZA
RIFATER
Rifabutin
MYCOBUTIN
NOTES
Rifampin
RIFADIN
ANTIRETROVIRALS
All oral FDA-approved HIV agents are eligible for coverage.
*The following HIV Medications are carved-out for Medi-Cal members (billed to State Medi-Cal):
Abacavir/Lamivudine(Ziagen), Abacavir(Epzicom), Abacavir/Lamivudine/Zidovudine(Trizivir), Amprenavir(Agenerase), Atazanavir(Reyataz),
Darunavir(Prezista), Delavirdine(Rescriptor), Dolutegravir (Tivicay), Efavirenz(Sustiva), Efavirenz/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir(Atripla), Saquinavir,
Tenofovir/Emtricitabine, Darunavir/Cobicistat (Prezcobix), Abacavir/Lamivudine/Dolutegravir (Triumeq), Zidovudine/Lamivudine/Abacavir(Trizivir),
Elvitegravir/Cobicistat/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir(Stribild), Emtricitabine (Emtriva), Cobicistat (Tybost), Elvitegravir (Vitekta), Etravirine, Rilpivirine,
Emtricitabine/Tenofovir(Truvada), Enfuvirtide(Fuzeon), Fosamprenavir(Lexiva), Indinavir(Crixivan), Lamivudine(Epivir or 3TC), Tenofovir(Viread),
Lamivudine/Zidovudine(Combivir), Lopinavir/Ritonavir(Kaletra), Maraviroc(Selzentry), Nelfinavir(Viracept), Nevirapine(Viramune), Raltegravir(Isentress),
Ritonavir(Norvir), Saquinavir(Invirase), Stavudine(Zerit), Emtricitabine/Rilpivirine/Tenofovir, Atazanavir/Cobicistat (Evotaz), Tipranavir(Aptivus),
Zidovudine/Lamivudine(Combivir).
*Antiretroviral Medications are limited to a 30-day supply per fill.
*Please note lamivudine is also available as brand name Epivir HBV, which is used for the treatment of hepatitis and not HIV.

Anti-HIV Medications, CCR5 Co-Receptor Antagonists
Maraviroc



PA: Pre-requisite therapy required
FUZEON
PA: Pre-requisite therapy required.
Anti-HIV Medications, Fusion Inhibitors
Enfuvirtide

SELZENTRY
Anti-HIV Medications, Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitors
Dolutegravir
TIVICAY
Raltegravir
ISENTRESS
Anti-HIV Medications, Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
Delavirdine
RESCRIPTOR
Efavirenz
SUSTIVA
Etravirine
INTELENCE
Nevirapine
VIRAMUNE
Rilpivirine
EDURANT
PA: Pre-requisite therapy required
Anti-HIV Medications, Nucleoside and Nucleotide Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors and Single-Tablet Regimens
Abacavir
ZIAGEN
Abacavir/Lamivudine
EPZICOM
Abacavir/Zidovudine
TRIZIVIR
Abacavir/Lamivudine/Dolutegravir
TRIUMEQ
Atazanavir/Cobicistat
EVOTAZ
Darunavir/Cobicistat
PREZCOBIX
Didanosine
VIDEX EC, VIDEX PEDIATRIC
Efavirenz/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir
ATRIPLA
Elvitegravir/Cobicistat/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir
STRIBILD
Emtricitabine/Rilpivirine/Tenofovir
COMPLERA
Emtricitabine
EMTRIVA
Emtricitabine/Tenofovir
TRUVADA
Lamivudine
EPIVIR
Lamivudine/Zidovudine
COMBIVIR
BRANDS ARE LISTED FOR REFERENCE ONLY – GENERICS WILL BE USED WHENEVER AVAILABLE
PA: NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING A PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUEST
C1 (CODE 1 RESTRICTION): NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING CERTAIN CRITERIA WHICH COULD BE CITED ON THE PRESCRIPTION OR
COMMUNICATED TO THE PHARMACIST. A PHARMACIST COULD ALSO OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION. NO PA FORM IS NECESSARY.
Drugs that are not listed require Prior Authorization (PA)
OTC Coverage: (M)=Medi-Cal; (B)=Basic Health Care and Medi-Cal; (A)=Commercial, Medi-Cal and Basic Health Care
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CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN PREFERRED DRUG LIST
GENERIC NAME


BRAND NAME
Stavudine
ZERIT
Tenofovir
VIREAD
Zidovudine
RETROVIR
NOTES
Anti-HIV Medications, Protease Inhibitors
Atazanavir
REYATAZ
Darunavir
PREZISTA
Fosamprenavir
LEXIVA
Indinavir
CRIXIVAN
Lopinavir/Ritonavir
KALETRA
Nelfinavir
VIRACEPT
Ritonavir
NORVIR
Saquinavir
INVIRASE
Tipranavir
APTIVUS
Hepatitis C Medications
Elbasvir/grazoprevir
ZEPATIER
PA: Refer to DHCS Treatment Policy
Ledipasvir/Sofosbuvir
HARVONI
PA: Refer to DHCS Treatment Policy
Ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir
and Dasabuvir
VIEKIRA
PA: Refer to DHCS Treatment Policy
Ombitasvir/ paritaprevir/ritonavir
TECHNIVIE
PA: Refer to DHCS Treatment Policy
Sofosbuvir
SOVALDI
PA: Refer to DHCS Treatment Policy
Sofosbuvir/velpatasvir
EPCLUSA
PA: Refer to DHCS Treatment Policy
 Misc. Antiviral Medications
Acyclovir
ZOVIRAX
Valacyclovir
VALTREX
Docosanol
ABREVA
Oseltamvir
TAMIFLU
Zanamivir
RELENZA
PA: capsules covered; topical forms such as
ointment or cream require a PA
QL: 2 grams per fill
QL: Suspension - 120mL per 6 months.
Capsules - 10 per 6 months.
QL: 20 units (1 package) per 6 months.
 Oral Antifungals
Clotrimazole
MYCELEX TROCHE
Fluconazole
DIFLUCAN
Flucytosine
ANCOBON
Griseofulvin Microsize
GRIFULVIN
Griseofulvin
GRISPEG
PA: Restricted to use in immunocompromised pts,
treatment of documented Aspergillosis, tried
and failure of amphotericin B, or tried and
failure to a preferred antifungal.
Itraconazole
SPORANOX
Nystatin
MYCOSTATIN
Terbinafine
LAMISIL
Voriconazole
VFEND
PA
Atovaquone
MEPRON
PA: Diagnosis of PCP, failure of TMP/SMX.
Dapsone
DAPSONE
Neomycin
MYCIFARDIN, NEO-FRADIN
 Other Oral Anti-Infective Medications
BRANDS ARE LISTED FOR REFERENCE ONLY – GENERICS WILL BE USED WHENEVER AVAILABLE
PA: NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING A PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUEST
C1 (CODE 1 RESTRICTION): NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING CERTAIN CRITERIA WHICH COULD BE CITED ON THE PRESCRIPTION OR
COMMUNICATED TO THE PHARMACIST. A PHARMACIST COULD ALSO OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION. NO PA FORM IS NECESSARY.
Drugs that are not listed require Prior Authorization (PA)
OTC Coverage: (M)=Medi-Cal; (B)=Basic Health Care and Medi-Cal; (A)=Commercial, Medi-Cal and Basic Health Care
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CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN PREFERRED DRUG LIST
GENERIC NAME
BRAND NAME
NOTES
 Vaginal Anti-Infectives
Acetic Acid, vag
ACID JELLY, VAG GEL
Clindamycin Vaginal Cream
CLEOCIN VAGINAL CREAM
Clotrimazole
GYNE-LOTRIMIN, GYNE-LOTRIMIN 3
Metronidazole
METROGEL VAGINAL
Miconazole Nitrate
MONISTAT-7
Nystatin
NYSTATIN
Terconazole
TERAZOL-3, TERAZOL-7 VAGINAL CREAM
B
B
IMMUNOLOGICAL AGENTS

Entecavir
BARACLUDE
Famciclovir
FAMVIR
Interferon Alfa-2B
INTRON-A
Pegylated Interferon Alfa-2A
PEGASYS
Lamivudine
EPIVIR HBV
Pegylated Interferon Alfa-2B
PEG-INTRON
Ribavirin
COPEGUS , REBETOL
Valganciclovir
VALCYTE
PA: Required except when prescribed by exempt
physicians.
Subject to tablet splitting regardless of prescribing
physician.
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to
preferred alternatives
PA: Pre-requisite therapy required.
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative. GI consult
(including CCRMC GI specialists), is mandatory.
PA
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative. GI consult
(including CCRMC GI specialists), is
mandatory.
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative. CMV
retinitis/AID-Ophthamology consult required.
ANALGESICS/PAIN/RHEUMATIC MEDICATIONS
Acetaminophen
TYLENOL
B
Aspirin
BAYER
HYALGAN, SUPARTZ, ORTHOVISC,
MONOVISC, GEL-ONE
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to
preferred alternatives
Hyaluronic Acid
 Anti-Inflammatory Medications (NSAIDS)
Celecoxib
CELEBREX
Diclofenac
CATAFLAM, VOLTAREN
Etodolac
LODINE, LODINE XL
Fenoprofen
NALFON
Flurbiprofen
ANSAID
Ibuprofen
MOTRIN
Indomethacin
INDOCIN
Ketorolac
TORADOL
Ketoprofen
ORUDIS
Meclofenamate
MECLOMEN
PA: Restricted to one of the following criteria:
geriatrics (age>65) OR patients with history of
GI bleed OR tried and failed 3 formulary
NSAIDs from 3 different NSAID categories OR
concurrent anticoagulant, antiplatelet or
corticosteroid therapy
QL: Lodine limit #360/90 days, Lodine XL limit
#90/90 days
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to
preferred alternatives
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to
preferred alternatives
Motrin Rx covered for all CCHP membership
B 400mg, 600mg, 800mg, 100mg/5ml
suspension only.
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative. Not to exceed 5
days.
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative.
Tried and failed OR contraindications to at least
one preferred alternative
BRANDS ARE LISTED FOR REFERENCE ONLY – GENERICS WILL BE USED WHENEVER AVAILABLE
PA: NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING A PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUEST
C1 (CODE 1 RESTRICTION): NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING CERTAIN CRITERIA WHICH COULD BE CITED ON THE PRESCRIPTION OR
COMMUNICATED TO THE PHARMACIST. A PHARMACIST COULD ALSO OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION. NO PA FORM IS NECESSARY.
Drugs that are not listed require Prior Authorization (PA)
OTC Coverage: (M)=Medi-Cal; (B)=Basic Health Care and Medi-Cal; (A)=Commercial, Medi-Cal and Basic Health Care
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CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN PREFERRED DRUG LIST
GENERIC NAME
BRAND NAME
NOTES
Meloxicam
MOBIC
Nabumetone
RELAFEN
Naproxen
NAPROSYN
Oxaprozin
DAYPRO
Piroxicam
FELDENE
Salsalate
DISALCID
Sulindac
CLINORIL
Tolmetin
TOLECTIN
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative.
Adalimumab
HUMIRA
PA
Auranofin
RIDAURA
Etanercept
ENBREL
Golimumab
SIMPONI
Hydroxychlorquine
PLAQUENIL
Infliximab
REMICADE
Leflunomide
ARAVA
Methotrexate
METHOTREXATE, MTX
QL: Max #270/90 days
 Anti-Rheumatic Medications
PA
PA:Tried and failed OR contraindications to
preferred alternatives
PA
 Migraine Medications
Ergotamine/caffeine
CAFERGOT
Almotriptan
AXERT
Eletriptan
RELPAX
Frovatriptan
FROVA
Naratriptan
AMERGE
Rizatriptan
MAXALT, MAXALT-MLT
Sumatriptan
IMITREX
Zolmitriptan
ZOMIG, ZOMIG-ZMT
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to two
preferred agents sumatriptan, rizatriptan,
naratriptan
QL: 12 tablets/month with each PA.
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to two
preferred agents sumatriptan, rizatriptan,
naratriptan
QL: 12 tablets/month with each PA.
ST: 2.5mg is formulary after failure of sumatriptan
and rizatriptan. Naraptriptan 1mg is nonformulary
QL: 12 tablets/month with each PA.
ST: 2.5mg is formulary after failure of sumatriptan
and rizatriptan. Naraptriptan 1mg is nonformulary
QL: 12 tablets/month with each PA.
5mg and 10mg tablets
QL: 12 tablets/month.
Oral tablets covered.
QL: 12 tablets/month.
PA: nasal spray and injection
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to two
preferred agents sumatriptan, rizatriptan,
naratriptan
QL: 12 tablets/month with each PA.
 Analgesics
Diclofenac/Misoprostol
ARTHROTEC
Lidocaine
LIDODERM
Lidocaine 4% cream
LIDOCAINE EXTERNAL
Lidocaine 5% ointment
LIDOCAINE EXTERNAL
Tramadol
ULTRAM
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to
preferred alternatives. Separate agents are
formulary.
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to
preferred alternatives
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to
preferred alternatives.
BRANDS ARE LISTED FOR REFERENCE ONLY – GENERICS WILL BE USED WHENEVER AVAILABLE
PA: NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING A PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUEST
C1 (CODE 1 RESTRICTION): NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING CERTAIN CRITERIA WHICH COULD BE CITED ON THE PRESCRIPTION OR
COMMUNICATED TO THE PHARMACIST. A PHARMACIST COULD ALSO OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION. NO PA FORM IS NECESSARY.
Drugs that are not listed require Prior Authorization (PA)
OTC Coverage: (M)=Medi-Cal; (B)=Basic Health Care and Medi-Cal; (A)=Commercial, Medi-Cal and Basic Health Care
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CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN PREFERRED DRUG LIST
GENERIC NAME
Tramadol/APAP

BRAND NAME
NOTES
ULTRACET
Narcotic Analgesics
Maximum Acetaminophen daily dose = 4gm/day.
Acetaminophen/codeine tabs
TYLENOL #2, #3, #4
Acetaminophen/codeine Elixir
TYLENOL w/CODEINE
Acetaminophen/hydrocodone
NORCO 325/5
Acetaminophen/hydrocodone
NORCO 325/7.5
Acetaminophen/hydrocodone
NORCO 325/10
Acetaminophen/hydrocodone
LORTAB ELIXIR 167/2.5
Butalbital/acetaminophen/caffeine
ESGIC, ESGIC PLUS
Butalbital/acetaminophen/caffeine
FIORICET
Butalbital/acetaminophen/caffeine/codeine
FIORICET/ CODEINE
Butalbital/aspirin/caffeine
FIORINAL TABS
Butalbital/aspirin/caffeine/codeine
FIORINAL/CODEINE
Codeine Tabs
CODEINE SULFATE
Codeine Tabs
CODEINE PHOSPHATE
Codeine/Aspirin
EMPIRIN w/Codeine
Dihydrocodeine/Aspirin/Caffeine
Panlor DC, Panlor SS
Fentanyl transdermal patch
DURAGESIC (TRANSDERMAL PATCH)
Hydromorphone
DILAUDID
Ibuprofen/hydrocodone
VICOPROFEN
Levorphanol
LEVO-DROMORAN
Meperidine
DEMEROL
Methadone
DOLOPHINE
Morphine (Concentrate).
ROXANOL(CONCENTRATE)
Morphine (Solution & Tablet)
MSIR (Solution & Tablet)
Morphine (Suppositories)
RMS (SUPPOSITORIES)
Morphine SR
MS CONTIN
Oxycodone IR tablet
OXY-IR, ROXICODONE
Oxycodone SR
OXYCONTIN
Oxycodone/acetaminophen 5/325 tablet
PERCOCET 5/325
Oxycodone/acetaminophen 10/325 tablet
PERCOCET 10/325
Oxycodone/acetaminophen 5/500 capsule
TYLOX 5/500
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative. Treatment of
Tension headache/headache symptom
complex.
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative. Treatment of
migraine or tension headache.
PA: Tried and failed or contraindications to
Codeine Sulfate
PA: : Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative
PA: Diagnosis of Terminal disease, and tried and
failed or contraindications to Morphine SR and
justification why oral agents cannot be used
Limit: 1 patch every 3 days.
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative. Restricted to
patients refractory to other pain management
therapies.
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative. Restricted to
patients refractory to other pain management
therapies.
PA: Tried and failed or contraindications to
morphine IR and hydromorphone
PA: Tried and failed or contraindications to
Morphine Sulfate.
QL: 30 tablets per fill.
BRANDS ARE LISTED FOR REFERENCE ONLY – GENERICS WILL BE USED WHENEVER AVAILABLE
PA: NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING A PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUEST
C1 (CODE 1 RESTRICTION): NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING CERTAIN CRITERIA WHICH COULD BE CITED ON THE PRESCRIPTION OR
COMMUNICATED TO THE PHARMACIST. A PHARMACIST COULD ALSO OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION. NO PA FORM IS NECESSARY.
Drugs that are not listed require Prior Authorization (PA)
OTC Coverage: (M)=Medi-Cal; (B)=Basic Health Care and Medi-Cal; (A)=Commercial, Medi-Cal and Basic Health Care
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CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN PREFERRED DRUG LIST
GENERIC NAME
BRAND NAME
Oxycodone/aspirin
PERCODAN
Pentazocine
TALWIN
Tapentadol
NUCYNTA
NOTES
PA: Tried and failed or contraindications to
preferred alternatives.
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative. Restricted to
pts refractory to other pain management
therapies.
PA: Tried and failed or contraindications to
preferred alternatives.
 Opiate Antagonists
*Medications are carved-out for Medi-Cal members
Buprenorphine
SUBUTEX
Carved-out for Medi-Cal members
Buprenorphine/naloxone
SUBOXONE
Carved-out for Medi-Cal members
Naltrexone
REVIA
Carved-out for Medi-Cal members
Naloxone 1mg/ml Injector
NALOXONE
Carved-out for Medi-Cal members
 Anti-psoriatic Agent
Apremilast
OTEZLA
Infliximab
REMICADE
PA: Tried and failed or contraindications to
preferred alternatives
PA
Ustekinumab
STELARA
PA
 Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
Baclofen
LIORESAL
Carisoprodol
SOMA
Chlorzoxazone
PARAFON, PARAFON FORTE
Cyclobenzaprine
FLEXERIL
Dantrolene Sodium
DANTRIUM
Diazepam
VALIUM
Metaxalone
SKELAXIN
Methocarbamol
ROBAXIN
Tizanidine
ZANAFLEX
QL: 30 tablets per month of 350mg
PA: 250mg tablets
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative
2mg and 4mg tablets are formulary. Capsules are
non-formulary.
NUTRITION
 Electrolytes
KCL (potassium chloride)
GENERIC FORMULATIONS
Potassium Iodide
SSKI
Potassium Acid Phosphate
K-PHOS
 Vitamins and Minerals
Calcitriol
ROCALTROL
Calcium Carbonate
TITRALAC
B
Calcium Gluconate
CALCIUM GLUCONATE
M
Calcium Lactate
CALCIUM LACTATE
M
Electrolytes, Oral Maintenance
PEDIALYTE
Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D)
VITAMIN D
Ferrous Sulfate
FEOSOL
B
B: OTC formulation
A: Rx formulation
B
Ferrous Gluconate
FERROUS GLUCONATE
Folic Acid
FOLIC ACID
Covered: Prescription strength 1mg tablet only.
Leucovorin
LEUCOVORIN
Covered: 5mg tablets only
Levocarnitine
CARNITOR
Magnesium Oxide 400mg tablet
MAG-OX 400
Iron Sucrose, Intravenous
VENOFER
B
PA: Labs indicating iron deficiency anemia; trial
and failure of oral iron supplementation
BRANDS ARE LISTED FOR REFERENCE ONLY – GENERICS WILL BE USED WHENEVER AVAILABLE
PA: NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING A PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUEST
C1 (CODE 1 RESTRICTION): NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING CERTAIN CRITERIA WHICH COULD BE CITED ON THE PRESCRIPTION OR
COMMUNICATED TO THE PHARMACIST. A PHARMACIST COULD ALSO OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION. NO PA FORM IS NECESSARY.
Drugs that are not listed require Prior Authorization (PA)
OTC Coverage: (M)=Medi-Cal; (B)=Basic Health Care and Medi-Cal; (A)=Commercial, Medi-Cal and Basic Health Care
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CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN PREFERRED DRUG LIST
GENERIC NAME

BRAND NAME
NOTES
B
Pyridoxine
VITAMIN B-6
Sodium Flouride (drops & tabs)
LURIDE(DROPS&TABLETS)
Vitamins A, D, C
TRI-VI-SOL
B
Vitamins A, D, C with Iron
TRI-VI-SOL w/IRON
B
Vitamin A, D, C, & Fluoride
TRI-VI-FLOR
Vitamin A, C, D, Fluoride, & Iron
TRI-VI-FLOR w/IRON
Vitamin B-12
CYANOCOBALAMIN
Vitamin B Complex
RENA-VITE, NEPHROVITE
Vitamin K
MEPHYTON
B
Obesity Medications
Phentermine
ADIPEX-P
PA
Orlistat
ALLI; XENICAL
PA
Lorcaserin
BELVIQ
PA
Naltrexone/bupropion extended release
CONTRAVE
PA
Phentermine/topiramate
QSYMIA
PA
 Phosphate Binding Medications
Calcium acetate
PHOSLO
Lanthanum
FOSRENOL
Sevelamer
RENVELA TABLET, RENVELA PACKET
ST: Tried and failed calcium acetate
PA: Maximum dose: 12,000mg/day.
Max approvable quantity: Renagel 400mg
tablets 30/day. Renagel 800mg tablet 15/day.
Approvable if patient on dialysis AND tried and
failed Phoslo (calcium acetate) or serum
calcium >10mg/dL.or Ca*P > 55 AND
Lanthanum (Fosrenol)
 Calcimimetic
Cinacalcet

SENSIPAR
PA: Tried and failed at least one phosphate binder
Chelating Agents
Succimer
CHEMET
RESPIRATORY DRUGS
 Antihistamine/Decongestants
Carbinoxamine/ Pseudoephdrine
RONDEC, RONDEC DM
 Antihistamines
Brompheniramine
J-TAN PD, LODRANE, VAZOL
B: available Rx only
Brompheniramine/Phenylephrine
DIMETAPP
B
Cetirizine
ZYRTEC
B
Cetirizine/Pseudoephedrine
ZYRTEC-D
B
Levocetirizine
XYZAL
B
Chlorpheniramine
CHLOR-TRIMETON, CHLORITON, CPM
B: OTC formulations.
Chlorpheniramine/Dextromethorphan
SCOT-TUSSIN DM
B
Cyproheptadine
PERIACTIN
Desloratadine
CLARINEX
Doxylamine
DOXYSOM
Fexofenadine
ALLEGRA
Hydroxyzine HCl
ATARAX
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least two preferred alternatives (i.e., OTC
Claritin and OTC Zyrtec).
B
B
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least two preferred alternatives (i.e., OTC Claritin
and OTC Zyrtec).
BRANDS ARE LISTED FOR REFERENCE ONLY – GENERICS WILL BE USED WHENEVER AVAILABLE
PA: NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING A PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUEST
C1 (CODE 1 RESTRICTION): NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING CERTAIN CRITERIA WHICH COULD BE CITED ON THE PRESCRIPTION OR
COMMUNICATED TO THE PHARMACIST. A PHARMACIST COULD ALSO OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION. NO PA FORM IS NECESSARY.
Drugs that are not listed require Prior Authorization (PA)
OTC Coverage: (M)=Medi-Cal; (B)=Basic Health Care and Medi-Cal; (A)=Commercial, Medi-Cal and Basic Health Care
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CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN PREFERRED DRUG LIST
GENERIC NAME
BRAND NAME
NOTES
Hydroxyzine Pamoate
VISTARIL
Loratadine
CLARITIN
B
Loratadine and pseudoephedrine
CLARITIN-D
B
Promethazine
PHENERGAN
Pseudoephedrine
PEDIACARE, SUDAFED
B
Pseudoephedrine/Guaifenesin
ROBITUSSIN PE
B
Triprolidine
TRIPOHIST, ZYMINE, ZYMINE XR
 Cough Medications
Carbinoxamine/Pseudoephdrine
RONDEC
Carbinoxamine/Pseudoephdrine/Dextromethorp
RONDEC-DM
han
Dextromethorphan
ROBITUSSIN MAXIMUM STRENGTH
B
Guaifenesin (Syrup)
ROBITUSSIN (SYRUP)
B
Guaifenesin (Tablet)
MUCINEX (TABLET)
B
Guaifenesin/Codeine
ROBITUSSIN AC
Guaifenesin/Dextromethorphan (Syrup)
ROBITUSSIN DM (SYRUP)
B
B
Guaifenesin/Dextromethorphan (Tablet)
MUCINEX DM (TABLET)
Guaifenesin/Dextromethorphan/Pseudoephedri
ROBITUSSIN CF
ne
Guaifenesin/Pseudoephedrine (Tablet)
MUCINEX D (TABLET)
B
B
Hydrocodone/Chlorpheniramine
TUSSIONEX
Hydrocodone/Homatropine
HYCODAN
Promethazine/Dextromethorphan
PHENERGAN w/DM
Promethazine
PHENERGAN
Promethazine/Codeine
PHENERGAN w/CODEINE
Promethazine/Phenylephrine
PHENERGAN VC
Promethazine/Phenylephrine/Codeine
PHENERGAN VC w/CODEINE
QL: 240ml per 30days
QL: 240ml per 30days
 Medications For Asthma & COPD
Albuterol HFA MDI, Nebulization
VENTOLIN HFA, VENTOLIN
Albuterol Sulfate (Syrup)
VENTOLIN (SYRUP)
Albuterol Sulfate Tab
VOSPIRE ER
Albuterol-ipratropium (Inhaler)
COMBIVENT, COMBIVENT RESPIMAT
Umeclidinium-vilanterol
ANORO ELLIPTA
Ipratropium Bromide
ATROVENT HFA
Tiotropium Bromide
SPIRIVA
Albuterol-ipratropium, (Nebulization)
DUONEB (NEBULIZATION)
Aminophylline
AMINOPHYLLINE
Beclomethasone Dipropionate
QVAR
FLOVENT DISKUS, FLOVENT HFA, ARNUITY
ELLIPTA
Fluticasone Propionate
Budesonide
Budesonide Respules
Note: Respimat preferred
PULMICORT TURBUHALER
PA: Tried and failed or contraindications to other
formulary inhaled corticosteroids including.
PULMICORT RESPULES
Formulary for patients <8 years of age and younger
if dosed within appropriate dosing guidelines as
follows:
 0.25mg/2mL once daily (BID requires PA)
 0.5mg/2mL once or twice daily
 1mg/2mL once daily
PA: Required for patients 9 and older for Diagnosis
BRANDS ARE LISTED FOR REFERENCE ONLY – GENERICS WILL BE USED WHENEVER AVAILABLE
PA: NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING A PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUEST
C1 (CODE 1 RESTRICTION): NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING CERTAIN CRITERIA WHICH COULD BE CITED ON THE PRESCRIPTION OR
COMMUNICATED TO THE PHARMACIST. A PHARMACIST COULD ALSO OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION. NO PA FORM IS NECESSARY.
Drugs that are not listed require Prior Authorization (PA)
OTC Coverage: (M)=Medi-Cal; (B)=Basic Health Care and Medi-Cal; (A)=Commercial, Medi-Cal and Basic Health Care
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CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN PREFERRED DRUG LIST
GENERIC NAME
BRAND NAME
NOTES
of Asthma. Requires tried and failure of a
formulary corticosteroid.

Budesonide/Formoterl
SYMBICORT
Mometasone/formoterol
DULERA
Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol Xinafoate
ADVAIR DISKUS, ADVAIR HFA
Flunisolide
AEROBID, AEROBID-M
Formoterol
FORADIL
Levalbuterol Nebulizer
XOPENEX, XOPENEX HFA
Mometasone furoate
ASMANEX
Cromolyn
INTAL
Metaproterenol
ALUPENT
Montelukast Sodium
SINGULAIR, SINGULAIR CHEW
Nedocromil Sodium
TILADE
Omalizumab
XOLAIR
Pirbuterol
MAXAIR AUTOHALER
Salmetrol
SEREVENT DISKUS
Sodium Chloride for Inhalation
SODIUM CHLORIDE FOR INHALATION
Terbutaline
BRETHINE
Theophylline Elixir
ELIXOPHYLLIN
Theophyline SR
THEO-DUR, UNIPHYL
Theophylline
SLO-PHYLLIN
Triamcinolone
AZMACORT
Zafirlukast
ACCOLATE
Zileuton
ZYFLOW CR
PA: Trial/failure or contraindications to Symbicort
or Dulera.
Formulary for 4 thru 11 years old.
PA: Tried and failed or contraindications to other
Formulary inhaled corticosteroids including
Qvar.
PA: Tried and failed or contraindication to at least
one preferred alternative including Albuterol
solution for nebulization.
PA
B
PA: Tried and failed or contraindication to other
formulary inhaled corticosteroids including
Qvar.
PA: Diagnosis: Asthma – Tried and failed
preferred inhaled corticosteroids or
insufficient control with inhaled
corticosteroids.
QL: #180/90days
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative in patients > 12
years old. Indication: Asthma.
Mucolytic Agent
Acetylcysteine
MUCOMYST
SKIN MEDICATIONS (TOPICAL)
 Acne Medications
Adapalene /Benzoyl peroxide
EPIDUO
Benzoyl peroxide
DESQUAM-E, DESQUAM-X
Benzoyl peroxide/Clindamycin
BENZACLIN
Benzoyl peroxide/Erythromycin
BENZAMYCIN
Clindamycin
CLEOCIN-T
Erythromycin
ERYCETTE, ERY-GEL,
PA: Tried and failed or contraindicated to topical
benzoyl peroxide alone and topical tretinoin alone
Formulary: Only 2.5%, 5%, and 10% strengths for
all dosage forms.
PA: Tried and failed or contraindicated to the
products separately
PA: Tried and failed or contraindicated to the
products separately
BRANDS ARE LISTED FOR REFERENCE ONLY – GENERICS WILL BE USED WHENEVER AVAILABLE
PA: NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING A PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUEST
C1 (CODE 1 RESTRICTION): NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING CERTAIN CRITERIA WHICH COULD BE CITED ON THE PRESCRIPTION OR
COMMUNICATED TO THE PHARMACIST. A PHARMACIST COULD ALSO OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION. NO PA FORM IS NECESSARY.
Drugs that are not listed require Prior Authorization (PA)
OTC Coverage: (M)=Medi-Cal; (B)=Basic Health Care and Medi-Cal; (A)=Commercial, Medi-Cal and Basic Health Care
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CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN PREFERRED DRUG LIST
GENERIC NAME
BRAND NAME
NOTES
Erythromycin/Benzoyl peroxide
BENZAMYCIN
Metronidazole
METROGEL
Tretinoin
RETIN-A
Tretinoin
RETIN-A MICRO
PA required regardless of age
CLARAVIS, AMNESTEEM
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative. Severe
recalcitrant nodular acne. Formulary for
CCRMC Dermatology.
Crotamiton
EURAX
QL: 120g (2 tubes) per rolling 365 days
Ivermectin
STROMECTOL
Permethrin
ELIMITE
Permethrin
NIX
B: OTC formulation (1% topical liquid)
Piperonyl Butoxide/Pyrethrins
R & C, PYRINYL II,
B
Pyrantel Pamoate
REESE'S PINWORM, PIN-X
B
Isotretinoin
C1: Treatment of acne rosacea
Formulary for Individuals < 30 years old; PA
required for patients > 30 years old. Formulary
for CCRMC Dermatology regardless of age.
 Topical Antiparasitics/Anti-helmintic
 Other Topical Medications
Aluminum Chloride
DRYSOL
Aluminum Acetate
ACID MANTLE
B
Bacitracin Ointment
BACIGUENT(OINMENT)
B
Bacitracin/polymyxin B Sulfate
POLYSPORIN
Becaplermin
REGRANEX
B
PA: Approvable for diabetic neuropathic ulcers in
the lower extremities. It is not indicated in
children under the age of 16 years. Refer
these to professional services. Ulcer size must
be submitted on PA form.
QL: 15-gram tube per month x 12 weeks
Capsaicin topical cream 0.025,0.075,0.1%
ZOSTRIX, ZOSTRIX-HP
Collagenase
SANTYL
Calamine Lotion
CALAMINE LOTION
Calcipotriene
DOVONEX
Coal Tar
IONIL T
Diclofenac 1% topical gel
VOLTAREN 1% GEL
Fluorouracil
EFUDEX
Gentamicin
GARAMYCIN
Imiquimod
ALDARA
QL: 1 package per 30 days.
Mupirocin
BACTROBAN
Ointment only. Cream is not covered.
Normal Saline Irrigation
Papain/Urea/Chlorophyllin Copper Complex
Sodium
Papain/Urea
NS 0.9% Irrigation
Podofilox Gel
CONDYLOX
Salicylic acid 6% lotion, cream & shampoo
SALACYLIC ACID
Selenium sulfide 2.5%
EXSEL,SELSUN RX
Silver Sulfadiazine
SILVADENE, SSD
Trioxsalen
TRISORALEN
B
PA: : Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least two preferred alternative. Formulary for
CCRMC Dermatology.
M
PA: Requires 2 oral NSAIDs and capsaicin or
contraindications to use
PANAFIL
ACCUZYME
QL: Gel-7gm x 4 weeks, Soln-8mL x 4 weeks. 2
units each solution, or gel. Treatment >4
weeks requires PA.
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least one preferred alternative. Indicated for
BRANDS ARE LISTED FOR REFERENCE ONLY – GENERICS WILL BE USED WHENEVER AVAILABLE
PA: NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING A PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUEST
C1 (CODE 1 RESTRICTION): NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING CERTAIN CRITERIA WHICH COULD BE CITED ON THE PRESCRIPTION OR
COMMUNICATED TO THE PHARMACIST. A PHARMACIST COULD ALSO OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION. NO PA FORM IS NECESSARY.
Drugs that are not listed require Prior Authorization (PA)
OTC Coverage: (M)=Medi-Cal; (B)=Basic Health Care and Medi-Cal; (A)=Commercial, Medi-Cal and Basic Health Care
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CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN PREFERRED DRUG LIST
GENERIC NAME
BRAND NAME
NOTES
Vitiligo OR enhanced pigmentation. Per
dermatologists only.
 Topical Immunomodulator
Pimecrolimus
ELIDEL
Tacrolimus
PROTOPIC
QL: 1 large tube every 30 days.
PA: Exception if written by a CCRMC dermatologist
AND patient has tried and failed at least one (1)
formulary medium or high potency topical
corticosteroid (7 day trial within past 90 days).
QL: 1 large tube every 30 days.
PA: Exception if Rx written by a CCRMC
dermatologist AND patient has tried and failed
at least one (1) formulary medium or high
potency topical corticosteroid (7 day trial within
past 90 days).
 Topical Antifungal
B
Clotrimazole
LOTRIMIN AF
Clotrimazole/Betamethasone
LOTRISONE
Econazole
SPECTAZOLE
Gentian Violet 1%
GENTIAN VIOLET
Ketoconazole 2% (cream & shampoo)
NIZORAL (CREAM & SHAMPOO)
Miconazole 2% cream
MICATIN, MONISTAT-DERM
Nystatin
MYCOSTATIN
Triamcinolone/Nystatin
MYCOLOG II
Sodium Thiosulfate/Salicylic Acid
EXODERM, VERSICLEAR
Sulconazole
EXELDERM
Tolnaftate
TINACTIN
B
B
 Topical Coricosteroids
 Grade 1 (Very High Potency)
Betamethasone dipropionate 0.05%, aug
DIPROLENE AF CREAM
Clobetasol propionate 0.05% cream, oint, soln
TEMOVATE, TEMOVATE E
Clobetasol propionate 0.05% scalp foam
OLUX
Diflorasone diacetate ointment 0.5%
PSORCON E
Halobetasol propionate 0.05%
ULTRAVATE
PA: no PA for RMC dermatology
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to
preferred alternatives.
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to
clobetasol. Claim pays on-line if criteria met.
 Grade 2 (High Potency)
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least two preferred alternatives.
Amcinonide 0.1%
CYCLOCORT
Betamethasone dipropionate 0.05-0.1%
DIPROSONE
Desoximetasone 0.05-0.25%
TOPICORT
Fluocinonide 0.05%
LIDEX
Halcinonide 0.1%
HALOG
Triamcinolone acetonide 0.5%
ARISTOCORT, KENALOG
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least two preferred alternatives.
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least two preferred alternatives.
 Grade 3 (Medium Potency)
Formulary: Cream
PA: Foam formulation
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least three preferred alternatives.
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least two preferred alternatives.
Betamethasone valerate
VALISONE
Clocortolone pivalate 0.1%
CLODERM
Desoximetasone 0.05%
TOPICORT LP
Fluocinolone acetonide 0.025-0.01%
SYNALAR, DERMA-SMOOTHE/FS
Fluticasone propionate 0.05%
CUTIVATE
Formulary: Cream and ointment
PA: Lotion
BRANDS ARE LISTED FOR REFERENCE ONLY – GENERICS WILL BE USED WHENEVER AVAILABLE
PA: NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING A PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUEST
C1 (CODE 1 RESTRICTION): NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING CERTAIN CRITERIA WHICH COULD BE CITED ON THE PRESCRIPTION OR
COMMUNICATED TO THE PHARMACIST. A PHARMACIST COULD ALSO OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION. NO PA FORM IS NECESSARY.
Drugs that are not listed require Prior Authorization (PA)
OTC Coverage: (M)=Medi-Cal; (B)=Basic Health Care and Medi-Cal; (A)=Commercial, Medi-Cal and Basic Health Care
40
CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN PREFERRED DRUG LIST
GENERIC NAME
BRAND NAME
NOTES
Hydrocortisone Probutate 0.1%
PANDEL
Hydrocortisone Butyrate 0.1%
LOCOID, LOCOID LIPOCREAM
Hydrocortisone Valerate 0.2%
WESTCORT
Mometasone furoate 0.1%
ELOCON
Prednicarbate 0.1%
DERMATOP
Triamcinolone acetonide 0.025-0.1%
ARISTOCORT, KENALOG
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least three preferred alternatives.
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least three preferred alternatives.
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least three preferred alternatives.
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least three preferred alternatives.
 Grade 4 (Low Potency)
PA: Tried and failed OR contraindications to at
least two formulary low potency alternatives.
Alclometasone dipropionate 0.05%
ACLOVATE
Desonide 0.05%
DESOWEN
Fluocinolone Acetonide 0.01%
DERMA-SMOOTHE/FS, SYNALAR
Hydrocortisone 0.5-2.5%
CORTAID, HYTONE
B: OTC products covered for Medi-Cal & BHC
only.
BRANDS ARE LISTED FOR REFERENCE ONLY – GENERICS WILL BE USED WHENEVER AVAILABLE
PA: NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING A PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUEST
C1 (CODE 1 RESTRICTION): NON-PREFERRED DRUG REQUIRING CERTAIN CRITERIA WHICH COULD BE CITED ON THE PRESCRIPTION OR
COMMUNICATED TO THE PHARMACIST. A PHARMACIST COULD ALSO OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION. NO PA FORM IS NECESSARY.
Drugs that are not listed require Prior Authorization (PA)
OTC Coverage: (M)=Medi-Cal; (B)=Basic Health Care and Medi-Cal; (A)=Commercial, Medi-Cal and Basic Health Care
41
CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN PREFERRED DRUG LIST
INDEX
Abacavir, 29
Abacavir/Lamivudine, 29
Abacavir/Lamivudine/Dolutegravir, 29
Abacavir/Zidovudine, 29
ABREVA, 30
Acarbose, 10
ACCOLATE, 37
ACCUZYME, 38
Acebutolol, 17
Acetaminophen, 31
Acetaminophen/codeine Elixir, 32
Acetaminophen/codeine tabs, 32
Acetaminophen/hydrocodone, 32, 33
Acetazolamide Caps, 20
Acetic Acid 2%, 23
Acetic Acid, vag, 30
Acetic Acid/HC, 23
Acetylcysteine, 37
ACID MANTLE, 38
ACID-JELLY, 30
ACIPHEX, 14
ACLOVATE, 40
ACTONEL, 11
ACTOS, 11
ACTOSPLUS MET, 11
ACULAR, 20
Acyclovir, 30
ADALAT, 18
ADALAT CC, 18
ADDERALL, 27
ADDERALL XR, 27
ADOXA, 28
ADVAIR DISKUS, 37
ADVAIR HFA, 37
AEROBID, AEROBID-M, 37
AFEDITAB, 18
AGGRENOX, 19
AGRYLIN, 19
AKBETA, 20
AK-PRED, 20
AKPRO, 21
AK-TRACIN, 21
ALAMAST, 23
ALAWAY OTC,, 22
Albiglutide, 10
Albuterol HFA MDI, Nebulization, 36
Albuterol Sulfate (Syrup), 36
Albuterol Sulfate Tab, 36
Albuterol-ipratropium (Inhaler), 36
Albuterol-ipratropium, nebulizer, 36
Alclometasone dipropionate 0.05%, 40
ALDACTAZIDE, 19
ALDACTONE, 19
ALDARA, 38
ALDOMET, 18
Alendronate, 11
ALESSE, 12
Alfuzosin ER, 16
ALKERAN, 9
ALLEGRA, 35
Allopurinol, 13
Almotriptan, 32
ALOCRIL, 22
ALOMIDE, 22
ALPHAGAN P, 20
Alprazolam, 24
Alprostadil, 16
Altretamine, 9
Aluminum Acetate, 38
Aluminum Chloride Hexahydrate, 38
Aluminum Hydroxide Gel, 15
Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium
Hydroxide, and Simethicone, 15
ALUPENT, 37
Amantadine, 26
AMARYL, 10
AMBIEN, 27
AMBIEN CR, 27
Amcinonide 0.1%, 39
AMERGE, 32
AMETHIA, 12
Amiloride, 19
Amiloride/HCTZ, 19
Aminophylline, 36
AMINOPHYLLINE, 36
Amiodarone, 17
Amitriptyline, 25
Amlodipine, 17
Amnesteem, 37
Amoxicillin, 27
Amoxicillin/potassium clavulanate, 27
AMOXIL, 27
Amphetamine & dextroamphetamine
mixture, 27
AMPHOGEL, 15
Ampicillin, 27
Amylase/ Lipase/ Protease, 14
ANAFRANIL, 25
Anagrelide, 19
Anastrozole, 9
ANCOBON, 30
ANDROGEL, 10
ANDRODERM, 10
ANORO ELLIPTA, 37
ANTABUSE, 26
Antihistamine with Antitussive, 35
Antihistamine with Nasal
Decongestant, 35
ANTIVERT, 15
ANUSOL-HC CREAM, SUPP, 15
APIDRA, 11
Aprepitant, 14
Apremilast, 34
APRESOLINE, 19, 20
APTIVUS, 30
ARALEN, 28
ARAVA, 32
ARICEPT, 26
ARICEPT ODT, 26
ARIMIDEX, 9
ARISTOCORT, 39, 40
ARMOUR THYROID, 13
42
ARNUITY ELLIPTA, 37
AROMASIN, 9
ARTANE, 26
ARTHROTEC, 32
ASACOL HD, 15
ASMANEX, 37
Aspirin, 19, 31
ASTELIN, 23
ATARAX, 27, 35
Atazanavir, 30
Atazanavir/Cobicistat, 29
Atenolol, 17
Atenolol/Chlorthalidone, 17
ATIVAN, 24
Atorvastatin, 18
Atovaquone, 30
Atovaquone/Proguanil, 28
ATRIPLA, 29
Atropine, 23
ATROVENT HFA, 36
ATROVENT NASAL SPRAY, 23
AUGMENTIN, 27
AUGMENTIN ES, 27
AUGMENTIN XR, 27
AURALGAN, 23
Auranofin, 32
AVELOX, 28
AXERT, 32
AYGESTIN, 13
Azathioprine, 15
Azelastine HCl, 22
Azelastine Nasal Spray, 23
Azithromycin, 27
AZMACORT, 37
AZOPT, 20
AZULFIDINE, 15
BACIGUENT, 38
Bacitracin ophthalmic, 21
Bacitracin or Bacitracin Zinc Topical
Ointment, 38
Bacitracin/ Polymyxin B Sultate, 21
Bacitracin/polymyxin, 38
Baclofen, 34
BACTRIM, 28
BACTRIM DS, 28
BACTROBAN, 38
Balsalazide, 15
BANZEL, 24
BARACLUDE, 31
BAYER, 19, 31
Becaplermin, 38
Beclomethasone Dipropionate, 36
Belladonna Alkaloids/Phenobarbital,
13
BELLERGAL-S, 14
BELVIQ, 35
Benazepril, 16
Benazepril/HCTZ, 16
BENEMID, 13
BENICAR, 16
BENICAR HCT, 17
CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN PREFERRED DRUG LIST
BENTYL, 14
BENZAMYCIN, 37
Benzocaine/Antipyrine Otic, 23
Benzoyl peroxide gel, 37
Benztropine Mesylate, 26
BETAGAN, 20
Betamethasone dipropionate 0.05%,
39
Betamethasone dipropionate 0.050.1%, 39
Betamethasone valerate, 39
BETAPACE, 17
BETAPACE AF, 17
Betaxolol, 20
Bethanechol, 16
BETIMOL, 20
BETOPTIC, 20
BEYAZ, 12
BIAXIN, 27
Bicalutamide, 10
Bimatoprost, 21
Bisacodyl, 15
Bismuth Subsalicylate, 15
Bisoprolol/HCTZ, 17
BLEPH 10, 21
BLEPHAMIDE, 22
BLEPHAMIDE S.O.P, 22
BRETHINE, 37
Brimonidine, 20
Brinzolamide, 20
Bromocriptine, 26
Budesonide Respules, 36
Budesonide Turbuhaler, 36
Budesonide/Formoterl, 36
Bumetanide, 19
BUMEX, 19
Buprenoprhine naloxone, 34
Bupropion, 25
Bupropion SR, 25
Bupropion Sustained Release, 26
Bupropion XL, 25
BUSPAR, 24
Buspirone, 24
Busulfan, 9
Butalbital/acetaminophen/caffeine, 33
Butalbital/acetaminophen/caffeine/cod
eine, 33
Butalbital/aspirin/caffeine, 33
Butalbital/aspirin/caffeine/codeine, 33
BYETTA, 10
CABERGOLINE, 13
CAFERGOT, 32
Calamine Lotion, 38
CALAMINE LOTION, 38
CALAN, 18
CALAN SR, 18
Calcitonin-Salmon, 11
Calcitriol, 34
Calcium acetate, 35
Calcium Carbonate, 34
Calcium Carbonate/Magnesium
Carbonate, 15
Calcium Gluconate, 34
Calcium Lactate, 34
CAMRESE, 12
CANASA, 15
Capecitabine, 9
CAPOTEN, 16
Capsaicin topical cream 0.025%,
0.075%,0.1% 38
Captopril, 16
CARAFATE, 14
Carbachol, 21
Carbamazepine, 24
CARBATROL, 24
Carbidopa/levodopa, 26
Carbidopa/levodopa CR, 26
Carbinoxamine/ Pseudoephdrine, 35
CARDENE, 18
CARDENE SR, 18
CARDIZEM, 17
CARDIZEM CD, 18
CARDIZEM LA, 18
CARDIZEM SR, 18
CARDURA, 16, 20
Carisoprodol, 34
CARTIA XT, 17
Carvedilol, 17
CASODEX, 10
CATAFLAM, 31
CATAPRES, 18
CAVERJECT, 16
CAZIANT, 12
CECLOR, 27
CEENU, 9
Cefaclor, 27
Cefdinir, 27
Cefixime, 27
Cefpodoxime, 27
CEFTIN, 27
Cefuroxime, 27
CELEBREX, 31
Celecoxib, 31
CELEXA, 25
CELLCEPT, 10
CELONTIN KAPSEALS, 24
Cephalexin, 27
CERVICAL CAP, 12
Cetirizine, 35
Cevimeline HCL, 24
CHANTIX, 26
Chlorambucil, 9
Chlordiazepoxide, 24
Chlorhexidine Gluconate, 23
CHLORITON, 35
Chloroquine, 28
Chlorpromazine, 25
Chlorthalidone, 19
CHLOR-TRIMETON, 35
Chlorzoxazone, 34
Cholestyramine, 18
Cilostazol, 19
CILOXAN, 21
Cimetidine, 14
CIPRO, 27
Cipro HC, 23
Ciprodex OTIC, 23
Ciprofloxacin, 21
43
Ciprofloxacin, 27
ciprofloxacin/dexamethasone, 23
ciprofloxacin/hydrocortisone, 23
Citalopram Hydrobromide, 25
CITRATE OF MAGNESIUM, 15
Claravis, 37
Clarithromycin, 27
CLARITIN, 35
CLARITIN-D, 35
CLEOCIN, 27, 30
CLEOCIN VAGINAL CREAM, 30
CLEOCIN-T, 37
CLIMARA, 12
Clindamycin, 27, 30, 37
Clindamycin Vaginal Cream, 30
Clinidium/Chlordiazepoxide, 13
CLINORIL, 31
Clobetasol propionate 0.05%, 39
Clocortolone pivalate 0.1%, 39
CLODERM, 39
Clomipramine, 25
Clonazepam, 24
Clonidine, 18
Clopidogrel, 19
Clorazepate, 24
Clotrimazole, 30, 31, 39
Clotrimazole/Betamethasone, 39
Clozapine, 25
CLOZARIL, 25
Coal Tar, 38
CODEINE PHOSPHATE, 33
CODEINE SULFATE, 33
Codeine Tabs, 33
Codeine/Aspirin, 33
Codeine/Guaifenesin, 36
CODEINE®, 33
COGENTIN, 26
COLAZAL, 15
Colchicine, 13
Colchicine/Probenecid, 13
COLCRYS, 13
COLESTID, 18
Colestipol, 18
Collagenase, 38
COL-PROBENECID, 13
COLYTE, 14, 15
COMBIPATCH, 12
COMBIVENT, 36
COMBIVENT RESPIMAT, 36
COMBIVIR, 30
COMPAZINE, 15
COMPLERA, 29
CONCERTA, 27
CONDOMS, 12
CONDYLOX, 38
Conjugated Estrogen vag, 11
Conjugated Estrogens/Medroxy
Progesterone, 12
CONTRAVE, 35
COPEGUS, 31
CORDARONE, 17
COREG, 17
CORGARD, 17
CORTAID, HYTONE, 40
CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN PREFERRED DRUG LIST
CORTEF, 10
CORTENEMA, 15
CORTIFOAM, 15
CORTISPORIN OPHTH OINT, 21
CORTISPORIN OPHTH SUSP, 22
CORTISPORIN OTIC SOLN, 23
CORTISPORIN OTIC SUSP, 23
COSOPT XE, 20
COUMADIN, 19
COZAAR, 16
CPM, 35
CREON, 14
CRIXIVAN, 30
CROLOM, 22
Cromolyn, 22, 37
Crotamiton, 38
CUTIVATE, 40
CYANOCOBALAMIN, 34
CYCLESSA, 12
Cyclobenzaprine, 34
CYCLOCORT, 39
CYCLOGYL, 23
Cyclopentolate, 23
Cyclophosphamide, 9
Cyclosporine Modified, 10
Cyclosporine non-modified, 10
Cyproheptadine, 35
CYTOMEL, 13
CYTOTEC, 14
CYTOXAN, 9
DALMANE, 26
DANTRIUM, 34
Dantrolene Sodium, 34
Dapsone, 30
DAPSONE, 30
DARAPRIM, 28
Darunavir, 30
Darunavir/Cobicistat, 29
Dasatinib, 9
DAYPRO, 31
DDAVP, 13
DECADRON, 10, 20
DECLOMYCIN, 27
Delavirdine, 29
DELZICOL, 15
DEMADEX, 19
Demeclocycline, 27
DEMEROL TABS, 33
DEMSER, 9
DEMULEN, 12
DEPAKENE, 24
DEPAKOTE, 24
DEPAKOTE ER, 24
DEPAKOTE SPRINKLE, 24
DEPEN, 32
DEPO-PROVERA, 13
DEPO-TESTOSTERONE (inj), 10
DERMA-SMOOTHE/FS, 40
DERMA-SMOOTHE/FS, SYNALAR,
40
DERMATOP, 40
Desipramine, 25
Desmopressin Acetate, 13
DESOGEN, 12
Desonide 0.05%, 40
DESOWEN, 40
Desoximetasone 0.05%, 40
Desoximetasone 0.25%, 39
DESQUAM-E, 37
DESQUAM-X, 37
DESYREL, 25
DETROL, 16
DETROL LA, 16
Dexamethasone, 10, 20
DEXEDRINE, 27
DEXILANT, 14
Dexlansoprazole, 14
Dextroamphetamine, 27
Dextromethorphan, 35
DIABETA/MICRONASE, 10
DIAMOX, 18, 20
DIAMOX SEQUELS, 18, 20
DIAPHRAGM, 12
Diazepam, 24, 34
DIBENZYLINE, 9
Diclofenac, 31
Diclofenac 1% topical gel, 38
Diclofenac/Misoprostol, 32
Dicloxacillin, 27
Dicyclomine, 14
Didanosine, 29
DIDRONEL, 11
Diflorasone diacetate ointment 0.5%,
39
DIFLUCAN, 30
DIGEL, 15
Digoxin, 17
DILACOR XR, 18
DILANTIN, 24
DILATRATE, 19
DILATRATE SR, 19
DILAUDID, 33
DILT XR, 18
Diltiazem, 17
Diltiazem CR, 18
Diltiazem SR, Diltiazem ER, 18
DIMETAPP, 35
DIPENTUM, 15
Diphenoxylate/Atropine, 14
Dipivefrin, 21
DIPROLENE AF CREAM, 39
DIPROSONE, 39
Dipyridamole, 19
Dipyridamole/Aspirin, 19
DISALCID, 31
Disopyramide, 17
Disulfiram, 26
DITROPAN, 16
DITROPAN XL, 16
Divalproex sodium, 24
Docosanol, 30
Docusate Sodium, 15
Dofetilide, 17
Dolasetron, 14
DOLOPHINE, 33
Dolutegravir, 29
DOMEBORO, 23
Donepezil, 26
44
Donepezil ODT, 26
DONNATAL, 13
DOPAR, 26
DORYX, 27
Dorzolamide, 20
DOSTINEX, 13
Doxazosin, 20
Doxazosin Mesylate, 16
Doxepin, 25
Doxycycline hyclate tab, 27
Doxycycline monohydrate tab, 28
Doxylamine, 35
DOXYSOM, 35
Dronabinol, 14
DROXIA, 9
DRYSOL, 38
DSS, 15
DUETACT, 10
DULCOLAX, 15
DULERA, 36
DUONEB, 36
DURAGESIC, 33
DYAZIDE, 19
DYNACIRC, 18
DYNACIRC CR, 18
DYNAPEN, 27
Echothiophate Iodide, 21
Econazole, 39
ECONOPRED PLUS, 20
EDURANT, 29
EES, 28
Efavirenz, 29
Efavirenz/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir, 29
EFFEXOR, EFFEXOR XR, 25
EFUDEX, 38
ELAVIL, 25
ELDEPRYL, 26
Electrolytes, Oral Maintenance, 34
Elestat, 22
Eletriptan, 32
ELIDEL, 38
ELIMITE, 38
ELIQUIS, 19
ELLA, 13
ELMIRON, 16
ELOCON, 40
Elvitegravir/Cobicistat/Emtricitabine/Te
nofovir, 29
EMADINE, 22
EMCYT, 9
Emedastine Difumarate, 22
EMEND, 14
EMPIRIN w/Codeine, 33
Emtricitabine, 29
Emtricitabine/Rilpivirine/Tenofovir, 29
Emtricitabine/Tenofovir, 30
EMTRIVA, 29
Enalapril, 16
Enfuvirtide, 29
Enoxaparin, 19
Entacapone, 26
Entecavir, 31
ENTRESTO, 17
ENUCLENE, 23
CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN PREFERRED DRUG LIST
EPCLUSA, 30
Epinastine HCl, 22
EPIPEN, 20
EPIPEN JR, 20
EPIVIR, 30
EPIVIR HBV, 31
EPOGEN, 19
EPZICOM, 29
ESTROSTEP, 12
EQUETRO, 24
Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D), 34
Ergotamine/Belladonna/Phenobarb, 14
Ergotamine/caffeine, 32
Erlotinib, 9
ERYCETTE, 37
ERY-GEL, 37
ERY-TAB (Enteric Coated), 28
Eryth Es,Sulf Oral Susp, 28
ERYTHROCIN, 28
Erythromycin, 21, 37
Erythromycin Base, 28
Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate, 28
Erythromycin Stearate, 28
Erythromycin/Benzoyl peroxide, 37
Erythropoietin (Epoetin Alfa), 19
ESGIC, 33
ESGIC PLUS, 33
ESKALITH, 25
ESKALITH CR, 25
Esomeprazole, 14
Esterified Estrogens, 11
Esterified Estrogens/
Methyltestosterone, 13
ESTINYL, ESTRACE, 11, 12
Estradiol, 11, 12
Estradiol, transdermal, 12
Estradiol/Norethindrone, transdermal,
12
Estradiol/Norgestrel, 12
Estramustine, 9
ESTRATEST, 13
Estropipate, 12
Ethambutol, 28
Ethinyl Estradiol/Desogestrel, 12
Ethinyl Estradiol/Drospirenone, 12
Ethinyl Estradiol/Ethynodiol, 12
Ethinyl Estradiol/Etonogestrel, 13
Ethinyl Estradiol/Levonorgestrel, 12
Ethinyl Estradiol/Norelgestromin, 13
Ethinyl Estradiol/Norethindrone, 12
Ethinyl Estradiol/Norgestimate, 12
Ethinyl Estradiol/Norgestrel, 12
Ethionamide, 28
Ethosuximide, 24
Etidronate Disodium, 11
Etodolac, 31
ETOPOPHOS, 9
Etoposide, 9
Etravirine, 29
EURAX, 38
EVISTA, 11
EVOTAZ, 29
EVOXAC, 24
EXELDERM, 39
Exemestane, 9
Exenatide, 10
EXODERM, 39
EXSEL, 38
Famotidine, 14
FANSIDAR, 28
FARESTON, 9
Felbamate, 24
FELBATOL, 24
FELDENE, 31
Felodipine, 18
FEMARA, 9
Fenofibrate, 18
Fentanyl transdermal patch, 33
FEOSOL, 34
Ferrous Gluconate, 34
FERROUS GLUCONATE, 34
Ferrous Sulfate, 34
Fexofenadine, 35
Finasteride, 16
FIORICET, 33
FIORICET TABS, 33
FIORINAL TABS, 33
FIORINAL/CODEINE TABS, 33
FLAGYL, 28
FLAREX, 20
Flecainide, 17
FLEXERIL, 34
FLOMAX, 16
FLONASE, 23
FLORINEF, 10
FLOVENT DISKUS, 36
FLOVENT HFA, 36
FLOXIN, 23, 28
Fluconazole, 30
Flucytosine, 30
Fludrocortisone, 10
Flunisolide, 37
Flunisolide Nasal Soln 0.025%, 23
Fluocinolone Acetonide 0.01%, 40
Fluocinolone acetonide 0.025-0.01%,
40
Fluocinonide 0.01-0.05%, 39
Fluorometholone, 20
Fluorouracil, 38
Fluoxetine, 25
Fluphenazine Decanoate, Enanthate,
25
Fluphenazine Hydrochloride, 25
Flurazepam, 26
FLUR-OP, 20
Flutamide, 10
FLUTAMIDE, 10
Fluticasone Propionate, 36
Fluticasone propionate 0.05%, 40
Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Inhaler
50 Mcg/dose, 23
Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol
Xinafoate, 37
Fluvastatin, 18
Fluvoxamine, 25
FML FORTE, 20
FML LIQUIFILM, 20
Folic Acid, 34
45
FOLIC ACID, 34
FORADIL, 37
Formoterol, 37
FOSAMAX, 11
Fosamprenavir, 30
FURADANTIN, 16
Furosemide, 19
FUZEON, 29
Gabapentin, 24
GABITRIL, 24
GANTRISIN, 28
GARAMYCIN, 38
Gefitinib, 9
Gemfibrozil, 18
GENERIC FORMULATIONS, 34
GENGRAF, 10
GENOPTIC, 21
GENOPTIC S.O.P., 21
Gentamicin, 21, 38
Gentamicin/Prednisolone, 21
GENTIAN VIOLET, 39
Gentian Violet 1%, 39
GEODON, 26
GIANVI, 12
GLEEVEC, 9
Glatiramer Acetate, 26
Glimepiride, 10
Glimepiride/Pioglitazone, 10
Glipizide, 10
GLUCOPHAGE, 11
GLUCOPHAGE XR, 11
GLUCOTROL, 10
Glyburide, 10
GLYCOLAX, 14
GLYSET, 11
Granisetron, 15
GRIFULVIN, 30
Griseofulvin, 30
GRISPEG, 30
Guaifenesin, 35
Guaifenesin/Dextromethorphan
(Syrup), 36
Guaifenesin/Dextromethorphan
(Tablet), 36
Guanfacine, 18
Guanidine, 26
GUANIDINE, 26
GYNE-LOTRIMIN, 31
GYNE-LOTRIMIN 3, 31
Haemophilus B Vaccine, 28
Halcinonide 0.025-0.1%, 39
HALCION, 27
HALDOL, 25
Halobetasol propionate 0.05%, 39
HALOG, 39
Haloperidol Decanoate, Lactate, 25
HCTZ/Triamterene, 19
Hepatitis A & B vaccine, 28
HEXALEN, 9
HIV agents, 29
Homatropine, 23
HPV vaccine, 28
HUMALOG, 11
HUMULIN 50/50, 11
CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN PREFERRED DRUG LIST
HUMULIN 70/30, 11
HUMULIN N, 11
HUMULIN R, 11
HYCODAN, 36
Hydralazine, 19, 20
HYDREA, 9
Hydrochlorothiazide, 19
Hydrocodone/Chlorpheniramine, 36
Hydrocodone/Homatropine, 36
Hydrocortisone, 10, 15, 40
Hydrocortisone 0.5-2.5%, 40
Hydrocortisone Acetate Rectal, 15
Hydrocortisone Butyrate 0.1%, 40
Hydrocortisone Probutate 0.1%, 40
Hydrocortisone Retention Enema, 15
Hydrocortisone Valerate 0.2%, 40
HYDRODIURIL, 19
Hydromorphone, 33
Hydroxychlorquine, 32
Hydroxyurea, 9
Hydroxyzine, 35
Hydroxyzine HCL, 27
Hydroxyzine Pamoate, 27, 35
HYGROTON, 19
Hyoscyamine, 14
Hyoscyamine Sulfate CR, 14
HYTRIN, 16, 20
HYZAAR, 17
Ibuprofen, 31
Ibuprofen/hydrocodone, 33
ILOTYCIN OPHTH OINT, 21
Imatinib, 9
IMDUR, 19
IMDUR/ ISMO/ MONOKET, 19
Imipramine, 25
Imiquimod, 38
IMITREX, 32
IMODIUM, 14
IMURAN, 15
Indapamide, 19
INDERAL, 17
INDERAL LA, 17
INDERIDE, 17
Indinavir, 30
INDOCIN, 31
Indomethacin, 31
INFLAMASE FORTE, 20
Influenza vaccine, 28
INH, 28
Insulin, 11
INTAL, 37
INTELENCE, 29
Interferon Alfa-2B, 31
Interferon Beta-1A, 26
INTRON-A, 31
INVIRASE, 30
Iodoquinol, 28
IONIL T, 38
Ipratropium, 23
Ipratropium Bromide, 36
IRESSA, 9
ISENTRESS, 29
ISMO, 19
Isoniazid, 28
ISOPTIN SR, 18
ISOPTO CARPINE,, 21
ISOPTOATROPINE, 23
ISOPTO-CARBACHOL, 21
ISOPTOHOMATROPINE, 23
ISOPTOHYOSCINE, 23
ISORDIL, 19
Isosorbide Dinitrate, 19
Isosorbide Dinitrate SR, 19
Isosorbide Mononitrate, 19
Isotretinoin, 37
Isradipine, 18
Itraconazole, 30
Ivermectin, 38
JANUMET, 11
JANUVIA, 11
J-TAN PD, 35
JOLESSA, 12
KALETRA, 30
KCL, 34
KEFLEX, 27
KENALOG, 39, 40
KENALOG in ORABASE, 24
KEPPRA, 24
Ketoconazole (cream & shampoo), 39
Ketorolac, 31
Ketorolac OPHTH, 20
Ketotifen furmarate, 22
KLONOPIN, 24
KLONOPIN WAFERS, 24
K-PHOS, 34
KYTRIL, 15
Labetalol, 17
LAMICTAL, 24
LAMISIL, 30
Lamivudine, 30, 31
Lamivudine/Zidovudine, 30
Lamotrigine, 24
LANOXIN, 17
Lansoprazole, 14
LANTUS, 11
Lapatinib, 9
LARIAM, 28
LASIX, 19
Latanoprost, 21
Leflunomide, 32
Lenalidomide, 9
LESCOL, 18
Letrozole, 9
Leucovorin, 35
LEUKERAN, 9
Leuprolide, 13
Levalbuterol Nebulizer, 37
LEVAQUIN, 28
LEVEMIR, 11
Levetiracetam, 24
Levobunolol, 20
Levocetirizine, 35
Levocarnitine, 35
Levodopa, 26
LEVO-DROMORAN, 33
Levofloxacin, 28
Levonorgestrel, 13
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Levorphanol, 33
Levothyroxine, 13
LEVSIN, 14
LEVSINEX, 14
LEXIVA, 30
LIBRAX, 13
LIBRIUM, 24
LIDEX, 39
Lidocaine (viscous), 23
Lidocaine cream, 33
Lidocaine ointment, 33
LIORESAL, 34
Liothyronine, 13
Liotrix, 13
LIPITOR, 18
Liraglutide, 11
Lisinopril, 16
Lisinopril/HCTZ, 16
LITHIUM, 25
Lithium Carbonate, 25
Lithium Carbonate Sustained Release,
25
Lithium Citrate, 25
LITHONATE, 25
LO OVRAL, 12
LOCOID, LOCOID LIPOCREAM, 40
LODINE, 31
LODINE XL, 31
Lodoxamide, 22
LODRANE, 35
LOESTRIN FE 1.5/30, 12
LOESTRIN FE 1/20, 12
LOFIBRA, 18
LOMOTIL, 14
Lomustine, 9
LONITEN, 18, 20
Loperamide (2 mg capsules), 14
LOPID, 18
Lopinavir/Ritonavir, 30
LOPRESSOR, 17
Loratadine, 35
Loratadine and pseudoephedrine, 35
Lorazepam, 24
Lorcaserin, 35
LORCET 650/10, 32
LORTAB 500/10, 33
LORTAB 500/5, 32
LORTAB 500/7.5, 32
LORTAB ELIXIR 167/2.5, 33
Losartan, 16
Losartan/HCTZ, 17
LOTENSIN, 16
LOTENSIN HCT, 16
LOTRIMIN AF, 39
LOTRISONE, 39
Lovastatin, 18
LOVAZA, 19
LOVENOX, 19
Loxapine, 25
LOXITANE, 25
LOZOL, 19
LUMIGAN, 21
LURIDE, 34
LUVOX, 25
CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN PREFERRED DRUG LIST
LYBREL, 12
LYRICA, 24
LYSODREN, 10
Macitentan, 20
MACROBID, 16
MACRODANTIN, 16
Magnesium Citrate, 15
Magnesium Oxide 400mg tablet, 34
MAG-OX 400, 34
MALARONE, 28
Maraviroc, 29
MARINOL, 14
MATULANE, 9
MAXAIR AUTOHALER, 37
MAXALT, 32
MAXALT-MLT, 32
MAXITROL OINTMENT & SUSP, 21
MAXZIDE, 19
Meclizine, 15
MEDROL, 10
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate, 13
Mefloquine, 28
MELLARIL, 26
Meloxicam, 31
Melphalan, 9
MENEST, 11
Meningococcal vaccine, 28
Meperidine, 33
Mephenytoin, 24
MEPHYTON, 35
MEPRON, 30
Mercaptopurine (6M-P), 15
Mesalamine, 15
Mesalamine Supp, 15
Mesalamine, Enema, 15
MESANTOIN, 24
Mesna, 9
MESNEX, 9
MESTINON, 26
Mestranol/Norethindrone, 12
Metaproterenol, 37
Metformin, 11
Metformin ER, 11
METHADATE ER, 27
Methadone, 33
Methazolamide, 21
Methenamine/Methylene Blue
Atropine, 16
METHERGINE, 13
Methimazole, 13
Methocarbamol, 34
Methotrexate, 32
METHOTREXATE, 32
Methsuximide, 24
Methyldopa, 18
Methylergonorine, 13
Methylphenidate, 27
Methylphenidate Extended Release,
27
Methylprednisolone, 10
Metipranolol, 20
Metoclopramide, 14
Metolazone, 19
Metoprolol, 17
Metoprolol ER, 17
METROGEL, 37
Metronidazole, 28, 31, 37
METRONIDAZOLE VAG CRM, VAG
TABS, 31
Metyrosine, 9
MEVACOR, 18
MEXITIL, 17
Mexitiline, 17
MIACALCIN NASAL SPRAY, 11
MICARDIS, 16
MICARDIS HCT, 17
MICATIN, 39
Miconazole Cr, 2%, 39
Miconazole Nitrate, 31
MICRONOR, 12
MIDAMOR, 19
Miglitol, 11
Milnacipran Hydrochloride, 25
MINASTRIN, 12
MINIPRESS, 16, 20
MINOCIN, 28
Minocycline, 28
Minoxidil, 20
Minoxidil tablets, 18
MIRCETTE, 12
Mirtazapine, 25
Mirtazapine ODT, 25
Misoprostol, 14
Mitotane, 10
MMR vaccine, 28
MOBAN, 25
MOBIC, 31
Modafinil, 27
MODURETIC, 19
Molindone, 25
Mometasone furoate, 37, 40
Mometasone/formoterol, 36
MONISTAT-7, 31
MONISTAT-DERM, 39
MONOKET, 19
Montelukast Sodium, 37
Morphine soln., 33
Morphine SR, 33
Morphine suppositories, 33
MOTRIN, 31
Moxifloxacin, 28
MS CONCENTRATE, 33
MS CONTIN, 33
MSIR, 33
MTX, 32
MUCINEX (TABLET), 35
MUCOMYST, 37
Mupirocin, 38
MURO-128, 23
MUSE, 16
MYAMBUTOL, 28
MYCELEX TROCHE, 30
MYCIFARDIN, 30
MYCOBUTIN, 29
MYCOLOG II, 39
Mycophenolate mofetil, 10
Mycophenolic acid, 10
MYCOSTATIN, 30, 39
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MYDRIACYL, 23
MYFORTIC, 10
MYLANTA, 15
MYLERAN, 9
MYSOLINE, 24
NA Thiosulfate 25%, 39
Nabumetone, 31
Nadolol, 17
NALOXONE, 34
Naloxone 1mg/ml Injector, 34
Naltrexone, 34
Naltrexone/bupropion ER, 35
Naphazoline HCl, 22
Naphazoline HCl and Pheniramine
Maleate, 22
NAPHCON, 22
NAPHCON A, 22
NAPROSYN, 31
Naproxen, 31
Naratriptan, 32
NASACORT AQ, 23
NASACORT AQ (OTC), 23
NASAREL, 23
NATAZIA, 12
Nateglinide, 11
NATURE-THROID, 13
NAVANE, 26
Nedocromil Sodium, 37
Nedrocromil, 22
Needles & Syringes (Not including
diabetic), 11
Nefazodone, 25
Nelfinavir, 30
Neo/Poly/Prednisolone, 22
NEO-FRADIN, 30
Neomy, Polym, Bac, 21
Neomy,Polym,HC Otic Susp, 23
Neomy,Polym,HC-Otic Soln, 23
Neomycin, 28, 30
NEOMYCIN, 28
Neomycin Sulfate, Polymyxin B
Sulfate, Dexamethasone, 21
Neomycin Sulfate,Polymyxin B
Sulfate,Hydrocortizone, 22
Neomycin Sulfate/Polymyxin B
Sulfate/Bacitracin/ Hydrocortisone,
21
Neomycin Sulfate/Polymyxin B
Sulfate/Gramicidin, 21
Neomycin Sulfate/Polymyxin B
Sulfate/Prednisolone, 21
Neomycin Sultate, Polymyxin B
Sulfate, Bacitracin, 21
NEORAL, 10
NEOSPORIN OPHTH OINT, 21
NEOSPORIN OPHTH SOLUTION, 21
Neostigmine, 26
NEPTAZANE, 21
NEURONTIN, 24
Nevirapine, 29
NEXAVAR, 9
NEXIUM, 14
NIACIN, 18
NIASPAN, 18
CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN PREFERRED DRUG LIST
Nicardipine, 18
Nicardipine SR, 18
NICODERM, 26
Nicotine Transdermal, 26
Nicotinic Acid, 18
Nicotinic Acid SR, 18
NiFEDIAC CC, 18
NIFEDICAL XL, 18
Nifedipine, 18
Nifedipine SR, 18
NILANDRON, 10
Nilotinib, 9
Nilutamide, 10
NITRO-BID, 20
NITRO-DUR, 20
Nitrofurantoin, 16
Nitrofurantoin ER, 16
Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystals, 16
Nitroglycerin, 20
Nitroglycerin (ointment), 20
Nitroglycerin (patch), 20
Nitroglycerin SR, 20
NITROL, 20
NITROSTAT, 20
NIX, 38
NIZORAL, 39
NOLVADEX, 12
NORCO 325/10, 32
NORCO 325/5, 32
NORCO 325/7.5, 32
NOREDETTE, 12
Norethindro 1 mg, eth estradio 20 mg,
12
Norethindro 1.5 mg, eth estradio 30
mg, 12
Norethindrone, 12
Norethindrone Acetate, 13
Normal Saline Irrigation, 39
NORMODYNE, 17
NORPACE, NORPACE CR, 17
NORPRAMIN, 25
Nortriptyline, 25
NORVASC, 17
NORVIR, 30
NOVOLOG, 11
NUVARING, 12
Nystatin, 30, 31, 39
NYSTATIN, 31
OCUFLOX, 21
Ofloxacin, 28
Ofloxacin (OTIC), 23
Ofloxacin 0.3% drop, 21
OGEN, 12
Olanzapine, 26
Olmesartan, 16
Olmesartan/HCTZ, 17
Olopatadine, 22
Olopatadine HCl, 22
Olsalazine, 15
OLUX, 39
Omeprazole Magnesium, 14
Omeprazole OTC, 14
Omeprazole/Sodium Bicarbonate, 14
OMNICEF, 27
Ondansetron, 15
OPSUMIT, 20
OPTIPRANOLOL, 20
OPTIVAR, 22
ORAP, 26
ORAPRED, 10
ORASONE, 10
ORINASE, 11
Orlistat, 35
ORTHO CYCLEN, 12
ORTHO EVRA, 13
ORTHO NOVUM 10/11, 12
ORTHO NOVUM 7/7/7, 12
ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN, 12
ORTHONOVUM 1/35, 12
ORTHONOVUM 1/50, 12
Oseltamvir, 30
OTEZLA, 34
OVCON 35, 12
OVCON 50, 12
OVRAL, 12
Oxaprozin, 31
Oxazepam, 24
Oxcarbazepine, 24
Oxybutynin, 16
Oxycodone, 33
Oxycodone/acetaminophen, 33
Oxycodone/aspirin, 33
OXYCONTIN, 33
PAMELOR, 25
PANAFIL, 38
PANDEL, 40
Pantoprazole, 14
Papain/Urea, 38
Papain/Urea/Chlorophyllin Copper
Complex, 38
PARAFON, 34
PARAFON FORTE, 34
PARLODEL, 26
Paroxetine, 25
PATADAY, 22
PATANOL, 22
PAXIL, 25
PAXIL CR, 25
PEDIALYTE, 34
PEDIAZOLE, 28
PEDIOTIC OTIC SUSP, 23
PEG Solution, 14, 15
PEGASYS, 31
PEG-INTRON, 31
Pegylated Interferon Alfa-2A, 31
Pegylated Interferon Alfa-2B, 31
Pemirolast, 23
Penicillamine, 32
Penicillin VK, 28
PENTASA, 15
Pentazocine, 33
Pentosan, 16
Pentoxifylline, 19
PEPCID, 14
PEPTO-BISMOL, 15
PERCOCET 5/325, 33
PERCODAN, 33
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PERIACTIN, 35
PERIDEX, 23
Permethrin, 38
Perphenazine, 26
PERSANTINE, 19
Phenazopyridine, 16
PHENERGAN, 15, 35, 36
PHENERGAN DM, 36
PHENERGAN VC, 36
PHENERGAN VC w/ CODEINE, 36
PHENERGAN w/ CODEINE, 36
Phenobarbital, 24
PHENOBARBITAL, 24
Phenoxybenzamine, 9
Phentermine, 35
Phentermine/topiramate, 35
PHENYTEK, 24
Phenytoin, 24
PHOSLO, 35
PHOSPHOLINE IODIDE, 21
PILOCAR, 21
PILOCAR HS, 21
Pilocarpine 5mg tablet, 15
Pilocarpine HCl, 21
Pimecrolimus, 38
Pimozide, 26
PIN-X, 38
Pioglitazone, 11
Pioglitazone/Metformin, 11
Pirbuterol, 37
Piroxicam, 31
PLAN B, 13
PLAQUENIL, 32
PLAVIX, 19
PLENDIL, 18
PLETAL, 19
Pneumococcal vaccine, 28
Podofilox Gel, 38
Polyethylene Glycol 3350 oral powder,
14
Polymyxin B Sulfate/TMP, 22
POLY-PRED, 21, 22
POLYSPORIN, 38
POLYSPORIN OINTMENT, 21
POLYTRIM, 22
Potassium Acid Phosphate, 34
potassium chloride, 34
Potassium Iodide, 34
PRANDIN, 11
PRAVACHOL, 18
Pravastatin, 18
Prazosin, 16, 20
PRECOSE, 10
PRED FORTE, 20
PRED-G, 21
PRED-G SOP, 21
PRED-MILD, 20
Prednicarbate 0.1%, 40
Prednisolone, 10
PREDNISOLONE, 10
Prednisolone acetate, 20
Prednisolone sodium, 20
Prednisolone syrup, 10
Prednisone, 10
CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN PREFERRED DRUG LIST
Pregabalin, 24
PRELONE, 10
PREMARIN VAG, 11
PREMPRO/PREMPHASE, 12
PRENATAL, 13
PRENATAL FORTE, 13
PRENATAL RX, 13
Prenatal Vitamins, 13
PRENAVITE, 13
PREVACID, 14
PREVACID 24HR OTC, 14
PREZCOBIX, 29
PREZISTA, 30
PRILOSEC, 14
PRIMAQUINE, 28
Primaquine Phosphate, 28
Primethamine/ Sufadoxine, 28
Primidone, 24
PRINCIPEN, 27
PRINIZIDE, 16
PRO-BANTHINE, 14
Probenecid, 13
Procainamide, 17
Procarbazine, 9
PROCARDIA, 18
PROCARDIA XL, 18
Prochlorperazine, 15
Progesterone, oral micronized, 13
PROGRAF, 10
PROLIXIN, 25
Promethazine, 15, 35, 36
Promethazine/ Dextromethorphan, 36
Promethazine/Codeine, 36
Promethazine/Phenylephrine, 36
Promethazine/Phenylephrine/
Codeine, 36
PROMETRIUM, 13
PRONESTYL, 17
PRONESTYL-SR, 17
Propafenone, 17
Propantheline, 14
PROPINE, 21
Proparacaine, 23
Propranolol, 17
Propranolol LA, 17
Propranolol/HCTZ, 17
Propylthiouracil, 13
PROSCAR, 16
PROSTIGMIN, 26
PROTONIX, 14
PROTOPIC, 39
Protriptyline, 25
PROVENTIL, VENTOLIN (SYRUP), 36
PROVERA, 13
PROVIGIL, 27
PROZAC, 25
Pseudoephedrine, 35
Pseudoephedrine with Guaifenesin, 35
PSORCON E, 39
PTU, 13
PULMICORT RESPULES, 36
PULMICORT TURBUHALER, 36
PURINETHOL, 15
Pyrantel Pamoate,Susp, 38
Pyrazinamide, 28
PYRAZINAMIDE, 28
Pyrethrins, Piperonyl Butoxide,
Petroleum Distillate, 38
PYRIDIUM, 16
Pyridostigmine, 26
Pyridoxine, 34
Pyrimethamine, 28
PYRINYL II, 38
QSYMIA, 35
QUALAQUIN, 28
QUARTETTE, 12
QUESTRAN, 18
Quetiapine Fumarate, 26
QUINAGLUTE, 17
Quinidine Gluconate, 17
Quinidine Sulfate, 17
QUINIDINE SULFATE, 17
Quinine, 28
QVAR, 36
R & C, 38
Rabeprazole, 14
Rabies vaccine, 28
Raloxifene, 11
Raltegravir, 29
Rameltoeon, 27
Ranitidine, 14
RAPAMUNE, 10
REBETOL, 31
REESE'S PINWORM MEDICATION,
38
REGLAN, 14
REGRANEX, 38
RELAFEN, 31
RELENZA, 30
RELPAX, 32
REMERON, 25
REMERON SolTab, 25
RENVELA, 35
Repaglinide, 11
REQUIP, 26
RESCRIPTOR, 29
Reserpine, 18
RESTASIS, 23
RESTORIL, 27
RETIN-A, 37
RETIN-A MICRO, 37
RETROVIR, 30
REVIA, 34
REVLIMID, 9
REYATAZ, 30
Ribavirin, 31
RIDAURA, 32
Rif/INH, 28
Rif/INH/PZA, 28
Rifabutin, 29
RIFADIN, 29
RIFAMATE, 28
Rifampin, 29
RIFATER, 28
Rilpivirine, 29
Riluzole, 26
Risedronate, 11
RISPERDAL, 26
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RISPERDAL M-TAB, 26
Risperidone, 26
RITALIN, 27
RITALIN LA, 27
RITALIN SR, 27
Ritonavir, 30
Rivaroxaban, 19
Rizatriptan, 32
RMS SUPPOSITORIES, 33
ROBAXIN, 34
ROBITUSSIN, 35
ROBITUSSIN AC, 36
ROBITUSSIN DM (SYRUP), 36
ROBITUSSIN DM (TABLET), 36
ROBITUSSIN MAXIMUM STRENGTH,
35
ROBITUSSIN PE, 35
ROBITUSSIN-CF, 36
ROCALTROL, 34
RONDEC, 35
RONDEC DM, 35
RONDEC, RONDEC DM, 35
Ropinirole, 26
ROWASA, 15
ROXICODONE, 33
ROZEREM, 27
Rufinamide, 24
RYTHMOL, 17
RYTHMOL SR, 17
Sacubitril/valsartan, 17
SAFYRAL, 12
SALACYLIC ACID, 38
SALAGEN, 15
Salicylic acid 6% lotion and cream, 38
Salmetrol, 37
Salsalate, 31
SANDIMMUNE, 10
SANTYL, 38
Saquinavir, 30
SAVELLA, 25
Scopolamine, 23
Scopolamine (Transderm-Scop), 15
SCOT-TUSSIN DM, 35
SEASONALE, 12
SECTRAL, 17
Selegiline, 26
Selenium sulfide 2.5%, 38
Selexipag, 20
SELSUN RX, 38
SELZENTRY, 29
SEPTRA DS, 28
SERAX, 24
SEREVENT DISKUS, 37
SEROQUEL, 26
SERPASIL, 18
Sertraline, 25
SERZONE, 25
Sevelamer, 35
Sildenafil, 16
SILVADENE, 38
Silver Sulfadiazine, 38
SIMCOR, 18
Simvastatin, 18
SINEMET, 26
CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN PREFERRED DRUG LIST
SINEMET CR, 26
SINEQUAN, 25
SINGULAIR, 37
SINGULAIR CHEW, 37
Sirolimus, 10
Sitagliptin, 11
Sitagliptin/Metformin, 11
SLO-NIACIN, 18
SLO-PHYLLIN, 37
Sodium Chloride for Inhalation, 37
Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic, 23
Sodium Flouride (drops & tabs), 34
SODIUM SULAMYD, 21
Sofosbuvir, 30
SOMA, 34
SONATA, 27
Sorafenib, 9
SORBITOL, 14
Sorbitol 70% solution, 14
Sotalol, 17
Sotalol AF, 17
SPECTAZOLE, 39
Spermicidal Sponge/Film/Jelly/Gel, 12
SPIRIVA, 36
Spironolactone, 19
Spironolactone/HCTZ, 19
SPORANOX, 30
SPRYCEL, 9
SSKI, 34
ST. JOSEPH, 19
STARLIX, 11
Stavudine, 30
STELAZINE, 26
STRIBILD, 29
Succimer, 35
Sucralfate, 14
Sulconazole, 39
Sulfacetamide, 21
Sulfacetamide/Prednisolone
(ointment), 22
Sulfadiazine, 28
SULFADIAZINE, 28
Sulfasalazine, 15
Sulfisoxazole, 28
Sulindac, 31
Sumatriptan, 32
SUMYCIN, 28
Sunitinib, 9
SUPRAX, 27
SUSTIVA, 29
SUTENT, 9
SYMBICORT, 36
SYMMETREL, 26
SYNALAR, 40
SYNTHROID, 13
TABLOID, 9
Tacrolimus, 10, 39
TAGAMET, 14
TALWIN, 33
TAMBOCOR, 17
TAMIFLU, 30
Tamoxifen, 12
Tamsulosin, 16
TANZEUM, 10
TAPAZOLE, 13
TARCEVA, 9
TASIGNA, 9
Tdap vaccine, 28
TEGRETOL, 24
TEGRETOL XR, 24
Telmisartan, 16
Telmisartan/HCTZ, 17
Temazepam, 27
TEMODAR, 9
TEMOVATE, 39
TEMOVATE E, 39
Temozolomide, 9
TENEX, 18
Tenofovir, 30
TENORMIN, 17
TERAZOL 3, 7, 31
Terazosin, 16, 20
Terbinafine, 30
Terbutaline, 37
Terconazole, 31
TESLAC, 9
Testolactone, 9
TESTOSTERONE (inj), 10
Testosterone Cypionate, 10
Testosterone Enanthate, 10
Tetanus diphtheria vaccine, 28
Tetracycline, 28
Thalidomide, 9
THALOMID, 9
THEO-DUR, 37
Theophyline SR Sprinkles, 37
Theophylline, 37
Theophylline Liquid, 37
Thioguanine, 9
Thioridazine, 26
Thiothixene, 26
THORAZINE, 25
Thyroid dessicated, 13
THYROLAR, 13
Tiagabine, 24
TIGAN, 15
TIKOSYN, 17
TILADE, 37
Timolol Hemihydrate, 20
Timolol Maleate, 20
TIMOPTIC, 20
TIMOPTIC XE, 20
TINACTIN, 39
Tiotropium Bromide, 36
Tipranavir, 30
TITRALAC, 34
TIVICAY, 29
Tizanidine, 34
TOBRADEX, 22
Tobramycin, 21
Tobramycin Sulfate/Dexamethasone,
22
TOBREX, 21
TOFRANIL, 25
TOFRANIL PM, 25
Tolazamide, 11
Tolbutamide, 11
TOLECTIN, 31
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TOLINASE, 11
Tolmetin, 31
Tolnaftate, 39
Tolterodine, 16
TOPAMAX, 24
TOPICORT, 39
TOPICORT LP, 40
Topiramate, 24
TOPROL XL, 17
TORADOL, 31
Toremifene, 9
Torsemide, 19
Tramadol, 32
Tramadol/APAP, 32
TRANDATE, 17
TRANXENE SD, 24
TRANXENE T, 24
Travaprost, 21
TRAVATAN, 21
TRAVATAN Z, 21
Trazodone, 25
TRECATOR-SC, 28
TRENTAL, 19
Tretinoin, 37
Triamcinolone, 37
Triamcinolone 0.1% in Orabarol, 24
Triamcinolone Acetonide, 23
Triamcinolone acetonide 0.025-0.1%,
40
Triamcinolone acetonide 0.5%, 39
Triamcinolone Acetonide Nasal Inhal
55 Mcg/Act, 23
Triamcinolone/Nystatin, 39
Triazolam, 27
TRIDIONE, 24
Trifluoperazine, 26
Trifluridine, 21
Trihexiphenidyl, 26
TRILAFON, 26
TRILEPTAL, 24
TRI-LEVLEN, 12
TRI-NORINYL, 12
Trimethadione, 24
Trimethobenzamide, 15
Trimethoprim, 16
Trimethoprim/ Sulfamethoxazole, 28
TRIMOX, 27
TRIMPEX, 16
TRI-NORINYL, 12
Trioxsalen, 38
TRIPOHIST, 35
Triprolidine, 35
TRISORALEN, 38
TRIUMEQ, 29
TRI-VI-FLOR, 34
TRI-VI-SOL, 34
TRI-VI-SOL & Fe, 34
TRIZIVIR, 29
Tropicamide, 23
TRUETEST, 10
TRUETEST STRIPS, 10
TRUETRACK, 10
TRUETRACK STRIPS, 10
TRUSOPT, 20
CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN PREFERRED DRUG LIST
TRUVADA, 30
TUSSIONEX, 36
TYKERB, 9
TYLENOL, 31
TYLENOL #2, #3, #4, …, 32
TYLENOL ELIXIR, 32
TYLOX 5/500, 33
Tyloxapol with Benzalkonium Chloride,
23
Typhoid Vaccine, 28
Ulipristal, 13
ULTRACET, 32
ULTRAM, 32
ULTRAVATE, 39
UNIPHYL, 37
UPTRAVI, 20
URECHOLINE, 16
URISED, 16
UROXATRAL, 16
VAG GEL, 30
Valacyclovir, 30
VALCYTE, 31
Valganciclovir, 31
VALISONE, 39
VALIUM, 24, 34
Valproic acid, 24
VALTREX, 30
VANCOCIN, 28
Vancomycin - oral, 28
VANSPAR, 24
VANTIN, 27
Varicella vaccine, 28
VASOTEC, 16
VAZOL, 35
VEETIDS, 28
Velivet, 12
Venlafaxine, 25
VENTOLIN HFA, 36
Verapamil, 18
Verapamil SR, 18
VERSICLEAR, 39
VIAGRA, 16
VIBRAMYCIN, 27
VICODIN 500/5, 32
VICODIN E.S. 750/7.5, 32
VICOPROFEN, 33
VICTOZA, 11
VIDEX EC, 29
VIDEX PEDIATRIC, 29
VIRACEPT, 30
VIRAMUNE, 29
VIREAD, 30
VIROPTIC, 21
VISCOUS XYLOCAINE, 23
VISTARIL, 27, 35
Vitamin A, D, C, & Fluoride, 34
Vitamin B-12, 34
VITAMIN B-6, 34
VITAMIN D, 34
Vitamin K, 35
Vitamins A, D, C, 34
Vitamins A, D, C with Iron, 34
VIVACTIL, 25
VIVELLE-DOT, 12
VIVOTIF BERNA, 28
VOLTAREN, 31
VOLTAREN 1% GEL, 38
Vorinostat, 9
VOSOL HC, 23
VOSPIRE ER, 36
WELLBUTRIN, 25
WELLBUTRIN SR, 25, 26
WELLBUTRIN XL, 25
WESTCORT, 40
XALATAN, 21
XANAX, 24
XARELTO, 19
XELODA, 9
XOPENEX, 37
XOPENEX HFA, 37
XYZAL, 35
YASMIN, 12
YODOXIN, 28
ZADITOR OTC, 22
Zafirlukast, 37
Zaleplon, 27
51
ZANAFLEX, 34
Zanamivir, 30
ZANTAC, 14
ZARONTIN, 24
ZAROXOLYN, 19
ZEGERID OTC, 14
ZENPEP, 14
ZERIT, 30
ZESTORETIC, 16
ZESTRIL, 16
ZIAC, 17
ZIAGEN, 29
Zidovudine, 30
Zileuton, 37
Ziprasidone, 26
ZITHROMAX, 27
ZOCOR, 18
ZOFRAN, 15
ZOLINZA, 9
Zolmitriptan, 32
ZOLOFT, 25
Zolpidem, 27
Zolpidem CR, 27
ZOMIG, 32
ZOMIG-ZMT, 32
ZONEGRAN, 24
Zonisamide, 24
ZOSTAVAX, 30
Zoster-vaccine, live attenuated, 30
ZOSTRIX, 38
ZOSTRIX-HP, 38
ZOVIRAX, 30
ZYFLOW CR, 37
ZYLOPRIM, 13
ZYMINE, 35
ZYMINE XR, 35
ZYPREXA, 26
ZYPREXA ZYDIS, 26
ZYRTEC, 35
ZYRTEC-D, 35
ZYVOX, 28