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BlueCross BlueShield
Medicaid
Formulary Guide
Please bring this guide
with you the next time
you visit your doctor.
* M G 4 6 6 0 5 A*
If you have questions about your prescription drug benefit,
visit the Pharmacy Services section of the BlueCross BlueShield web site at
www.bcbswny.com.
MG46605A
(Revise Date 07/01/2016)
A Division of HealthNow New York Inc. An independent licensee of the BlueCross BlueShield Association. The Cross and Shield are
registered trademarks of the BlueCross BlueShield Association.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
iii
Formularies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
iii
Understanding
the symbols used
throughout this book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using
iii
this formulary book to help contain costs . iv
Save Money on Your Prescription Drugs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
iv
Finding Medications in the Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
iv
Section 1 — Therapeutic Drug Categories . . . . . . . . . .
1
Section II — Medicaid Over-the-Counter (OTC)
Medication List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5
Section III — Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6
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The BlueCross BlueShield Medicaid Formulary Guide is a list of drugs to help guide physicians and pharmacists to select the medication that provides the appropriate treatment for the best price.
Introduction
BlueCross Blue Shield of Western New York has established an independent committee of practicing physicians
and a pharmacist to help ensure that our formularies are medically sound and that they support your patients’
health. This committee—called the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee—reviews and evaluates medications
on the formulary based on safety and efficacy to help maintain clinical integrity in all therapeutic categories.
Formularies
In order to serve the diverse needs of patients and their plan sponsors, BlueCross BlueShield of Western
New York makes available this formulary design:
Closed Formulary—Features the requirement that prescribed drugs must be on the formulary in
order for the member to receive coverage. If a prescription is written for a medication that is
not on the formulary, the patient will be responsible for the full cost. If special circumstances
necessitate that the patient take the nonpreferred drug, prescribers may request a coverage review.
If coverage is approved, the medication will be covered. If coverage is not approved, the patient
will be responsible for the full cost of the medication.
Understanding
the symbols used throughout this book
Throughout this book, you will see certain symbols that indicate a management program is in place for selected
medications. The symbols are as follows:
Key
P=
step edit applies to this drug. Step therapy means that in order to receive the medication
A
with a step edit, a preferred medication must be tried first.
z =
Specific quantity limits apply. Quantity limits are in place to ensure members receive the
appropriate amount of medication not to exceed the maximum allowable daily dosage of
medication.
=
Prior authorization required. Prior authorization (also referred to as coverage review)
means that a healthcare professional must submit clinical documentation to obtain
approval for a member to receive the medication. Prior authorizations ensure medications
are being used appropriately.
=
Included in tablet-splitting program. The medication can be cut in half to obtain the daily
u
dose of medication (i.e., 20mg daily of simvastatin can be obtained by 1/2 tablet of
simvastatin 40mg). A member will receive a 1-month supply for half their regular 1-month
copay.
+ =
Access restricted to network specialty pharmacies. Medications must be obtained through a
specialty pharmacy.
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Using
this formulary book to help contain costs
We realize that the formulary may not include every drug from every manufacturer. However, using a
generic or preferred drug can help you stay healthy at a more affordable cost.
Save Money on Your Prescription Drugs
Here’s what you can do to save money:
1.
Bring this member guide to your doctor and review the cost-saving information below.
2.
Ask your doctor whether a drug listed in this guide is right for you.
Formulary
generic drugs
Formulary
brand-name drugs
Non-formulary
drugs
Lowest cost to you Highest cost to you
The amount you pay for a drug is determined by which medication you purchase and where it appears
on the guide. Some drug plans also exclude certain drugs or classes of drugs from coverage. Please check
your contract or other plan documents if you have a question about your specific drug coverage.
Finding Medications in the Guide
This guide lists medications two different ways:
Section 1:Alphabetically by drug category (such as Diabetes, Heart or Pain/Arthritis)
Locate a category on the guide to see what drugs are on the formulary. Generic drugs are
listed as G and brand drugs are listed with a B.
Section 2:Alphabetically by drug name. Use this list to find your drug.
Questions? Please call Member Services at 1-866-544-7948 if you have any questions about the
BlueCross BlueShield Medicaid Formulary Guide. For the most up-to-date version of the Guide, visit the
Pharmacy Services section of our web site at www.bcbswny.com/NYSdrug.
Disclaimer: The BlueCross BlueShield Medicaid/Family Health Plus Formulary Guide is subject to change, as we regularly
review medications and existing therapies for inclusion in the BlueCross BlueShield Medicaid Formulary Guide. The tier
that a medication is currently in may change during the effective dates of the guides due to generic availability.
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Section I — Therapeutic drug categories
TIER
Allergy/Cough & Cold
Antihistamines & Decongestants
brompheniramine/
phenylephrineG
brompheniramine
pseudoephedrineG
zcetirizine
G
chlorpheniramine/
pseudoephedrineG
clemastine
G
cyproheptadine
G
dexchlorpheniramine
G
diphenhydramine
G
hydroxyzine HCL
G
hydroxyzine pamoate
G
loratadine
G
loratadine-D
G
promethazine
G
pseudoephedrine
G
zGrastek
B
Histex IE
B
zOralair
B
zRagwitek
B
Semprex-D
B
Expectorant & Cough Products
benzonatate
G
cardec/DM
G
guaifenesin 1200/DM
G
guaifenesin/codeine
G
hydrocodone/chlorpheniramineG
hydrocodone/homatropineG
promethazine/codeine
G
pseudoephedrine/codeine G
Mucolytic Agents
acetylcysteine inh soln.
G
z
z
z
azelastine 0.1% nasal spray
Flonase Allergy Relief
fluticasone nasal spray
ipratropium nasal spray
Nasacort OTC
G
G
G
G
B
Nasal Medications
Alzheimer Agents
zdonepezil
ergoloid mesylates
zgalantamine
zrivastigamine
z
Exelon Patch
zNamenda
G
G
G
G
B
B
Bladder/Kidney
Alkalinizers
citric acid/sod citrate
potassium citrate
Analgesics
G
G
G
zoxybutynin
z
oxybutynin ER
ztolterodine
z
tolterodine ER
ztrospium
G
G
G
G
G
BPH
zfinasteride
tamsulosin
G
G
bethanecol
G
Cholinergic Agents
Blood
Anticoagulants/antithrombotics
anagrelide
clopidogrel
dipyridamole
enoxaparin
fondaparinux
heparin
jantoven
ticlopidine
warfarin
Aggrenox
Brilinta
zDurlaza
Effient
Eliquis
Fragmin
KEY:
Other Blood Modifiers
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
B
B
B
B
B
B
TIER
+zSprycel
+Stivarga
+zSutent
+zSylatron
+zTafinlar
zTagrisso
+zTarceva
+zTasigna
+Thalomid
+zTykerb
+zValchlor
+Votrient
+zXalkori
+zZelboraf
+Zolinza
zZydelig
+zZykadia
B
B
B
B
B
cilostazol
G
pentoxifylline
G
+zActimmune
B
+Aranesp
B
+Epogen
B
+Exjade
B
+Jadenu
B
+Leukine
B
Miacalcin inj.
B
Mircera
B
Neulasta
B
+Neumega
B
+Neupogen
B
+Procrit
B
+zPromacta
B
+zRevlimid
B
z
SyprineB
Alkylating Agents
cyclophosphamide
melphalan
CeeNu
Emcyt
Hexalen
Leukeran
Myleran
G
G
B
B
B
B
B
capecitabine
mercaptopurine
methotrexate
Purixan
G
G
G
B
anastrozole
bicalutamide
exemestane
flutamide
letrozole
leuprolide
megestrol
tamoxifen
Fareston
+zXtandi
+zZytiga
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
B
B
B
etoposide
hydroxyurea
+zimatinib
mesna
+temozolomide
topotecan
+zAfinitor
+Arcalyst
+zBosulif
zCaprelsa
zCometriq
zCotellic
+zErivedge
+zFarydak
+zGilotrif
+Hycamptin
+zIbrance
zIclusig
zImbruvica
+zInlyta
+
Intron A
zIressa
+zJakafi
+zLenvima
+zLonsurf
zLynparza
Lysodren
Matulane
+zMekinist
+zNexavar
Nilandron
zNinlaro
+zOdomzo
+zPomalyst
+zSignifor
G
G
G
G
G
G
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
Antimetabolites
Hormones
TIER
Rexinoids
bexarotene
Targretin gel
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
G
B
Diabetes
Antidiabetic Agents, Injectable
Cancer Drugs
Miscellaneous
phenazopyridine
Anticholinergics
Innohep
zPradaxa
zSavaysa
Xarelto
zZontivity
Apidra
zBydureon
zByetta
Humalog insulin
Humulin (all types)
Lantus
Levemir
Novolin
Novolog
zSymlin
zTanzeum
Toujeo
zTrulicity
Tresiba
zVictoza
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
acarbose
chlorpropamide
zglimepiride
glipizide
z
glipizide ER
zglipizide/metformin
glyburide
glyburide micronized
metformin
z
metformin ER
zmetformin/glyburide
znateglinide
zpioglitazone
zrepaglanide
tolazamide
tolbutamide
Afrezza
zAvandamet
zAvandaryl
zAvandia
zFarxiga
Glucagon
zGlyxambi
zInvokamet
zInvokana
zJanumet
zJanuvia
zJardiance
Jentadueto
Juvisync
Kazano
Kombiglyze
Nesina
Onglyza
Oseni
zSynjardy
Tradjenta
z
Xigduo XR
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
Antidiabetic Agents, Glucose Elevating
Agents
Diabetic Test Strips
Accu-Chek

Ascensia Breeze
Contour
FreeStyle
OneTouch
Precision
TRUEtest
P =A step edit applies to this drug.
z =Specific Quantity Limits Apply.
=Prior Authorization Required.
u = Included in Tablet-Splitting Program
+ = Access restricted to specialty pharmacy.
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
TRUEtrack
TIER
B
Ear
Anti-infective Agents
acetic acid otic
acetic acid/aluminum acetate
ofloxacin otic
G
G
G
acetic acid HC otic
neomycin/polymyxin/HC otic
Ciprodex
G
G
B
Anti-infective/Anti-inflammatory
combinations
Eye
Antiallergy Agents (Eye)
azelastine ophth
cromolyn ophth
ketotifen opthalmic solution
Patanol
G
G
G
B
bacitracin ophth
bacitracin/polymyxin
ciprofloxacin ophth
erythromycin ophth
gentamicin ophth
neomycin/bacitracin/poly B
ofloxacin ophth
polymyxin B/TMP
sulfacetamide 10%
tobramycin soln
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
B
B
B
B
Anti-infective Agents
Anti-inflammatory
dexamethasone ophth
fluorometholone ophth
prednisolone acetate
prednisolone sod acetate
FML Forte
FML S.O.P.
Lotemax suspension
Pred Mild
Anti-inflammatory/Anti-infective
combinations
dexameth/neomycin/poly B
G
neomycin/bacitracin/poly B/HC G
sulfacetamide/prednisolone
ophthG
tobramycin/dexameth
G
Antiviral
zfamciclovir
trifluridine
G
G
betaxolol HCl
carteolol
levobunolol
metipranolol
timolol
Betoptic-S
G
G
G
G
G
B
Beta-Blockers (Eye)
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors
dorzolamide 2% eye drops
dorzolamide/timolol eye drops
Azopt
G
G
B
pilocarpine
Isopto Carbachol 1.5%
Phospholine Iodide
G
B
B
Cystaran
B
atropine sulfate ophth
homatropine
tropicamide
G
G
G
bromfenac
flurbiprofen ophth
ketorolac tromethamine
Nevanac
G
G
G
B
latanoprost
travoprost
Lumigan
G
G
B
brimonidine
G
naphazoline
phenylephrine ophth
G
G
Miotics
Miscellaneous
Mydriatics
NSAIDs
Prostaglandin Analogues/Prostamines
Sympathomimetics
Vasoconstrictors
Note: * Some drugs are limited to 1 unit of use package per dispensing.
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Section I — Therapeutic drug categories (cont’d)
TIER
Gout
allopurinol
colchicine/probenecid
indomethacin
probenecid
Colcrys
G
G
G
G
B
Heart
TIER
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
atenolol/chlorthalidone
benazepril/HCTZ
bisoprolol/HCTZ
zcandesartan/HCTZ
captopril/HCTZ
enalapril/HCTZ
zirbesartan/HCTZ
lisinopril/HCTZ
z
losartan HCT
methyldopa/HCTZ
metoprolol/HCTZ
propranolol/HCTZ
quinapril/HCTZ
ztelmisartan/HCTZ
zvalsartan/HCTZ
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
Anti-Hypertensive
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors Combination
amlodipine/benazepril
benazepril
captopril
enalapril
fosinopril
lisinopril
quinapril
ramipril
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
zcandesartan
zeprosartan
zirbesartan
zlosartan
ztelmisartan
zvalsartan
G
G
G
G
G
G
Angiotensin II Antagonists
Anti-Adrenergic Blockers Centrally acting
clonidine, oral, patch
guanabenz
guanfacine
methyldopa
midodrine
Dibenzyline
+zNorthera
G
G
G
G
G
B
B
doxazosin
prazosin
terazosin
G
G
G
amiodarone
digoxin
disopyramide
disopyramide CR
flecainide
mexiletine
propafenone
quinidine gluconate
quinidine sulfate SR
sotalol
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
atorvastatin calcium
cholestyramine
colestipol
fenofibrate
fenofibric acid, tab
fluvastatin
gemfibrozil
zulovastatin
niacin ER
zupravastatin
rosuvastatin
zusimvastatin
+zKynamro
+zPraluent
+zRepatha
zZetia
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
B
B
B
B
Anti-Adrenergic Blockers Peripheral
Antiarrhythmics
Antilipidemics
Beta Blockers
acebutolol
atenolol
betaxolol
bisoprolol
carvedilol
labetalol
metoprolol
metoprolol ER
nadolol
pindolol
propranolol
timolol
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
amlodipine
cartia XT
diltia XT
diltiazem
diltiazem CD/SR/ER/XR
felodipine ER
isradipine
nicardipine
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
Calcium Channel Blockers
KEY:
Diuretics
acetazolamide
acetazolamide ER
amiloride
amiloride/HCTZ
bumetanide
chlorothiazide
chlorthalidone
furosemide
hydrochlorothiazide
indapamide
methazolamide
metolazone
spironolactone
spironolactone/HCTZ
torsemide
triamterene/HCTZ
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
eplerenone
midodrine
Berinert
+Cinryze
+Firazyr
Ranexa
zRuconest
zSamsca
zTekturna
z
Tekturna HCT
G
G
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
Miscellaneous Cardiovascular Agents
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
hydralazine
isosorbide dinitrate
isosorbide mononitrate
isosorbide mononitrate SA
isoxsuprine
minoxidil oral
nitroglycerin oint
nitroglycerin pumpspray
nitroglycerin SR
nitroglycerin transdermal patch
Dilatrate SR
Nitrostat
abacavir/lamivudine/
zidovudineG
lamivudine/zidovudine
G
Dutrebis
B
Stribild
B
Triumeq
B
Truvada
B
Viread
B
Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase
Inhibitors
nevirapine
Atripla
Intelence
Rescriptor
Sustiva
Viramune XR
abacavir sulfate
didanosine
lamivudine
stavudine
zidovudine
Emtriva
Epivir solution
Epzicom
Retrovir IV infusion vial
Videx
Videx pediatric solution
G
G
G
G
G
B
B
B
B
B
B
Complera
Edurant
+Fuzeon
Genvoya
Isentress
Odefsey
Selzentry
Tivicay
Tybost
Vitekta
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
Aptivus
Crixivan
Evotaz
Invirase
Lexiva
Norvir
Prezcobix
Prezista
Reyataz
Viracept
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
Kaletra
B
Other
Protease Inhibitors
Protease Inhibitors Combinations
Huntington’s Disease
+ztetrabenazine
G
azathioprine
cyclosporine
gengraf
mycophenolate mofetil
sirolimus
tacrolimus
Astagraf XL
z
Envarsus XR
Sandimmune
G
G
G
G
G
G
B
B
B
Immunosuppressants
Infection
Antibacterial agents/Antibiotics
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
B
B
amoxicillin
amoxicillin-clavulanate ER
ampicillin
azithromycin suspension
azithromycin tablets
cefaclor
cefadroxil
cefdinir
cefpodoxime
cefprozil
cefuroxime
cephalexin
ciprofloxacin
clarithromycin susp
clarithromycin tabs
clindamycin
dicloxacillin
doxycycline
erythromycin base
erythromycin ethylsuccinate
erythromycin stearate
HIV - Antivirals
Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase
Inhibitor
TIER
Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase erythromycin/sulfisoxazoleG
minocycline
G
Inhibitor Combination
+
epoprostenolG
+
veletriG
+zAdcirca
B
+zAdempas
B
+zLetairis
B
+zOpsumit
B
+zOrenitram
B
+zTracleer
B
zUptravi
B
Vasodilators
TIER
nifediac CC
nifedical XL
nifedipine
nifedipine SR
nimodipine
nisoldipine
verapamil
verapamil SR
G
B
B
B
B
B
P =A step edit applies to this drug.
z =Specific Quantity Limits Apply.
=Prior Authorization Required.
u = Included in Tablet-Splitting Program
+ = Access restricted to specialty pharmacy.
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
ofloxacin
G
penicillin VK
G
sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprimG
tetracycline
G
Ery-Tab
B
Ketek
B
Zmax
B
Antifungals
ciclodan
clotrimazole lozenge
fluconazole
flucytosine
griseofulvin
zitraconazole
ketoconazole
nystatin
zterbinafine
zvoriconazole
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
chloroquine phosphate
hydroxychloroquine
mefloquine
Daraprim
Malarone
Primaquine
G
G
G
B
B
B
ethambutol
isoniazid
pyrazinamide
rifabutin
rifampin
Coartem
Rifater
G
G
G
G
G
B
B
z
acyclovir oral
amantadine
zfamciclovir
ganciclovir
lamivudine tabs
ribapak
+ribasphere
+ribavirin
rimantadine
zvalacyclovir
valganciclovir tablets
+PzDaklinza
Epivir-HBV solution
+zHarvoni
zHepsera
+zOlysio
+Pegasys
zRelenza
+zSovaldi
zTamiflu
+PzTechnivie
+Pz Viekira Pak
PzZepatier
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
atovaquone
methenamine combination
metronidazole
neomycin
nitrofurantoin
paromomycin
+
tobramycin amp/neb
trimethoprim
vancomycin
Dapsone
Nebupent
zSivextro
+
Tobi Podhaler
zZyvox
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
B
B
B
B
B
Antimalarials
Antituberculosis
Antivirals
Other Anti-Infectives
Men’s Health
Impotence - possible contract exclusion;
refer to individual contract
yohimbine
G
Androderm patch
zAndrogel
zAxiron
zFortesta
zNatesto
zTestim
B
B
B
B
B
B
Male Hormones
Note: * Some drugs are limited to 1 unit of use package per dispensing.
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TIER
z
Testosterone gel
zVogelxo
Prostate Health
zalfuzosin
zfinasteride
tamsulosin
B
B
G
G
G
Mental Health
Antidepressants
amitriptyline
G
amitriptyline/chlordiazepoxideG
amitriptyline/perphenazineG
amoxapine
G
zbupropion
G
z
bupropion ER
G
z
bupropion XL
G
ucitalopram
G
clomipramine
G
desipramine
G
doxepin
G
duloxetine
G
uescitalopram
G
u
fluoxetine 10, 20mg tablet
G
fluoxetine capsule
G
fluvoxamine ER
G
fluvoxamine tab
G
u
imipramine
G
maprotiline
G
umirtazapine
G
nefazodone
G
nortriptyline
G
u
paroxetine HCl
G
phenelzine
G
usertraline
G
tranylcypromine
G
trazodone
G
uvenlafaxine
G
venlafaxine ER
G
Desvenlafaxine ER
B
Desvenlafaxine fumarate
B
Fetzima
B
Fluoxetine 60mg tablet
B
Khedezla
B
Pexeva
B
Pristiq
B
Trintellix
B
Viibryd
B
Antimanic Agents
lithium carbonate
Antipsychotic Agents
aripiprazole
chlorpromazine
clozapine
fluphenazine decanoate
fluphenazine, oral
haloperidol decanoate
haloperidol, oral
loxapine
zolanzapine
zolanzapine/fluoxetine
paliperidone
perphenazine
zquetiapine
zrisperidone
z
risperidone m-tab
thioridazine
thiothixene
trifluoperazine
z
ziprasidone caps
zFanapt
zLatuda
zRexulti
zSaphris
z
Seroquel XR
Versacloz
zVraylar
Anxiolytics, Sedatives, and Hypnotics
alprazolam/ER
buspirone
chloral hydrate
chlordiazepoxide
clorazepate
diazepam
estazolam
flurazepam
lorazepam
KEY:
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
TIER
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
B
dexmethylphenidate
dexmethylphenidate ER
dextroamphetamine tabs
generic Adderall
generic Adderall XR
generic Concerta
generic Dexedrine spansules
metadate ER
methylphenidate/SR/CD
zmodafinil
procentra
Daytrana
Intuniv
zNuvigil
Strattera
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
B
B
B
B
Cerebral Stimulants
baclofen
carisoprodol
carisoprodol/ASA
chlorzoxazone
cyclobenzaprine
dantrolene sodium
diazepam
methocarbamol
orphenadrine
tizanidine
G
G
G
B
acamprosate calcium tablet EC
buprenorphine HCl
disulfiram
naltrexone
Campral dosepack
z
Narcan Nasal Spray
Rilutek
Savella
Suboxone Film
G
G
G
G
B
B
B
B
B
danazol
fludrocortisone
+octreotide
+z Acthar H.P. gel
+zCerdelga
Egrifta
+Genotropin
+Humatrope
+zMyalept
+Natpara
+Norditropin
+Nutropin
+Omnitrope
+Saizen
+Sensipar
+zSomavert
Synarel
+Tev-Tropin
+zZavesca
+Zorbtive
G
G
G
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
+
Gamunex C
+Hizentra
zKeveyis
Procysbi
+Ravicti
Strensiq
B
B
B
B
B
B
+glatopa
+Ampyra
+zAubagio
+Avonex
+Betaseron
+
Copaxone 40mg
+Extavia
+zGilenya
+zPlegridy
+Rebif
+zTecfidera
G
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
Other Endocrine
Other Miscellaneous
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
B
B
B
B
B
Pain/Arthritis
desmopressin solution
desmopressin tabs
desmopressin vial 4mcg/ml
+Stimate
Other CNS
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
Osteoporosis
zalendronate
zcalcitonin-salmon
z
fortical NS
zibandronate
zraloxifene
z
risedronate 150mg
z
risedronate DR
z
Actonel 5mg, 30mg
z
Actonel with Calcium
zBinosto
z
Fosamax Plus D
+zForteo
Analgesics, Narcotic
acetaminophen w/codeine
G
belladonna & opium supp
G
butorphanol NS
G
codeine sulfate
G
endocet
G
z
fentanyl lozenge
G
fentanyl patch
G
hydrocodone/ibuprofen G
hydromorphone
G
meperidine
G
meperidine/promethazine G
methadone
G
morphine SR
G
morphine tab, soln, supp
G
MSIR tabs, sol
G
oxycodone
G
oxycodone/acetaminophenG
oxycodone/aspirin
G
oxymorphone ER
G
pentazocine/naloxone
G
Opana ER
B
Analgesics, Salicylates
aspirin SR
choline mag. trisalicylate
diflunisal
salsalate
G
G
G
G
hydroxychloroquine
leflunomide
methotrexate
+z Actemra SC
zCuprimine
+zEnbrel
+zHumira
zKineret
+zOrencia
+zOtezla
Ridaura
+zSimponi
+zXeljanz
G
G
G
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
zcelecoxib
G
Anti-Rheumatic
Cox-2s
Migraine (Analgesics, Non-narcotic)
butalbital/APAP
G
butalbital/APAP/caffeine G
butalbital/aspirin/caffeine G
dihydroergotamine mesylate
G
ergotamine/caffeine
G
isometh/dichloralphen/APAPG
znaratriptan
G
G
zsumatriptan
tramadol
G
Ergomar
B
Multiple Sclerosis Agents
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory/
Combination Products
P =A step edit applies to this drug.
z =Specific Quantity Limits Apply.
=Prior Authorization Required.
u = Included in Tablet-Splitting Program
+ = Access restricted to specialty pharmacy.
diclofenac potassium
diclofenac sodium
TIER
Muscle Relaxants
Miscellaneous
Antidiuretic Agents
TIER
meprobamate
oxazepam
temazepam
triazolam
zzaleplon
zzolpidem
z
zolpidem CR
+zHetlioz
etodolac
etodolac SA
fenoprofen
flurbiprofen
ibuprofen
indomethacin
ketoprofen
ketorolac inj.
ketorolac tab
z
meclofenamate
meloxicam
nabumetone
naproxen
naproxen EC
piroxicam
sulindac
Voltaren gel
Parkinson’s Disease
amantadine
G
benztropine
G
bromocriptine
G
carbidopa/levodopa
G
carbidopa/levodopa SA
G
carbidopa/levodopa/entacaponeG
entacapone
G
pramipexole
G
ropinirole
G
zselegiline
G
trihexyphenidyl
G
B
+Apokyn
+zDuopa
B
Potassium
Potassium agents
potassium bicarbonate
potassium chloride
G
G
sod. polystyrene sulfonate
G
Potassium Removing agent
Respiratory/Asthma
Adrenergic
epinephrine inj.
Epipen/Jr.
Corticosteroids
G
B
budesonide inh. (0.25mg/2ml,
0.5mg/2ml)G
zAlvesco
B
z
Flovent Diskus
B
z
Flovent HFA
B
z
Pulmicort Flexhaler
B
zQvar
B
zSymbicort
B
Leukotrienes
zmontelukast
zzafirlukast
Other Agents
G
G
cromolyn inh. soln.
ipratropium inh. soln.
z
Advair diskus
zAtrovent/HFA
z
Combivent Respimat
zDulera
+zEsbriet
+zKalydeco
+zOfev
+zOrkambi
+Pulmozyme
zSpiriva
z
Spiriva Respimat
z
Stiolto Respimat
G
G
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
albuterol sulfate ER
albuterol tab, syr
metaproterenol syr
terbutaline tab
Maxair Autohaler
ProAir HFA/RespiClick
Serevent Diskus
Ventolin HFA
G
G
G
G
B
B
B
B
Sympathomimetics
z
z
z
z
z
z
Xanthine Derivatives
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
B
aminophylline
theochron
theophylline/SR tabs, liquid
G
G
G
Note: * Some drugs are limited to 1 unit of use package per dispensing.
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TIER
Seizures
Barbiturates
phenobarbital
G
phenytoin
G
Hydantoins
Miscellaneous
carbamazepine
G
carbamazepine XR 200mg,
400mgG
clonazepam
G
divalproex sodium/ER
G
felbamate
G
gabapentin
G
lamotrigine
G
levetiracetam
G
oxcarbazepine
G
primidone
G
tiagabine
G
topiramate
G
valproic acid
G
zonisamide
G
Aptiom
B
Banzel
B
Equetro
B
zFycompa
B
Gabitril
B
Lyrica
B
Onfi
B
Potiga
B
Qudexy XR
B
Sabril
B
Spritam
B
Topiramate ER (SSB) capsules
B
Trokendi XR
B
Succinimides
ethosuximide
Celontin
G
B
Skin
adapalene
amnesteem
avita cream
benzoyl peroxide
claravis
erythromycin/benz peroxide
prascion RA
sod.sulfacetamide/sulfur
emulsion cleanser
sod. sulfacetamide/sulfur lot
sotret
sulfacetamide

tretinoin cr/gel
Tazorac
Antibiotics (Topical)
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
B
acitretin
G
clindamycin sol/swabs/gel/
lotionG
erythromycin sol/swabs/gel
G
gentamicin cr/oint
G
metronidazole cream/lotion/gel G
mupirocin
G
Centany
B
Antipsoriatics
calcipotriene ointment
calcipotriene solution
tacrolimus ointment
+zCosentyx
Elidel
+zStelara
G
G
G
B
B
B
G
Burn preparation
silver sulfadiazine
Fungicides
betamethasone/clotrimazoleG
ciclopirox cream/gel
G
ciclopirox soln
G
econazole
G
ketoconazole
G
nystatin
G
nystatin/triamcinolone
G
nystop
G
Exelderm
B
Oxistat
B
KEY:
G
G
G
G
G
B
B
B
8-MOP
Oxsoralen Ultra
B
B
acticin
Lindane
Ulesfia
G
B
B
Psoralens
Scabicides & Pediculicides
Topical Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Antidiarrheal
lidocaine
z
lidocaine patch
selenium sulf 2.25% shampoo
G
G
G
acyclovir
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
B
B
G
peg 3350/electrolyte
Creon
Pancreaze
Pertzye
Ultresa
Viokace
Zenpep
B
B
B
B
B
B
ursodiol
G
cimetidine
famotidine
nizatidine
ranitidine (all)
G
G
G
G
misoprostol
sucralfate
G
G
cromolyn sodium
enulose
lactulose
mesalamine enema
sulfasalazine
sulfasalazine EC
Asacol
Asacol HD
Canasa supp.
Cholbam
+zCimzia
Delzicol
Dipentum
+Gattex
+Kuvan
Linzess
Pentasa
zRelistor
Uceris ER tablet
G
G
G
G
G
G
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
zlansoprazole
zomeprazole
zpantoprazole
zPrilosec-OTC
G
G
G
G
Gallstone Solubilizing Agents
H2 Antagonists
Other Antiulcer
Other GI Products
G
G
G
G
B
B
B
Proton Pump Inhibitors
Steroids
cortisone acetate
dexamethasone oral
hydrocortisone oral
methylprednisolone
prednisolone ODT
prednisolone oral
prednisone oral
zgranisetron
meclizine
zondansetron
prochlorperazine
promethazine
trimethobenzamide
zEmend
Transderm Scop
Digestants
Members coverage varies by plan.
Patient should be in a smoking cessation
program.
zbupropion
z
Nicotine Gum
z
Nicotine lozenges
z
Nicotine patches various
zChantix
zCommit
z
Nicotrol Inhaler/NS
G
G
B
B
Bowel Evacuants
Smoking Cessation
diphenoxylate/atropine
paregoric
zAlinia
Fulyzaq
Antiemetic/Antivertigo
alclometasone
G
amcinonide
G
betamethasone dipropionate
G
betamethasone dipropionate
augmented oint
G
betamethasone valerate
G
clobetasol propionate
G
desonide
G
desoximetasone
G
diflorasone
G
fluocinolone acetonide
G
fluocinonide 0.05%
G
fluticasone propionate
G
halobetasol
G
hydrocortisone 2.5%
G
hydrocortisone valerate
G
hydrocortisone/iodoquinolG
hydrocortisone/urea
G
mometasone cr/oint
G
z
triamcinolone acetonide
G
Cordran tape
B
Topical Antivirals
TIER
aluminum chloride 20%
fluorouracil
imiquimod 5% cream
podofilox
sodium chloride irrigating soln
Carac
Phisohex
Regranex
Topical Antipruritics/Anesthetics
Acne
TIER
Other Topicals
Thyroid
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
Antithyroid
methimazole
propylthiouracil
G
G
levothroid
levothyroxine
levoxyl
liothyronine
thyroid
unithroid
Synthroid
Thyrolar
G
G
G
G
G
G
B
B
Thyroid
Stomach/Ulcer
Anorectal
hydrocortisone/pramoxineG
hydrocortisone rectal cr. & supp. G
hydrocortisone rectal enema
G
pramoxine/HC acetate 2.5%
G
Cortifoam
B
Proctofoam-HC
B
Vitamins
calcitriol
calcium acetate
cyanocobalamin inj.
etidronate disodium
folic acid
leucovorin
levocarnitine
multivitamin + fluoride
phytonadione
potassium aminobenzoate
pre-natal vitamins
Anticholinergics/Antispasmodic/
GI Motility
belladonna/phenobarbital G
chlordiazepoxide/clindiniumG
dicyclomine
G
glycopyrrolate
G
hyoscyamine/CR
G
metoclopramide
G
Donnatal
B
P =A step edit applies to this drug.
z =Specific Quantity Limits Apply.
=Prior Authorization Required.
u = Included in Tablet-Splitting Program
+ = Access restricted to specialty pharmacy.
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
TIER
sodium fluoride chewable tab
& drops
vit A,D,C + fluoride
vit A,D,C + fluoride and iron
Galzin
Mephyton
Nascobal
Orfadin
Renvela
G
G
G
B
B
B
B
B
Women’s Health
Contraceptives - Other
zxulane
Mirena
NuvaRing
G
B
B
z
estradiol/noreth ac
z
estradiol oral
z
estradiol patches
zestropipate
zestrogen/methyltesterone
medroxyprogesterone
norethindrone
progesterone, micronized
Cenestin
z
Climara Pro
zCombipatch
Enjuvia
zEstring
zEvamist
Menest
Premarin
Premarin vag cream
Premphase
Prempro
Vagifem
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
Brisdelle
B
amethia
apri
aranelle
aviane
balziva
camila
camrese
cesia
cryselle
enpresse
errin
jolessa
jolivette
junel/FE
kariva
lessina
zlevonorgestrel
levora
low-ogestrel
lutera
microgestin/FE
mononessa
necon
z
next choice
z
next choice one dose
nora-BE
norethindrone a-e estradiol/
ferrous fumarate
nortrel
ocella
ogestrel
portia
previfem
quasense
solia
sprintec
tri-sprintec
trinessa
trivora
velivet
zarah
zenchent
zovia
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
miconazole vag supp
nystatin vag tab
terconazole
vandazole vag
G
G
G
G
Hormones
Miscellaneous
Oral Contraceptives
Vaginal Preparations
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
Note: * Some drugs are limited to 1 unit of use package per dispensing.
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acetaminophen
hydrocortisone
permethrin
AFRIN
hydrocortisone acetate
PINX
ALAVERT
ibuprofen
polyethylene glycol
alum/mag hydroxide w/simethicone
iron
prenatal
aluminum acetate
lice treatment
PRILOSEC OTC
aluminum hydroxide
loperamide solution
pyridoxine HCl
artificial tears
loratadine
ranitidine HCl
aspirin
loratadine-D
reese’s pinworm
aspirin buffered
lubricant eye drops
ROBITUSSIN
B complex w/ vitamin C
MAALOX
ROBITUSSIN-DM
bacitracin
MAALOX PLUS EXTRA STRENGTH
saline nasal spray
BENADRYL
magnesium
senna
BENEFIBER
magnesium gluconate
sennosides
benzoyl peroxide
mag-oxide
SENOKOT
beta-carotene
meclizine HCl
sinus congestion & pain
bisacodyl
METAMUCIL
sochlor
bismuth subsalicylate
MICONAZOLE 3
SPECTRAVITE
calcium + vitamin D
MICONAZOLE 7
SPECTRAVITE SENIOR
calcium carbonate
miconazole nitrate
SUDAFED PE
calcium lactate
MILK OF MAGNESIA
SUDAFED SINUS NIGHTTIME
CENTRA-VITE
mineral oil
suphedrine PE
CENTRUM SILVER
MONISTAT 1
SYSTANE
cetirizine HCl
MUCINEX
THERAFLU
children’s vitamin with minerals
MUCINEX DM
THERA-M
children’s acetaminophen
multivitamin
tolnaftate
children’s cold & cough
multivitamin w/iron
tussin
CHILDREN’S MUCINEX
multivitamin w/iron
tussin DM
CHILDREN’S PEPTO
multivitamin w/minerals
TYLENOL SINUS
chlorpheniramine maleate
multivitamin with calcium-iron
VISINE
cimetidine
MYLANTA
vitamin A
clotrimazole vaginal
NASACORT OTC
vitamin B-1
cold multi-symptom nighttime
nasal moisturizer
vitamin C
daytime cold & flu
niacin
vitamin D
diabetic tussin DM
NICODERM CQ
vitamin D3
DIMAPHEN
NICOTINE GUM
vitamins A-D-E
dimenhydrinate
nighttime cold & flu relief
ZANTAC OTC
DIMETAPP
NIX
DIMETAPP DM
OCUTABS
diphenhydramine HCl
OCUVITE
docusate sodium
OCUVITE PRESERVISION
DRAMAMINE
omeprazole
famotidine
oxymetazoline HCl
fexofenadine
oyster shell calcium
fiber tabs
oyster shell calcium w/vit D
fiber therapy
pedia relief cough & cold
GAVISCON
pediatric electrolyte
guaifenesin
PEPCID COMPLETE
guaifenesin DM
PEPTO-BISMOL
KEY:
P =A step edit applies to this drug.
z =Specific Quantity Limits Apply.
=Prior Authorization Required.
u = Included in Tablet-Splitting Program
+ = Access restricted to specialty pharmacy.
Note: * Some drugs are limited to 1 unit of use package per dispensing.
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Section III — Index
DRUG NAME TIER PAGE DRUG NAME TIER PAGE DRUG NAME A
B
abacavir sulfate
G
2
abacavir/lamivudine/
zidovudine
G2
acamprosate calcium
tablet EC
G
3
G1
acarbose
Accu-Chek
B1
acebutolol
G2
acetaminophen w/codeineG 3
acetazolamide
G2
acetazolamide ER
G
2
acetic acid HC otic
G
1
acetic acid otic
G
1
acetic acid/aluminum acetateG
1
acetylcysteine inh soln. G
1
acitretin
G4
+zActemra SC
B
3
+zActhar H.P. gel
B
3
acticin
G4
+zActimmune
B1
zActonel 5mg, 30mg
B
3
zActonel with Calcium B
3
acyclovir
G4
zacyclovir oral
G
2
G4
adapalene
+zAdcirca
B2
+zAdempas
B2
zAdvair diskus
B
3
+zAfinitor
B1
B1
Afrezza
Aggrenox
B1
zalbuterol sulfate ER
G
3
zalbuterol tab, syr
G
3
alclometasone
G4
zalendronate
G3
zalfuzosin
G3
zAlinia
B4
allopurinol
G2
alprazolam/ER
G3
aluminum chloride 20% G
4
zAlvesco
B3
amantadine
G2
amantadine
G3
G4
amcinonide
amethia
G4
amiloride
G2
G2
amiloride/HCTZ
aminophylline
G3
amiodarone
G2
amitriptyline
G3
amitriptyline/chlordiazepoxideG
3
amitriptyline/perphenazineG 3
amlodipine
G2
amlodipine/benazeprilG 2
amnesteem
G4
amoxapine
G3
amoxicillin
G2
amoxicillin-clavulanate ERG 2
ampicillin
G2
+Ampyra
B3
G1
anagrelide
anastrozole
G1
Androderm patch
B
2
zAndrogel
B2
Apidra
B1
+Apokyn
B3
apri
G4
Aptiom
B4
Aptivus
B2
aranelle
G4
+Aranesp
B1
+Arcalyst
B1
aripiprazole
G3
Asacol
B4
Asacol HD
B
4
Ascensia Breeze
B
1
aspirin SR
G
3
Astagraf XL
B
2
atenolol
G2
atenolol/chlorthalidoneG 2
atorvastatin calcium
G
2
atovaquone
G2
Atripla
B2
atropine sulfate ophth
G
1
zAtrovent/HFA
B3
+zAubagio
B3
zAvandamet
B1
zAvandaryl
B1
zAvandia
B1
aviane
G4
avita cream
G
4
+Avonex
B3
zAxiron
B2
azathioprine
G2
zazelastine 0.1% nasal sprayG
1
azelastine ophth
G
1
azithromycin suspension G
2
azithromycin tablets
G
2
Azopt
B1
bacitracin ophth
G
1
bacitracin/polymyxinG1
baclofen
G3
balziva
G4
Banzel
B4
belladonna & opium suppG 3
4
belladonna/phenobarbitalG
benazepril
G2
benazepril/HCTZ
G2
benzonatate
G1
benzoyl peroxide
G
4
benztropine
G3
Berinert
B2
betamethasone dipropionateG
4
betamethasone dipropionate
G
4
augmented oint
betamethasone valerate G
4
betamethasone/
clotrimazole
G4
+Betaseron
B3
betaxolol
G2
betaxolol HCl
G
1
bethanecol
G1
Betoptic-S
B1
bexarotene
G1
G1
bicalutamide
zBinosto
B3
bisoprolol
G2
bisoprolol/HCTZ
G2
+zBosulif
B1
Brilinta
B1
brimonidine
G1
Brisdelle
B4
G1
bromfenac
bromocriptine
G3
brompheniramine/
pseudoephedrine G1
brompheniramine/
phenylephrine
G1
budesonide inh.
(0.25mg/2ml, 0.5mg/2ml)G
3
bumetanide
G2
buprenorphine HCl
G
3
zbupropion
G3
zbupropion
G4
zbupropion ER
G
3
zbupropion XL
G
3
buspirone
G3
butalbital/APAP
G3
butalbital/APAP/caffeineG 3
3
butalbital/aspirin/caffeineG
butorphanol NS
G
3
zBydureon
B1
zByetta
B1
KEY:
C
calcipotriene ointment
calcipotriene solution
zcalcitonin-salmon
calcitriol
calcium acetate
camila
Campral dosepack
camrese
Canasa supp.
zcandesartan
zcandesartan/HCTZ
capecitabine
zCaprelsa
captopril
captopril/HCTZ
Carac
carbamazepine
carbamazepine XR
200mg, 400mg
carbidopa/levodopa
carbidopa/levodopa SA
carbidopa/levodopa/
entacapone
cardec/DM
carisoprodol
carisoprodol/ASA
carteolol
cartia XT
carvedilol
CeeNu
cefaclor
cefadroxil
cefdinir
cefpodoxime
cefprozil
cefuroxime
zcelecoxib
Celontin
Cenestin
Centany
cephalexin
+zCerdelga
cesia
zcetirizine
zChantix
chloral hydrate
chlordiazepoxide
TIER PAGE DRUG NAME chlordiazepoxide/clindiniumG
4
chloroquine phosphate G
2
chlorothiazide
G2
chlorpheniramine/
pseudoephedrine G1
chlorpromazine
G3
G1
chlorpropamide
chlorthalidone
G2
G3
chlorzoxazone
Cholbam
B4
cholestyramine
G2
3
choline mag. trisalicylate G
ciclodan
G2
ciclopirox cream/gel
G
4
ciclopirox soln
G
4
cilostazol
G1
G4
cimetidine
+zCimzia
B4
+Cinryze
B2
Ciprodex
B1
ciprofloxacin
G2
ciprofloxacin ophth
G
1
ucitalopram
G3
G
1
citric acid/sod citrate
claravis
G4
clarithromycin susp
G
2
clarithromycin tabs
G
2
clemastine
G1
zClimara Pro
B
4
G2
clindamycin
clindamycin sol/swabs/
gel/lotion
G4
clobetasol propionate
G
4
G3
clomipramine
clonazepam
G4
clonidine, oral, patch
G
2
clopidogrel
G1
clorazepate
G3
clotrimazole lozenge
G
2
clozapine
G3
Coartem
B2
codeine sulfate
G
3
colchicine/probenecidG 2
Colcrys
B2
colestipol
G2
zCombipatch
B4
zCombivent Respimat B
3
zCometriq
B1
zCommit
B4
B2
Complera
Contour
B1
B
3
+Copaxone 40mg
Cordran tape
B
4
Cortifoam
B4
G
4
cortisone acetate
+zCosentyx
B4
zCotellic
B1
B4
Creon
Crixivan
B2
cromolyn inh. soln.
G
3
cromolyn ophth
G
1
cromolyn sodium
G
4
cryselle
G4
zCuprimine
B3
cyanocobalamin inj.
G
4
cyclobenzaprine
G3
cyclophosphamide G1
G2
cyclosporine
cyproheptadine
G1
Cystaran
B1
G
4
G
4
G3
G4
G
4
G4
B
3
G4
B
4
G2
G2
G1
B1
D
G2
G2 +PzDaklinza
B2
B4 danazol
G3
G4 dantrolene sodium
G
3
Dapsone
B2
G
4 Daraprim
B2
G3 Daytrana
B3
G
3 Delzicol
B4
G3
desipramine
G3 desmopressin solution G
3
G1 desmopressin tabs
G
3
G3 desmopressin vial 4mcg/mlG
3
G3 desonide
G4
G1 desoximetasone
G4
G
2 Desvenlafaxine ER
B
3
G2 Desvenlafaxine fumarate B
3
B1 dexameth/neomycin/poly BG 1
G2 dexamethasone ophth
G
1
G2 dexamethasone oral
G
4
G2 dexchlorpheniramineG 1
G2 dexmethylphenidate G3
G2 dexmethylphenidate ER G
3
G2 dextroamphetamine tabs G
3
G3 diazepam
G3
B4 diazepam
G3
B4 Dibenzyline
B2
B4 diclofenac potassium
G
3
G2 diclofenac sodium
G
3
B3 dicloxacillin
G2
G4 dicyclomine
G4
G1 didanosine
G2
B4 diflorasone
G4
G
3 diflunisal
G3
G3 digoxin
G2
TIER PAGE DRUG NAME dihydroergotamine mesylateG
3
Dilatrate SR
B
2
diltia XT
G
2
diltiazem
G2
diltiazem CD/SR/ER/XR G
2
Dipentum
B4
diphenhydramine G1
diphenoxylate/atropineG 4
dipyridamole
G1
disopyramide
G2
disopyramide CR
G
2
disulfiram
G3
divalproex sodium/ER
G
4
zdonepezil
G1
Donnatal
B4
dorzolamide 2% eye drops G1
dorzolamide/timolol
eye drops
G
1
doxazosin
G2
doxepin
G3
doxycycline
G2
zDulera
B3
duloxetine
G3
B3
+zDuopa
zDurlaza
B1
Dutrebis
B2
E
econazole
G4
Edurant
B2
Effient
B1
Egrifta
B3
8-MOP
B4
Elidel
B4
Eliquis
B1
Emcyt
B1
B4
zEmend
Emtriva
B2
enalapril
G2
enalapril/HCTZ
G2
B3
+zEnbrel
endocet
G3
Enjuvia
B4
enoxaparin
G1
enpresse
G4
entacapone
G3
enulose
G4
zEnvarsus XR
B
2
epinephrine inj.
G
3
Epipen/Jr.
B3
Epivir solution
B
2
Epivir-HBV solution
B
2
eplerenone
G2
+Epogen
B1
+epoprostenol
G2
zeprosartan
G2
Epzicom
B2
Equetro
B4
ergoloid mesylates
G
1
Ergomar
B3
ergotamine/caffeine G3
B1
+zErivedge
errin
G4
Ery-Tab
B2
erythromycin base
G
2
erythromycin
G2
ethylsuccinate
erythromycin ophth
G
1
erythromycin sol/swabs/gelG 4
erythromycin stearate
G
2
erythromycin/benz peroxideG
4
erythromycin/sulfisoxazoleG 2
B3
+zEsbriet
uescitalopram
G3
estazolam
G3
zestradiol oral
G
4
zestradiol patches
G
4
zestradiol/noreth ac
G
4
zEstring
B4
zestrogen/methyltesteroneG 4
zestropipate
G4
ethambutol
G2
G4
ethosuximide
etidronate disodium
G
4
etodolac
G3
etodolac SA
G
3
etoposide
G1
zEvamist
B4
Evotaz
B2
Exelderm
B4
zExelon Patch
B
1
exemestane
G1
+Exjade
B1
+Extavia
B3
F
zfamciclovir
zfamciclovir
famotidine
zFanapt
Fareston
zFarxiga
+zFarydak
felbamate
felodipine ER
P =A step edit applies to this drug.
z =Specific Quantity Limits Apply.
=Prior Authorization Required.
u = Included in Tablet-Splitting Program
+ = Access restricted to specialty pharmacy.
G1
G2
G4
B3
B1
B1
B1
G4
G
2
TIER PAGE DRUG NAME fenofibrate
G2
fenofibric acid, tab
G
2
fenoprofen
G3
G
3
zfentanyl lozenge
fentanyl patch
G
3
Fetzima
B3
G1
zfinasteride
G3
zfinasteride
+Firazyr
B2
flecainide
G2
Flonase Allergy Relief
G
1
zFlovent Diskus
B
3
zFlovent HFA
B
3
fluconazole
G2
flucytosine
G2
fludrocortisone
G3
fluocinolone acetonide G
4
fluocinonide 0.05%
G
4
fluorometholone ophth G
1
fluorouracil
G4
ufluoxetine 10, 20mg tabletG
3
Fluoxetine 60mg tablet B
3
fluoxetine capsule
G
3
fluphenazine decanoate G
3
fluphenazine, oral
G
3
flurazepam
G3
flurbiprofen
G3
flurbiprofen ophth
G
1
flutamide
G1
zfluticasone nasal spray G
1
fluticasone propionate
G
4
fluvastatin
G2
fluvoxamine ER
G
3
ufluvoxamine tab
G
3
FML Forte
B
1
FML S.O.P.
B
1
folic acid
G
4
fondaparinux
G1
B3
+zForteo
zFortesta
B2
zfortical NS
G
3
zFosamax Plus D
B
3
fosinopril
G2
Fragmin
B1
FreeStyle
B1
Fulyzaq
B4
furosemide
G2
+Fuzeon
B2
zFycompa
B4
G
gabapentin
G4
Gabitril
B4
zgalantamine
G1
Galzin
B4
+Gamunex C
B
3
ganciclovir
G2
+Gattex
B4
gemfibrozil
G2
generic Adderall
G
3
generic Adderall XR
G
3
generic Concerta
G
3
generic Dexedrine spansulesG
3
gengraf
G2
+Genotropin
B3
gentamicin cr/oint
G
4
gentamicin ophth
G
1
Genvoya
B2
B3
+zGilenya
B1
+zGilotrif
+glatopa
G3
zglimepiride
G1
glipizide
G1
zglipizide ER
G
1
zglipizide/metforminG1
Glucagon
B1
glyburide
G1
glyburide micronized
G
1
glycopyrrolate
G4
zGlyxambi
B1
G4
zgranisetron
B1
zGrastek
griseofulvin
G2
guaifenesin 1200/DM
G
1
guaifenesin/codeine G1
guanabenz
G2
guanfacine
G2
H
halobetasol
haloperidol decanoate
haloperidol, oral
+zHarvoni
heparin
zHepsera
+zHetlioz
Hexalen
Histex IE
+Hizentra
homatropine
Humalog insulin
+Humatrope
+zHumira
Humulin (all types)
+Hycamptin
TIER PAGE
hydralazine
G2
hydrochlorothiazide G2
hydrocodone/
chlorpheniramine G1
hydrocodone/homatropineG
1
hydrocodone/ibuprofenG 3
G
4
hydrocortisone 2.5%
hydrocortisone oral
G
4
hydrocortisone rectal
cr. & supp.
G
4
hydrocortisone rectal enemaG
4
4
hydrocortisone valerate G
hydrocortisone/iodoquinolG 4
hydrocortisone/pramoxineG 4
hydrocortisone/urea G4
G3
hydromorphone
hydroxychloroquine G2
hydroxychloroquine G3
hydroxyurea
G1
hydroxyzine HCL
G
1
G
1
hydroxyzine pamoate
hyoscyamine/CR
G4
I
zibandronate
+zIbrance
G3
B1
ibuprofen
G3
zIclusig
B1
+zimatinib
G1
zImbruvica
B1
imipramine
G3
G
4
imiquimod 5% cream
indapamide
G2
indomethacin
G2
indomethacin
G3
+zInlyta
B1
Innohep
B1
Intelence
B2
+Intron A
B
1
Intuniv
B3
Invirase
B2
zInvokamet
B1
zInvokana
B1
ipratropium inh. soln.
G
3
1
ipratropium nasal spray G
zirbesartan
G2
zirbesartan/HCTZ G2
zIressa
B1
Isentress
B2
isometh/dichloralphen/APAPG
3
isoniazid
G2
Isopto Carbachol 1.5% B
1
G
2
isosorbide dinitrate
isosorbide mononitrate G
2
isosorbide mononitrate SAG 2
isoxsuprine
G2
isradipine
G2
zitraconazole
G2
J
B1
B1
G1
B1
B1
B1
B1
G4
G4
G4
B1
+Jadenu
+zJakafi
jantoven
zJanumet
zJanuvia
zJardiance
Jentadueto
jolessa
jolivette
junel/FE
Juvisync
K
Kaletra
B2
+zKalydeco
B3
G4
kariva
Kazano
B1
Ketek
B2
ketoconazole
G2
ketoconazole
G4
ketoprofen
G3
ketorolac inj.
G
3
zketorolac tab
G
3
ketorolac tromethamine G
1
ketotifen opthalmic solutionG 1
zKeveyis
B3
Khedezla
B3
zKineret
B3
B1
G4 Kombiglyze
+Kuvan
B4
G
3
B2
G
3 +zKynamro
B2
L
G1
G2
B2 labetalol
G4
B3 lactulose
G2
B1 lamivudine
G
2
B
1 lamivudine tabs
B3 lamivudine/zidovudineG 2
G4
G1 lamotrigine
G4
B
1 zlansoprazole
B1
B3 Lantus
G1
B3 latanoprost
B3
B
1 zLatuda
G3
B1 leflunomide
Note: * Some drugs are limited to 1 unit of use package per dispensing.
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DRUG NAME TIER PAGE DRUG NAME +zLenvima
lessina
+zLetairis
letrozole
leucovorin
Leukeran
+Leukine
leuprolide
Levemir
levetiracetam
levobunolol
levocarnitine
zlevonorgestrel
levora
levothroid
levothyroxine
levoxyl
Lexiva
lidocaine
zlidocaine patch
Lindane
Linzess
liothyronine
lisinopril
lisinopril/HCTZ
lithium carbonate
+zLonsurf
loratadine
loratadine-D
lorazepam
zlosartan
zlosartan HCT
Lotemax suspension
zulovastatin
low-ogestrel
loxapine
Lumigan
lutera
zLynparza
Lyrica
Lysodren
B1
G4
B2
G1
G4
B1
B1
G1
B1
G4
G1
G4
G4
G4
G4
G4
G4
B2
G4
G
4
B4
B4
G4
G2
G2
G
3
B1
G1
G1
G3
G2
G
2
B
1
G2
G4
G3
B1
G4
B1
B4
B1
M
Malarone
B2
maprotiline
G3
Matulane
B1
zMaxair Autohaler
B
3
meclizine
G4
meclofenamate
G3
medroxyprogesteroneG 4
mefloquine
G2
megestrol
G1
+zMekinist
B1
meloxicam
G3
melphalan
G1
Menest
B4
meperidine
G3
meperidine/promethazineG
3
Mephyton
B4
meprobamate
G3
mercaptopurine
G1
mesalamine enema
G
4
mesna
G1
metadate ER
G
3
metaproterenol syr
G
3
metformin
G1
zmetformin ER
G
1
zmetformin/glyburideG 1
methadone
G3
methazolamide
G2
methenamine combinationG 2
methimazole
G4
methocarbamol
G3
methotrexate
G1
methotrexate
G3
methyldopa
G2
methyldopa/HCTZ G2
methylphenidate/SR/CDG 3
methylprednisolone G4
metipranolol
G1
metoclopramide
G4
metolazone
G2
metoprolol
G2
metoprolol ER
G
2
metoprolol/HCTZ G2
metronidazole
G2
metronidazole cream/
lotion/gel
G4
mexiletine
G2
Miacalcin inj.
B
1
miconazole vag supp
G
4
microgestin/FE
G4
midodrine
G2
midodrine
G2
minocycline
G2
minoxidil oral
G
2
Mircera
B1
Mirena
B4
umirtazapine
G3
misoprostol
G4
zmodafinil
G3
mometasone cr/oint
G
4
mononessa
G4
zmontelukast
G3
morphine SR
G
3
KEY:
TIER PAGE DRUG NAME TIER PAGE DRUG NAME morphine tab, soln, supp
MSIR tabs, sol
multivitamin V fluoride
mupirocin
+zMyalept
mycophenolate mofetil
Myleran
G
3
G
3
G
4
G4
B3
G
2
B1
N
nabumetone
G3
nadolol
G2
naltrexone
G3
zNamenda
B1
naphazoline
G1
naproxen
G3
naproxen EC
G
3
znaratriptan
G3
zNarcan Nasal Spray
B
3
zNasacort OTC
B
1
Nascobal
B4
znateglinide
G1
zNatesto
B2
+Natpara
B3
Nebupent
B2
necon
G4
nefazodone
G3
neomycin
G2
neomycin/bacitracin/poly BG 1
neomycin/bacitracin/
poly B/HC
G
1
neomycin/polymyxin/
HC otic
G
1
Nesina
B1
Neulasta
B1
+Neumega
B1
+Neupogen
B1
Nevanac
B1
nevirapine
G2
+zNexavar
B1
znext choice
G
4
znext choice one dose G
4
niacin ER
G
2
nicardipine
G2
zNicotine Gum
G
4
zNicotine lozenges
G
4
zNicotine patches variousG 4
zNicotrol Inhaler/NS
B
4
nifediac CC
G
2
nifedical XL
G
2
nifedipine
G2
nifedipine SR
G
2
Nilandron
B1
nimodipine
G2
zNinlaro
B1
nisoldipine
G2
nitrofurantoin
G2
nitroglycerin oint
G
2
nitroglycerin pumpspray G
2
nitroglycerin SR
G
2
nitroglycerin
transdermal patch
G
2
Nitrostat
B2
nizatidine
G4
nora-BE
G4
+Norditropin
B3
norethindrone
G4
norethindrone a-e estradiol/
ferrous fumarate
G
4
+zNorthera
B2
nortrel
G4
nortriptyline
G3
Norvir
B2
Novolin
B1
Novolog
B1
+Nutropin
B3
NuvaRing
B4
zNuvigil
B3
nystatin
G2
nystatin
G4
nystatin vag tab
G
4
nystatin/triamcinoloneG 4
G4
nystop
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ocella
G4
+octreotide
G3
Odefsey
B2
+zOdomzo
B1
+zOfev
B3
ofloxacin
G2
ofloxacin ophth
G
1
ofloxacin otic
G
1
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G4
zolanzapine
G3
zolanzapine/fluoxetineG 3
+zOlysio
B2
zomeprazole
G4
+Omnitrope
B3
zondansetron
G4
OneTouch
B1
Onfi
B4
Onglyza
B1
Opana ER
B
3
+zOpsumit
B2
zOralair
B1
+zOrencia
B3
+zOrenitram
B2
Orfadin
B4
+zOrkambi
B3
orphenadrine
G3
Oseni
B1
+zOtezla
B3
oxazepam
G3
oxcarbazepine
G4
Oxistat
B4
Oxsoralen Ultra
B
4
zoxybutynin
G1
zoxybutynin ER
G
1
oxycodone
G3
oxycodone/acetaminophenG 3
oxycodone/aspirin G3
oxymorphone ER
G
3
P
paliperidone
G3
Pancreaze
B4
zpantoprazole
G4
paregoric
G4
paromomycin
G2
uparoxetine HCl
G
3
Patanol
B1
peg 3350/electrolyte
G
4
+Pegasys
B2
penicillin VK
G
2
Pentasa
B4
pentazocine/naloxoneG 3
pentoxifylline
G1
perphenazine
G3
Pertzye
B4
Pexeva
B3
phenazopyridine
G1
phenelzine
G3
phenobarbital
G4
phenylephrine ophth
G
1
G4
phenytoin
Phisohex
B4
Phospholine Iodide
B
1
phytonadione
G4
pilocarpine
G1
pindolol
G2
zpioglitazone
G1
piroxicam
G3
+zPlegridy
B3
podofilox
G4
polymyxin B/TMP
G
1
+zPomalyst
B1
portia
G4
potassium aminobenzoateG 4
potassium bicarbonate G
3
potassium chloride
G
3
potassium citrate
G
1
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B4
zPradaxa
B1
+zPraluent
B2
pramipexole
G3
pramoxine/HC acetate 2.5%G
4
prascion RA
G
4
zupravastatin
G2
prazosin
G2
pre-natal vitamins
G
4
Precision
B1
Pred Mild
B
1
prednisolone acetate
G
1
prednisolone ODT
G
4
prednisolone oral
G
4
prednisolone sod acetate G
1
prednisone oral
G
4
Premarin
B4
Premarin vag cream
B
4
Premphase
B4
Prempro
B4
previfem
G4
Prezcobix
B2
Prezista
B2
zPrilosec-OTC
G4
Primaquine
B2
primidone
G4
Pristiq
B3
zProAir HFA/RespiClick B
3
probenecid
G2
procentra
G3
prochlorperazine
G4
+Procrit
B1
Proctofoam-HC
B4
Procysbi
B3
progesterone, micronized G
4
+zPromacta
B1
promethazine
G1
promethazine
G4
promethazine/codeineG 1
propafenone
G2
propranolol
G2
propranolol/HCTZ G2
propylthiouracil
G4
pseudoephedrine G1
pseudoephedrine/codeineG
1
zPulmicort Flexhaler
B
3
+Pulmozyme
B3
Purixan
B1
pyrazinamide
G2
TIER PAGE DRUG NAME Q
quasense
Qudexy XR
zquetiapine
quinapril
quinapril/HCTZ
quinidine gluconate
quinidine sulfate SR
zQvar
G4
B
4
G3
G2
G2
G
2
G
2
B3
R
zRagwitek
zraloxifene
ramipril
Ranexa
ranitidine (all)
+Ravicti
+Rebif
Regranex
zRelenza
zRelistor
Renvela
zrepaglanide
+zRepatha
Rescriptor
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+zRevlimid
zRexulti
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ribapak
+ribasphere
+ribavirin
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rifabutin
rifampin
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Rilutek
rimantadine
zrisedronate 150mg
zrisedronate DR
zrisperidone
zrisperidone m-tab
zrivastigamine
ropinirole
rosuvastatin
zRuconest
B1
G3
G2
B2
G
4
B3
B3
B4
B2
B4
B4
G1
B2
B2
B
2
B1
B3
B2
G2
G2
G2
B3
G2
G2
B2
B3
G2
G
3
G
3
G3
G
3
G1
G3
G2
B2
S
Sabril
B4
+Saizen
B3
salsalate
G3
zSamsca
B2
Sandimmune
B2
zSaphris
B3
zSavaysa
B1
Savella
B3
zselegiline
G3
selenium sulf 2.25%
shampoo
G4
Selzentry
B2
Semprex-D
B1
+Sensipar
B3
zSerevent Diskus
B
3
zSeroquel XR
B
3
usertraline
G3
+zSignifor
B1
silver sulfadiazine
G
4
+zSimponi
B3
zusimvastatin
G2
sirolimus
G2
zSivextro
B2
sod. polystyrene sulfonateG 3
sod. sulfacetamide/
sulfur lot
G
4
sod.sulfacetamide/
sulfur emulsion cleanserG
4
sodium chloride
irrigating soln
G
4
sodium fluoride
chewable tab & drops G
4
solia
G4
+zSomavert
B3
sotalol
G2
sotret
G4
+zSovaldi
B2
zSpiriva
B3
zSpiriva Respimat
B
3
spironolactone
G2
spironolactone/HCTZG 2
sprintec
G4
Spritam
B4
+zSprycel
B1
stavudine
G2
+zStelara
B4
+Stimate
B3
zStiolto Respimat
B
3
+Stivarga
B1
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B3
Strensiq
B3
Stribild
B2
Suboxone Film
B
3
sucralfate
G4
sulfacetamide
G4
sulfacetamide 10%
G
1
P =A step edit applies to this drug.
z =Specific Quantity Limits Apply.
=Prior Authorization Required.
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sulfacetamide/
prednisolone ophth
sulfamethoxazole/
trimethoprim
sulfasalazine
sulfasalazine EC
sulindac
zsumatriptan
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+zSutent
+zSylatron
zSymbicort
zSymlin
Synarel
zSynjardy
Synthroid
zSyprine
TIER PAGE DRUG NAME Truvada
1 Tybost
+zTykerb
G2
G4
U
G
4 Uceris ER tablet
G3 Ulesfia
G3 Ultresa
B2 unithroid
B1 zUptravi
B1 ursodiol
B3
B1
V
B3
B1 Vagifem
B4 zvalacyclovir
B1 +zValchlor
valganciclovir tablets
valproic acid
T
zvalsartan
tacrolimus
G2 zvalsartan/HCTZ
tacrolimus ointment
G
4 vancomycin
+zTafinlar
B1 vandazole vag
zTagrisso
B1 +veletri
zTamiflu
B2 velivet
tamoxifen
G1 uvenlafaxine
tamsulosin
G1 venlafaxine ER
tamsulosin
G3 zVentolin HFA
zTanzeum
B1 verapamil
+zTarceva
B1 verapamil SR
Targretin gel
B
1 Versacloz
+zTasigna
B1 zVictoza
Tazorac
B4 Videx
+zTecfidera
B3 Videx pediatric solution
+PzTechnivie B2 +PzViekira Pak
zTekturna
B2 Viibryd
zTekturna HCT
B
2 Viokace
ztelmisartan
G2 Viracept
ztelmisartan/HCTZ G2 Viramune XR
temazepam
G3 Viread
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terazosin
G2 vit A,D,C V fluoride
zterbinafine
G2 and iron
terbutaline tab
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3 Vitekta
terconazole
G4 zVogelxo
zTestim
B2 Voltaren gel
zTestosterone gel
B
3 zvoriconazole
+ztetrabenazine G2 +Votrient
tetracycline
G2 zVraylar
+Tev-Tropin
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+Thalomid
B1
W
theochron
G3
warfarin
theophylline/SR
tabs, liquid
G
3
X
thioridazine
G3
thiothixene
G3 +zXalkori
thyroid
G4 Xarelto
Thyrolar
B4 +zXeljanz
tiagabine
G4 zXigduo XR
ticlopidine
G1 +zXtandi
timolol
G1 zxulane
timolol
G2
Tivicay
B2
Y
tizanidine
G3 yohimbine
+Tobi Podhaler
B
2
+tobramycin amp/neb
G
2
Z
tobramycin soln
G
1
tobramycin/dexamethG 1 zzafirlukast
z
zaleplon
tolazamide
G1
tolbutamide
G1 zarah
ztolterodine
G1 +zZavesca
ztolterodine ER
G
1 +zZelboraf
topiramate
G4 zenchent
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capsules
B4 PzZepatier
topotecan
G1 zZetia
torsemide
G2 zidovudine
Toujeo
B1 zziprasidone caps
+zTracleer
B2 Zmax
Tradjenta
B1 +Zolinza
tramadol
G3 zzolpidem
Transderm Scop
B
4 zzolpidem CR
G3 zonisamide
tranylcypromine
travoprost
G1 zZontivity
trazodone
G3 +Zorbtive
Tresiba
B1 zovia
tretinoin cr/gel
G
4 zZydelig
tri-sprintec
G4 +zZykadia
ztriamcinolone acetonide G
4 +zZytiga
triamterene/HCTZ G2 zZyvox
triazolam
G3
trifluoperazine
G3
trifluridine
G1
trihexyphenidyl
G3
trimethobenzamide G4
trimethoprim
G2
trinessa
G4
Trintellix
B3
Triumeq
B2
trivora
G4
Trokendi XR
B
4
tropicamide
G1
ztrospium
G1
TRUEtest
B1
TRUEtrack
B1
zTrulicity
B1
G
TIER PAGE
B2
B2
B1
B
4
B4
B4
G4
B2
G4
B4
G2
B1
G
2
G
4
G2
G2
G2
G
4
G2
G4
G3
G
3
B
3
G2
G
2
B3
B1
B2
B
2
B
2
B3
B4
B2
B
2
B2
G
4
G
4
B2
B3
B
3
G2
B1
B3
G1
B1
B1
B3
B
1
B1
G4
G2
G3
G3
G4
B3
B1
G4
B4
B2
B2
G2
G
3
B2
B1
G3
G
3
G4
B1
B3
G4
B1
B1
B1
B2
Note: * Some drugs are limited to 1 unit of use package per dispensing.
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