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Kaiser Permanente
NF, Restricted Formulary and Criteria Restricted Medication Conversion List
Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary,
NF No Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted
Medications (CRMs require QRM
review)
Acanya (Clindamycin/Benzoyl Peroxide)
1.2/2.5% Gel AAA BID
Accolate (Zafirlukast) 10, 20mg Tablet BID
Accu-Check Glucometer and Test Strips
Accupril (Quinapril) 5, 10, 20, 40mg Tablet
QD
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
1) Clindamycin 1% Gel AAA BID AND OTC Benzoyl Peroxide
5% Gel AAA BID 2) Erythromycin/Benzoyl Peroxide 3/5% Gel
AAA BID
1) Qvar 40-80mcg 1-2 PUFFS QD-BID 2) Flovent HFA
44mcg 2 PUFFS BID NOTE: Flovent HFA 44mcg for patients
4-11 years of age 3) Asmanex 110-220mcg 1-2 PUFFS QD
4) Budesonide 0.25-0.5mg/2ml QD-BID
Comments
Dispense Clindamycin as 1 copay and purchase
OTC Benzoyl Peroxide
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to an Inhaled Corticosteroid within the past 3
months
*Patients should have prescription for a ShortActing Beta 2 Agonist (e.g. Proair) for asthma
exacerbations
One Touch Ultra 2 Glucometer and One Touch Ultra Test
Strips
1) Lisinopril 20-40mg QD 2) Benazepril 20-40mg QD 3)
Dose Conversion
Enalapril 10-40mg QD 4) Captopril 25-100mg TID 5) Ramipril Quinapril 5mg=Lisinopril 5mg / Quinapril
10mg=Lisinopril 10mg / Quinapril 20mg=Lisinopril
2.5-20mg QD
20mg / Quinapril 40mg=Lisinopril 40mg
Accuretic (Quinapril/HCTZ) 20/12.5, 20/25mg 2 Separate Medications
Tablet QD
HCTZ QD AND 1) Lisinopril 20-40mg QD 2) Benazepril 2040mg QD 3) Enalapril 10-40mg QD 4) Captopril 25-100mg
TID 5) Ramipril 2.5-20mg QD
Aceon (Perindopril) 4, 8mg Tablet QD
1) Lisinopril 10-40mg QD 2) Benazepril 20-40mg QD 3)
Enalapril 10-40mg QD 4) Captopril 25-100mg TID 5) Ramipril
2.5-20mg QD
Acetasol HC (Acetic Acid/Hydrocortisone)
1) Neomycin/Polymyxin/Hydrocortisone 1% Suspension 1-2
2/1% 3-5 GTTS Q4-6H
GTTS Q4 HOURS 2) Neomycin/Polymyxin/Dexamethasone
0.1% Ophthalmic Suspension 1-2 GTTS Q4 HOURS 3)
Acetic Acid 2% Solution 1-2 GTTS Q4-6 HOURS
Dose Conversion
Quinapril 20mg=Lisinopril 20mg
NOTE: Consider Lisinopril/HCTZ 20/12.5, 20/25mg
Aciphex (Rabeprazole) 20mg Tablet QD
Excluded Medication
1) Pantoprazole 40mg QD 2) OTC Omeprazole 20mg QD 3)
OTC Zegerid 20/1100mg QD 4) OTC Prevacid 15mg QD
Dose Conversion
Aceon 4mg=Lisinopril10mg / Aceon 8mg=Lisinopril
40mg
Aclovate (Alclometasone Dipropionate) 0.05% Low Potency
Cream, Ointment AAA BID-TID Low Potency 1) Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Lotion AAA QD-BID 2)
Desonide 0.05% Cream, Ointment AAA BID-TID 3)
Fluocinolone Acetonide 0.01% Solution AAA QD 4) DermaSmoothe/FS 0.01% Oil AAA QD
Medium Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Lotion AAA BID-QID 2)
Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Cream AAA QD-BID
Actemra (Tocilizumab) 80mg/4ml,
1) Humira 40mg QOW 2) Enbrel 50mg QW
200mg/10ml, 400mg/20ml Intravenous
Solution 8mg/kg Q4W
Actiq (Fentanyl) 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 1.2, 1.6mg 1) Oxycodone/Acetaminophen 5/325mg Q6H 2) Morphine 15- Actiq is contraindicated in the management of acute
Buccal Lozenge PRN (Maximum 4 units per
30mg Q4H 3) Hydromorphone 2-8mg Q4-6H 4) Oxycodone 5- or postoperative pain including headache/migrane
day)
30mg Q4-6H 5) Morphine Solution 20mg/ml 0.5-1.5ml Q4H
6) Meperidine 50-150mg Q3-4H
Activella (Etradiol/Norethindrone Acetate)
Dose Conversion
2 Separate Medications
0.5/0.1, 1/0.5mg Tablet QD
Norethindrone Acetate 0.5mg=Norethindrone
Estradiol QD AND Nora-BE 0.35mg QD
0.35mg
Actonel (Risedronate) 5mg Tablet QD, 35mg 1) Alendronate 5, 10mg QD 2) Alendronate 70mg QW 3)
Osteoporosis Prophylaxis
Tablet QW, 150mg Tablet QM
Alendronate 35mg QW or Alendronate 5mg QD
Alendronate 35mg QW 4) Fortical 200IU QD Alternate
nostrils 5) Ibandronate 150mg QM NF 6) Actonel 5mg QD NF Osteoporosis Treatment
Alendronate 70mg QW or Alendronate 10mg QD
7) Actonel 150mg QM NF 8) Evista 60mg QD 9) Actonel
35mg QW NF
Actonel (Risedronate) 30mg Tablet QD X2M Alendronate 40mg QD X6M
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NF, Restricted Formulary and Criteria Restricted Medication Conversion List
Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary,
NF No Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted
Medications (CRMs require QRM
review)
Actoplus Met (Metformin/Pioglitazone)
500/15, 850/15mg Tablet QD
Actoplus Met XR (Metformin/Pioglitazone)
1000/15, 1000/30mg Extended Release
Tablet QD
Acuvail (Ketorolac) 0.45% Ophthalmic
Solution 1 GTT BID
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Comments
Adjust based on patient response
American Diabetes Association
Recommendations
-Patient uncontrolled on maximum Metformin and
maximum Sulfonylurea=Do not initiate Actos and
initiate Novolin N
-Patient on Actos and Insulin=Discontinue Actos
and maximize Novolin N
Adjust based on patient response
1) Glipizide 10mg (Maximum 40mg QD) 2) Metformin 500American Diabetes Association
1000mg (Maximum 2550mg QD) 3) Metformin ER 500Recommendations
750mg (Maximum 2000mg QD) 4) Novolin R (Insulin
-Patient uncontrolled on maximum Metformin and
Regular) SC 30 minutes AC 5) Novolin N (NPH) SC 15-30
maximum Sulfonylurea=Do not initiate Actos and
minutes AC 6) Novolin 70/30 (NPH/Insulin Regular) SC 30
minutes AC 7) NovoLog (Insulin Aspart) SC 5-10 minutes AC initiate Novolin N
-Patient on Actos and Insulin=Discontinue Actos
NF 8) Actos 15mg (Maximum 45mg QD)
and maximize Novolin N
1) Diclofenac 0.1% 1GTT QID 2) Ketorolac 0.5% 1 GTT QID
3) Prednisolone 1% 1-2 GTTS BID-QID 4) Fluorometholone
0.1% 1-2 GTTS BID-QID 5) Dexamethasone 0.1% 1-2 GTTS
BID-QID 6) Ketorolac 0.4% 1 GTT QID 7) Flurbiprofen 0.03%
1 GTT QID NF 8) Vexol 1% 1-2 GTT QID NF 9) Bromfenac
0.09% 1 GTT QD-BID NF 10) Lotemax 0.5% 1-2 GTT QID
NF 11) Nevanac 0.1% 1 GTT TID NF 12) Zylet 0.5/0.3% 1-2
GTT Q4-6H NF
1) Glipizide 10mg (Maximum 40mg QD) 2) Metformin 5001000mg (Maximum 2550mg QD) 3) Metformin ER 500750mg (Maximum 2000mg QD) 4) Novolin R (Insulin
Regular) SC 30 minutes AC 5) Novolin N (NPH) SC 15-30
minutes AC 6) Novolin 70/30 (NPH/Insulin Regular) SC 30
minutes AC 7) NovoLog (Insulin Aspart) SC 5-10 minutes AC
NF 8) Actos 15mg (Maximum 45mg QD)
Aczone (Dapsone) 5% Gel AAA BID
1) Clindamycin 1% Gel AAA BID AND OTC Benzoyl Peroxide Dispense Clindamycin or Erythromycin as 1 copay
and purchase OTC Benzoyl Peroxide
5% Gel AAA BID 2) Sodium Sulfacetamide/Sulfur 10/5%
Lotion AAA BID 3) Erythromycin/Benzoyl Peroxide 3/5% Gel
AAA BID
Adcirca (Tadalafil) 20mg Tablet 2T QD
Pulmonary Hypertension
1) Viagra 50mg 0.5T TID 2) Cialis 20mg 2T QD
Adipex-P (Phentermine) 37.5mg Tablet QD
Excluded Medication
(Exception: Obesity Rider)
Adoxa (Doxycycline Monohydrate) 150mg
1) Doxycycline Hyclate 50-100mg BID 2) Minocycline 50Dose Conversion
Capsule; 50, 75, 100mg Tablet BID
Adoxa 50mg=Doxycycline Hyclate 50mg / Adoxa
100mg BID 3) Tetracycline 250-500mg BID
100mg=Doxycycline Hyclate 100mg
Advair Diskus (Fluticasone/Salmeterol)
Document adequate trial or intolerance to Qvar
1) Qvar 40-80mcg 1-2 PUFFS QD-BID 2) Flovent HFA
100/50, 250/50, 500/50mcg Inhalation Disk 1 44mcg 2 PUFFS BID NOTE: Flovent HFA 44mcg for patients 80mcg 2 PUFFS BID or Asmanex 220mcg 2 PUFFS
PUFF BID
4-11 years of age 3) Asmanex 110-220mcg 1-2 PUFFS QD QD within the past 3 months
*Patients should have prescription for a Short4) Dulera 100/5-200/5mcg 2 PUFFS BID NF
Acting Beta 2 Agonist (e.g. Proair) for asthma
exacerbations
Dose Conversion
Advair 100/50mcg 1 PUFF BID=Albuterol Q4H PRN
+ Qvar 80mcg 1PUFF BID =Albuterol Q4H PRN +
Flovent 44mcg 2 PUFFS BID / Advair 250/50mcg 1
PUFF BID=Albuterol Q4H PRN + Qvar 80mcg 2
PUFFS BID=Albuterol Q4H PRN + Asmanex
220mcg 2 PUFFS QD=Dulera 100/5mcg 2 PUFFS
BID NF / Advair 500/50mcg 1 PUFF BID=Dulera
200/5mcg 2 PUFFS BID NF
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NF, Restricted Formulary and Criteria Restricted Medication Conversion List
Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary,
NF No Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted
Medications (CRMs require QRM
review)
Advair HFA (Fluticasone/Salmeterol) 45/21,
115/21, 230/21mcg/Actuation Inhalation
Aerosol Liquid 2 PUFFS BID
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
1) Qvar 40-80mcg 1-2 PUFFS QD-BID 2) Flovent HFA
44mcg 2 PUFFS BID NOTE: Flovent HFA 44mcg for patients
4-11 years of age 3) Asmanex 110-220mcg 1-2 PUFFS QD
4) Dulera 100/5-200/5mcg 2 PUFFS BID NF
Comments
Document adequate trial or intolerance to Qvar
80mcg 2 PUFFS BID or Asmanex 220mcg 2 PUFFS
QD within the past 3 months
*Patients should have prescription for a ShortActing Beta 2 Agonist (e.g. Proair) for asthma
exacerbations
Dose Conversion
Advair HFA 45/21mcg 2 PUFFS BID=Albuterol Q4H
PRN + Qvar 80mcg 1PUFF BID=Albuterol Q4H
PRN + Flovent 44mcg 2 PUFFS BID / Advair HFA
115/21mcg 2 PUFFS BID=Albuterol Q4H PRN +
Qvar 80mcg 2 PUFFS BID=Albuterol Q4H PRN +
Asmanex 220mcg 2 PUFFS QD=Dulera 100/5mcg 2
PUFFS BID NF / Advair HFA 230/21mcg 2 PUFFS
BID=Dulera 200/5mcg 2 PUFFS BID NF
Advicor (Lovastatin/Niacin) 20/500mg,
2 Separate Medications
20/750mg, 20/1000mg, 40/1000mg Extended OTC Slo-Niacin 500mg QD (Titrate to 2000mg/day as
Release Tablet QD
tolerated using .PITTTSLONIACIN) AND Lovastatin 20-40mg
QD
Aerobid (Flunisolide) 0.25mg Inhalation
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
1) Qvar 40-80mcg 1-2 PUFFS QD-BID 2) Flovent HFA
Aerosol Powder 2 PUFFS BID
44mcg 2 PUFFS BID NOTE: Flovent HFA 44mcg for patients to Qvar 80mcg 2 PUFFS BID or Asmanex 220mcg 2
4-11 years of age 3) Asmanex 110-220mcg 1-2 PUFFS QD PUFFS QD within the past 3 months
Dose Conversion
Aerobid 0.25mg 2 PUFFS BID=Qvar 80mcg 2
PUFFS BID=Asmanex 220mcg 2 PUFFS QD
Afinitor (Everolimus) 2.5, 5, 10mg Tablet QD
Alamast (Pemirolast) 0.1% Ophthalmic
Solution 1-2 GTTS QID
Alesse (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.1mg
Levonorgestrel) Tablet QD
1) Torisel 25mg IV QW 2) Sutent 50mg QD NOTE: 4 weeks Sutent preferred when initiating therapy
on then 2 weeks off
1) OTC Naphcon-A, Opcon-A, Visine-A 1-2 GTTS Q3-4
HOURS 2) OTC Zaditor (Ketotifen 0.025%) 1 GTT BID 3)
Ketorolac 0.5% 1 GTT QID 4) Crolom 4% 1-2 GTTS Q4-6
HOURS NF 5) Emadine 0.05% 1 GTT QID NF 6) Alocril 2% 12 GTTS BID NF 7) Optivar 0.05% 1 GTT BID NF 8) Alomide
0.1% 1-2 GTTS QID NF 9) Lastacaft 0.25% 1 GTT QD NF
10) Pataday 0.2% 1 GTT QD NF 11) Alrex 0.2% 1 GTT QID
NF 12) Patanol 0.1% 1 GTT BID NF 13) Elestat 0.05 % 1
GTT BID NF
1) Aviane (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.1mg Levonorgestrel)
Equivalent Brand and Generic Products
Alesse=Aviane
QD 2) Microgestin Fe 1/20 (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
Norethindrone) QD 3) Levora (30mcg Ethinyl
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
Estradiol/0.15mg Levonorgestrel) QD
Alinia (Nitazoxanide) 100mg/5ml Powder for
Suspension; 500mg Tablet Q12H X3D
Cryptosporidiosis
No formulary alternative
Giardiasis
1) Metronidazole 250mg TID X5-7D 2) Tindamax 2gm Single
dose NF
Allegra (Fexofenadine) 30, 60, 180mg Tablet 1) OTC Claritin 10mg QD 2) OTC Zyrtec 10mg QD 3) OTC
Excluded Medication
QD-BID
Allegra 60mg BID 4) Fluticasone 2 SPRAYS IEN QD 5)
Flunisolide 2 SPRAYS IEN BID
Allegra D (Fexofenadine/Pseudoephedrine)
1) OTC Claritin D 5/120, 10/240mg QD-BID 2) OTC Zyrtec D Excluded Medication
60/120, 180/240mg Tablet QD-BID
5/120mg BID 3) OTC Allegra D 60/120, 180/240mg QD-BID
4) Fluticasone 2 SPRAYS IEN QD 5) Flunisolide 2 SPRAYS
IEN BID
Alocril (Nedocromil) 2% Ophthalmic Solution 1- 1) OTC Naphcon-A, Opcon-A, Visine-A 1-2 GTTS Q3-4
2 GTTS BID
HOURS 2) OTC Zaditor (Ketotifen 0.025%) 1 GTT BID 3)
Ketorolac 0.5% 1 GTT QID 4) Crolom 4% 1-2 GTTS Q4-6
HOURS NF 5) Emadine 0.05% 1 GTT QID NF
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Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary,
NF No Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted
Medications (CRMs require QRM
review)
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Alomide (Lodoxamide) 0.1% Ophthalmic
Solution 1-2 GTTS QID
Comments
1) OTC Naphcon-A, Opcon-A, Visine-A 1-2 GTTS Q3-4
HOURS 2) OTC Zaditor (Ketotifen 0.025%) 1 GTT BID 3)
Ketorolac 0.5% 1 GTT QID 4) Crolom 4% 1-2 GTTS Q4-6
HOURS NF 5) Emadine 0.05% 1 GTT QID NF 6) Alocril 2% 12 GTTS BID NF 7) Optivar 0.05% 1 GTT BID NF
Alora (Estradiol) 0.025, 0.05, 0.075, 0.1mg/24 Vasomotor Symtoms
Adjust to the lowest dose needed to control
hr Transdermal Patch Apply twice weekly
symptoms based on patient response
1) Estradiol Tablet 1-2mg QD 2) Climara Patch 0.0250.1mg/24hr Apply weekly
Vaginal/Vulvar Atrophy
1) Estradiol Tablet 1-2mg QD 2) Climara Patch 0.0250.1mg/24hr Apply weekly 3) Premarin Vaginal 1gm Apply
three times a week 4) Vagifem 10mcg Insert twice weekly 5)
Estring 2mg Insert for 90 days
Alphagan P (Brimonidine) 0.1, 0.15% 1 GTT 1) Brimonidine 0.2% 1 GTT TID 2) Brimonidine 0.15% 1 GTT
TID
TID
Alrex (Loteprednol) 0.2% Ophthalmic
1) OTC Naphcon-A, Opcon-A, Visine-A 1-2 GTTS Q3-4
Suspension 1 GTT QID
HOURS 2) OTC Zaditor (Ketotifen 0.025%) 1 GTT BID 3)
Ketorolac 0.5% 1 GTT QID 4) Crolom 4% 1-2 GTTS Q4-6
HOURS NF 5) Emadine 0.05% 1 GTT QID NF 6) Alocril 2% 12 GTTS BID NF 7) Optivar 0.05% 1 GTT BID NF 8) Alomide
0.1% 1-2 GTTS QID NF 9) Lastacaft 0.25% 1 GTT QD NF
10) Pataday 0.2% 1 GTT QD NF
Alvesco (Ciclesonide) 80, 160mcg Inhalation 1) Qvar 40-80mcg 1-2 PUFFS QD-BID 2) Flovent HFA
Document adequate trial or intolerance to Qvar
Aerosol Liquid 1-2 PUFFS BID
44mcg 2 PUFFS BID NOTE: Flovent HFA 44mcg for patients 80mcg 2 PUFFS BID and Asmanex 220mcg 2
4-11 years of age 3) Asmanex 110-220mcg 1-2 PUFFS QD PUFFS QD within the past 3 months
4) Aerobid 0.25mg 2 PUFFS BID NF 5) Pulmicort Flexhaler Dose Conversion
90-180mcg 2 PUFFS BID NF 6) Flovent HFA 110-220mcg 1- Alvesco 80mcg 1 PUFF QD=Qvar 40mcg 1 PUFF
QD=Flovent 44mcg 1 PUFF BID / Alvesco 160mcg
2 PUFFS BID NF
1 PUFF QD=Qvar 80mcg 1 PUFF QD=Flovent
44mcg 2 PUFFS BID
Amaryl (Glimepiride) 1, 2, 4mg Tablet QD
Adjust based on patient response
1) Glipizide 5-15mg QD 2) Glyburide 2.5-10mg QD
Glipizide preferred if 65 years of age and older due
to prolonged half life of Glyburide
Amaryl (Glimepiride) 4mg Tablet BID
Adjust based on patient response
1) Glipizide 10-20mg BID 2) Glyburide 7.5-10mg BID
Glipizide preferred if 65 years of age and older due
to prolonged half life of Glyburide
Ambien CR (Zolpidem) 6.25, 12.5mg
1) Trazodone 50-100mg QHS 2) Temazepam 15-30mg QHS Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
Extended Release Tablet QHS
to Trazodone, Zolpidem, and at least 1
3) Zolpidem 5-10mg QHS 4) Zaleplon 5-10mg QHS
Benzodiazepine
Amevive (Alefacept) 15mg Intramuscular
Administered in a healthcare setting by healthcare providers
Powder for Solution QW
Amitiza (Lubiprostone) 8, 24mcg Liquid Filled 1) OTC Citrucel 1 TBSP in 8oz water QD-TID 2) OTC
Capsule BID
Benefiber 3T TID 3) OTC Metamucil 1 TBSP in 8oz water QDTID 4) OTC Docusate 50mg QD 5) OTC Dulcolax 5-15mg
QD 6) OTC Miralax 1 TBSP in 8oz water 7) Lactulose 1530ml QD
Amoxil (Amoxicillin) 875mg Tablet BID
1) Amoxicillin 500mg TID 2) Amoxicillin/Clavulanate
875/125mg BID
Ampyra (Dalfampridine) 10mg Tablet BID
Ampyra is delivered directly to patient via KP CA Specialty
Criteria Restricted Medication
Pharmacy
QRM approval required prior to being dispensed for
Commercial, Multi-Choice, Self-Funded, and Triple
Tier members.
Provider must call 404-364-7320 (Option 2) to
initiate review by QRM department.
KP CA Specialty Pharmacy
MD Line 650-301-5799 / Patient Line 1-877-4045777 / Fax Line 650-301-5790
Amrix (Cyclobenzaprine) 15, 30mg Extended 1) Cyclobenzaprine 10mg TID 2) Chlorzoxazone 250-500mg Dose Conversion
Release Capsule QD
Amrix 15mg QD=Cyclobenzaprine 10mg 0.5T TID /
TID 3) Carisoprodol 350mg TID 4) Tizanidine 4mg TID 5)
Amrix 30mg QD=Cyclobenzaprine 10mg TID
Methocarbamol 500-750mg QID 6) Baclofen 10-20mg TID
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Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary,
NF No Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted
Medications (CRMs require QRM
review)
Analpram-HC (Hydrocortisone
Acetate/Pramoxine) 1/1% Cream QD-BID
AndroGel 1% (Testosterone) 25mg/2.5gm,
50mg/5gm Gel Apply QAM
AndroGel Pump 1% (Testosterone)
1.25gm/Actuation Apply 4 pumps QAM
AndroGel Pump 1.62% (Testosterone)
20.25mg/Actuation Apply 2 pumps QAM
Angeliq (Drospirenone/Estradiol) 0.5/1mg
Tablet QD
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Comments
1) OTC Hydrocortisone 0.5-1% Cream, Ointment AAA BIDQID 2) OTC Prax 1% Cream, Lotion AAA BID-QID 3)
Hydrocortisone 2.5% Cream, Lotion, Ointment AAA BID-QID
4) Hydrocortisone 25mg Suppository BID 5) Hydrocortisone
100mg/60ml Enema QD-BID 6) Proctofoam-HC 1/1% QDBID
1) Testosterone Cypionate 200mg/ml IM Q2-4W 2)
Androderm Patch 2-4mg/24hr Apply QPM 3) AndroGel Pump
1.62% Apply 2 pumps QAM NF 4) AndrogGel Pump 1%
Apply 4 pumps QAM NF
1) Testosterone Cypionate 200mg/ml IM Q2-4W 2)
Androderm Patch 2-4mg/24hr Apply QPM 3) AndroGel Pump
1.62% Apply 2 pumps QAM NF
1) Testosterone Cypionate 200mg/ml IM Q2-4W 2)
Androderm Patch 2-4mg/24hr Apply QPM
Adjust to the lowest dose needed to control
2 Separate Medications
Estradiol Tablet 1mg QD AND 1) Medroxyprogesterone 2.5- symptoms based on patient response
5mg QD 2) Nora-BE 0.35mg QD 3) Norethindrone 5mg QD
Ansaid (Flurbiprofen) 50, 100mg Tablet BIDTID
Antara (Fenofibrate Micronized) 43, 130mg
Capsule QD
1) Meloxicam 7.5-15mg QD 2) Naproxen 250-550mg BID 3)
Ibuprofen 400-800mg TID-QID
1) Gemfibrozil 600mg BID 2) Fenofibrate 54-160mg QD
Anzemet (Dolasetron) 50, 100mg Tablet 1
hour prior to chemotherapy
1) Metoclopramide 1-2mg/kg 30 minutes prior to
chemotherapy 2) Prochlorperazine 5-10mg Q6H 3)
Dexamethasone 20mg 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy 4)
Ondansetron 4-8mg 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy 5)
Ondansetron 4-8mg ODT 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy
6) Transderm Scop 1.5mg Apply Q72H NF 7) Granisetron
2mg 1 hour prior to chemotherapy NF
1) Novolin R (Insulin Regular) SC 30 minutes AC 2) NovoLog Adjust based on patient response
(Insulin Aspart) SC 5-10 minutes AC NF
Apidra (Insulin Glulisine) 100U/ml Injection
Solution SC 15 minutes AC
Aplenzin (Bupropion Hydrobromide) 174, 348, 1) Citalopram 20-40mg QD 2) Fluoxetine 20-40mg QD 3)
522mg Extended Release Tablet QD
Sertraline 50-100mg QD 4) Mirtazapine 30mg QHS 5)
Bupropion SR/XL 300mg QD 6) Venlafaxine ER 225mg QD
7) Fluvoxamine 50-300mg QD NF 8) Escitalopram 10-20mg
QD NF 9) Paxil CR 12.5-37.5mg QD NF 10) Viibryd 10-40mg
QD 11) Pristiq 50-100mg QD NF 12) Cymbalta 30-60mg BID
NF
Apri (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg
1) Reclipsen (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg Desogestrel)
Desogestrel) Tablet QD
QD 2) Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/1.5mg
Norethindrone) QD 3) Levora (30mcg Ethinyl
Estradiol/0.15mg Levonorgestrel) QD
Apriso (Mesalamine) 0.375gm Extended
Release Capsule 1.5gm QAM
Aromasin (Exemestane) 25mg Tablet QD
Aricept ODT (Donepezil) 5, 10mg Orally
Disintegrating Tablet QD
Arixtra (Fondaparinux) 2.5/0.5, 7.5/0.6,
10/0.8, 5/0.4mg/ml Subcutaneous Solution
QD
Arthrotec (Diclofenac/Misoprostol) 50/0.2,
75/0.2mg Enteric Coated Tablet BID-TID
Dose Conversion
Antara 43mg=Fenofibrate 54mg / Antara
130mg=Fenofibrate 160mg
Fenofibrate preferred if current statin therapy
Gemfibrozil preferred if reduced renal function
Dose Conversion
Aplenzin 174mg=Bupropion HCL SR/XL 150mg /
Aplenzin 348mg=Bupropion HCL SR/XL 300mg
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to 2 SSRIs, Venlafaxine, and Bupropion HCL SR/XL
Equivalent Brand and Generic Products
Apri=Reclipsen
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
1) Sulfasalazine 500mg (2-4gm QD) 2) Colazal 750mg
(2.25gm TID for 8-12 weeks) 3) Asacol 400mg (800mg TID)
4) Dipentum 550mg BID NF 5) Pentasa 250, 500mg (1gm
QID)
1) Anastrozole 1mg QD 2) Letrozole 2.5mg QD
1) Galantamine 4-12mg BID, Galantamine ER 8-24mg QD 2) Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
Namenda 5-10mg BID 3) Rivastigmine 6mg BID 4) Aricept 5- to Aricept, Exelon Solution, and Razadyne Solution
10mg QD 5) Exelon 2mg/ml Solution 3ml BID 6) Exelon 4.59.6mg/24hr Patch QD NF 7) Razadyne 4mg/ml 1-3 ml BID
NF
Enoxaparin 1.5 mg/kg QD or 1mg/kg BID
Arixtra preferred if history of Heparin-Induced
Thrombocytopenia (HIT)
2 Separate Medications
Diclofenac BID-TID AND Misoprostol BID-TID
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Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Ascensia Breeze Glucometer and Test Strips One Touch Ultra 2 Glucometer and One Touch Ultra Test
Strips
Comments
Document member is unable to accurately use One
Touch Ultra 2 Glucometer and One Touch Ultra
Test Strips due to impaired dexterity
Asendin (Amoxapine) 25, 50, 100, 150mg
Tablet BID-TID
1) Nortriptyline 25-150mg QHS 2) Amitriptyline 50-150mg QD
3) Doxepin 25-150mg QD 4) Imipramine 50-150mg QD 5)
Desipramine 50-150mg QD
Astelin (Azelastine) 137mcg/Actuation Nasal 1) OTC Claritin 10mg QD 2) OTC Zyrtec 10mg QD 3) OTC
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to Claritin, Zyrtec, or Allegra and at least 1 Nasal
Spray 2 SPRAYS IEN BID
Allegra 60mg BID 4) Fluticasone 2 SPRAYS IEN QD 5)
Steroid
Flunisolide 2 SPRAYS IEN BID
Azelastine is indicated for the treatment of
vasomotor rhinitis
Atacand (Candesartan) 4, 8, 16, 32mg Tablet 1) Lisinopril QD NOTE: If Angiotensin Converting Enzyme
Dose Conversion
QD
Inhibitor allergy or contraindication consider Angiotensin
Atacand 4mg=Lisinopril 10mg=Losartan 25mg /
Atacand 8mg=Lisinopril 20mg=Losartan 50mg /
Receptor Blocker 2) Losartan QD
Atacand 16mg=Lisinopril 40mg=Losartan 100mg /
Atacand 32mg=No Formulary Alternative
Atacand HCT (Candesartan/HCTZ) Tablet
2 Separate Medications
Dose Conversion
16/12.5, 32/12.5mg QD
Atacand 16mg=Lisinopril 40mg=Losartan 100mg /
HCTZ QD AND 1) Lisinopril QD NOTE: If Angiotensin
Atacand 32mg=No Formulary Alternative
Converting Enzyme Inhibitor allergy or contraindication
NOTE: Consider Losartan/HCTZ 100/12.5mg
consider Angiotensin Receptor Blocker 2) Losartan QD
Atrovent (Ipratropium) 0.03, 0.06% Nasal
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
1) OTC Claritin 10mg QD 2) OTC Zyrtec 10mg QD 3) OTC
Spray 2 SPRAYS IEN BID-QID
to Claritin, Zyrtec, or Allegra and at least 1 Nasal
Allegra 60mg BID 4) Fluticasone 2 SPRAYS IEN QD 5)
Steroid
Flunisolide 2 SPRAYS IEN BID
Augmentin (Amoxicillin/Clavulanate)
1) Amoxicillin 125mg/5ml Suspension BID 2)
125mg/31.25mg/5ml Powder for Suspension Amoxicillin/Clavulanate 200mg/28.5mg/5ml Suspension BID
BID
3) Amoxicillin 125mg Chew Tablet BID 4)
Amoxicillin/Clavulanate 125/31.25mg Chew Tablet BID
Augmentin (Amoxicillin/Clavulanate)
1) Amoxicillin 250mg Capsule 2) Amoxicillin 250mg Chew
250mg/62.5mg/5ml Powder for Suspension
Tablet BID 3) Amoxicillin 250mg/5ml Suspension BID 4)
BID
Amoxicillin/Clavulanate 200mg/28.5mg/5ml Suspension BID
Augmentin XR (Amoxicillin/Clavulanate)
1000/62.5mg Extended Release Tablet 2T
BID
Avalide (Irbesartan/HCTZ) Tablet 150/12.5,
300/12.5, 300/25mg QD
2 Separate Medications
Amoxicillin/Clavulanate 875/125mg BID AND Amoxicillin
250mg BID
2 Separate Medications
HCTZ QD AND 1) Lisinopril QD NOTE: If Angiotensin
Converting Enzyme Inhibitor allergy or contraindication
consider Angiotensin Receptor Blocker 2) Losartan QD
Dose Conversion
Avapro 150mg=Lisinopril 20mg=Losartan 50mg /
Avapro 300mg=Lisinopril 40mg=Losartan 100mg
NOTE: Consider Lisinopril/HCTZ 20/12.5mg or
Losartan/HCTZ 50/12.5, 100/12.5, 100/25mg
Avandamet (Metformin/Rosiglitazone) 500/2, 1) Glipizide 10mg (Maximum 40mg QD) 2) Metformin 500Adjust based on patient response
500/4, 1000/2, 1000/4mg Tablet QD-BID
American Diabetes Association
1000mg (Maximum 2550mg QD) 3) Metformin ER 500Recommendations
750mg (Maximum 2000mg QD) 4) Novolin R (Insulin
-Patient uncontrolled on maximum Metformin and
Regular) SC 30 minutes AC 5) Novolin N (NPH) SC 15-30
maximum Sulfonylurea=Do not initiate Actos and
minutes AC 6) Novolin 70/30 (NPH/Insulin Regular) SC 30
minutes AC 7) NovoLog (Insulin Aspart) SC 5-10 minutes AC initiate Novolin N
-Patient on Actos and Insulin=Discontinue Actos
NF 8) Actos 15mg (Maximum 45mg QD)
and maximize Novolin N
Dose Conversion
Avandia 2mg=Actos 15mg / Avandia 4mg=Actos
30mg / Avandia 8mg=Actos 45mg
Avandia (Rosiglitazone) 2, 4, 8mg Tablet QD- 1) Glipizide 10mg (Maximum 40mg QD) 2) Metformin 500Adjust based on patient response
BID
1000mg (Maximum 2550mg QD) 3) Metformin ER 500American Diabetes Association
750mg (Maximum 2000mg QD) 4) Novolin R (Insulin
Recommendations
-Patient uncontrolled on maximum Metformin and
Regular) SC 30 minutes AC 5) Novolin N (NPH) SC 15-30
maximum Sulfonylurea=Do not initiate Actos and
minutes AC 6) Novolin 70/30 (NPH/Insulin Regular) SC 30
minutes AC 7) NovoLog (Insulin Aspart) SC 5-10 minutes AC initiate Novolin N
-Patient on Actos and Insulin=Discontinue Actos
NF 8) Actos 15mg (Maximum 45mg QD)
and maximize Novolin N
Dose Conversion
Avandia 2mg=Actos 15mg / Avandia 4mg=Actos
30mg / Avandia 8mg=Actos 45mg
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Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Avapro (Irbesartan) Tablet 75, 150, 300mg
QD
1) Lisinopril QD NOTE: If Angiotensin Converting Enzyme
Inhibitor allergy or contraindication consider Angiotensin
Receptor Blocker 2) Losartan QD
AVC Vaginal (Sulfanilamide) 15% Vaginal
Cream QD-BID
1) OTC Mycelex (Clotrimazole 1%) QHS 2) OTC Monistat
(Miconazole) QHS 3) OTC Vagistat (Tioconazole 6.5%) QHS
4) Fluconazole 150mg QD
Community Acquired Pneumonia
1) Levofloxacin 750mg QD X5D 2) Levofloxacin 500mg QD
X10D 3) Azithromycin 500mg QD X5D 4) Cefuroxime 500mg
BID X10D
Sinusitis
1) SMZ-TMP DS BID X7D 2) Doxycycline 100mg BID X7D 3)
Amoxicillin 1000mg BID X7D 4) Azithromycin 500mg QD X3D
Avelox (Moxifloxacin) 400mg Tablet QD X714D
Avinza (Morphine Sulfate) 30, 45, 60, 75, 90,
120mg Extended Release Capsule QD
1) Morphine ER 60-100mg BID 2) Fentanyl 25-100mcg/hr
Q72H
Avodart (Dutasteride) 0.5mg Capsule QD
Finasteride 5mg QD
Axert (Almotriptan) 6.25, 12.5mg Tablet PRN 1) Sumatriptan 25-100mg PRN 2) Sumatriptan 20mg Nasal
Spray PRN 3) Naratriptan 1-2.5mg PRN 4) Sumatriptan
6mg/ml Subcutaneous Solution PRN 5) Maxalt MLT 5-10mg
PRN NF 6) Zomig 5mg PRN NF 7) Zomig 2.5mg PRN NF 8)
Relpax 20-40mg PRN NF
Comments
Dose Conversion
Avapro 75mg=Lisinopril 10mg=Losartan 25mg /
Avapro 150mg=Lisinopril 20mg=Losartan 50mg /
Avapro 300mg=Lisinopril 40mg=Losartan 100mg
Dose Conversion
Morphine 30mg=Oxycodone 20mg=Oxymorphone
10mg / Morphine 90mg=Fentanyl 25mcg/hr
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to Morphine ER and Fentanyl
Quantity Limit
Axert 6.25-12.5mg=6 Tablets
Maxalt MLT 5-10mg=9 Tablets
Naratriptan 1-2.5mg=9 Tablets
Relpax 20-40mg=6 Tablets
Sumatriptan 25-100mg=9 Tablets
Zomig 2.5mg=6 Tablets
Zomig 5mg=3 Tablets
Axid Pulvules (Nizatidine) 150, 300mg
Capsule QD-BID
Axiron (Testosterone) 30mg/1.5ml Topical
Solution Apply 1 pump to each axilla QAM
1) OTC Famotidine 10-20mg QD-BID 2) OTC Ranitidine 75150mg QD-BID 3) Cimetidine 400-800mg QD-BID
1) Testosterone Cypionate 200mg/ml IM Q2-4W 2)
Androderm Patch 2-4mg/24hr Apply QPM 3) AndroGel Pump
1.62% Apply 2 pumps QAM NF 4) AndrogGel Pump 1%
Apply 4 pumps QAM NF 5) AndroGel 1% (25mg/2.5gm50mg/5gm) Apply QAM NF 6) Testim 1% Gel Apply QAM NF
AzaSite (Azithromycin) 1% Ophthalmic
Solution 1 GTT BID
Blepharitis
1) Neomycin/Polymyxin/Hydrocortisone 1% Suspension 1-2
GTTS Q4H 2) Neomycin/Polymyxin/Dexamethasone 0.1%
Suspension 1-2 GTTS Q4H 3) Sulfacetamide/Prednisolone
10/0.25% Solution 1-2 GTTS Q2-3H 4) Erythromycin 0.5%
Ointment APPLY RIBBON Q4H 5)
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone 0.3/0.1% 1-2 GTTS Q4-6H 6)
Neomycin/Polymyxin/Bacitracin Ointment APPLY RIBBON
Q4H 7) Restasis 0.05% 1 GTT BID
Conjunctivitis
1) Ofloxacin 0.3% Solution 1-2 GTTS QID 2) Ciprofloxacin
0.3% Solution 1-2 GTTS Q4HS NF 3) Sodium Sulfacetamide
10% Solution 1-3 GTTS Q2-3H 4) Gentamicin 0.3% Solution
1-2 GTTS QID 5) Erythromycin 0.5% Ointment APPLY
RIBBON Q4H 6) Vigamox Solution 0.5% 1 GTT BID NF 7)
Ciloxan 0.3% Ointment APPLY RIBBON BID-TID NF 8)
Zymaxid 0.5% Solution 1 GTT QID 9) Quixin 0.5% Solution 12 GTTS Q4H NF
1) Clindamycin 1% Gel AAA BID AND OTC Benzoyl Peroxide Dispense Clindamycin or Erythromycin as 1 copay
and purchase OTC Benzoyl Peroxide
5% Gel AAA BID 2) Sodium Sulfacetamide/Sulfur 10/5%
Lotion AAA BID 3) Erythromycin/Benzoyl Peroxide 3/5% Gel
AAA BID
1) Carbidopa/Levodopa ER 25/100mg BID 2) Bromocriptine
2.5mg QD 3) Amantadine 100mg BID 4) Selegiline 5mg QD
Azelex (Azelaic Acid) 20 % Cream AAA BID
Azilect (Rasagiline) 0.5, 1mg Tablet QD
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Medications (CRMs require QRM
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Azopt (Brinzolamide) 1% Ophthalmic
Suspension 1 GTT TID
Azor (Amlodipine/Olmesartan)
5/20, 5/40, 10/20, 10/40mg Tablet QD
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
1) Methazolamide 50-100mg BID-TID 2) Dorzolamide 2% 1
GTT TID 3) Dorzolamide/Timolol 2/0.5% 1 GTT BID 4)
Acetazolamide 250mg QD-QID
2 Separate Medications
Amlodipine QD AND 1) Lisinopril QD NOTE: If Angiotensin
Converting Enzyme Inhibitor allergy or contraindication
consider Angiotensin Receptor Blocker 2) Losartan QD
Comments
Dose Conversion
Benicar 20mg=Lisinopril 20mg=Losartan 50mg /
Benicar 40mg=Lisinopril 40mg=Losartan 100mg
B12 Vitamins (Cyanocobalamin,
Hydroxocobalamin, Metanx) QD
Bactroban (Mupirocin) 2% Cream, Ointment
AAA TID
Bactroban Nasal (Mupirocin) 2% Nasal
Ointment Apply 1/2 tube IEN BID
OTC Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) 50, 100, 250, 500,
1000mcg QD
Mupirocin 2% Ointment AAA TID
Excluded Medication
Available OTC
Mupirocin 2% Ointment Apply IEN BID
Balziva (35mcg Ethinyl
Estradiol/0.4mgNorethindrone) Tablet QD
1) Sprintec (35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.25mg Norgestimate)
QD 2) Necon 1/35 (35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg
Norethindrone) QD 3) Necon 0.5/35 (35mcg Ethinyl
Estradiol/0.5mg Norethindrone) QD 4) Zovia 1/35 (35mcg
Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg Ethynodiol diacetate) QD 5) Brevicon
(35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.5mg Norethindrone) QD
MRSA Colonization
Mupirocin 2% Ointment may be administered with a
cotton swab to the anterior nares
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
Banzel (Rufinamide) 40mg/ml Suspension;
200, 400mg Tablet BID
1) Lamotrigine 100-200mg BID 2) Carbamazepine 8001600mg QD 3) Topiramate 200mg BID 4) Phenytoin 100mg
TID 5) Levetiracetam 500-1500mg BID 6) Zonisamide 100mg
TID NF 7) Gabapentin 300-600mg TID 8) Levetiracetam ER
1000mg QD 9) Oxcarbazepine 600mg BID NF 10) Divalproex
250-500mg TID 11) Lyrica 50-200mg TID NF 12) Vimpat 100200mg BID NF
Beconase (Beclomethasone)
1) OTC Claritin 10mg QD 2) OTC Zyrtec 10mg QD 3) OTC
0.042mg/Actuation Nasal Aerosol Powder 1-2 Allegra 60mg BID 4) Fluticasone 2 SPRAYS IEN QD 5)
SPRAYS IEN BID
Flunisolide 2 SPRAYS IEN BID 6) Triamcinolone 2 SPRAYS
IEN QD NF 7) Nasonex 2 SPRAYS IEN QD NF 8) Veramyst
2 SPRAYS IEN QD NF 9) Omnaris 2 SPRAYS IEN QD NF
10) Rhinocort AQ 2 SPRAYS IEN BID NF
Benicar (Olmesartan) 5, 20, 40mg Tablet QD 1) Lisinopril QD NOTE: If Angiotensin Converting Enzyme
Inhibitor allergy or contraindication consider Angiotensin
Receptor Blocker 2) Losartan QD
Benicar HCT (Olmesartan/HCTZ) 20/12.5,
2 Separate Medications
40/12.5, 40/25mg Tablet QD
HCTZ QD AND 1) Lisinopril QD NOTE: If Angiotensin
Converting Enzyme Inhibitor allergy or contraindication
consider Angiotensin Receptor Blocker 2) Losartan QD
Age Recommendations
Fluticasone=4 years of age and older /
Flunisolide=6 years of age and older /
Triamcinolone=2 years of age and older /
Nasonex=2 years of age and older / Veramyst=2
years of age and older / Omnaris=6 years of age
and older / Rhinocort Aqua=6 years of age and
older / Beconase=5 years of age and older
Dose Conversion
Benicar 20mg=Lisinopril 20mg=Losartan 50mg /
Benicar 40mg=Lisinopril 40mg= Losartan 100mg
Dose Conversion
Benicar 20mg=Lisinopril 20mg=Losartan 50mg /
Benicar 40mg=Lisinopril 40mg= Losartan 100mg
NOTE: Consider Lisinopril/HCTZ 20/12.5mg or
Losartan/HCTZ 50/12.5, 100/12.5, 100/25mg
Excluded Medication
Benzac AC (Benzoyl Peroxide) 5, 10% Liquid OTC Benzoyl Peroxide 5-10% Liquid AAA QD-BID
AAA QD-BID
BenzaClin (Clindamycin/Benzoyl Peroxide)
1) Clindamycin 1% Gel AAA BID AND OTC Benzoyl Peroxide Dispense Clindamycin as 1 copay and purchase
1/5% Gel AAA BID
5% Gel AAA BID 2) Erythromycin/Benzoyl Peroxide 3/5% Gel OTC Benzoyl Peroxide
AAA BID
Bepreve (Bepotastine) 1.5% Ophthalmic
1) OTC Naphcon-A, Opcon-A, Visine-A 1-2 GTTS Q3-4
Solution 1 GTT BID
HOURS 2) OTC Zaditor (Ketotifen 0.025%) 1 GTT BID 3)
Ketorolac 0.5% 1 GTT QID 4) Crolom 4% 1-2 GTTS Q4-6
HOURS NF 5) Emadine 0.05% 1 GTT QID NF 6) Alocril 2% 12 GTTS BID NF 7) Optivar 0.05% 1 GTT BID NF 8) Alomide
0.1% 1-2 GTTS QID NF 9) Lastacaft 0.25% 1 GTT QD NF
10) Pataday 0.2% 1 GTT QD NF 11) Alrex 0.2% 1 GTT QID
NF 12) Patanol 0.1% 1 GTT BID NF 13) Elestat 0.05 % 1
GTT BID NF 14) Alamast 0.1% 1-2 GTTS QID NF
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Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Berinert (C1 Esterase Inhibitor) 500U
Intravenous Powder for Solution 20U/kg Q34D
1) Danazol 200mg BID-TID 2) Oxandrolone 2.5-20mg BIDQID NF
Betapace AF (Sotalol AF) 80, 120, 160mg
Tablet QD-BID
Betaseron (Interferon Beta-1b) 0.3mg
Subcutaneous Powder for Solution 0.25mg
QOD
Beyaz (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/3mg
Drospirenone) Tablet QD
Sotalol 80mg BID
Biaxin XL (Clarithromycin) 500mg Extended
Release Tablet 2T QD
BiDil (Isosorbide Dinitrate/Hydralazine)
20/37.5mg Tablet TID
Biltricide (Praziquantel) 600mg Tablet
25mg/kg TID X1D
Boniva (Ibandronate) 150mg Tablet QM
Botox (Onabotulinumtoxin A) 200U Injection
Powder for Solution; 100U Intramuscular
Powder for Solution Q12-16W
Comments
Criteria Restricted Medication
QRM approval required prior to being dispensed for
Commercial, Multi-Choice, Self-Funded, and Triple
Tier members.
Provider must call 404-364-7320 (Option 2) to
initiate review by QRM department.
Extavia 0.25mg QOD
Equivalent Brand and Generic Products
Betaseron=Extavia
1) Reclipsen (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15 Desogestrel) QD
2) Microgestin Fe 1/20 (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg
Norethindrone) QD 3) Aviane (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.1mg
Levonorgestrel) QD
1) Clarithromycin 500mg BID 2) Azithromycin Day 1: 500mg
Day 2-5: 250mg QD 3) Erythromycin 333mg EC Q8H 4)
Erythromycin 250mg EC Q6H
2 Separate Medications
Isosorbide Dinitrate 20mg TID AND Hydralazine 25mg 1.5T
TID
1) Paromomycin 250mg 25-35mg/kg/day divided TID X5-10D
2) Albenza 400mg Single dose
1) Alendronate 10mg QD 2) Alendronate 70mg QW 3)
Fortical 200IU QD Alternate nostrils 4) Ibandronate 150mg
QM NF
Administered in a healthcare setting by healthcare providers
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
Brilinta (Ticagrelor) 90mg Tablet BID
Clopidogrel 75mg QD
Bromday (Bromfenac) 0.09% Ophthalmic
Solution 1 GTT QD
1) Diclofenac 0.1% 1GTT QID 2) Ketorolac 0.5% 1 GTT QID
3) Prednisolone 1% 1-2 GTTS BID-QID 4) Fluorometholone
0.1% 1-2 GTTS BID-QID 5) Dexamethasone 0.1% 1-2 GTTS
BID-QID 6) Ketorolac 0.4% 1 GTT QID 7) Flurbiprofen 0.03%
1 GTT QID NF 8) Vexol 1% 1-2 GTT QID NF 9) Bromfenac
0.09% 1 GTT QD-BID NF
Bumex (Bumetanide) 0.5, 1, 2mg Tablet QD
1) Bumetanide 0.5-1mg QD 2) Furosemide 20-80mg QD
Biaxin XL to Clarithromycin is a 1:1 Conversion
Criteria Restricted Medication
QRM approval required prior to being dispensed for
Commercial, Multi-Choice, Self-Funded, and Triple
Tier members.
Provider must call 404-364-7320 (Option 2) to
initiate review by QRM department.
Dose Conversion
Bumetanide 0.5mg=Furosemide 20mg /
Bumetanide 1mg=Furosemide 40mg / Bumetanide
2mg=Furosemide 80mg
Butrans (Buprenorphine) 5, 10, 20mcg/hr
1) Morphine ER 60-100mg BID 2) Fentanyl 25-100mcg/hr
Dose Conversion
Transdermal Patch Apply QW
Q72H
Morphine 30mg=Butrans 5mcg/hr / Morphine
90mg=Fentanyl 25mcg/hr
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to Morphine ER and Fentanyl
Byetta (Exenatide) 250mcg/ml Subcutaneous 1) Glipizide 10mg (Maximum 40mg QD) 2) Metformin 500Criteria Restricted Medication
Solution BID
QRM approval required prior to being dispensed for
1000mg (Maximum 2550mg QD) 3) Metformin ER 500Commercial, Multi-Choice, Self-Funded, and Triple
750mg (Maximum 2000mg QD) 4) Novolin R (Insulin
Tier members.
Regular) SC 30 minutes AC 5) Novolin N (NPH) SC 15-30
Provider must call 404-364-7320 (Option 2) to
minutes AC 6) Novolin 70/30 (NPH/Insulin Regular) SC 30
minutes AC 7) NovoLog (Insulin Aspart) SC 5-10 minutes AC initiate review by QRM department.
NF 8) Actos 15mg (Maximum 45mg QD)
Bystolic (Nebivolol) 2.5, 5, 10, 20mg Tablet
1) Atenolol 50-100mg QD 2) Metoprolol 100-450mg QD 3)
Dose Conversion
QD
Bystolic 2.5mg QD=Metoprolol Tartrate 12.5mg BID
Acebutolol 400-800mg QD 4) Bisoprolol 2.5-20mg QD 5)
/ Bystolic 5mg QD=Metoprolol Tartrate 25mg BID /
Carvedilol 12.5-25mg BID 6) Labetalol 200-400mg BID
Bystolic 10mg=Metoprolol Tartrate 50mg BID /
Bystolic 20mg QD=Metoprolol Tartrate 100mg BID
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Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Caduet (Amlodipine/Atorvastatin) 2.5/10,
2.5/20, 2.5/40, 5/10, 5/20, 5/40, 5/80, 10/10,
10/20, 10/40, 10/80mg Tablet QD
2 Separate Medications
Amlodipine 2.5-10mg QD AND Atorvastatin 10-80mg QD
Campral (Acamprosate) 333mg Enteric
Coated Tablet 2T TID
Capex (Fluocinolone Acetonide) 0.01%
Shampoo Low Potency
1) Naltrexone 50mg QD 2) Disulfiram 250-500mg QD
Carac (Fluorouracil) 0.5% Cream AAA BID
Cardene SR (Nicardipine) 30, 45, 60mg
Extended Release Capsule BID
Carmol HC (Hydrocortisone/Urea) 1/10%
Cream AAA BID
Catapres TTS-1,TTS-2, TTS-3 Transdermal
Patch Apply QW
Low Potency
1) Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Lotion AAA QD-BID 2)
Desonide 0.05% Cream, Ointment AAA BID-TID 3)
Fluocinolone Acetonide 0.01% Solution AAA QD 4) DermaSmoothe/FS 0.01% Oil AAA QD
Medium Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Lotion AAA BID-QID 2)
Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Cream AAA QD-BID
1) Fluorouracil 5% Solution AAA BID 2) Efudex 5% Cream
AAA BID 3) Fluoroplex 1% Cream AAA BID
1) Amlodipine 5-10mg QD 2) Verapamil SR 180-240mg BID
3) Diltiazem ER 240-360mg QD 4) Nifedipine ER 30-60mg
QD 5) Felodipine 2.5-20mg QD
2 Separate Medications
OTC Hydrocortisone 1% Cream AAA BID-QID AND OTC
Carmol 10 (Urea 10%) Cream AAA BID
Clonidine 0.1-0.3mg BID
Caverject (Alprostadil) 10, 20, 40mcg
Intracavernosal Powder for Solution;
0.02mg/ml Intracavernosal Solution PRN
Cayston (Aztreonam) 75mg/vial Inhalation
Powder for Solution TID
Comments
Atorvastatin to minimize drug interactions and risk
of myalgias if current therapy with:
-Amlodipine (Maximum Simvastatin 20mg)
Dose Conversion
Cardene SR 30mg BID=Nifedipine ER 30mg QD /
Cardene SR 45mg BID=Nifedipine ER 60 QD /
Cardene SR 60mg BID=Nifedipine ER 90mg QD
Dose Conversion
Catapres TTS-1=Clonidine 0.1mg BID / Catapres
TTS-2=Clonidine 0.2mg BID / Catapres TTS3=Clonidine 0.3mg BID
Excluded Medication
(Exception: Sexual Dysfunction Rider)
1) Tobi 300mg/5ml BID NF 2) Colistimethate 150mg/ml BID
NF
Cayston is delivered directly to patient via Foundation Care
Pharmacy
Cedax (Ceftibuten) 400mg Capsule;
1) Cefdinir 125mg/5ml-250mg/5ml 7mg/kg BID 3rd
90mg/5ml, 180mg/5ml Powder for Suspension Generation 2) Pediazole (Erythromycin
QD 3rd Generation
Ethylsuccinate/Sulfisoxazole) 50mg/kg divided TID-QID
Ceftin (Cefuroxime) 125mg/5ml, 250mg/5ml 1) Cefuroxime 250-500mg BID 2nd Generation 2) Cefdinir
Powder for Suspension BID 2nd Generation 125mg/5ml-250mg/5ml BID 3rd Generation 3) Ceflacor 250500mg BID-TID 2nd Generation
Cefzil (Cefprozil) 125mg/5ml, 250mg/5ml
1) Cefuroxime 250-500mg BID 2nd Generation 2) Cefdinir
Powder for Suspension; 250, 500mg Tablet
125mg/5ml-250mg/5ml BID 3rd Generation 3) Ceflacor 250BID 2nd Generation
500mg BID-TID 2nd Generation
Celebrex (Celecoxib) 50, 100, 200, 400mg
Capsule BID
Cenestin (Conjugated Estrogen Synthetic A)
0.3, 0.45, 0.625, 0.9, 1.25mg Tablet QD
Chantix (Varenicline) 0.5, 1mg Tablet 1mg
BID
1) Meloxicam 7.5-15mg QD 2) Naproxen 250-550mg BID 3)
Ibuprofen 400-800mg TID-QID 4) Sulindac 150-200mg BID
5) Etodolac 200-500mg BID-TID 6) Nabumetone 500-750mg
BID 7) Lidocaine 5% Ointment AAA Q4H 8) Diclofenac 25100mg BID-TID 9) Indomethacin 25-75mg QD-BID 10)
Tolmetin 200-600mg TID
Vasomotor Symtoms
1) Estradiol Tablet 1-2mg QD 2) Climara Patch 0.0250.1mg/24hr Apply weekly
Vaginal/Vulvar Atrophy
1) Estradiol Tablet 1-2mg QD 2) Climara Patch 0.0250.1mg/24hr Apply weekly 3) Premarin Vaginal 1gm Apply
three times a week 4) Vagifem 10mcg Insert twice weekly 5)
Estring 2mg Insert for 90 days
1) OTC Nicoderm 7, 14, 21mg/day Patch Apply QD 2) OTC
Nicorette 2, 4mg Gum Chew 3-24 QD 3) Bupropion SR
150mg QD-BID
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Document NSAID GI Risk Score > 21 and adequate
therapeutic trial or intolerance to Etodolac,
Meloxicam, and Nabumetone
Adjust to the lowest dose needed to control
symptoms based on patient response
Dose Conversion
Cenestin 0.3mg=Estradiol 0.5mg / Cenestin
0.45mg=Estradiol 0.75mg / Cenestin
0.625mg=Estradiol 1mg / Cenestin 0.9mg=Estradiol
1.5mg / Cenestin 1.25mg=Estradiol 2mg
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to Nicotine Replacement Therapy and/or Bupropion
SR
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Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary,
NF No Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted
Medications (CRMs require QRM
review)
Cialis (Tadalafil) 2.5, 5mg Tablet QD; 10,
20mg Tablet PRN
Ciloxan (Ciprofloxacin) 0.3% Ophthalmic
Ointment APPLY RIBBON BID-TID; 0.3%
Ophthalmic Solution 1-2 GTTS Q4H
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Comments
Excluded Medication
(Exception: Sexual Dysfunction Rider)
1) Ofloxacin 0.3% Solution 1-2 GTTS QID 2) Ciprofloxacin
0.3% Solution 1-2 GTTS Q4HS NF 3) Sodium Sulfacetamide
10% Solution 1-3 GTTS Q2-3H 4) Gentamicin 0.3% Solution
1-2 GTTS QID 5) Erythromycin 0.5% Ointment APPLY
RIBBON Q4H 6) Vigamox Solution 0.5% 1 GTT BID NF 7)
Ciloxan 0.3% Ointment APPLY RIBBON BID-TID NF
Cimzia (Certolizumab Pegol) 200mg
1) Humira 40mg QOW (CD/RA) 2) Enbrel 50mg QW (RA) 3) Crohns Disease (CD)
Subcutaneous Powder for Solution, 200mg/ml Remicade 5mg/kg Q8W NF (CD/RA)
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
Subcutaneous Solution 400mg Q4W (CD/RA)
to Humira and Remicade
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to Humira, Enbrel, and Remicade
Remicade Infusion
KP GI or Rheumatology
Contact CU Infusion Center 770-431-4367 or SW
Infusion Center 770-603-3663
Network GI or Rheumatology
Contact Provider Relations 404-364-4934
Cinryze (C1 Esterase Inhibitor) 500 U
Administered in a healthcare setting by healthcare providers Criteria Restricted Medication
Intravenous Powder for Solution Q3-4D
QRM approval required prior to being dispensed for
Commercial, Multi-Choice, Self-Funded, and Triple
Tier members.
Provider must call 404-364-7320 (Option 2) to
initiate review by QRM department.
Cipro Hc (Ciprofloxacin/Hydrocortisone)
Ophthalmic Solution may be administered in the ear
1) Ofloxacin 0.3% Ophthalmic Solution 10 GTTS QD 2)
0.2/1% Otic Suspension 3 GTTS BID
Neomycin/Polymyxin/Hydrocortisone 1% Suspension 1-2
GTTS Q4 HOURS 3) Neomycin/Polymyxin/Dexamethasone
0.1% Ophthalmic Suspension 1-2 GTTS Q4 HOURS 4)
Acetic Acid 2% Solution 1-2 GTTS Q4-6 HOURS 5) Ciprodex
0.3/0.1% Suspension 4 GTTS BID
Clarinex (Desloratadine) 5mg Tablet; 5mg
Orally Disintegrating Tablet; 0.5mg/ml Syrup
QD
Cleocin Vaginal (Clindamycin) 2% Cream;
100mg Suppository QHS
Climara Pro (Estradiol/Levonorgestrel)
0.045/0.015mg/24hr Transdermal Patch Apply
weekly
1) OTC Claritin 10mg QD 2) OTC Zyrtec 10mg QD 3) OTC
Excluded Medication
Allegra 60mg BID 4) Fluticasone 2 SPRAYS IEN QD 5)
Flunisolide 2 SPRAYS IEN BID
1) Clindamycin 300mg BID 2) Metronidazole 500mg BID 3)
Metronidazole 0.75% Vaginal Gel QHS NF
Adjust to the lowest dose needed to control
2 Separate Medications
symptoms based on patient response
1) Estradiol Tablet 1-2mg QD 2) Climara Patch 0.0250.1mg/24hr Apply weekly AND 1) Medroxyprogesterone 2.55mg QD 2) Nora-BE 0.35mg QD 3) Norethindrone 5mg QD
Clobex (Clobetasol) 0.05% Lotion, Shampoo, Very High Potency
Spray AAA BID Ultra High Potency
1) Betamethasone Dipropionate Augmented 0.05% Cream
AAA QD-BID 2) Mometasone 0.1% Ointment AAA QD 3)
Flucinonide 0.05% Gel, Ointment, Solution AAA BID-QID
Ultra High Potency
1) Betamethasone Dipropionate Augmented 0.05% Cream,
Gel, Lotion AAA QD-BID 2) Clobetasol Propionate 0.05%
Cream, Gel, Ointment AAA BID 3) Clobetasol Propionate
0.05% Solution AAA BID
Cloderm (Clocortolone Pivalate) 0.1% Cream Medium-High Potency
AAA TID Medium-High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Cream AAA BID-QID 2)
Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Ointment AAA QD-BID
High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Ointment AAA BID-QID 2)
Fluocinonide 0.05% Cream AAA BID-QID 3) Mometastone
0.1% Cream AAA QD 4) Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.05%
Cream AAA QD-BID
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NF No Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted
Medications (CRMs require QRM
review)
Coartem (Artemether/Lumefantrine)
20/120mg Tablet Day1: 80/480mg, 80/480mg
8 hours later Day 2: 80/480mg BID Day 3:
80/480mg BID
Colcrys (Colchicine) 0.6mg Tablet QD-BID
Colestid (Colestipol) 5gm Powder for
Suspension 5-30gm QD
Combigan (Brimonidine/Timolol) 0.2/0.5%
Ophthalmic Solution 1 GTT BID
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Comments
1) Aralen 500mg (Day 1: 1gm, 500mg 6-8 hours later Day 2:
500mg Day 3: 500mg) NF 2) Lariam 1250mg (Single dose)
NF
Gout Prophylaxis
1) Allopurinol 100-800mg QD 2) Probenecid 250-1000mg
BID
Gout Treatment
1) Prednisone 40mg X3D decreased by 10mg Q3D to 5mg
X3D 2) Ibuprofen 400mg TID-QID 3) Etodolac 400mg BIDTID 4) Indomethacin 25mg QD-BID
1) Cholestyramine 4gm 8-16gm QD 2) Cholestyramine Light
4gm 8-16gm QD 3) Colestipol 1gm 2-16gm QD
2 Separate Medications
Brimonidine 0.2% 1 GTT BID AND Timolol 0.5% 1 GTT BID
Quantity Limit
Gout Prophylaxis (30 Day Supply)=60 Tablets
Gout Treatment=9 Tablets
Combipatch (Estradiol/Norethindrone Acetate) 2 Separate Medications
Adjust to the lowest dose needed to control
0.05/0.14mg/24hr, 0.05/0.25mg/24hr
symptoms based on patient response
Vasomotor Symtoms
Transdermal Patch Apply twice weekly
1) Estradiol Tablet 1-2mg QD 2) Climara Patch 0.0250.1mg/24hr Apply weekly AND 1) Medroxyprogesterone 2.55mg QD 2) Nora-BE 0.35mg QD 3) Norethindrone 5mg QD
Vaginal/Vulvar Atrophy
1) Estradiol Tablet 1-2mg QD 2) Climara Patch 0.0250.1mg/24hr Apply weekly 3) Premarin Vaginal 1gm Apply
three times a week 4) Vagifem 10mcg Insert twice weekly 5)
Estring 2mg Insert for 90 days AND 1) Medroxyprogesterone
2.5-5mg QD 2) Nora-BE 0.35mg QD 3) Norethindrone 5mg
QD
Combunox (Ibuprofen/Oxycodone)
400/5mgTablet QID
Condylox (Podofilox) 0.5% Solution BID
ConZip (Tramadol) 100, 200, 300mg Variable
Release Capsule QD
2 Separate Medications
Ibuprofen 400mg QID AND Oxycodone 5mg QID
Condylox 0.5% Gel BID
1) Tramadol 50mg Q4-6H PRN 2)
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen 5/325mg Q4-6H 3)
Codeine/APAP 15/300, 30/300, 60/300mg Q4H
Cordran (Flurandrenolide) 0.05% Lotion AAA
BID-TID Medium Potency
ConZip 100mg=Tramadol 25mg Immediate Release
+ Tramadol 75mg Extended Release / ConZip
200mg=Tramadol 50mg Immediate Release +
Tramadol 150mg Extended Release / ConZip
300mg=Tramadol 50mg Immediate Release +
Tramadol 250mg Extended Release
Medium Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Lotion AAA BID-QID 2)
Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Cream AAA QD-BID
Medium-High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Cream AAA BID-QID 2)
Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Ointment AAA QD-BID
Cordran (Flurandrenolide) 4mcg/cm Tape
Medium-High Potency
Apply Q12-24H Medium-High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Cream AAA BID-QID 2)
Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Ointment AAA QD-BID
High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Ointment AAA BID-QID 2)
Fluocinonide 0.05% Cream AAA BID-QID 3) Mometastone
0.1% Cream AAA QD 4) Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.05%
Cream AAA QD-BID
Coreg CR (Carvedilol Phosphate) 10, 20, 40, 1) Propranolol 120-240mg QD 2) Nadolol 240-320mg QD 3) Dose Conversion
80mg Extended Release Capsule QD
Coreg CR 10mg QD=Carvedilol 3.125mg BID /
Carvedilol 12.5-25mg BID 4) Labetalol 200-400mg BID
Coreg CR 20mg QD=Carvedilol 6.25mg BID / Coreg
CR 40mg QD=Carvedilol 12.5mg BID / Coreg CR
80mg QD=Carvedilol 25mg BID
Cortisporin (Hydrocortisone
2 Separate Medications
Acetate/Neomycin Sulfate/Polymyxin B
OTC Hydrocortisone 0.5% Cream AND OTC Neosporin
Sulfate) Cream AAA BID-QID Lowest
(Neomycin/Polymixin B/Bacitracin)
Potency
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NF No Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted
Medications (CRMs require QRM
review)
Corzide (Nadolol/Bendroflumethiazide) 40/5,
80/5mg Tablet QD
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Comments
2 Separate Medications
Nadolol QD AND 1) HCTZ 25mg QD 2) Chlorthalidone 50mg
QD
1) Pancrelipase 5 Unit 10000 Lipase Units/kg QD 2) Zenpep
5-20 Unit 10000 Lipase Units/kg QD
Creon (Pancrelipase Enzyme) 5, 6, 10, 12,
20, 24 Unit Delayed Release Capsule 10000
Lipase Units/kg QD
Crestor (Rosuvastatin) 5, 10, 20, 40mg Tablet 1) Simvastatin 20-40mg QD 2) Pravastatin 40-80mg QD 3)
QD
Atorvastatin 10-80mg QD
Crestor to minimize drug interactions and risk of
myalgias if current therapy with:
-Clarithromycin, Cyclosporine, Danazol,
Erythromycin, Gemfibrozil, HIV Protease Inhibitors,
Itraconazole, Ketoconazole, Nefazodone,
Posaconazole,Telithromycin
-Diltiazem, Verapamil (Maximum Lovastatin 40mg,
Pravastatin 40mg, or Simvastatin 10mg)
-Amiodarone, Amlodipine, Ranolazine (Maximum
Simvastatin 20mg)
Dose Conversion
Crestor 5mg=Atorvastatin 10mg=Pravastatin
40mg=Simvastatin 20mg / Crestor
10mg=Atorvastatin 20mg=Pravastatin
80mg=Simvastatin 40mg / Crestor
20mg=Atorvastatin 40mg / Crestor
40mg=Atorvastatin 80mg
Crinone (Progesterone) 4% Vaginal Gel QOD Medroxyprogesterone 5-10mg QD
Crolom (Cromolyn) 4% Ophthalmic Solution 1- 1) OTC Naphcon-A, Opcon-A, Visine-A 1-2 GTTS Q3-4
2GTT Q4-6 HOURS
HOURS 2) OTC Zaditor (Ketotifen 0.025%) 1 GTT BID 3)
Ketorolac 0.5% 1 GTT QID
Cryselle (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.3
1) Reclipsen (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg Desogestrel) Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
Norgestrel) Tablet QD
QD 2) Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/1.5mg to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
Norethindrone) QD 3) Levora (30mcg Ethinyl
Estradiol/0.15mg Levonorgestrel) QD
Cutivate (Fluticasone Propionate) 0.005%
High Potency
Ointment AAA BID High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Ointment AAA BID-QID 2)
Fluocinonide 0.05% Cream AAA BID-QID 3) Mometastone
0.1% Cream AAA QD 4) Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.05%
Cream AAA QD-BID
Very High Potency
1) Betamethasone Dipropionate Augmented 0.05% Cream
AAA QD-BID 2) Mometasone 0.1% Ointment AAA QD 3)
Flucinonide 0.05% Gel, Ointment, Solution AAA BID-QID
Cutivate (Fluticasone Propionate) 0.05%
Cream, Lotion AAA BID Medium Potency
Cuvposa (Glycopyrrolate) 1mg/5ml Oral
Solution BID-TID
Cyclessa (25 mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.1mg
Desogestrel x 7days, 25 mcg EE/0.125mg
Desogestrel x 7 days, 25 mcg EE/0.15mg
Desogestrel x 7 days) Tablet QD
Medium Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Lotion AAA BID-QID 2)
Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Cream AAA QD-BID
Medium-High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Cream AAA BID-QID 2)
Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Ointment AAA QD-BID
1) Benztropine 2mg TID-QID 2) Trihexphenidyl 2mg TID 3)
Trihexphenidyl 0.4mg/ml NF 4) Glycopyrrolate 1mg TID-QID
5) Atrovent 1-2 PUFFS TID 6) Transderm Scop 1.5mg Patch
Apply Q72H NF
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
1) Tri-Sprintec (35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.18mg
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
Norgestimate x 7 days, 35mcg EE/0.215mg NG x 7 days,
35mcg EE/0.25mg NGx 7 days) QD 2) Reclipsen (30mcg
Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15 Desogestrel) QD 3) Trivora (30mcg
Ethinyl Estradiol/0.05mg Levonorgestrel x 6 days, 40mcg
EE/0.075mg LVNGL x 5 days, 30mcg EE/0.125mg LVNGL x
10 days) QD 4) Microgestin Fe 1/20 (20mcg Ethinyl
Estradiol/1mg Norethindrone) QD 5) Leena (35mcg Ethinyl
Estradiol/0.5mg Norethindrone x 7 days, 35mcg EE/1mg NE
x 9 days, 35mcg EE/0.5mg NE x 5 days) QD
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NF No Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted
Medications (CRMs require QRM
review)
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Cyclocort (Amcinonide) 0.1% Cream, Lotion
AAA BID-TID High Potency
High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Ointment AAA BID-QID 2)
Fluocinonide 0.05% Cream AAA BID-QID 3) Mometastone
0.1% Cream AAA QD 4) Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.05%
Cream AAA QD-BID
Very High Potency
1) Betamethasone Dipropionate Augmented 0.05% Cream
AAA QD-BID 2) Mometasone 0.1% Ointment AAA QD 3)
Flucinonide 0.05% Gel, Ointment, Solution AAA BID-QID
Cyclocort (Amcinonide) 0.1% Ointment AAA
BID -TID Very High Potency
Very High Potency
1) Betamethasone Dipropionate Augmented 0.05% Cream
AAA QD-BID 2) Mometasone 0.1% Ointment AAA QD 3)
Flucinonide 0.05% Gel, Ointment, Solution AAA BID-QID
Ultra High Potency
1) Betamethasone Dipropionate Augmented 0.05% Cream,
Gel, Lotion AAA QD-BID 2) Clobetasol Propionate 0.05%
Cream, Gel, Ointment AAA BID 3) Clobetasol Propionate
0.05% Solution AAA BID
Comments
Cymbalta (Duloxetine) 20, 30, 60mg Delayed Major Depressive Disorder or Generalized Anxiety
Major Depressive Disorder or Generalized
Release Capsule QD
Disorder
Anxiety Disorder
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
1) Citalopram 20-40mg QD 2) Fluoxetine 20-40mg QD 3)
to 2 SSRIs and Venlafaxine
Sertraline 50-100mg QD 4) Mirtazapine 30mg QHS 5)
Bupropion SR/XL 300mg QD 6) Venlafaxine ER 225mg QD Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain
7) Fluvoxamine 50-300mg QD NF 8) Escitalopram 10-20mg Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
QD NF 9) Paxil CR 12.5-37.5mg QD NF 10) Viibryd 10-40mg to 1 TCA*, Tramadol*; and Venlafaxine
Non-Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain
QD NF 11) Pristiq 50-100mg QD NF
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain
to 1 TCA*, Tramadol*, and Cyclobenzaprine
1) Amitriptyline (AMT)* 50mg QHS 2) Nortriptyline (NRT)*
(<65 YOA: 25mg/>65 YOA: 10mg) QHS 3) Cyclobenzaprine* Fibromyalgia
10mg TID 4) Tramadol* 50mg BID 5) Venlafaxine ER 225mg Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to 1 TCA*, Tramadol*, and Cyclobenzaprine
QD
Post Herpetic Neuralgia
Non-Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
1) AMT* 50mg QHS 2) NRT* (<65 YOA: 25mg/>65 YOA:
to1 TCA* and Gabapentin
10mg) QHS 3) Cyclobenzaprine* 10mg TID 4) Tramadol*
HIV Associated Polyneuropathy
50mg BID
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
Fibromyalgia
to Lamotrigine
1) AMT* 50mg QHS 2) NRT* (<65 YOA: 25mg/>65 YOA:
Trigeminal Neuralgia
10mg) QHS 3) Cyclobenzaprine* 10mg TID 4) Tramadol*
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
50mg BID
to Carbamazepine and Oxcarbazepine NF
Post Herpetic Neuralgia
Migrane Prophylaxis
1) NRT* (<65 YOA: 25mg/>65 YOA: 10mg) QHS 2)
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
Gabapentin 600mg TID 3) Lidocaine 5% Ointment AAA
to Topiramate, Divalproex, 1 Beta Blocker, and 1
HIV Associated Polyneuropathy
TCA*
1) Lamotrigine 200-400mg QD
Trigeminal Neuralgia
1) Carbamazepine 200-1200mg QD 2) Oxcarbazepine 600- *Not recommended in the elderly and not a required
medication for patients over 65 years old
1800mg QD NF
Migrane Prophylaxis
1) AMT* 10-150mg QD 2) Propranolol 80mg BID-TID 3)
Topiramate
50mg BID 4) Di alproe 500 1000mg QD
Cytovene (Ganciclovir) 250, 500mg Capsule CMV Retinitis
Prophylaxis
1000mg TID
1) Valcyte 450mg 2T QD 2) Valcyte 50mg/ml 18ml QD
CMV Retinitis Treatment
1) Valcyte 450mg 2T BID 2) Valcyte 50mg/ml 18ml BID
Daliresp (Roflumilast) 500mcg Tablet QD
1) Ipratropium 0.02% Inhalation Solution QID 2)
Aminophylline 100-200mg BID-TID 3) Proair HFA (Albuterol)
0.09mg Inhalation Aerosol Powder Q4H PRN 4) Theophylline
100-300 TID-QID 5) Albuterol 0.5% Inhalation Solution QID
6) Combivent (Albuterol Sulfate/Ipratropium Bromide) 0.09mg0.018mg Inhalation Aerosol Powder QID 7) Spiriva 18mcg
QD
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Medications (CRMs require QRM
review)
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Comments
Dalmane (Flurazepam) 15, 30mg Capsule
QHS
1) Temazepam 15mg QHS 2) Lorazepam 0.5mg QHS 3)
Oxazepam 10-30mg QHS 4) Trazodone 50-100mg QHS 5)
Zolpidem 5-10mg QHS 6) Hydroxyzine 10-25mg QHS
Dantrium (Dantrolene) 25, 50, 100mg Capsule 1) Cyclobenzaprine 10mg TID 2) Chlorzoxazone 250-500mg
TID
TID 3) Carisoprodol 350mg TID 4) Tizanidine 4mg TID 5)
Methocarbamol 500-750mg QID 6) Baclofen 10-20mg TID
Daytrana (Methylphenidate) 10mg/9hr,
15mg/9hr, 20mg/9hr, 30mg/9hr Transdermal
Patch Apply 1 patch up to 9 hours
Daypro (Oxaprozin) 600mg Tablet BID-TID
Demadex (Torsemide) 5, 10, 20, 100mg
Tablet QD
1) Methylin 5-20mg BID-TID 2) Adderall 5-30mg QD-BID 3) Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
Methylin ER 10-20mg BID-TID 4) Dextroamphetamine CR 5- to at least 3 formulary alternatives
15mg QD-BID 5) Adderall XR 5-30mg QAM 6)
Methylphenidate ER 18-72mg QAM
1) Meloxicam 7.5-15mg QD 2) Naproxen 250-550mg BID 3)
Ibuprofen 400-800mg TID-QID 4) Sulindac 150-200mg BID
5) Etodolac 200-500mg BID-TID 6) Nabumetone 500-750mg
BID 7) Lidocaine 5% Ointment AAA Q4H 8) Diclofenac 25100mg BID-TID 9) Indomethacin 25-75mg QD-BID 10)
Tolmetin 200-600mg TID
1) Bumetanide 0.5-1mg QD 2) Furosemide 20-80mg QD
Dose Conversion
Torsemide 10mg=Bumetanide 0.5mg=Furosemide
20mg / Torsemide 20mg=Bumetanide
1mg=Furosemide 40mg / Torsemide
40mg=Bumetanide 2mg=Furosemide 80mg
Denavir (Penciclovir) 1% Cream AAA Q2H
1) OTC Abreva 10% Cream AAA Q4H 2) Acyclovir 400mg
BID
Depo-Testosterone (Testosterone Cypionate) 1) Testosterone Cypionate 200mg/ml IM Q2-4W 2)
100mg/ml Intramuscular Suspension Q2-4W Androderm Patch 2-4mg/24hr Apply QPM
Dermatop (Prednicarbate) 0.1% Cream,
Ointment AAA BID Medium Potency
Medium Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Lotion AAA BID-QID 2)
Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Cream AAA QD-BID
Medium-High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Cream AAA BID-QID 2)
Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Ointment AAA QD-BID
Desonate (Desonide) 0.05% Gel AAA BID
Low Potency
Low Potency
1) Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Lotion AAA QD-BID 2)
Desonide 0.05% Cream, Ointment AAA BID-TID 3)
Fluocinolone Acetonide 0.01% Solution AAA QD 4) DermaSmoothe/FS 0.01% Oil AAA QD
Medium Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Lotion AAA BID-QID 2)
Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Cream AAA QD-BID
Detrol (Tolterodine) 1, 2mg Tablet BID
1) Oxybutinin 5mg BID-TID 2) Oxybutynin XL 5-15mg QD 3)
Oxytrol 3.9mg/day Patch Apply twice weekly 4) Trospium
20mg BID NF 5) Detrol LA 2-4mg QD NF 6) Toviaz 4-8mg
QD NF 7) Enablex 7.5-15mg QD NF 8) Vesicare 5-10mg QD
NF
Detrol LA (Tolterodine) 2, 4mg Extended
1) Oxybutinin 5mg BID-TID 2) Oxybutynin XL 5-15mg QD 3)
Release Capsule QD
Oxytrol 3.9mg/day Patch Apply twice weekly 4) Trospium
20mg BID NF
Dexilant (Dexlansoprazole) 30, 60mg Capsule 1) Pantoprazole 40mg QD 2) OTC Omeprazole 20mg QD 3) Excluded Medication
QD
OTC Zegerid 20/1100mg QD 4) OTC Prevacid 15mg QD
Didrex (Benzphetamine) 50mg Tablet QD-TID
Differin (Adapalene) 0.1% Cream, Gel, Lotion Retin-A 0.025-0.1% Cream, Gel AAA QHS
AAA QHS
Dificid (Fidaxomicin) 200mg Tablet BID X10D 1) Metronidazole 500mg TID X10-14D 2) Vancomycin
50mg/ml Solution 125mg QID X10-14D
Diflucan (Fluconazole) 10, 40mg/ml Oral
1) Nystatin 100000 Suspension 4-6ml QID 2) Clotrimazole
Powder for Suspension QD
10mg Troche QID
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Excluded Medication
(Exception: Obesity Rider)
Excluded Medication for patients > 36 YOA
KPGA Approved Compound
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Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary,
NF No Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted
Medications (CRMs require QRM
review)
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Diovan (Valsartan) 80, 160, 320mg Tablet QD 1) Lisinopril QD NOTE: If Angiotensin Converting Enzyme
Inhibitor allergy or contraindication consider Angiotensin
Receptor Blocker 2) Losartan QD
Diovan HCT (Valsartan/HCTZ) 80/12.5,
2 Separate Medications
160/12.5, 320/12.5, 160/25, 320/25mg Tablet HCTZ QD AND 1) Lisinopril QD NOTE: If Angiotensin
QD
Converting Enzyme Inhibitor allergy or contraindication
consider Angiotensin Receptor Blocker 2) Losartan QD
Comments
Dose Conversion
Diovan 80mg=Lisinopril 10mg=Losartan 25mg /
Diovan 160mg=Lisinopril 20mg=Losartan 50mg /
Diovan 320mg=Lisinopril 40mg=Losartan 100mg
Dose Conversion
Diovan 80mg=Lisinopril 10mg=Losartan 25mg /
Diovan 160mg=Lisinopril 20mg=Losartan 50mg /
Diovan 320mg=Lisinopril 40mg=Losartan 100mg
NOTE: Consider Lisinopril/HCTZ 10/12.5, 20/12.5,
20/25mg or Losartan/HCTZ 50/12.5, 100/12.5,
100/25mg
Dipentum (Olsalazine) 250mg Capsule 2T BID 1) Sulfasalazine 500mg (2-4gm QD) 2) Colazal 750mg
(2.25gm TID for 8-12 weeks) 3) Asacol 400mg (800mg TID)
4) Dipentum 550mg BID NF 5) Pentasa 250, 500mg (1gm
QID)
Diprolene (Betamethasone Dipropionate
Very High Potency
Augmented) 0.05% Lotion, Ointment AAA QD- 1) Betamethasone Dipropionate Augmented 0.05% Cream
BID Ultra High Potency
AAA QD-BID 2) Mometasone 0.1% Ointment AAA QD 3)
Flucinonide 0.05% Gel, Ointment, Solution AAA BID-QID
Ultra High Potency
1) Betamethasone Dipropionate Augmented 0.05% Cream,
Gel, Lotion AAA QD-BID 2) Clobetasol Propionate 0.05%
Cream, Gel, Ointment AAA BID 3) Clobetasol Propionate
0.05% Solution AAA BID
Diprolene AF (Betamethasone Dipropionate
Augmented) 0.05% Cream AAA QD- BID
Ultra High Potency
Very High Potency
1) Betamethasone Dipropionate Augmented 0.05% Cream
AAA QD-BID 2) Mometasone 0.1% Ointment AAA QD 3)
Flucinonide 0.05% Gel, Ointment, Solution AAA BID-QID
Ultra High Potency
1) Betamethasone Dipropionate Augmented 0.05% Cream,
Gel, Lotion AAA QD-BID 2) Clobetasol Propionate 0.05%
Cream, Gel, Ointment AAA BID 3) Clobetasol Propionate
0.05% Solution AAA BID
Diprosone (Betamethasone Dipropionate)
0.05% Ointment AAA QD-BID Very High
Potency
High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Ointment AAA BID-QID 2)
Fluocinonide 0.05% Cream AAA BID-QID 3) Mometastone
0.1% Cream AAA QD 4) Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.05%
Cream AAA QD-BID
Very High Potency
1) Betamethasone Dipropionate Augmented 0.05% Cream
AAA QD-BID 2) Mometasone 0.1% Ointment AAA QD 3)
Flucinonide 0.05% Gel, Ointment, Solution AAA BID-QID
Divigel (Estradiol) 0.25, 0.5, 1mg Transdermal
Gel/Jelly Apply QD alternating right or left
upper thigh
Dolobid (Diflunisal) 250, 500mg Tablet BIDTID
1) Estradiol Tablet 1-2mg QD 2) Climara Patch 0.0250.1mg/24hr Apply weekly
Doral (Quazepam) 15mg Tablet QHS
Doryx (Doxycycline Hyclate) 75, 100, 150mg
Delayed Release Tablet QD-BID
Duac (Clindamycin/Benzoyl Peroxide) 1/5%
Gel AAA BID
Adjust to the lowest dose needed to control
symptoms based on patient response
1) Meloxicam 7.5-15mg QD 2) Naproxen 250-550mg BID 3)
Ibuprofen 400-800mg TID-QID 4) Sulindac 150-200mg BID
5) Etodolac 200-500mg BID-TID 6) Nabumetone 500-750mg
BID 7) Lidocaine 5% Ointment AAA Q4H 8) Diclofenac 25100mg BID-TID
1) Temazepam 15mg QHS 2) Lorazepam 0.5mg QHS 3)
Oxazepam 10-30mg QHS 4)Trazodone 50-100mg QHS 5)
Zolpidem 5-10mg QHS 6) Hydroxyzine 10-25mg QHS
1) Doxycycline Hyclate 50-100mg BID
Dose Conversion
2) Minocycline 50-100mg BID 3) Tetracycline 250-500mg BID Doryx 100mg QD=Doxycycline 50mg BID
1) Clindamycin 1% Gel AAA BID AND OTC Benzoyl Peroxide Dispense Clindamycin as 1 copay and purchase
5% Gel AAA BID 2) Erythromycin/Benzoyl Peroxide 3/5% Gel OTC Benzoyl Peroxide
AAA BID
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Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary,
NF No Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted
Medications (CRMs require QRM
review)
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Duetact (Glimepiride/Pioglitazone) 2/30,
4/30mg Tablet QD
1) Glipizide 10mg (Maximum 40mg QD) 2) Metformin 5001000mg (Maximum 2550mg QD) 3) Metformin ER 500750mg (Maximum 2000mg QD) 4) Novolin R (Insulin
Regular) SC 30 minutes AC 5) Novolin N (NPH) SC 15-30
minutes AC 6) Novolin 70/30 (NPH/Insulin Regular) SC 30
minutes AC 7) NovoLog (Insulin Aspart) SC 5-10 minutes AC
NF 8) Actos 15mg (Maximum 45mg QD)
Duexis (Ibuprofen/Famotidine) 800/26.6mg
Tablet TID
Dulera (Mometasone/Formoterol) 100/5,
200/5mcg Inhalation Aerosol Powder 2
PUFFS BID
2 Separate Medications
Ibuprofen 800mg TID AND OTC Famotidine 20mg TID
1) Qvar 40-80mcg 1-2 PUFFS QD-BID 2) Asmanex 110220mcg 1-2 PUFFS QD
DuoNeb (Albuterol Sulfate/Ipratropium
Bromide) 3mg/3 ml-0.5mg/3ml Inhalation
Solution QID
1) Albuterol 0.5% Inhalation Solution QID AND Ipratropium
0.02% Inhalation Solution QID
2)
Combivent (Albuterol Sulfate/Ipratropium Bromide) 0.09mg0.018mg Inhalation Aerosol Powder QID
1) Prednisolone 1% 1-2 GTTS BID-QID 2) Fluorometholone
0.1% 1-2 GTTS BID-QID 3) Dexamethasone 0.1% 1-2 GTTS
BID-QID
1) Cephalexin 250-500mg BID 1st Generation 2)Cefuroxime
250-500mg BID 2nd Generation 3) Cefdinir 125mg/5ml250mg/5ml BID 3rd Generation 4) Ceflacor 250-500mg BIDTID 2nd Generation
1) Doxycycline 50-100mg BID 2) Minocycline 50-100mg BID
3)Tetracycline 250-500mg BID
1) Amlodipine 5-10mg QD 2) Verapamil SR 180-240mg BID
3) Diltiazem ER 240-360mg QD 4) Nifedipine ER 30-60mg
QD 5) Felodipine 2.5-20mg QD
1) Lisinopril QD NOTE: If Angiotensin Converting Enzyme
Inhibitor allergy or contraindication consider Angiotensin
Receptor Blocker 2) Losartan QD
Durezol (Difluprednate) 0.05% Ophthalmic
Emulsion 1GTT BID-QID
Duricef (Cefadroxil) 500mg Capsule;
250mg/5ml, 500mg/5ml Powder for
Suspension; 1gm Tablet QD-BID 1st
Generation
Dynacin (Minocycline) 75mg Tablet BID
DynaCirc CR (Isradipine) 5, 10mg Extended
Release Tablet QD
Edarbi (Azilsartan Medoxomil) 40, 80mg
Tablet QD
Edecrin (Ethacrynic acid) 25mg Tablet QD
Edluar (Zolpidem) 5, 10mg Sublingual Tablet
QHS
Edurant (Rilpivirine) 25mg Tablet QD
Effient (Prasugrel) 5, 10mg Tablet QD
Efudex (Fluorouracil) 2% Solution AAA BID
Egrifta (Tesamorelin) 1mg Subcutaneous
Powder for Solution 2mg SQ QD
Comments
Adjust based on patient response
American Diabetes Association
Recommendations
-Patient uncontrolled on maximum Metformin and
maximum Sulfonylurea=Do not initiate Actos and
initiate Novolin N
-Patient on Actos and Insulin=Discontinue Actos
and maximize Novolin N
Glipizide preferred if 65 years of age and older due
to prolonged half life of Glyburide
Document adequate trial or intolerance to Qvar
80mcg 2 PUFFS BID or Asmanex 220mcg 2 PUFFS
QD within the past 3 months
*Patients should have prescription for a ShortActing Beta 2 Agonist (e.g. Proair) for asthma
exacerbations
Dose Conversion
Dulera 100/5mcg 2 PUFFS BID=Albuterol Q4H PRN
+ Qvar 80mcg 2 PUFFS BID=Albuterol Q4H PRN +
Asmanex 220mcg 2 PUFFS QD / Dulera 200/5 2
PUFFS BID=No formulary alternative
Dose Conversion
DynaCirc CR 5mg=Nifedipine ER 30mg QD /
DynaCirc CR 10mg=Nifedipine ER 60mg QD
Dose Conversion
Edarbi 40mg=Lisinopril 40mg=Losartan 100mg /
Edarbi 80mg=No formulary alternative (Consider
combination therapy)=Lisinopril/HCTZ 20/12.5mg
2T QD=Losartan/HCTZ 100/25mg
1) Bumetanide 0.5-1mg QD 2) Furosemide 20-80mg QD
Dose Conversion
Ethacrynic Acid 25mg=Bumetanide
0.5mg=Furosemide 20mg
1) Trazodone 50-100mg QHS 2) Temazepam 15-30mg QHS Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to Trazodone, Zolpidem, and at least 1
3) Zolpidem 5-10mg QHS 4) Zaleplon 5-10mg QHS 5)
Benzodiazepine
Ambien CR 6.25-12.5mg QHS NF
Intelence 200mg BID
Clopidogrel 75mg QD
1) Fluorouracil 5% Solution AAA BID 2) Efudex 5% Cream
AAA BID 3) Carac 0.5% Cream AAA BID NF 4) Fluoroplex
1% Cream AAA BID
Egrifta is delivered directly to patient via KP CA Specialty
Excluded Medication
Pharmacy
KP CA Specialty Pharmacy
MD Line 650-301-5799 / Patient Line 1-877-4045777 / Fax Line 650-301-5790
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Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary,
NF No Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted
Medications (CRMs require QRM
review)
Elestat (Epinastine) 0.05 % Ophthalmic
Solution 1 GTT BID
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Comments
1) OTC Naphcon-A, Opcon-A, Visine-A 1-2 GTTS Q3-4
HOURS 2) OTC Zaditor (Ketotifen 0.025%) 1 GTT BID 3)
Ketorolac 0.5% 1 GTT QID 4) Crolom 4% 1-2 GTTS Q4-6
HOURS NF 5) Emadine 0.05% 1 GTT QID NF 6) Alocril 2% 12 GTTS BID NF 7) Optivar 0.05% 1 GTT BID NF 8) Alomide
0.1% 1-2 GTTS QID NF 9) Lastacaft 0.25% 1 GTT QD NF
10) Pataday 0.2% 1 GTT QD NF 11) Alrex 0.2% 1 GTT QID
NF 12) Patanol 0.1% 1 GTT BID NF
Eldoquin Forte (Hydroquinone) 4% Cream
Excluded Medication
AAA BID
Eligard (Leuprolide Acetate) 7.5 (1 Month),
Administered in a healthcare setting by healthcare providers
22.5 (3 Month), 30 (4 Month), 45mg (6 Month) Lupron Depot available via KP Oncology Floorstock
Subcutaneous Powder for Suspension UAD
Elocon (Mometasone Furoate ) 0.1% Solution High Potency
AAA QD High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Ointment AAA BID-QID 2)
Fluocinonide 0.05% Cream AAA BID-QID 3) Mometastone
0.1% Cream AAA QD 4) Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.05%
Cream AAA QD-BID
Very High Potency
1) Betamethasone Dipropionate Augmented 0.05% Cream
AAA QD-BID 2) Mometasone 0.1% Ointment AAA QD 3)
Flucinonide 0.05% Gel, Ointment, Solution AAA BID-QID
Emadine (Emedastine) 0.05% Ophthalmic
Solution 1 GTT QID
1) OTC Naphcon-A, Opcon-A, Visine-A 1-2 GTTS Q3-4
HOURS 2) OTC Zaditor (Ketotifen 0.025%) 1 GTT BID 3)
Ketorolac 0.5% 1 GTT QID 4) Crolom 4% 1-2 GTTS Q4-6
HOURS NF
Emend (Aprepitant) 80, 125mg Capsule Day 1) Metoclopramide 1-2mg/kg 30 minutes prior to
1: 125mg 1 hour prior to chemotherapy Day 2- chemotherapy 2) Prochlorperazine 5-10mg Q6H 3)
3: 80mg QAM
Dexamethasone 20mg 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy 4)
Ondansetron 4-8mg 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy 5)
Ondansetron 4-8mg ODT 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy
Document current treatment with a) Cisplatin >
50mg/m2 b) AC (Doxorubicin/Cyclophosphamide) c)
other highly emetogenic chemotherapy
Enablex (Darifenacin) 7.5, 15mg Extended
Release Tablet QD
1) Oxybutinin 5mg BID-TID 2) Oxybutynin XL 5-15mg QD 3)
Oxytrol 3.9mg/day Patch Apply twice weekly 4) Trospium
20mg BID NF 5) Detrol LA 2-4mg QD NF 6) Toviaz 4-8mg
QD NF
Enjuvia (Conjugated Estrogen Synthetic B)
Vasomotor Symtoms
0.3, 0.45, 0.625, 0.9, 1.25mg Tablet QD
1) Estradiol Tablet 1-2mg QD 2) Climara Patch 0.0250.1mg/24hr Apply weekly
Vaginal/Vulvar Atrophy
1) Estradiol Tablet 1-2mg QD 2) Climara Patch 0.0250.1mg/24hr Apply weekly 3) Premarin Vaginal 1gm Apply
three times a week 4) Vagifem 10mcg Insert twice weekly 5)
Estring 2mg Insert for 90 days
Enpresse (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.05mg
1) Tri-Sprintec (35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.18mg
Levonorgestrel x 6 days, 40 mcg EE/0.075mg Norgestimate x 7 days, 35mcg EE/0.215mg NG x 7 days,
LVNGL x 5 days, 30mcg EE/0.125mg LVNGL 35mcg EE/0.25mg NGx 7 days) QD 2) Trivora (30mcg
x 10 days) Tablet QD
Ethinyl Estradiol/0.05mg Levonorgestrel x 6 days, 40mcg
EE/0.075mg LVNGL x 5 days, 30mcg EE/0.125mg LVNGL x
10 days) QD 3) Leena (35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.5mg
Norethindrone x 7 days, 35mcg EE/1mg NE x 9 days, 35mcg
EE/0.5mg NE x 5 days) QD
Entocort (Budesonide) 3mg Delayed Release 1) Prednisone 5-60mg QD 2) Sulfasalazine 500mg (2-4gm
Capsule 2-3T QD
QD) 3) Hydrocortisone 100mg Enema QHS 4) Mesalamine
4gm Enema QHS 5) Colazal 750mg (2.25gm TID for 8-12
weeks) 6) Asacol 400mg (800mg TID) 7) Dipentum 550mg
BID NF 8) Pentasa 250, 500mg (1gm QID)
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Adjust to the lowest dose needed to control
symptoms based on patient response
Dose Conversion
Enjuvia 0.3mg=Estradiol 0.5mg / Enjuvia
0.45mg=Estradiol 0.75mg / Enjuvia
0.625mg=Estradiol 1mg / Enjuvia 0.9mg=Estradiol
1.5mg / Enjuvia 1.25mg=Estradiol 2mg
Equivalent Brand and Generic Products
Enpresse=Trivora
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
Entocort is a non-systemic steroid released in the
intestine
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Medications (CRMs require QRM
review)
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Comments
Enzone (Hydrocortisone Acetate/Pramoxine)
1/1% Cream QD-BID
1) OTC Hydrocortisone 0.5-1% Cream, Ointment AAA BIDQID 2) OTC Prax 1% Cream, Lotion AAA BID-QID 3)
Hydrocortisone 2.5% Cream, Lotion, Ointment AAA BID-QID
4) Hydrocortisone 25mg Suppository BID 5) Hydrocortisone
100mg/60ml Enema QD-BID 6) Proctofoam-HC 1/1% QDBID
Epiduo (Adapalene/Benzoyl Peroxide)
2 Separate Medications
0.1/2.5% Gel AAA QD
OTC Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% AAA QD AND 1) Retin-A 0.0250.1% Cream, Gel AAA QHS 2) Differin 0.1% Cream AAA QD
NF
Epifoam (Hydrocortisone Acetate/Pramoxine) 1) OTC Hydrocortisone 0.5-1% Cream, Ointment AAA BID1/1% Foam QD-BID
QID 2) OTC ProctoFoam 1% QD-BID 3) Hydrocortisone
2.5% Cream, Lotion, Ointment AAA BID-QID 4)
Hydrocortisone 25mg Suppository BID 5) Hydrocortisone
100mg/60ml Enema QD-BID 6) Proctofoam-HC 1/1% QDBID
EpiPen (Epinephrine) 0.3mg/0.3ml Injection
Epinephrine 0.3mg/0.3ml Injection Device PRN
Device PRN
EpiPen Jr (Epinephrine) 0.15mg/0.3ml
Epinephrine 0.15mg/0.3ml Injection Device PRN
Injection Device PRN
Epivir HBV (Lamivudine) 5mg/ml Solution;
1) Epivir 10mg/ml 10ml QD 2) Epivir 150mg QD
100mg Tablet QD
Epogen (Epoetin Alfa) 2000, 3000, 4000,
Procrit (Epoetin Alfa) 2000, 3000, 4000, 10000, 20000,
10000, 20000U/ml Injection Solution QW
40000U/ml QW
Estrace (Estradiol) 0.1mg/gm Vaginal Cream 1) Estradiol QD 2) Climara Patch 0.025-0.1mg/24hr Apply
1gm Apply three times a week
weekly 3) Premarin Vaginal 1gm Apply three times a week 4)
Vagifem 10mcg Insert twice weekly 5) Estring 2mg Insert for
90 days
Estraderm (Estradiol) 0.05, 0.1mg/24hr
Vasomotor Symtoms
Transdermal Patch Apply twice weekly
1) Estradiol Tablet 1-2mg QD 2) Climara Patch 0.0250.1mg/24hr Apply weekly
Vaginal/Vulvar Atrophy
1) Estradiol Tablet 1-2mg QD 2) Climara Patch 0.0250.1mg/24hr Apply weekly 3) Premarin Vaginal 1gm Apply
three times a week 4) Vagifem 10mcg Insert twice weekly 5)
Estring 2mg Insert for 90 days
Estrasorb (Estradiol) 2.5mg/gm Transdermal 1) Estradiol Tablet 1-2mg QD 2) Climara Patch 0.025Emulsion Apply QD to each thigh
0.1mg/24hr Apply weekly
EstroGel (Estradiol) 0.06% Transdermal
Gel/Jelly Apply 1.25gm QD on the arm from
wrist to shoulder
Excluded Medication for patients > 36 YOA
Dispense Retin-A or Differin as 1 copay and
purchase OTC Benzoyl Peroxide
EpiPen to Epinephrine 0.3mg/0.3ml is a 1:1
Conversion
EpiPen Jr to Epinephrine 0.15mg/0.3ml is a 1:1
Conversion
Epogen to Procrit is a 1:1 Conversion
Adjust to the lowest dose needed to control
symptoms based on patient response
Adjust to the lowest dose needed to control
symptoms based on patient response
Adjust to the lowest dose needed to control
symptoms based on patient response
Vasomotor Symtoms
1) Estradiol Tablet 1-2mg QD 2) Climara Patch 0.0250.1mg/24hr Apply weekly
Vaginal/Vulvar Atrophy
1) Estradiol Tablet 1-2mg QD 2) Climara Patch 0.0250.1mg/24hr Apply weekly 3) Premarin Vaginal 1gm Apply
three times a week 4) Vagifem 10mcg Insert twice weekly 5)
Estring 2mg Insert for 90 days
EstroStep Fe (20 mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg 1) Tri-Sprintec (35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.18mg
Norethindrone x 5 days, 30mcg EE/1mg NE x Norgestimate x 7 days, 35mcg EE/0.215mg NG x 7 days,
7 days, 35mcg EE/1mg NE x 9 days) Tablet 35mcg EE/0.25mg NGx 7 days) QD 2) Trivora (30mcg
QD
Ethinyl Estradiol/0.05mg Levonorgestrel x 6 days, 40mcg
EE/0.075mg LVNGL x 5 days, 30mcg EE/0.125mg LVNGL x
10 days) QD 3) Microgestin Fe 1/20 (20mcg Ethinyl
Estradiol/1mg Norethindrone) QD 4) Necon 1/35 (35mcg
Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg Norethindrone) QD 5) Leena (35mcg
Ethinyl Estradiol/0.5mg Norethindrone x 7 days, 35mcg
EE/1mg NE x 9 days, 35mcg EE/0.5mg NE x 5 days) QD
Adjust to the lowest dose needed to control
symptoms based on patient response
Evamist (Estradiol) 1.53mg/Actuation
Transdermal Spray Apply 1-3 sprays to
adjacent, non-overlapping area on the inner
surface of the forearm
Adjust to the lowest dose needed to control
symptoms based on patient response
1) Estradiol Tablet 1-2mg QD 2) Climara Patch 0.0250.1mg/24hr Apply weekly
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Evoclin (Clindamycin) 1% Foam AAA QD
Evoxac (Cevimeline) 30mg Capsule TID
Exalgo (Hydromorphone) 8, 12, 16mg
Extended Release Tablet QD
Exelderm (Sulconazole) 1% Cream, Solution
QD-BID
Exelon (Rivastigmine) 4.6mg/24hr, 9.5mg/24
hr Patch QD
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
1) Clindamycin 1% Solution AAA BID 2) Clindamycin 1% Gel
AAA BID 3) Clindamycin 1% Lotion AAA BID
1) Pilocarpine 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6% Ophthalmic Solution 5-10
GTTS PO TID 2) Pilocarpine 5mg TID-QID NF
1) Morphine ER 60-100mg BID 2) Fentanyl 25-100mcg/hr
Q72H 3) Avinza 30-120mg QD NF 4) Opana ER 5-40mg BID
NF 5) Kadian 10-200mg QD NF
Comments
Ophthalmic Solution may be administered orally
Dose Conversion
Hydromorphone 7.5mg=Morphine
30mg=Oxycodone 20mg=Oxymorphone 10mg /
Morphine 90mg=Fentanyl 25mcg/hr
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to Morphine ER and Fentanyl
1) OTC Lamisil Ultra (Butenafine 1%) QD-BID 2) OTC
Lotrimin AF (Clotrimazole 1%) BID 3) OTC Micatin
(Miconazole 1%) BID 4) Ketoconazole 2% Cream QD
1) Galantamine 4-12mg BID, Galantamine ER 8-24mg QD 2) Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
Aricept 5-10mg QD 3) Namenda 5-10mg QD-BID 4) Exelon to Galantamine, Aricept, Namenda, and Exelon
Capsule or Solution
Capsule 1.5-6mg BID 5) Exelon Solution 2mg/ml 3ml BID
Exforge (Amlodipine/Valsartan) 5/160, 5/320, 2 Separate Medications
10/160, 10/320mg Tablet QD
Amlodipine QD AND 1) Lisinopril QD NOTE: If Angiotensin
Converting Enzyme Inhibitor allergy or contraindication
consider Angiotensin Receptor Blocker 2) Losartan QD
Dose Conversion
Diovan 80mg=Lisinopril 10mg=Losartan 25mg /
Diovan 160mg=Lisinopril 20mg=Losartan 50mg /
Diovan 320mg=Lisinopril 40mg=Losartan 100mg
Exforge HCT (Amlodipine/Valsartan/HCTZ)
3 Separate Medications
5/160/12.5, 5/160/25, 10/160/12.5, 10/160/25, Amlodipine QD AND HCTZ QD AND 1) Lisinopril QD NOTE:
10/320/25mg Tablet QD
If Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor allergy or
contraindication consider Angiotensin Receptor Blocker 2)
Losartan QD
Famvir (Famcyclovir) 125, 250, 500mg Tablet Genital Herpes Episodic Treatment
BID-TID
1) Acyclovir 200mg Q4H 2) Acyclovir 400mg TID 3) Acyclovir
800mg BID 4) Valacyclovir 1gm BID X7D NF
Genital Herpes Suppressive Treatment
1) Acyclovir 400mg BID 2) Valacyclovir 500mg QD NF
Herpes Zoster Treatment
1) Acyclovir 800mg Q4H 2) Valacyclovir 1gm TID X7D NF
Fanapt (Iloperidone) 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12mg
1) Risperidone 4mg QD 2) Haloperidol 0.5-5mg BID-TID 3)
Tablet BID
Thiothixene 2mg TID 4) Quetiapine 400-800mg QD 5)
Ziprasidone 20-80mg BID 6) Olanzapine 10mg QD 7)
Olanzapine ODT 10mg QD 8) Latuda 40-80mg QD NF 9)
Abilify 10-15mg QD 10) Saphris 5-10mg BID NF
Fareston (Toremifene Citrate) 60mg Tablet
1) Tamoxifen 20-40mg QD 2) Faslodex 50mg/ml IM QM
QD
Felbatol (Felbamate) 600mg/5mL
1) Lamotrigine 100-200mg BID 2) Carbamazepine 800Suspension; 400, 600mg Tablet TID-QID
1600mg QD 3) Topiramate 200mg BID 4) Phenytoin 100mg
TID 5) Levetiracetam 500-1500mg BID 6) Zonisamide 100mg
TID NF 7) Gabapentin 300-600mg TID 8) Levetiracetam ER
1000mg QD 9) Oxcarbazepine 600mg BID NF 10) Divalproex
250-500mg TID 11) Lyrica 50-200mg TID NF 12) Vimpat 100200mg BID NF 13) Banzel 400mg BID NF 14) Gabitril 16 mg
BID-TID NF
Feldene (Piroxicam) 10, 20mg Capsule QD
Meloxicam 7.5-15mg QD
Femcon Fe (35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.4mg
1) Sprintec (35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.25mg Norgestimate)
Norethindrone) Tablet QD
QD 2) Necon 1/35 (35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg
Norethindrone) QD 3) Necon 0.5/35 (35mcg Ethinyl
Estradiol/0.5mg Norethindrone) QD 4) Zovia 1/35 (35mcg
Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg Ethynodiol diacetate) QD 5) Brevicon
(35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.5mg Norethindrone) QD
Dose Conversion
Diovan 160mg=Lisinopril 20mg=Losartan 50mg /
Diovan 320mg=Lisinopril 40mg=Losartan 100mg
NOTE: Consider Lisinopril/HCTZ 20/12.5mg or
Losartan/HCTZ 50/12.5, 100/25mg
Femhrt 1/5 (Ethinyl Estradiol/Norethindrone
Acetate) 5mcg/1mg Tablet QD
Adjust to the lowest dose needed to control
symptoms based on patient response
Dose Conversion
Ethinyl Estradiol 5mcg=Estradiol 1mg
2 Separate Medications
1) Estradiol Tablet 1-2mg QD 2) Climara Patch 0.0250.1mg/24hr Apply weekly AND 1) Medroxyprogesterone 2.55mg QD 2) Nora-BE 0.35mg QD 3) Norethindrone 5mg QD
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Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Comments
Femring (Estradiol Acetate) 0.05, 0.1mg/24hr Vasomotor Symtoms
Adjust to the lowest dose needed to control
Vaginal Insert Insert for 90 days
symptoms based on patient response
1) Estradiol QD 2) Climara Patch 0.025-0.1mg/24hr Apply
weekly
Vaginal/Vulvar Atrophy
1) Estradiol QD 2) Climara Patch 0.025-0.1mg/24hr Apply
weekly 3) Premarin Vaginal 1gm Apply three times a week 4)
Vagifem 10mcg Insert twice weekly 5) Estring 2mg Insert for
90 days
Fentora (Fentanyl) 100, 200, 300, 400, 600,
1) Oxycodone/Acetaminophen 5/325mg Q6H 2) Morphine 15- Fentora is only approved for management of
800mg Buccal Tablet PRN
30mg Q4H 3) Hydromorphone 2-8mg Q4-6H 4) Oxycodone 5- breakthrough cancer pain in patients tolerant to
30mg Q4-6H 5) Morphine Solution 20mg/ml 0.5-1.5ml Q4H opioid therapy
6) Meperidine 50-150mg Q3-4H
Finacea (Azelaic Acid) 15% Gel AAA BID
1) Tetracycline 250ā€“1000mg QD 2) Doxycycline 50ā€“200mg
QD 3) Minocycline 50ā€“200mg QD 4) Metronidazole 0.75%
Cream, Gel AAA BID
Firazyr (Icatibant Acetate) 10mg/ml
Criteria Restricted Medication
Subcutaneous Solution 3ml SC
QRM approval required prior to being dispensed for
Commercial, Multi-Choice, Self-Funded, and Triple
Tier members.
Provider must call 404-364-7320 (Option 2) to
initiate review by QRM department.
Flector (Diclofenac Epolamine) 1.3% Topical 1) OTC Aspercreme AAA BID-QID 2) LidoPatch (Lidocaine
Patch AAA BID
3.99%/Menthol 1%) Apply 1 patch up to 12 hours 3)
Meloxicam 7.5-15mg QD 4) Naproxen 250-550mg BID 5)
Ibuprofen 400-800mg TID-QID 6) Sulindac 150-200mg BID
7) Etodolac 200-500mg BID-TID 8) Nabumetone 500-750mg
BID 9) Lidocaine 5% Ointment AAA Q4H 10) Diclofenac 25100mg BID-TID 11) Indomethacin 25-75mg QD-BID 12)
Tolmetin 200-600mg TID
Flovent HFA (Fluticasone) 110, 220mcg
Inhalation Aerosol Powder 1-2 PUFFS BID
1) Qvar 40-80mcg 1-2 PUFFS QD-BID 2) Flovent HFA
44mcg 2 PUFFS BID NOTE: Flovent HFA 44mcg for patients
4-11 years of age 3) Asmanex 110-220mcg 1-2 PUFFS QD
4) Aerobid 0.25mg 2 PUFFS BID NF 5) Pulmicort Flexhaler
90-180mcg 2 PUFFS BID NF
Florone (Diflorasone Diacetate) 0.05%
Ointment AAA QD-QID High Potency
High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Ointment AAA BID-QID 2)
Fluocinonide 0.05% Cream AAA BID-QID 3) Mometastone
0.1% Cream AAA QD 4) Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.05%
Cream AAA QD-BID
Very High Potency
1) Betamethasone Dipropionate Augmented 0.05% Cream
AAA QD-BID 2) Mometasone 0.1% Ointment AAA QD 3)
Flucinonide 0.05% Gel, Ointment, Solution AAA BID-QID
Floxin (Ofloxacin) 0.3% Otic Solution 10
GTTS QD
FML Forte (Fluorometholone) 0.25%
Ophthalmic Suspension 1 GTT BID-QID
Ofloxacin 0.3% Ophthalmic Solution 10 GTTS QID
Focalin (Dexmethylphenidate) 2.5, 5, 10mg
Tablet BID
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to Qvar 80mcg 2 PUFFS BID and Asmanex 220mcg
2 PUFFS QD within the past 3 months
Flovent is swallowed for the treatment of
eosinophilic esophagitis
Dose Conversion
Flovent 110mcg 1-2 PUFFS BID=Qvar 80mcg 2
PUFFS BID=Asmanex 110mcg 1-2 PUFFS BID /
Flovent 220mcg 1-2 PUFFS BID=Asmanex 220mcg
1-2 PUFFS BID
Ophthalmic Solution may be administered in the ear
1) Prednisolone 1% 1-2 GTTS BID-QID 2) Fluorometholone
0.1% 1-2 GTTS BID-QID 3) Dexamethasone 0.1% 1-2 GTTS
BID-QID
1) Methylin 5-20mg BID-TID 2) Adderall 5-30mg QD-BID 3) Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
Methylin ER 10-20mg BID-TID 4) Dextroamphetamine CR 5- to at least 3 formulary alternatives
Focalin to Methylphenidate is a 1:2 Conversion
15mg QD-BID 5) Adderall XR 5-30mg QAM 6)
Methylphenidate ER 18-72mg QAM
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Medications (CRMs require QRM
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Focalin XR (Dexmethylphenidate) 5, 10, 15,
20, 30mg Extended Release Capsule QD
Folic Acid Vitamins (Deplin, Folvite, Folacin800, FA-8) QD
Foradil Aerolizer (Formoterol) 12mcg
Inhalation Capsule BID
Fortamet (Metformin) 500, 1000mg Extended
Release Tablet QD
Forteo (Teriparatide) 250mcg/ml
Subcutaneous Solution 20mcg QD
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
1) Methylin 5-20mg BID-TID 2) Adderall 5-30mg QD-BID 3)
Methylin ER 10-20mg BID-TID 4) Dextroamphetamine CR 515mg QD-BID 5) Adderall XR 5-30mg QAM 6)
Methylphenidate ER 18-72mg QAM
OTC Folic Acid 0.4, 0.8,1mg QD
1) Albuterol Q4H PRN 2) Serevent 50mcg 1 PUFF BID
1) Metformin 500-1000mg (Maximum 2550mg QD) 2)
Metformin ER 500-750mg (Maximum 2000mg QD)
1) Alendronate 10mg QD 2) Alendronate 70mg QW 3)
Fortical 200IU QD Alternate nostrils 4) Ibandronate 150mg
QM NF 5) Actonel 5mg QD NF 6) Actonel 150mg QM NF 7)
Evista 60mg QD 8) Actonel 35mg QW NF
Comments
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary alternatives
Focalin to Methylphenidate is a 1:2 Conversion
Excluded Medication
Available OTC
Dose Conversion
Foradil 12mcg 1 PUFF BID=Albuterol 1 PUFF
BID=Serevent 50mcg 1 PUFF BID
Adjust based on patient response
Document a) diagnosis of osteoporosis (T-Score ā‰¤ 2.5) b) adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance to
Bisphosphonate or SERM c) vertebral or fragility
fracture prior to approval of Forteo for a total of 24
months with no renewal
Fosamax Plus D (Alendronate/Cholecalciferol) Alendronate 70 mg Tablet QW
70mg/2800 IU, 70mg/5600 IU Tablet QW
Fosrenol (Lanthanum Carbonate) 500, 750,
1000mg Chewable Tablet 1T with meals
Fragmin (Dalteparin) 10000/1, 2500/0.2,
15000/0.6, 5000/0.2, 7500/0.3, 18000/0.72,
12500/0.5, 25000IU/ml Subcutaneous
Solution QD
Freestyle Glucometer and Test Strips
Frova (Frovatriptan) 2.5mg Tablet PRN
1) Phoslyra 667mg/5ml 15ml with meals 2) Eliphos 667mg
3C with meals 3) Renvela 800mg 3T with meals
Enoxaparin 1.5 mg/kg QD or 1mg/kg BID
One Touch Ultra 2 Glucometer and One Touch Ultra Test
Strips
1) Sumatriptan 25-100mg PRN 2) Sumatriptan 20mg Nasal
Spray PRN 3) Naratriptan 1-2.5mg PRN 4) Sumatriptan
6mg/ml Subcutaneous Solution PRN 5) Maxalt MLT 5-10mg
PRN NF 6) Zomig 5mg PRN NF 7) Zomig 2.5mg PRN NF 8)
Relpax 20-40mg PRN NF 9) Axert 6.25-12.5mg PRN NF 10)
Treximet 500/85mg PRN NF
Quantity Limit
Axert 6.25-12.5mg=6 Tablets
Frova 2.5mg=9 Tablets
Maxalt MLT 5-10mg=9 Tablets
Naratriptan 1-2.5mg=9 Tablets
Relpax 20-40mg=6 Tablets
Sumatriptan 25-100mg=9 Tablets
Treximet 500/85mg=9 Tablets
Zomig 2.5mg=6 Tablets
Zomig 5mg=3 Tablets
Gabitril (Tiagabine) 2, 4, 12, 16mg Tablets QD 1) Lamotrigine 100-200mg BID 2) Carbamazepine 8001600mg QD 3) Topiramate 200mg BID 4) Phenytoin 100mg
TID 5) Levetiracetam 500-1500mg BID 6) Zonisamide 100mg
TID NF 7) Gabapentin 300-600mg TID 8) Levetiracetam ER
1000mg QD 9) Oxcarbazepine 600mg BID NF 10) Divalproex
250-500mg TID 11) Lyrica 50-200mg TID NF 12) Vimpat 100200mg BID NF 13) Banzel 400mg BID NF
Gebauer Ethyl Chloride (Ethyl Chloride) 100% OTC Aerofreeze
Topical Spray AAA PRN
(Trichloromonofluoromethane/Dichlorodifluoromethane) AAA
PRN
Gilenya (Fingolimod) 0.5mg Capsule QD
Criteria Restricted Medication
QRM approval required prior to being dispensed for
Commercial, Multi-Choice, Self-Funded, and Triple
Tier members.
Provider must call 404-364-7320 (Option 2) to
initiate review by QRM department.
Glucotrol XL (Glipizide) 5, 10, 20mg Extended Glipizide 5-10mg QD-BID
Adjust based on patient response
Release Tablet QD
Glipizide preferred if 65 years of age and older due
to prolonged half life of Glyburide
Glucovance (Glyburide/Metformin) 1.25/250, 2 Separate Medications
2.5/500, 5/500mg Tablet BID
Glyburide BID AND Metformin BID
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NF No Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted
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Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Glynase PresTab (Micronized Glyburide) 1.5, 1) Glipizide QD 2) Glyburide QD
3, 6mg Tablet QD
Glyset (Miglitol) 25, 50, 100mg Tablet TID
1) Glipizide 5-15mg QD 2) Glyburide 2.5-10mg QD
Golytely (Polyethylene Glycol 3350/Potassium Polyethylene Glycol 3350/Potassium Chloride/Sodium
Chloride/Sodium Bicarbonate/Sodium
Bicarbonate/Sodium Chloride/Sodium Sulfate Powder for
Chloride/Sodium Sulfate)
Solution
236/2.97/6.74/5.86/22.74gm Powder for
Solution
Gralise (Gabapentin) 300, 600mg Tablet
1800mg QD
Gris-PEG (Griseofulvin) 125mg Tablet QDTID
Halcion (Triazolam) 0.125, 0.25mg Tablet
QHS
Halog (Halcinonide) 0.1% Cream AAA BIDTID High Potency
Comments
Dose Conversion
Glynase 1.5mg=Glipizide 5mg=Glyburide 2.5mg /
Glynase 3mg=Glipizide 10mg=Glyburide 5mg /
Glynase 6mg=Glipizide 20mg=Glyburide 10mg
Adjust based on patient response
Glipizide preferred if 65 years of age and older due
to prolonged half life of Glyburide
Adjust based on patient response
Glipizide preferred if 65 years of age and older due
to prolonged half life of Glyburide
-Fill to 4L mark with water and shake vigorously to
dissolve
-Chill prior to administration to improve palatability
-Refrigerate and use within 48 hours
-Drink 240mL every 10 minutes until rectal effluent
is clear or 4L are consumed
1) Nortriptyline (<65 YOA: 25mg/>65 YOA: 10mg) QHS 2)
Gabapentin 600mg TID 3) Lidocaine 5% Ointment AAA
Gris-PEG 250mg TID
1) Temazepam 15mg QHS 2) Lorazepam 0.5mg QHS 3)
Oxazepam 10-30mg QHS 4) Trazodone 50-100mg QHS 5)
Zolpidem 5-10mg QHS
High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Ointment AAA BID-QID 2)
Fluocinonide 0.05% Cream AAA BID-QID 3) Mometastone
0.1% Cream AAA QD 4) Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.05%
Cream AAA QD-BID
Very High Potency
1) Betamethasone Dipropionate Augmented 0.05% Cream
AAA QD-BID 2) Mometasone 0.1% Ointment AAA QD 3)
Flucinonide 0.05% Gel, Ointment, Solution AAA BID-QID
Halog (Halcinonide) 0.1% Ointment AAA BID- Very High Potency
TID Very High Potency
1) Betamethasone Dipropionate Augmented 0.05% Cream
AAA QD-BID 2) Mometasone 0.1% Ointment AAA QD 3)
Flucinonide 0.05% Gel, Ointment, Solution AAA BID-QID
Ultra High Potency
1) Betamethasone Dipropionate Augmented 0.05% Cream,
Gel, Lotion AAA QD-BID 2) Clobetasol Propionate 0.05%
Cream, Gel, Ointment AAA BID 3) Clobetasol Propionate
0.05% Solution AAA BID
Hectorol (Doxercalciferol) 0.5, 1, 2.5mcg
Capsule QD
Helidac Therapy (Bismuth Subsalicylate,
Metronidazole, Tetracycline) 262.4mg 2T QID,
250mg QID, 500mg QID X14D
Hizentra (Immune Globulin) 20%
Subcutaneous Solution SC QW
Horizant (Gabapentin Enacarbil) 600mg
Extended Release Tablet QD
Calcitriol 0.25-1mcg QD
First Line
Tetracycline Hydrochloride 500mg QID, Metronidazole
250mg QID, OTC Omeprazole 20mg BID, OTC Bismuth
Subsalicylate 262.4mg 2T QID X14D
Second Line
Clarithromycin 500mg BID or Amoxicillin 500mg 2C BID,
Metronidazole 250mg QID, OTC Omeprazole 20mg BID,
OTC Bismuth Subsalicylate 262.4mg 2T QID X14D
IVIG Q4W
1) Pramipexole 0.125mg QHS 2) Ropinirole 0.25-4mg QHS
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Bismuth Subsalicylate and OTC Omeprazole
IVIG Infusion
KP Hematology
Contact CU Infusion Center 770-431-4367 or SW
Infusion Center 770-603-3663
Network Hematology
Contact Provider Relations 404-364-4934
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Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary,
NF No Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted
Medications (CRMs require QRM
review)
Humalog (Insulin Lispro) 100U/ml Injection
Solution SC 15 minutes AC
Humalog Mix 50/50 (Insulin Lispro
Protamine/Insulin Lispro) 100U/ml Injection
Solution SC 15 minutes AC
Humalog Mix 75/25 (Insulin Lispro
Protamine/Insulin Lispro) 100U/ml Injection
Solution SC 15 minutes AC
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
1) Novolin R (Insulin Regular) SC 30 minutes AC 2) NovoLog
(Insulin Aspart) SC 5-10 minutes AC NF
2 Separate Medications
Novolin N (NPH) SC 15-30 minutes AC AND 1) Novolin R
(Insulin Regular) SC 30 minutes AC 2) NovoLog (Insulin
Aspart) SC 5-10 minutes AC NF
Novolin 70/30 (NPH/Insulin Regular) SC 30 minutes AC OR
2 Separate Medications
Novolin N (NPH) SC 15-30 minutes AC AND 1) Novolin R
(Insulin Regular) SC 30 minutes AC 2) NovoLog (Insulin
Aspart) SC 5-10 minutes AC NF
Comments
Adjust based on patient response
Adjust based on patient response
Dose Conversion
Humalog Mix 50/50 20U=NPH 10U+Novolin R 10U
Adjust based on patient response
Dose Conversion
Humalog Mix 75/25 20U=Novolin 70/30 20U=NPH
15U+Novolin R 5U
Humalog KwikPen (Insulin Lispro) 100U/ml
Injection Solution SC 15 minutes AC
1) Novolin R (Insulin Regular) SC 30 minutes AC 2) NovoLog Adjust based on patient response
Insulin Administration Device
(Insulin Aspart) SC 5-10 minutes AC NF
Document a) member is unable to accurately draw
up insulin due to upper extremity amputation, visual
impairment, young age, Parkinson's Disease,
Rheumatoid Arthritis b) member administers doses
< 5U c) school or day care requires insulin cartridge
device for insulin administration while member is
outside of primary caretaker's care
Humatrope (Somatropin) 6, 12, 24mg
Injection Powder for Solution; 5mg
Subcutaneous Powder for Solution QW
Omnitrope (Somatropin) 5/1.5, 10/1.5mg/ml QW NF
Criteria Restricted Medication
QRM approval required prior to being dispensed for
Commercial, Multi-Choice, Self-Funded, and Triple
Tier members.
Provider must call 404-364-7320 (Option 2) to
initiate review by QRM department.
Adjust based on patient response
Humulin R (Insulin Regular) 500U/ml Injection 1) Novolin R (Insulin Regular) SC 30 minutes AC 2) Novolin
Solution SC 15 minutes AC
N (NPH) SC 15-30 minutes AC 3) Novolin 70/30 (NPH/Insulin
Regular) SC 30 minutes AC 4) NovoLog (Insulin Aspart) SC
5-10 minutes AC NF
Hycamtin (Topotecan) Capsule 0.25, 1mg
1) Platinum-based Chemotherapy 2) Etoposide 50mg/m2/day FDA approved for treatment of relapsed small cell
2
lung cancer (SCLC)
2.3mg/m /day PO X5D Q21D
X5D Q21D 3) Topotecan 1.5 mg/m2/day IV X5D Q21D
Hycodan (Hydrocodone
Bitartrate/Homatropine Methylbromide)
5mg/1.5mg/5ml Syrup 5ml Q4-6H PRN
1) Cheratussin AC (Codeine/Guaifenesin) 10mg/100mg/5ml
Q4-6H PRN 2) Promethazine/Codeine 6.25mg/10mg/5ml Q46H PRN 3) Promethazine VC/Codeine
(Promethazine/Codeine/Phenylephrine)
6.25mg/10mg/5mg/5ml Q4-6H PRN 4) Benzonatate 100200mg TID PRN 5) Tussigon (Hydrocodone
Bitartrate/Homatropine Methylbromide) 5/1.5mg Q4-6H PRN
Hydrocortisone Acetate/Aloe 2% Cream, Gel
AAA BID-QID Lowest Potency
Lowest Potency
1) OTC Hydrocortisone 0.5-1% Cream, Ointment AAA BIDQID 2) Hydrocortisone 2.5% Cream, Lotion, Ointment AAA
BID-QID
Low Potency
1) Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Lotion AAA QD-BID 2)
Desonide 0.05% Cream, Ointment AAA BID-TID 3)
Fluocinolone Acetonide 0.01% Solution AAA QD 4) DermaSmoothe/FS 0.01% Oil AAA QD
1) OTC Imodium A-D 4mg after first loose stool then 2mg
after each subsequent loose stool 2) Dicyclomine 20mg QID
3) Belladonna Alkaloids/Phenobarbital 1-2T TID-QID 4)
Diphenoxylate/Atropine 2.5/0.025mg/5ml 10ml QID 5)
Diphenoxylate/Atropine 2.5/0.025mg 2T QID 6) Hyoscyamine
SL 0.125mg 1-2T Q4H 7) Hyoscyamine 0.125mg 1-2T Q4H
8) Hyoscyamine Solution 0.125mg/ml 5-10ml Q4H
HyoMax SR (Hyoscyamine) 0.375mg
Extended Release Tablet BID
Imitrex (Sumatriptan) 5mg Nasal Spray PRN
Sumatriptan 20mg Nasal Spray PRN
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Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary,
NF No Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted
Medications (CRMs require QRM
review)
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Comments
Imitrex (Sumatriptan) 4mg/0.5ml
Subcutaneous Solution PRN
Incivek (Telaprevir) 375mg Tablet 2T TID
Sumatriptan 6mg/0.5ml Subcutaneous Solution PRN
2 Separate Medications
Peg-Intron 1.5mcg/kg QW AND Ribavirin 800-1400mg QD
No initial fill
Document a) chronic Hepatitis C genotype 1 b)
prescription from Gastroenterologist or Infectious
Disease Specialist c) compensated liver disease d)
active prescriptions for Interferon Alfa and Ribavirin
Inderal LA (Propranolol) 60, 80, 120, 160mg
Extended Release Capsule QD
1) Propranolol 120-240mg QD 2) Nadolol 240-320mg QD 3)
Carvedilol 12.5-25mg BID 4) Labetalol 200-400mg BID
Dose Conversion
Propanolol ER 60mg=Propranolol 20mg 1.5T BID /
Propanolol ER 80mg=Propanolol 40mg BID /
Propranolol ER 120mg=Propranolol 60mg BID /
Propanolol ER 160mg=Propranolol 80mg BID
Infergen (Interferon Alfacon-1) 30mcg/ml
Subcutaneous Solution QD
1) Pegasys 180mcg QW 2) PEG-Intron 150mcg QW
Inspra (Eplerenone) 25, 50mg Tablet QD
1) Amiloride/HCTZ 5/50mg QD 2) Triamterene/HCTZ 37.5/2575/50mg QD 3) Spironolactone 50-100mg Tablet QD
Intuniv (Guanfacine ER) 1, 2, 3, 4mg Tablet
QD
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
1) Guanfacine 1-4mg QD 2) Methylin 5-20mg BID-TID 3)
Adderall 5-30mg QD-BID 4) Methylin ER 10-20mg BID-TID 5) to 2 formulary alternatives and Guanfacine
Dextroamphetamine CR 5-15mg QD-BID 6) Adderall XR 530mg QAM 7) Methylphenidate ER 18-72mg QAM
Invega (Paliperidone) 1.5, 3, 6, 9mg Extended 1) Risperidone 4mg QD 2) Haloperidol 0.5-5mg BID-TID 3)
Release Tablet QD
Thiothixene 2mg TID 4) Quetiapine 400-800mg QD 5)
Ziprasidone 20-80mg BID 6) Olanzapine 10mg QD 7)
Olanzapine ODT 10mg QD 8) Latuda 40-80mg QD NF 9)
Abilify 10-15mg QD 10) Saphris 5-10mg BID NF 11) Fanapt 612mg BID NF
Iressa (Gefitinib) 250mg Tablet QD
1) Platinum-based Chemotherapy 2) Docetaxel 75mg/m2 IV FDA approved for treatment of locally advanced or
metastatic nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who
Q21D
have failed both Platinum and Docetaxel-based
Chemotherapy
Iron Vitamins (Ferrex Forte, Niferex, Niferex OTC Ferrex 150 QD
Excluded Medication
Forte) QD
Available OTC
Ismo (Isosorbide Mononitrate) 10, 20mg
Isosorbide Mononitrate ER 30-120mg QD
Tablet BID
Jalyn (Dutasteride/Tamsulosin) 0.5/0.4mg
2 Separate Medications
Finasteride
Capsule QD
5mg QD and 1) Terazosin 1-10mg QD 2) Doxazosin 1-8mg
QD 3) Tamsulosin 0.4mg QD
Januvia (Sitagliptin) 25, 50, 100mg Tablet QD 1) Glipizide 10mg (Maximum 40mg QD) 2) Metformin 500Criteria Restricted Medication
QRM approval required prior to being dispensed for
1000mg (Maximum 2550mg QD) 3) Metformin ER 500Commercial, Multi-Choice, Self-Funded, and Triple
750mg (Maximum 2000mg QD) 4) Novolin R (Insulin
Tier members.
Regular) SC 30 minutes AC 5) Novolin N (NPH) SC 15-30
Provider must call 404-364-7320 (Option 2) to
minutes AC 6) Novolin 70/30 (NPH/Insulin Regular) SC 30
minutes AC 7) NovoLog (Insulin Aspart) SC 5-10 minutes AC initiate review by QRM department.
NF 8) Actos 15mg (Maximum 45mg QD)
Janumet (Metformin/Sitagliptin) 500/50,
1) Glipizide 10mg (Maximum 40mg QD) 2) Metformin 500Criteria Restricted Medication
1000/50mg Tablet QD
QRM approval required prior to being dispensed for
1000mg (Maximum 2550mg QD) 3) Metformin ER 500Commercial, Multi-Choice, Self-Funded, and Triple
750mg (Maximum 2000mg QD) 4) Novolin R (Insulin
Tier members.
Regular) SC 30 minutes AC 5) Novolin N (NPH) SC 15-30
Provider must call 404-364-7320 (Option 2) to
minutes AC 6) Novolin 70/30 (NPH/Insulin Regular) SC 30
minutes AC 7) NovoLog (Insulin Aspart) SC 5-10 minutes AC initiate review by QRM department.
NF 8) Actos 15mg (Maximum 45mg QD)
Junel 1/20 (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
1) Microgestin Fe 1/20 (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg
Norethindrone) Tablet QD
Norethindrone) QD 2) Aviane (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.1mg to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
Levonorgestrel) QD 3) Levora (30mcg Ethinyl
Estradiol/0.15mg Levonorgestrel) QD
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Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary,
NF No Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted
Medications (CRMs require QRM
review)
Juvisync (Simvastatin/Sitagliptin) 10/100,
20/100, 40/100mg Tablet QD
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
2 Separate Medications
Simvastatin 10-40mg QD AND 1) Glipizide 10mg (Maximum
40mg QD) 2) Metformin 500-1000mg (Maximum 2550mg
QD) 3) Metformin ER 500-750mg (Maximum 2000mg QD) 4)
Novolin R (Insulin Regular) SC 30 minutes AC 5) Novolin N
(NPH) SC 15-30 minutes AC 6) Novolin 70/30 (NPH/Insulin
Regular) SC 30 minutes AC 7) NovoLog (Insulin Aspart) SC
5-10 minutes AC NF 8) Actos 15mg (Maximum 45mg QD)
Comments
Criteria Restricted Medication
QRM approval required prior to being dispensed for
Commercial, Multi-Choice, Self-Funded, and Triple
Tier members.
Provider must call 404-364-7320 (Option 2) to
initiate review by QRM department.
Kadian (Morphine Sulfate) 10, 20, 30, 50, 60, 1) Morphine ER 60-100mg BID 2) Fentanyl 25-100mcg/hr
Dose Conversion
80, 100, 200mg Extended Release Capsule
Q72H 3) Avinza 30-120mg QD NF 4) Opana ER 5-40mg BID Morphine 30mg=Oxycodone 20mg=Oxymorphone
QD
10mg / Morphine 90mg=Fentanyl 25mcg/hr
NF
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to Morphine ER and Fentanyl
Kalbitor (Ecallantide) 10mg/ml Subcutaneous 1) Danazol 200mg BID-TID 2) Oxandrolone 2.5-20mg BIDSolution 3ml SC
QID NF 3) Berinert 20U/kg IV NF
Criteria Restricted Medication
QRM approval required prior to being dispensed for
Commercial, Multi-Choice, Self-Funded, and Triple
Tier members.
Provider must call 404-364-7320 (Option 2) to
initiate review by QRM department.
Kapvay (Clonidine) 0.1mg Extended Release 1) Clonidine 0.1mg QD-TID 2) Methylin 5-20mg BID-TID 3)
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
Tablet QHS-BID
Adderall 5-30mg QD-BID 4) Methylin ER 10-20mg BID-TID 5) to 2 formulary alternatives and Clonidine
Dextroamphetamine CR 5-15mg QD-BID 6) Adderall XR 530mg QAM 7) Concerta 18-72mg QAM 8) Guanfacine 1-4mg
QD
Kariva (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg
1) Reclipsen 0.25 (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15 Desogestrel) Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
Desogestrel x 21 days, 10mcg EE x 5 days) QD 2) Microgestin Fe 1/20 (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg
Tablet QD
Norethindrone) QD 3) Aviane (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.1mg
Levonorgestrel) QD
Kenalog (Triamcinolone Acetonide) 0.5%
Very High Potency
Cream, Ointment AAA BID-QID Very High
1) Betamethasone Dipropionate Augmented 0.05% Cream
Potency
AAA QD-BID 2) Mometasone 0.1% Ointment AAA QD 3)
Flucinonide 0.05% Gel, Ointment, Solution AAA BID-QID
Ultra High Potency
1) Betamethasone Dipropionate Augmented 0.05% Cream,
Gel, Lotion AAA QD-BID 2) Clobetasol Propionate 0.05%
Cream, Gel, Ointment AAA BID 3) Clobetasol Propionate
0.05% Solution AAA BID
Keppra XR 500, 750mg Extended Release
Tablet QD-BID
Kineret (Anakinra) 100mg/0.67ml
Subcutaneous Solution QD
1) Lamotrigine 100-200mg BID 2) Carbamazepine 8001600mg QD 3) Topiramate 200mg BID 4) Phenytoin 100mg
TID 5) Levetiracetam 500-1500mg BID 6) Zonisamide 100mg
TID NF 7) Gabapentin 300-600mg TID 8) Levetiracetam ER
1000mg QD
1) Atenolol 50-100mg QD 2) Metoprolol 100-450mg QD 3)
Acebutolol 400-800mg QD 4) Bisoprolol 2.5-20mg QD 5)
Carvedilol 12.5-25mg BID 6) Labetalol 200-400mg BID
Community Acquired Pneumonia
1) Levofloxacin 750mg QD X5D 2) Levofloxacin 500mg QD
X10D 3) Azithromycin 500mg QD X5D 4) Cefuroxime 500mg
BID X10D
1) Humira 40mg QOW 2) Enbrel 50mg QW 3) Remicade
5mg/kg Q8W NF
Klaron (Sodium Sulfacetamide) 10% Lotion
AAA BID
Klor-Con 25 (Potassium Chloride) 25mEq
Powder for Solution QD
1) Sodium Sulfacetamide/Sulfur 10/5% Lotion AAA BID 2)
Sodium Sulfacetamide/Sulfur 10/5% Solution AAA BID
1) K-Tab 10mEq Extended Release 2T QD 2) Klor-Con
20mEq Powder for Solution QD
Kerlone (Betaxolol) 10, 20mg Tablet QD
Ketek (Telithromycin) 300, 400mg Tablet 2T
QD
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Dose Conversion
Betaxolol 10mg QD=Atenolol 50mg QD / Betaxolol
20mg QD=Atenolol 100mg QD
Remicade Infusion
KP Rheumatology
Contact CU Infusion Center 770-431-4367 or SW
Infusion Center 770-603-3663
Network Rheumatology
Contact Provider Relations 404-364-4934
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NF, Restricted Formulary and Criteria Restricted Medication Conversion List
Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary,
NF No Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted
Medications (CRMs require QRM
review)
Klor-Con M20 (Potassium Chloride) 20mEq
Extended Release Tablet QD
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Comments
1) K-Tab 10mEq Extended Release 2T QD 2) Klor-Con
20mEq Powder for Solution QD
Kombiglyze (Metformin/Saxagliptin) 500/5,
1) Glipizide 10mg (Maximum 40mg QD) 2) Metformin 5001000/2.5, 1000/5mg Extended Release Tablet 1000mg (Maximum 2550mg QD) 3) Metformin ER 500QD
750mg (Maximum 2000mg QD) 4) Novolin R (Insulin
Regular) SC 30 minutes AC 5) Novolin N (NPH) SC 15-30
minutes AC 6) Novolin 70/30 (NPH/Insulin Regular) SC 30
minutes AC 7) NovoLog (Insulin Aspart) SC 5-10 minutes AC
NF 8) Actos 15mg (Maximum 45mg QD)
Kytril (Granisetron) 1mg Tablet 2T 1 hour prior 1) Metoclopramide 1-2mg/kg 30 minutes prior to
to chemotherapy
chemotherapy 2) Prochlorperazine 5-10mg Q6H 3)
Dexamethasone 20mg 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy 4)
Ondansetron 4-8mg 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy 5)
Ondansetron 4-8mg ODT 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy
6) Transderm Scop 1.5mg Apply Q72H NF
Lac-Hydrin (Ammonium Lactate) 12% Cream OTC AmLactin (Ammonium Lactate) 12% Cream AAA BID
AAA BID
Lacrisert (Hydroxypropyl Cellulose) 5mg
1) OTC GenTeal, Tears Again, Tears Naturale Free
Artificial Tear Insert Insert QD-BID
(Hydroxypropyl Methylcelluclose 0.3%) 1-2 GTT TID-QID 2)
OTC Isopto Plain (Hydroxypropyl Methylcelluclose 0.5%) 1-2
GTT TID-QID 3) OTC Murocel (Methylcellulose 3%) 1-2 GTT
TID-QID
Lamisil (Terbinafine) 250mg Tablet QD-BID
Thymol/Isopropyl Alcohol 4/99% Solution QD
Lantus (Insulin Glargine) 100U/ml Injection
Solution SC QD
1) Novolin N (NPH) SC 15-30 minutes AC 2) Novolin 70/30
(NPH/Insulin Regular) SC 30 minutes AC
Lantus Solostar (Insulin Glargine) 100U/ml
Injection Solution SC QD
1) Novolin N (NPH) SC 15-30 minutes AC 2) Novolin 70/30
(NPH/Insulin Regular) SC 30 minutes AC
Lastacaft (Alcaftadine) 0.25% Ophthalmic
Solution 1 GTT QD
1) OTC Naphcon-A, Opcon-A, Visine-A 1-2 GTTS Q3-4
HOURS 2) OTC Zaditor (Ketotifen 0.025%) 1 GTT BID 3)
Ketorolac 0.5% 1 GTT QID 4) Crolom 4% 1-2 GTTS Q4-6
HOURS NF 5) Emadine 0.05% 1 GTT QID NF 6) Alocril 2% 12 GTTS BID NF 7) Optivar 0.05% 1 GTT BID NF 8) Alomide
0.1% 1-2 GTTS QID NF
Latisse (Bimatoprost) 0.03% Ophthalmic
Solution Apply QHS to upper eyelid margin
Criteria Restricted Medication
QRM approval required prior to being dispensed for
Commercial, Multi-Choice, Self-Funded, and Triple
Tier members.
Provider must call 404-364-7320 (Option 2) to
initiate review by QRM department.
Excluded Medication
Available OTC
KPGA Approved Compound
Finger Onychomycosis
Document positive fungal culture prior to approval of
one 6 week treatment
Toe Onychomycosis
Document a) positive fungal culture b) DM or
Vascular Disease prior to approval one 12 week
treatment
-Lantus (< 30U QD) to Novolin N (QD dosing) is a
1:1 Conversion
-Lantus (>30U QD) to Novlin N (BID dosing) is a
0.8:1 Conversion
Document a) member with DM1 b) member
undergoing dialysis c) adequate therapeutic trial or
intolerance (Hypoglycemia) to NPH
-Lantus (< 30U QD) to Novolin N (QD dosing) is a
1:1 Conversion
-Lantus (>30U QD) to Novlin N (BID dosing) is a
0.8:1 Conversion
Document a) member with DM1 b) member
undergoing dialysis c) adequate therapeutic trial or
intolerance (Hypoglycemia) to NPH
Insulin Administration Device
Document a) member is unable to accurately draw
up insulin due to upper extremity amputation, visual
impairment, young age, Parkinson's Disease,
Rheumatoid Arthritis b) member is administers
doses < 5U
Excluded Medication
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Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary,
NF No Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted
Medications (CRMs require QRM
review)
Latuda (Lurasidone) 40, 80mg Tablet QD
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Lescol (Fluvastatin) 20, 40mg Capsule QHS
1) Risperidone 4mg QD 2) Haloperidol 0.5-5mg BID-TID 3)
Thiothixene 2mg TID 4) Quetiapine 400-800mg QD 5)
Ziprasidone 20-80mg BID 6) Olanzapine 10mg QD 7)
Olanzapine ODT 10mg QD
1) Simvastatin 5-10mg QD 2) Pravastatin 10-20mg QD
Lescol XL (Fluvastatin) 80mg Extended
Release Tablet QHS
1) Simvastatin 20mg QD 2) Pravastatin 40mg QD 3)
Atorvastatin 10mg QD
Lessina (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.1mg
Levonorgestrel) Tablet QD
1) Aviane (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.1mg Levonorgestrel)
QD 2) Microgestin Fe 1/20 (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg
Norethindrone) QD 3) Levora (30mcg Ethinyl
Estradiol/0.15mg Levonorgestrel) QD
Comments
Dose Conversion
Fluvastatin 20mg=Pravastatin 10mg=Simvastatin
5mg / Fluvastatin 40mg=Pravastatin
20mg=Simvastatin 10mg
Dose Conversion
Fluvastatin 80mg=Atorvastatin 10mg=Pravastatin
40mg=Simvastatin 20mg
Equivalent Brand and Generic Products
Lessina=Aviane
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
Letairis (Ambrisentan) 5, 10mg Tablet QD
1) Tracleer 62.5-125mg BID 2) Flolan 2ng/kg/min 3)
KP CA Specialty Pharmacy
Remodulin 1.25-2.5ng/kg/min QW
MD Line 650-301-5799 / Patient Line 1-877-404Prescribing Physician must call Letairis Education Access
5777 / Fax Line 650-301-5790
Program 866-664-LEAP
Letairis is delivered directly to patient via KP CA Specialty
Pharmacy
Levaquin (Levofloxacin) 25mg/ml Solution QD Community Acquired Pneumonia
1) Levofloxacin 750mg QD X5D 2) Levofloxacin 500mg QD
X10D 3) Azithromycin 500mg QD X5D 4) Cefuroxime 500mg
BID X10D
Sinusitis
1) SMZ-TMP DS BID X7D 2) Doxycycline 100mg BID X7D 3)
Amoxicillin 1000mg BID X7D 4) Azithromycin 500mg QD X3D
Urinary Tract Infection
1) SMZ-TMP DS BID X3D 2) Ciprofloxacin 250mg BID X3D
3) Levofloxacin 250mg QD X3D 4) Nitrofurantoin
Monohydrate 100mg BID X7D
Levemir (Insulin Detemir) 100U/ml Injection
Solution SC QD-BID
Levitra (Vardenafil) 2.5, 5, 10, 20mg Tablet
PRN
Lexapro (Escitalopram) 5mg/5ml Solution; 5,
10, 20mg Tablet QD
1) Novolin N (NPH) SC 15-30 minutes AC 2) Novolin 70/30
(NPH/Insulin Regular) SC 30 minutes AC
1) Citalopram 20-40mg QD 2) Fluoxetine 20-40mg QD 3)
Sertraline 50-100mg QD 4) Mirtazapine 30mg QHS 5)
Bupropion SR/XL 300mg QD 6) Venlafaxine ER 225mg QD
7) Fluvoxamine 50-300mg QD NF
Lialda (Mesalamine) 1.2gm Delayed Release 1) Sulfasalazine 500mg (2-4gm QD) 2) Colazal 750mg
Tablet 2.4-4.8gm QD
(2.25gm TID for 8-12 weeks) 3) Asacol 400mg (800mg TID)
4) Dipentum 550mg BID NF 5) Pentasa 250, 500mg (1gm
QID)
Lidoderm (Lidocaine) 5% Topical Patch Apply 1) OTC LMX 4 (Lidocaine 4% Cream) AAA QID 2) OTC
1-3 patches up to 12 hours
Axsain cream (Lidocaine 4%/Capsaicin 0.25% Cream) AAA
QID 3) LidoPatch (Lidocaine 3.99%/Menthol 1%) Apply 1
patch up to 12 hours 4) Lidocaine 2% Gel AAA QID 5)
Lidocaine 5% Ointment AAA 5G QID
Lipofen (Fenofibrate) 50, 150mg Capsule QD 1) Gemfibrozil 600mg BID 2) Fenofibrate 54-160mg QD
Livalo (Pitavastatin) 1, 2, 4mg Tablet QD
1) Simvastatin 10-40mg QD 2) Pravastatin 20-80mg QD 3)
Atorvastatin 10-20mg QD
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Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
(Hypoglycemia) to NPH
Excluded Medication
(Exception: Sexual Dysfunction Rider)
Document adequate trial or intolerance to all
formulary SSRIs
Lidoderm is only indicated for postherpetic neuralgia
Dose Conversion
Lipofen 50mg=Fenofibrate 54mg / Lipofen
150mg=Fenofibrate 160mg
Fenofibrate preferred if current statin therapy
Gemfibrozil preferred if reduced renal function
Dose Conversion
Pitavastatin 1mg=Pravastatin 20mg=Simvastatin
10mg / Pitavastatin 2mg=Atorvastatin
10mg=Pravastatin 40mg=Simvastatin 20mg /
Pitavastatin 4mg=Atorvastatin 20mg=Pravastatin
80mg=Simvastatin 40mg
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Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary,
NF No Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted
Medications (CRMs require QRM
review)
Locoid (Hydrocortisone Butyrate) 0.1%
Cream, Ointment, Solution AAA BID-TID
Medium Potency
Locoid Lipocream (Hydrocortisone Butyrate)
0.1% Cream AAA BID-TID Medium Potency
Lodine XL (Etodolac) 400, 500, 600mg
Extended Release Tablet QD
Loestrin 21 1/20 (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg
Norethindrone) Tablet QD
Loestrin 24 Fe (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg
Norethindrone x 24 days) Tablet QD
Lo Loestrin Fe (10mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg
Norethindrone x 24 days, 10mcg EE x 2 days)
Tablet QD
Lo/Ovral (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.3
Norgestrel) Tablet QD
Loprox (Ciclopirox) 0.77% Cream; 0.77% Gel;
1% Shampoo BID
LoSeasonique (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.1mg
Levonorgestrel x 84 days, 10mcg EE x 7
days) Tablet QD
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Medium Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Lotion AAA BID-QID 2)
Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Cream AAA QD-BID
Medium-High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Cream AAA BID-QID 2)
Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Ointment AAA QD-BID
Medium Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Lotion AAA BID-QID 2)
Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Cream AAA QD-BID
Medium-High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Cream AAA BID-QID 2)
Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Ointment AAA QD-BID
1) Meloxicam 7.5-15mg QD 2) Naproxen 250-550mg BID 3)
Ibuprofen 400-800mg TID-QID 4) Sulindac 150-200mg BID
5) Etodolac 200-500mg BID-TID 6) Nabumetone 500-750mg
BID
1) Aviane (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.1mg Levonorgestrel)
QD 2) Microgestin Fe 1/20 (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg
Norethindrone) QD 3) Levora (30mcg Ethinyl
Estradiol/0.15mg Levonorgestrel) QD
1) Aviane (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.1mg Levonorgestrel)
QD 2) Microgestin Fe 1/20 (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg
Norethindrone) QD 3) Levora (30mcg Ethinyl
Estradiol/0.15mg Levonorgestrel) QD
1) Aviane (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.1mg Levonorgestrel)
QD 2) Microgestin Fe 1/20 (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg
Norethindrone) QD 3) Levora (30mcg Ethinyl
Estradiol/0.15mg Levonorgestrel) QD
1) Reclipsen (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg Desogestrel)
QD 2) Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/1.5mg
Norethindrone) QD 3) Levora (30mcg Ethinyl
Estradiol/0.15mg Levonorgestrel) QD
1) OTC Lamisil Ultra (Butenafine 1%) QD-BID 2) OTC
Lotrimin AF (Clotrimazole 1%) BID 3) OTC Micatin
(Miconazole 1%) BID 4) Ketoconazole 2% Cream QD
1) Aviane (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.1mg Levonorgestrel)
QD 2) Levora (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg
Levonorgestrel) QD
Comments
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
Equivalent Brand and Generic Products
Lo/Ovral=Cryselle
Levora Dose Recommendation
Day 1-84: Take 1 active tablet QD (Discard placebo
tablets from first 3 packets)
Day 85-91: Take 1 placebo tablet QD
Lotemax (Loteprednol) 0.5% Ophthalmic
Suspension 1-2 GTT QID
1) Diclofenac 0.1% 1GTT QID 2) Ketorolac 0.5% 1 GTT QID
3) Prednisolone 1% 1-2 GTTS BID-QID 4) Fluorometholone
0.1% 1-2 GTTS BID-QID 5) Dexamethasone 0.1% 1-2 GTTS
BID-QID 6) Ketorolac 0.4% 1 GTT QID 7) Flurbiprofen 0.03%
1 GTT QID NF 8) Vexol 1% 1-2 GTT QID NF 9) Bromfenac
0.09% 1 GTT QD-BID NF
Lotrel (Amlodipine/Benazepril) 2.5/10, 5/10,
5/20, 10/20mg Tablet QD
Lotrisone (Betamethasone
Dipropionate/Clotrimazole) 0.05/1% Cream,
Lotion AAA BID
Lotronex (Alosetron) 0.5, 1mg Tablet BID
2 Separate Medications
Amlodipine QD AND Benazapril QD
Dispense Betamethasone Dipropionate as 1 copay
2 Separate Medications
and purchase OTC Clotrimazole
Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.05% Cream AAA BID AND
OTC Clotrimazole 1% Gel AAA BID
1) OTC Imodium A-D 4mg after first loose stool then 2mg
after each subsequent loose stool 2) Dicyclomine 20mg QID
3) Belladonna Alkaloids/Phenobarbital 1-2T TID-QID 4)
Diphenoxylate/Atropine 2.5/0.025mg/5ml 10ml QID 5)
Diphenoxylate/Atropine 2.5/0.025mg 2T QID 6) Hyoscyamine
SL 0.125mg 1-2T Q4H 7) Hyoscyamine 0.125mg 1-2T Q4H
8) Hyoscyamine Solution 0.125mg/ml 5-10ml Q4H 9)
Hyoscyamine SR 0.375mg BID NF
Prescribing Physician must call Prometheus Prescribing 888423-5227
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Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary,
NF No Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted
Medications (CRMs require QRM
review)
Lovaza (Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters) 1gm
Liquid Filled Capsule QD
Low-Ogestrel (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.3
Norgestrel) Tablet QD
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) 0.01, 0.03%
Ophthalmic Solution 1 GTT QPM
Lunesta (Eszopiclone) 1, 2, 3mg Tablet QHS
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Comments
1) OTC Omega-3 Fish Oil QD 2) Gemfibrozil 600mg BID 3)
Fenofibrate 54-160mg QD
Dose Conversion
Lovaza 1gm= EPA 465mg and DHA 375mg
Lovaza is only FDA approved for TG > 500mg/dL
Fenofibrate preferred if current statin therapy
Gemfibrozil preferred if reduced renal function
1) Reclipsen (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg Desogestrel) Equivalent Brand and Generic Products
QD 2) Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/1.5mg Low-Ogestrel=Cryselle
Norethindrone) QD 3) Levora (30mcg Ethinyl
Estradiol/0.15mg Levonorgestrel) QD
1) Latanoprost 0.005% 1 GTT QPM
1) Trazodone 50-100mg QHS 2) Temazepam 15-30mg QHS Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to Trazodone, Zolpidem, and at least 1
3) Zolpidem 5-10mg QHS 4) Zaleplon 5-10mg QHS 5)
Ambien CR 6.25-12.5mg QHS NF 6) Rozerem 8mg QHS NF Benzodiazepine
Lustra (Hydroquinone) 4% Cream AAA BID
Luvox CR (Fluvoxamine) 100, 150mg
Extended Release Capsule
1) Citalopram 20-40mg QD 2) Fluoxetine 20-40mg QD 3)
Sertraline 50-100mg QD 4) Mirtazapine 30mg QHS 5)
Bupropion SR/XL 300mg QD 6) Venlafaxine ER 225mg QD
7) Fluvoxamine 50-300mg QD NF
Luxiq (Betamethasone Valerate) 0.12% Foam Low Potency
AAA BID Medium-High Potency
Fluocinolone 0.01% Solution
Medium-High Potency
Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Ointment AAA QD-BID
Very High Potency
Flucinonide 0.05% Gel, Ointment, Solution AAA BID-QID
Ultra High Potency
1) Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% Cream, Gel, Ointment AAA
BID 2) Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% Solution AAA BID 3)
Clobetasol 0.05% Aerosol AAA BID NF
Lybrel (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.09mg
1) Aviane (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.1mg Levonorgestrel)
Levonorgestrel) Tablet QD
QD 2) Microgestin Fe 1/20 (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg
Norethindrone) QD 3) Levora (30mcg Ethinyl
Estradiol/0.15mg Levonorgestrel) QD
Lyrica (Pregabalin) 25, 50, 75, 100, 150, 200, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain
225, 300mg Capsule BID-TID
1) Amitriptyline* 50mg QHS 2) Nortriptyline* (<65 YOA: 25mg
QHS / > 65 YOA: 10mg QHS) 3) Cyclobenzaprine* 10mg TID
4) Tramadol* 50mg BID 5) Venlafaxine ER 150 ā€“ 225mg QD
Non-Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain
1) Amitriptyline* 50mg QHS 2) Nortriptyline* (<65 YOA: 25mg
QHS / > 65 YOA: 10mg QHS) 3) Cyclobenzaprine* 10mg TID
4) Tramadol* 50mg BID
Fibromyalgia
1) Amitriptyline* 50mg QHS 2) Nortriptyline* (<65 YOA: 25mg
QHS / > 65 YOA: 10mg QHS) 3) Cyclobenzaprine* 10mg TID
4) Tramadol* 50mg BID
Post Herpetic Neuralgia
1) Nortriptyline* (<65 YOA: 25mg QHS / > 65 YOA: 10mg
QHS) 2) Gabapentin 600mg TID 3) Lidocaine 5% Ointment
AAA of allodynia and localized pain
Lysteda (Tranexamic Acid) 650mg Tablet 2T
TID X5D
1) Combination Oral Contraceptive 2) Medroxyprogesterone
5-10mg QD 3) Norethindrone 5mg QD
Macrodantin (Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystal)
100mg Capsule QD-BID
UTI Prophylaxis
Nitrofurantoin Monohydrate 100mg QD
UTI Treatment
1) SMZ-TMP DS BID X3D 2) Ciprofloxacin 250mg BID X3D
3) Levofloxacin 250mg QD X3D 4) Nitrofurantoin
Monohydrate 100mg BID X7D
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Excluded Medication
Document adequate trial or intolerance to all
formulary SSRIs
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to 1 TCA*, Tramadol*; and Venlafaxine
Non-Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to 1 TCA*, Tramadol*, and Cyclobenzaprine
Fibromyalgia
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to 1 TCA*, Tramadol*, and Cyclobenzaprine
Post Herpetic Neuralgia
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to 1 TCA* and Gabapentin
*Not recommended in the elderly and not a required
medication for patients over 65 years old
Quantity Limit
Lysteda 650mg (30 Day Supply)=30 Tablets
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Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary,
NF No Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted
Medications (CRMs require QRM
review)
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Comments
Makena (Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate)
250mg/ml Intramuscular Solution QW
Preservative Free Hydroxyprogesterone 250mg/ml QW
Hydroxyprogesterone compounded by PharMerica is
delivered directly to patient via Alere Obstetrical Homecare
Administered by Alere Obstetrical Homecare Nurse
Mavik (Trandolapril) 1, 2, 4mg Tablet QD
1) Lisinopril 20-40mg QD 2) Benazepril 20-40mg QD 3)
Dose Conversion
Enalapril 10-40mg QD 4) Captopril 25-100mg TID 5) Ramipril Trandolapril 1mg=Lisinopril 10mg / Trandolapril
2mg=Lisinopril 20mg / Trandolapril 4mg=Lisinopril
2.5-20mg QD
40mg
Proair HFA (Albuterol) 0.09mg Inhalation Aerosol Powder
Maxair Autohaler to Proair HFA is a 1:1 Conversion
Q4H PRN
1) Sumatriptan 25-100mg PRN 2) Sumatriptan 20mg Nasal Quantity Limit
Maxalt MLT 5-10mg=9 Tablets
Spray PRN 3) Naratriptan 1-2.5mg PRN 4) Sumatriptan
6mg/ml Subcutaneous Solution PRN 5) Maxalt MLT 5-10mg Naratriptan 1-2.5mg=9 Tablets
Sumatriptan 25-100mg=9 Tablets
PRN NF
1) Sumatriptan 25-100mg PRN 2) Sumatriptan 20mg Nasal Quantity Limit
Maxalt MLT 5-10mg=9 Tablets
Spray PRN 3) Naratriptan 1-2.5mg PRN 4) Sumatriptan
Naratriptan 1-2.5mg=9 Tablets
6mg/ml Subcutaneous Solution PRN
Sumatriptan 25-100mg=9 Tablets
High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Ointment AAA BID-QID 2)
Fluocinonide 0.05% Cream AAA BID-QID 3) Mometastone
0.1% Cream AAA QD 4) Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.05%
Cream AAA QD-BID
Very High Potency
1) Betamethasone Dipropionate Augmented 0.05% Cream
AAA QD-BID 2) Mometasone 0.1% Ointment AAA QD 3)
Flucinonide 0.05% Gel, Ointment, Solution AAA BID-QID
Maxair Autohaler (Pirbuterol) 200mcg
Inhalation Aerosol Powder Q4H PRN
Maxalt (Rizatriptan) 5, 10mg Tablet PRN
Maxalt MLT (Rizatriptan) 5, 10mg Orally
Disintegrating Tablet PRN
Maxiflor (Diflorasone Diacetate) 0.05%
Ointment AAA QD-QID High Potency
Alere Obstetrical Homecare
MD Line 404-316-2013
Maxivate (Betamethasone Dipropionate)
Medium Potency
0.05% Lotion AAA QD-BID Medium Potency 1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Lotion AAA BID-QID 2)
Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Cream AAA QD-BID
Medium-High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Cream AAA BID-QID 2)
Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Ointment AAA QD-BID
Medrol (Methylprednisolone) 2, 8, 16, 32mg
Methylprednisolone 4mg QD
Tablet QD
Melanex (Hydroquinone) 3% Solution AAA
BID
Mentax (Butenafine) 1% Cream AAA QD-BID 1) OTC Lamisil Ultra (Butenafine 1%) QD-BID 2) OTC
Lotrimin AF (Clotrimazole 1%) BID 3) OTC Micatin
(Miconazole 1%) BID 4) Ketoconazole 2% Cream QD
Meridia (Sibutramine) 5, 10, 15mg Capsule
QD
Metadate CD (Methylphenidate) 10, 20, 30,
1) Methylin 5-20mg BID-TID 2) Adderall 5-30mg QD-BID 3)
40, 50, 60mg Extended Release Capsule
Methylin ER 10-20mg BID-TID 4) Dextroamphetamine CR 5QAM
15mg QD-BID 5) Adderall XR 5-30mg QAM 6)
Methylphenidate ER 18-72mg QAM
Metadate ER (Methylphenidate) 20mg
1) Methylin 5-20mg BID-TID 2) Adderall 5-30mg QD-BID 3)
Extended Release Tablet QD
Methylin ER 10-20mg BID-TID 4) Dextroamphetamine CR 515mg QD-BID 5) Adderall XR 5-30mg QAM 6)
Methylphenidate ER 18-72mg QAM
MetroGel Vaginal (Metronidazole) 0.75% Gel 1) Clindamycin 300mg BID 2) Metronidazole 500mg BID
QD
Micardis (Telmisartan) 20, 40, 80mg Tablet
1) Lisinopril QD NOTE: If Angiotensin Converting Enzyme
QD
Inhibitor allergy or contraindication consider Angiotensin
Receptor Blocker 2) Losartan QD
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Excluded Medication
Excluded Medication
(Exception: Obesity Rider)
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary alternatives
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary alternatives
Dose Conversion
Micardis 40mg=Lisinopril 10mg=Losartan 25mg /
Micardis 80mg=Lisinopril 20mg=Losartan 50mg
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Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary,
NF No Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted
Medications (CRMs require QRM
review)
Micardis HCT (Telmisartan/HCTZ) 40/12.5,
80/12.5, 80/25mg Tablet QD
Microgestin 1/20 (20mcg Ethinyl
Estradiol/1mg Norethindrone) Tablet QD
Micronor (Norethindrone) 0.35mg Tablet QD
Midamor (Amiloride) 5mg Tablet QD
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Comments
2 Separate Medications
HCTZ
QD AND 1) Lisinopril QD NOTE: If Angiotensin Converting
Enzyme Inhibitor allergy or contraindication consider
Angiotensin Receptor Blocker 2) Losartan QD
Dose Conversion
Micardis 40mg=Lisinopril 10mg=Losartan 25mg /
Micardis 80mg=Lisinopril 20mg=Losartan 50mg
NOTE: Consider Lisinopril/HCTZ 10/12.5, 20/12.5,
20/25mg or Losartan/HCTZ 50/12.5mg
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
1) Microgestin Fe 1/20 (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg
Norethindrone) QD 2) Aviane (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.1mg to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
Levonorgestrel) QD 3) Levora (30mcg Ethinyl
Estradiol/0.15mg Levonorgestrel) QD
Nora-BE (Norethindrone) 0.35mg QD
Equivalent Brand and Generic Products
Micronor=Nora-BE
1) Amiloride/HCTZ 5/50mg QD 2) Triamterene/HCTZ 37.5/2575/50mg QD 3) Spironolactone 50-100mg Tablet QD
Mirapex ER (Pramipexole) 0.375, 0.75, 1.5, 3, Parkinson's Disease
4.5mg Extended Release Tablet QD
1) Carbidopa/Levodopa ER 25/100mg BID 2) Bromocriptine
2.5mg QD 3) Amantadine 100mg BID 4) Pramipexole 0.1251.5mg TID 5) Ropinirole 2-8mg QD 6) Selegiline 5mg QD 7)
Carbidopa/Levodopa/Entacapone 12.5/50/200mg TID 8)
Ropinrole ER 2-12mg QD NF 9) Zelapar 1.25 QD NF
Restless Leg Syndrome
1) Pramipexole 0.125mg QHS 2) Ropinirole 0.25-4mg QHS
Mircette (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg
Desogestrel x 21 days, 10mcg EE x 5 days)
Tablet QD
Modicon (35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.5mg
Norethindrone) Tablet QD
1) Reclipsen 0.25 (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15 Desogestrel)
QD 2) Microgestin Fe 1/20 (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg
Norethindrone) QD 3) Aviane (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.1mg
Levonorgestrel) QD
1) Necon 0.5/35 (35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.5mg
Norethindrone) QD 2) Necon 1/35 (35mcg Ethinyl
Estradiol/1mg Norethindrone) QD 3) Brevicon (35mcg Ethinyl
Estradiol/0.5mg Norethindrone) QD
MonoNessa (35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.25mg 1) Sprintec (35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.25mg Norgestimate)
Norgestimate) Tablet QD
QD 2) Necon 1/35 (35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg
Norethindrone) QD 3) Necon 0.5/35 (35mcg Ethinyl
Estradiol/0.5mg Norethindrone) QD 4) Zovia 1/35 (35mcg
Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg Ethynodiol diacetate) QD 5) Brevicon
(35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.5mg Norethindrone) QD
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
Equivalent Brand and Generic Products
Modicon=Necon 0.5/35=Brevicon
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
Equivalent Brand and Generic Products
MonoNessa=Sprintec
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
Monopril (Fosinopril) 10, 20, 40mg Tablet QD 1) Lisinopril 20-40mg QD 2) Benazepril 20-40mg QD 3)
Dose Conversion
Enalapril 10-40mg QD 4) Captopril 25-100mg TID 5) Ramipril Fosinopril 10mg=Lisinopril 10mg / Fosinopril
20mg=Lisinopril 20mg / Fosinopril 40mg=Lisinopril
2.5-20mg QD
40mg
Mozobil (Plerixafor) 20mg/ml Subcutaneous
Mozobil is dispensed via KP Glenlake Pharmacy
Criteria Restricted Medication
Solution X4D
QRM approval required prior to being dispensed for
Commercial, Multi-Choice, Self-Funded, and Triple
Tier members.
Provider must call 404-364-7320 (Option 2) to
initiate review by QRM department.
Multaq (Dronedarone) 400mg Tablet BID
Amiodarone 200-400mg QD
Muse (Alprostadil) 125, 250, 500, 1000mcg
Excluded Medication
Intraurethral Suppository PRN
(Exception: Sexual Dysfunction Rider)
Myobloc (Rimabotulinumtoxin B) 2500/0.5,
Administered in a healthcare setting by healthcare providers Criteria Restricted Medication
5000/1, 10000/2U/ml Intramuscular Solution
QRM approval required prior to being dispensed for
Q12-16W
Commercial, Multi-Choice, Self-Funded, and Triple
Tier members.
Provider must call 404-364-7320 (Option 2) to
initiate review by QRM department.
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Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary,
NF No Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted
Medications (CRMs require QRM
review)
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Naftin (Naftifine) 1% Cream AAA QD; 1% Gel 1) OTC Lamisil Ultra (Butenafine 1%) QD-BID 2) OTC
AAA BID
Lotrimin AF (Clotrimazole 1%) BID 3) OTC Micatin
(Miconazole 1%) BID 4) Ketoconazole 2% Cream QD
Nalfon (Fenoprofen) 200, 400mg Capsule;
1) Meloxicam 7.5-15mg QD 2) Naproxen 250-550mg BID 3)
600mg Tablet TID-QID
Ibuprofen 400-800mg TID-QID 4) Sulindac 150-200mg BID
5) Etodolac 200-500mg BID-TID 6) Nabumetone 500-750mg
BID 7) Lidocaine 5% Ointment AAA Q4H 8) Diclofenac 25100mg BID-TID
Namenda (Memantine) 10mg/5ml Solution
1) Galantamine 4-12mg BID, Galantamine ER 8-24mg QD 2)
QD
Namenda 5-10mg BID 3) Rivastigmine 6mg BID 4) Aricept 510mg QD 5) Exelon 2mg/ml Solution 3ml BID 6) Exelon 4.59.6mg/24hr Patch QD NF 7) Razadyne 4mg/ml 1-3 ml BID
NF 8) Aricept ODT 5-10mg QD NF
Nasacort AQ (Triamcinolone)
1) OTC Claritin 10mg QD 2) OTC Zyrtec 10mg QD 3) OTC
55mcg/Actuation Nasal Spray 2 SPRAYS IEN Allegra 60mg BID 4) Fluticasone 2 SPRAYS IEN QD 5)
QD
Flunisolide 2 SPRAYS IEN BID 6) Triamcinolone 2 SPRAYS
IEN QD NF
Nasonex (Mometasone) 0.05mg/Actuation
1) OTC Claritin 10mg QD 2) OTC Zyrtec 10mg QD 3) OTC
Nasal 2 SPRAYS IEN QD
Allegra 60mg BID 4) Fluticasone 2 SPRAYS IEN QD 5)
Flunisolide 2 SPRAYS IEN BID 6) Triamcinolone 2 SPRAYS
IEN QD NF
Natazia (3mg Estradiol Valerate x 2 days,
2mg EV/2mg Dienogest x 5 days, 2mg
EV/3mg Dienogest x 17 days, 1mg EV x 2
days) Tablet QD
1) Tri-Sprintec (35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.18mg
Norgestimate x 7 days, 35mcg EE/0.215mg NG x 7 days,
35mcg EE/0.25mg NGx 7 days) QD 2) Trivora (30mcg
Ethinyl Estradiol/0.05mg Levonorgestrel x 6 days, 40mcg
EE/0.075mg LVNGL x 5 days, 30mcg EE/0.125mg LVNGL x
10 days) QD 3) Leena (35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.5mg
Norethindrone x 7 days, 35mcg EE/1mg NE x 9 days, 35mcg
EE/0.5mg NE x 5 days) QD
Comments
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to Galantamine, Aricept, Namenda, and
Rivastigmine Capsule or Exelon Solution
Age Recommendations
Fluticasone=4 years of age and older /
Flunisolide=6 years of age and older /
Triamcinolone=2 years of age and older
Age Recommendations
Fluticasone=4 years of age and older /
Flunisolide=6 years of age and older /
Triamcinolone=2 years of age and older /
Nasonex=2 years of age and older
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
Necon 10/11 (35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.5mg 1) Necon 0.5/35 (35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.5mg
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
Norethindrone x 10 days, 35mcg EE/1mg NE Norethindrone) QD 2) Necon 1/35 (35mcg Ethinyl
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
x 11 days) Tablet QD
Estradiol/1mg Norethindrone) QD 3) Leena (35mcg Ethinyl
Estradiol/0.5mg Norethindrone x 7 days, 35mcg EE/1mg NE
x 9 days, 35mcg EE/0.5mg NE x 5 days) QD 4) Brevicon
(35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.5mg Norethindrone) QD
Neulasta (Pegfilgrastim) 6mg/0.6ml
Subcutaneous Solution 24 hours after
chemotherapy
Nevanac (Nepafenac) 0.1% Ophthalmic
Suspension 1 GTT TID
Neupogen (Filgrastim) 5mg/kg/day QD 24 hours after
chemotherapy
Nexium (Esomeprazole) 20, 40mg Capsule
QD-BID
1) Diclofenac 0.1% 1GTT QID 2) Ketorolac 0.5% 1 GTT QID
3) Prednisolone 1% 1-2 GTTS BID-QID 4) Fluorometholone
0.1% 1-2 GTTS BID-QID 5) Dexamethasone 0.1% 1-2 GTTS
BID-QID 6) Ketorolac 0.4% 1 GTT QID 7) Flurbiprofen 0.03%
1 GTT QID NF 8) Vexol 1% 1-2 GTT QID NF 9) Bromfenac
0.09% 1 GTT QD-BID NF 10) Lotemax 0.5% 1-2 GTT QID
NF
1) Torisel 25mg IV QW 2) Sutent 50mg QD NOTE: 4 weeks Sutent preferred when initiating therapy
on then 2 weeks off
FDA approved for treatment of advanced renal cell
cancer (RCC) or unresectable hepatocellular cancer
(HCC)
1) Pantoprazole 40mg QD 2) OTC Omeprazole 20mg QD 3) Excluded Medication
OTC Zegerid 20/1100mg QD 4) OTC Prevacid 15mg QD
Niaspan (Niacin) 500, 750, 1000mg Extended
Release Tablet QD
Nitro-Dur (Nitroglycerin) 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4,
0.6, 0.8mg/hr Transdermal Patch
Apply 12-14 hours then remove 10-12 hours
OTC Slo-Niacin 500mg QD (Titrate to 2000mg/day as
tolerated using .PITTTSLONIACIN)
1) Minitran 0.1-0.6mg/hr Patch Apply 12-14 hours then
remove 10-12 hours 2) Nitro-Dur 0.8mg/hr Patch Apply 12-14
hours then remove 10-12 hours
Nexavar (Sorafenib) 200mg Tablet 2T BID
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Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary,
NF No Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted
Medications (CRMs require QRM
review)
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Nordette (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg
Levonorgestrel) Tablet QD
1) Reclipsen (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg Desogestrel)
QD 2) Levora (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg
Levonorgestrel) QD 3) Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 (30mcg Ethinyl
Estradioll/1.5mg Norethindrone) QD
Norflex (Orphenadrine Citrate) 100mg
Extended Release Tablet BID
1) Cyclobenzaprine 10mg TID 2) Chlorzoxazone 250-500mg
TID 3) Carisoprodol 350mg TID 4) Tizanidine 4mg TID 5)
Methocarbamol 500-750mg QID 6) Baclofen 10-20mg TID
Norgesic (Orphenadrine
Citrate/Aspirin/Caffeine) 25/385/30mg Tablet
TID-QID
2 Separate Medications
OTC Aspirin 325mg TID-QID AND 1) Cyclobenzaprine 10mg
TID 2) Chlorzoxazone 250-500mg TID 3) Carisoprodol
350mg TID 4) Tizanidine 4mg TID 5) Methocarbamol 500750mg QID 6) Baclofen 10-20mg TID
Metronidazole 0.75% Cream, Gel AAA BID
Noritate (Metronidazole) 1% Cream AAA QD
Noroxin (Norfloxacin) 400mg Tablet BID
NovoLog (Insulin Aspart) 100U/ml
Subcutaneous Solution SC 5-10 minutes AC
Prostatitis
1) SMZ-TMP DS BID X14D 2) Ciprofloxacin 500mg BID
X14D
Urinary Tract Infection
1) SMZ-TMP DS BID X3D 2) Ciprofloxacin 250mg BID X3D
3) Levofloxacin 250mg QD X3D 4) Nitrofurantoin
Monohydrate 100mg BID X7D
Novolin R (Insulin Regular) SC 30 minutes AC
Comments
Equivalent Brand and Generic Products
Nordette=Levora
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
NovoLog to Novolin R is a 1:1 Conversion
Document a) member with DM1 b) adequate
therapeutic trial or intolerance (Persistent
hypoglycemia) to Novolin R c) member using
NovoLog via Insulin Pump d) member using
Humulin R (Insulin Regular) 500U/ml e) Isolated
post-prandial hyperglycemia despite titration and
A1c within 0.5% of goal
Dose Conversion
NovoLog 70/30 20U=Novolin 70/30 20U=Novolin N
(NPH) 14U+Novolin R (Insulin Regular) 6U
Insulin Administration Device
Document a) member is unable to accurately draw
up insulin due to upper extremity amputation, visual
impairment, young age, Parkinson's Disease,
Rheumatoid Arthritis b) member administers doses
< 5U c) school or day care requires insulin cartridge
device for insulin administration while member is
outside of primary caretaker's care
NovoLog 70/30 (Insulin Aspart
Protamine/Insulin Aspart) 100U/ml Injection
Solution SC 15 minutes AC
Novolin 70/30 (NPH/Insulin Regular) SC 30 minutes AC OR
2 Separate Medications
Novolin N (NPH) SC 15-30 minutes AC AND 1) Novolin R
(Insulin Regular) SC 30 minutes AC 2) NovoLog (Insulin
Aspart) SC 5-10 minutes AC NF
NovoLog FlexPen (Insulin Aspart) 100U/ml
Injection Solution SC 15 minutes AC
1) Novolin R (Insulin Regular) SC 30 minutes AC 2) NovoLog Adjust based on patient response
Insulin Administration Device
(Insulin Aspart) SC 5-10 minutes AC NF
Document a) member is unable to accurately draw
up insulin due to upper extremity amputation, visual
impairment, young age, Parkinson's Disease,
Rheumatoid Arthritis b) member administers doses
< 5U c) school or day care requires insulin cartridge
device for insulin administration while member is
outside of primary caretaker's care
Noxafil (Posaconazole) 40mg/ml Suspension
QD-QID
1) Fluconazole 50-200mg QD 2) Itraconazole 100mg QD-BID
3) Sporanox 10mg/ml QD-BID
Nucynta (Tapentadol) 50, 75, 100mg Tablet
TID-QID
1) Oxycodone/Acetaminophen 5/325mg Q6H 2) Morphine 1530mg Q4H 3) Hydromorphone 2-8mg Q4-6H 4) Oxycodone 530mg Q4-6H 5) Morphine Solution 20mg/ml 0.5-1.5ml Q4H
6) Meperidine 50-150mg Q3-4H
1) Amitriptyline 50-75mg QD 2) Citalopram 10-30mg QD 3)
Nortriptyline 50-100mg QD 4) Imipramine 10-20mg QD
Nuedexta (Dextromethorphan
Hydrobromide/Quinidine Sulfate) 20/10mg
Capsule BID
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Medications (CRMs require QRM
review)
Nuquin HP (Hydroquinone) 4% Cream, Gel
AAA BID
NuvaRing (15mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.12mg
Etonogestrel) Vaginal Insert Insert for 3
weeks and remove for 1 week
Nuvigil (Armodafinil) 50, 150, 250mg Tablet
QAM
Ocella (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/3mg
Drospirenone) Tablet QD
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Excluded Medication
1) Aviane (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.1mg Levonorgestrel)
QD 2) Microgestin Fe 1/20 (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg
Norethindrone) QD 3) Levora (30mcg Ethinyl
Estradiol/0.15mg Levonorgestrel) QD
Narcolepsy
1) OTC Caffeine 100-200mg Q3-4H 2) Methylin 10-60mg
Divided BID-TID 3) Adderall 5-60mg Divided dose 4)
Dextroamphetamine CR 5-60mg QD
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Modafinil 100-200mg QAM NF
1) Reclipsen (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg
Desogestrel) QD 2) Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 (30mcg
Ethinyl Estradiol/1.5mg Norethindrone) QD 3) Levora
(30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg Levonorgestrel) QD
Ocufen (Flurbiprofen) 0.03% Ophthalmic
Solution 1 GTT QID
1) Diclofenac 0.1% 1GTT QID 2) Ketorolac 0.5% 1 GTT QID
3) Prednisolone 1% 1-2 GTTS BID-QID 4) Fluorometholone
0.1% 1-2 GTTS BID-QID 5) Dexamethasone 0.1% 1-2 GTTS
BID-QID 6) Ketorolac 0.4% 1 GTT QID
Ocupress (Carteolol) 1% Ophthalmic Solution
1 GTT BID
Oforta (Fludarabine) 10mg Tablet 40mg/m2
QD X5D Q28D
Ogestrel (50mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.5mg
Norgestrel) Tablet QD
1) Timolol 0.25-0.5% 1 GTT QD-BID 2) Levobunolol 0.250.5% 1-2 GTT QD-BID 3) Betaxolol 0.5% 1-2 GTT BID
Fludara 25mg/m2 X5D Q28D NF
Oleptro (Trazodone) 150, 300mg Extended
Release Tablet QPM
Olux (Clobetasol Propionate) 0.05% Foam
AAA BID Ultra High Potency
1) Zovia 1/50 (50mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg Ethynodiol
Diacetate) QD 2) Necon 1/50 (50mcg Mestranol/1mg
Norethindrone) QD
1) Citalopram 20-40mg QD 2) Fluoxetine 20-40mg QD 3)
Trazodone 150-400mg QD 4) Sertraline 50-100mg QD 5)
Mirtazapine 30mg QHS 6) Bupropion SR/XL 300mg QD 7)
Venlafaxine ER 225mg QD
Very High Potency
1) Betamethasone Dipropionate Augmented 0.05% Cream
AAA QD-BID 2) Mometasone 0.1% Ointment AAA QD 3)
Flucinonide 0.05% Gel, Ointment, Solution AAA BID-QID
Ultra High Potency
1) Betamethasone Dipropionate Augmented 0.05% Cream,
Gel, Lotion AAA QD-BID 2) Clobetasol Propionate 0.05%
Cream, Gel, Ointment AAA BID 3) Clobetasol Propionate
0.05% Solution AAA BID
Omnaris (Ciclesonide) 50mcg/Actuation Nasal 1) OTC Claritin 10mg QD 2) OTC Zyrtec 10mg QD 3) OTC
Spray 2 SPRAYS IEN QD
Allegra 60mg BID 4) Fluticasone 2 SPRAYS IEN QD 5)
Flunisolide 2 SPRAYS IEN BID 6) Triamcinolone 2 SPRAYS
IEN QD NF 7) Nasonex 2 SPRAYS IEN QD NF 8) Veramyst
2 SPRAYS IEN QD NF
Omnicef (Cefdinir) 300mg Capsule BID 3rd
Generation
Omnitrope (Somatropin) 5/1.5, 10/1.5mg/ml
Subcutaneous Solution QW
Comments
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
Dose Conversion
Modafinil 50mg=Nuvigil 50mg /
Modafinil100mg=Nuvigil 150mg 0.5T / Modafinil
200mg=Nuvigil 250mg 0.5T / Modafinil
300mg=Nuvigil 250mg
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
Dose Conversion
Oleptro 150mg=Trazodone 150mg 0.5T BID /
Oleptro 300mg=Trazodone 150mg BID
Age Recommendations
Fluticasone=4 years of age and older /
Flunisolide=6 years of age and older /
Triamcinolone=2 years of age and older /
Nasonex=2 years of age and older / Veramyst=2
years of age and older / Omnaris=6 years of age
and older
1) Cefdinir 125mg/5ml-250mg/5ml 7mg/kg BID 3rd
Generation
Criteria Restricted Medication
QRM approval required prior to being dispensed for
Commercial, Multi-Choice, Self-Funded, and Triple
Tier members.
Provider must call 404-364-7320 (Option 2) to
initiate review by QRM department.
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NF No Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted
Medications (CRMs require QRM
review)
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Onglyza (Saxagliptin) 2.5, 5mg Tablet QD
1) Glipizide 10mg (Maximum 40mg QD) 2) Metformin 5001000mg (Maximum 2550mg QD) 3) Metformin ER 500750mg (Maximum 2000mg QD) 4) Novolin R (Insulin
Regular) SC 30 minutes AC 5) Novolin N (NPH) SC 15-30
minutes AC 6) Novolin 70/30 (NPH/Insulin Regular) SC 30
minutes AC 7) NovoLog (Insulin Aspart) SC 5-10 minutes AC
NF 8) Actos 15mg (Maximum 45mg QD)
Opana ER (Oxymorphone) 5, 7.5, 10, 15, 20, 1) Morphine ER 60-100mg BID 2) Fentanyl 25-100mcg/hr
30, 40mg Extended Release Tablet BID
Q72H 3) Avinza 30-120mg QD NF
Optivar (Azelastine) 0.05% Ophthalmic
Solution 1 GTT BID
Oracea (Doxycycline) 40mg Extended
Release Capsule QD
Ortho-Cept 28 (30mcg Ethinyl
Estradiol/0.15mg Desogestrel) Tablet QD
Comments
Criteria Restricted Medication
QRM approval required prior to being dispensed for
Commercial, Multi-Choice, Self-Funded, and Triple
Tier members.
Provider must call 404-364-7320 (Option 2) to
initiate review by QRM department.
Dose Conversion
Morphine 30mg=Oxycodone 20mg=Oxymorphone
10mg / Morphine 90mg=Fentanyl 25mcg/hr
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to Morphine ER and Fentanyl
1) OTC Naphcon-A, Opcon-A, Visine-A 1-2 GTTS Q3-4
HOURS 2) OTC Zaditor (Ketotifen 0.025%) 1 GTT BID 3)
Ketorolac 0.5% 1 GTT QID 4) Crolom 4% 1-2 GTTS Q4-6
HOURS NF 5) Emadine 0.05% 1 GTT QID NF 6) Alocril 2% 12 GTTS BID NF
1) Doxycycline 50-100mg BID 2) Minocycline 50-100mg BID Oracea 40mg=Doxycyline 30mg Immediate Release
+ Doxycycline 10mg Delayed Release
3) Tetracycline 250-500mg BID 4) Metronidazole 0.75%
Gel/Cream AAA BID
1) Reclipsen (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg Desogestrel) Equivalent Brand and Generic Products
QD 2) Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 (30mcg Ethinyl Estradioll/1.5mg Ortho-Cept=Reclipsen
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
Norethindrone) QD 3) Levora (30mcg Ethinyl
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
Estradiol/0.15mg Levonorgestrel) QD
Ortho-Cyclen (35mcg Ethinyl
Estradiol/0.25mg Norgestimate) Tablet QD
1) Sprintec (35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.25mg Norgestimate)
QD 2) Necon 1/35 (35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg
Norethindrone) QD 3) Necon 0.5/35 (35mcg Ethinyl
Estradiol/0.5mg Norethindrone) QD 4) Zovia 1/35 (35mcg
Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg Ethynodiol diacetate) QD 5) Brevicon
(35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.5mg Norethindrone) QD
Equivalent Brand and Generic Products
Ortho-Cyclen=Sprintec
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
Ortho Evra (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg
Norelgestromin) Transdermal Patch Apply
QW
1) Sprintec (35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.25mg Norgestimate)
QD 2) Aviane (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.1mg
Levonorgestrel) QD 3) Microgestin Fe 1/20 (20mcg Ethinyl
Estradiol/1mg Norethindrone) QD
1) Sprintec (35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.25mg Norgestimate)
QD 2) Necon 1/35 (35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg
Norethindrone) QD 3) Necon 0.5/35 (35mcg Ethinyl
Estradiol/0.5mg Norethindrone) QD 4) Zovia 1/35 (35mcg
Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg Ethynodiol diacetate) QD 5) Brevicon
(35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.5mg Norethindrone) QD
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
1) Necon 1/50 (50mcg Mestranol/1mg Norethindrone) QD 2)
Zovia 1/50 (50mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg Ethynodiol
Diacetate) QD
1) Nortrel 7/7/7 (35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/ 0.5mg
Norethindrone x 7 days, 35mcg EE/0.75mg NE x 7 days,
35mcg EE/1mg NE x 7 days) QD 2) Tri-Sprintec (35mcg
Ethinyl Estradiol/0.18mg Norgestimate x 7 days, 35mcg
EE/0.215mg NG x 7 days, 35mcg EE/0.25mg NGx 7 days)
QD 3) Trivora (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.05mg
Levonorgestrel x 6 days, 40mcg EE/0.075mg LVNGL x 5
days, 30mcg EE/0.125mg LVNGL x 10 days) QD 4) Leena
(35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.5mg Norethindrone x 7 days,
35mcg EE/1mg NE x 9 days, 35mcg EE/0.5mg NE x 5 days)
QD
Equivalent Brand and Generic Products
Ortho-Novum 1/50=Necon 1/50
Ortho-Novum 1/35 (35mcg Ethinyl
Estradiol/1mg Norethindrone) Tablet QD
Ortho-Novum 1/50 (50mcg Mestranol/1mg
Norethindrone) Tablet QD
Ortho-Novum 7/7/7 (35mcg Ethinyl
Estradiol/0.5mg Norethindrone x 7 days,
35mcg EE/0.75mg NE x 7 days, 35mcg
EE/1mg NE x 7 days) Tablet QD
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Equivalent Brand and Generic Products
Ortho-Novum 1/35=Necon 1/35
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
Equivalent Brand and Generic Products
Ortho-Novum 7/7/7=Nortrel 7/7/7
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
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NF No Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted
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review)
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Comments
Ortho-Novum 10/11 (35mcg Ethinyl
Estradiol/0.5mg Norethindrone x 10 days,
35mcg EE/1mg NE x 11days) Tablet QD
1) Necon 0.5/35 (35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.5mg
Equivalent Brand and Generic Products
Ortho-Novum 10/11=Necon 10/11
Norethindrone) QD 2) Necon 1/35 (35mcg Ethinyl
Estradiol/1mg Norethindrone) QD 3) Leena (35mcg Ethinyl
Estradiol/0.5mg Norethindrone x 7 days, 35mcg EE/1mg NE
x 9 days, 35mcg EE/0.5mg NE x 5 days) QD 4) Brevicon
(35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.5mg Norethindrone) QD
Ortho Tri-Cyclen (35mcg Ethinyl
Estradiol/0.18mg Norgestimate x 7 days,
35mcg EE/0.215mg NG x 7 days, 35mcg
EE/0.25mg NG x 7 days) Tablet QD
1) Tri-Sprintec (35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.18mg
Norgestimate x 7 days, 35mcg EE/0.215mg NG x 7 days,
35mcg EE/0.25mg NGx 7 days) QD 2) Sprintec (35mcg
Ethinyl Estradiol/0.25mg Norgestimate) Tablet QD 3) Trivora
(30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.05mg Levonorgestrel x 6 days,
40mcg EE/0.075mg LVNGL x 5 days, 30mcg EE/0.125mg
LVNGL x 10 days) QD 4) Leena (35mcg Ethinyl
Estradiol/0.5mg Norethindrone x 7 days, 35mcg EE/1mg NE
x 9 days, 35mcg EE/0.5mg NE x 5 days) QD
Equivalent Brand and Generic Products
Ortho Tri-Cyclen=Tri-Sprintec
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo (25mcg Ethinyl
Estradiol/0.18mg Norgestimate x 7 days,
25mcg EE/0.215mg NG x 7 days, 25mcg EE/
0.25mg NG x 7 days) Tablet QD
1) Tri-Sprintec (35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.18mg
Norgestimate x 7 days, 35mcg EE/0.215mg NG x 7 days,
35mcg EE/0.25mg NGx 7 days) QD 2) Sprintec (35mcg
Ethinyl Estradiol/0.25mg Norgestimate) Tablet QD 3) Aviane
(20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.1mg Levonorgestrel) QD 4)
Microgestin Fe 1/20 (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg
Norethindrone) QD
1) Meloxicam 7.5-15mg QD 2) Naproxen 250-550mg BID 3)
Ibuprofen 400-800mg TID-QID 4) Sulindac 150-200mg BID
5) Etodolac 200-500mg BID-TID 6) Nabumetone 500-750mg
BID 7) Lidocaine 5% Ointment AAA Q4H 8) Diclofenac 25100mg BID-TID
1) Meloxicam 7.5-15mg QD 2) Naproxen 250-550mg BID 3)
Ibuprofen 400-800mg TID-QID 4) Sulindac 150-200mg BID
5) Etodolac 200-500mg BID-TID
1) Sprintec (35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.25mg Norgestimate)
QD 2) Necon 1/35 (35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg
Norethindrone) QD 3) Necon 0.5/35 (35mcg Ethinyl
Estradiol/0.5mg Norethindrone) QD 4) Zovia 1/35 (35mcg
Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg Ethynodiol diacetate) QD 5) Brevicon
(35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.5mg Norethindrone) QD
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
Orudis (Ketoprofen) 50, 75mg Capsule TIDQID
Oruvail (Ketoprofen) 150, 200mg Extended
Release Capsule QD
Ovcon 35 (35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.4mg
Norethindrone) Tablet QD
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
Ovcon 50 (50mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg
Norethindrone) Tablet QD
1) Zovia 1/50 (50mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg Ethynodiol
Diacetate) QD 2) Necon 1/50 (50mcg Mestranol/1mg
Norethindrone) QD
Ovide (Malathion) 0.5% Lotion Apply to scalp, 1) OTC Nix (Permethrin 1%) 2) OTC Rid, Pronto Plus
Shampoo hair after 8-12 hours, Repeat
(Pyrethrins 0.33%/Piperonyl Butoxide 4%) 3) OTC Cetaphil
application if lice present 7 days after initial
Cleanser Lotion 4) Ulesfia 5% Lotion NF
treatment
Oxistat (Oxiconazole) 1% Cream, Lotion BID 1) OTC Lamisil Ultra (Butenafine 1%) QD-BID 2) OTC
Lotrimin AF (Clotrimazole 1%) BID 3) OTC Micatin
(Miconazole 1%) BID 4) Ketoconazole 2% Cream QD
Oxycontin (Oxycodone) 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 60, 1) Morphine ER 60-100mg BID 2) Fentanyl 25-100mcg/hr
80mg Extended Release Tablet QD-BID
Q72H 3) Avinza 30-120mg QD NF 4) Opana ER 5-40mg BID
NF 5) Kadian 10-200mg QD NF 6) Exalgo 8-16mg QD NF
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Apply to scalp, Leave on for 10 minutes, Rinse,
Repeat application if lice present 7 days after initial
treatment
Quantity Limit
Oxycontin 10-80mg (30 Day Supply)=60 Tablets
Dose Conversion
Hydromorphone 7.5mg=Morphine
30mg=Oxycodone 20mg=Oxymorphone 10mg /
Morphine 90mg=Fentanyl 25mcg/hr
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to Morphine ER and Fentanyl
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NF No Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted
Medications (CRMs require QRM
review)
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Comments
Pamine (Methscopolamine) 2.5mg Tablet BID Allergic Rhinitis
1) OTC Claritin 10mg QD 2) OTC Zyrtec 10mg QD 3) OTC
Allegra 60mg BID 4) Fluticasone 2 SPRAYS IEN QD 5)
Flunisolide 2 SPRAYS IEN BID 6) Ipratropium 0.03-0.06% 2
SPRAYS IEN BID-QID NF
Peptic Ulcer
1) Pantoprazole 40mg QD 2) OTC Omeprazole 20mg QD 3)
OTC Zegerid 20/1100mg QD 4) OTC Prevacid 15mg QD
Pandel (Hydrocortisone Probutate) 0.1%
Cream AAA QD-BID Medium Potency
Medium Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Lotion AAA BID-QID 2)
Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Cream AAA QD-BID
Medium-High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Cream AAA BID-QID 2)
Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Ointment AAA QD-BID
Panretin (Alitretinoin) 0.1% Gel AAA BID-QID
Parlodel (Bromocriptine) 5mg Capsule QDBID
Pataday (Olopatadine) 0.2% Ophthalmic
Solution 1 GTT QD
Document a) AIDS-related Kaposi's Sarcoma b)
less than 10 new Kaposi's Sarcoma lesions in the
prior month c) adequate therapeutic trial or
intolerance to cryotherapy
Bromocritpine 2.5mg QD-BID
1) OTC Naphcon-A, Opcon-A, Visine-A 1-2 GTTS Q3-4
HOURS 2) OTC Zaditor (Ketotifen 0.025%) 1 GTT BID 3)
Ketorolac 0.5% 1 GTT QID 4) Crolom 4% 1-2 GTTS Q4-6
HOURS NF 5) Emadine 0.05% 1 GTT QID NF 6) Alocril 2% 12 GTTS BID NF 7) Optivar 0.05% 1 GTT BID NF 8) Alomide
0.1% 1-2 GTTS QID NF 9) Lastacaft 0.25% 1 GTT QD NF
Patanase (Olopatadine) 0.6% Nasal Spray 2
SPRAYS IEN BID
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
1) OTC Claritin 10mg QD 2) OTC Zyrtec 10mg QD 3) OTC
to Claritin, Zyrtec, or Allegra, at least 1 Nasal
Allegra 60mg BID 4) Fluticasone 2 SPRAYS IEN QD 5)
Flunisolide 2 SPRAYS IEN BID 6) Azelastine 2 SPRAYS IEN Steroid, and Azelastine
BID NF
Patanol (Olopatadine) 0.1% Ophthalmic
1) OTC Naphcon-A, Opcon-A, Visine-A 1-2 GTTS Q3-4
Solution 1 GTT BID
HOURS 2) OTC Zaditor (Ketotifen 0.025%) 1 GTT BID 3)
Ketorolac 0.5% 1 GTT QID 4) Crolom 4% 1-2 GTTS Q4-6
HOURS NF 5) Emadine 0.05% 1 GTT QID NF 6) Alocril 2% 12 GTTS BID NF 7) Optivar 0.05% 1 GTT BID NF 8) Alomide
0.1% 1-2 GTTS QID NF 9) Lastacaft 0.25% 1 GTT QD NF
10) Pataday 0.2% 1 GTT QD NF 11) Alrex 0.2% 1 GTT QID
NF
Paxil CR (Paroxetine) 12.5, 25, 37.5mg
Document adequate trial or intolerance to all
1) Citalopram 20-40mg QD 2) Fluoxetine 20-40mg QD 3)
Extended Release Tablet QD
formulary SSRIs
Sertraline 50-100mg QD 4) Mirtazapine 30mg QHS 5)
Bupropion SR/XL 300mg QD 6) Venlafaxine ER 225mg QD
7) Paroxetine 10-40mg QD 8) Fluvoxamine 50-300mg QD NF
9) Escitalopram 10-20mg QD NF
Paxil CR (Paroxetine) 12.5, 25, 37.5mg
Document adequate trial or intolerance to all
1) Citalopram 20-40mg QD 2) Fluoxetine 20-40mg QD 3)
Extended Release Tablet QD
formulary SSRIs
Sertraline 50-100mg QD 4) Mirtazapine 30mg QHS 5)
Bupropion SR/XL 300mg QD 6) Venlafaxine ER 225mg QD
7) Paroxetine 10-40mg QD 8) Fluvoxamine 50-300mg QD NF
9) Lexapro 10-20mg QD NF
Pediapred (Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate) Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate 15mg/5ml 5-60mg QD
5mg/5ml Solution 5-60mg QD
Penlac (Ciclopirox) 8% Solution QD
Thymol/Isopropyl Alcohol 4/99% Solution QD
KPGA Approved Compound
Finger Onychomycosis
Document positive fungal culture prior to approval of
one 6 week treatment
Toe Onychomycosis
Document a) positive fungal culture b) DM or
Vascular Disease prior to approval one 12 week
treatment
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Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary,
NF No Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted
Medications (CRMs require QRM
review)
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Comments
Pennsaid (Voltaren) 1.5% Topical Solution
Apply 10 GTTS QID
1) OTC Aspercreme AAA BID-QID 2) LidoPatch (Lidocaine
3.99%/Menthol 1%) Apply 1 patch up to 12 hours 3)
Meloxicam 7.5-15mg QD 4) Naproxen 250-550mg BID 5)
Ibuprofen 400-800mg TID-QID 6) Sulindac 150-200mg BID
7) Etodolac 200-500mg BID-TID 8) Nabumetone 500-750mg
BID 9) Lidocaine 5% Ointment AAA Q4H 10) Diclofenac 25100mg BID-TID
Pepcid (Famotidine) 40mg Tablet QD-BID
1) OTC Famotidine 10-20mg QD-BID 2) OTC Ranitidine 75- Excluded Medication
150mg QD-BID 3) Cimetidine 400-800mg QD-BID
Percocet (Oxycodone/Acetaminophen)
Oxycodone/Acetaminophen 5/325mg Q6H OR
7.5/325, 10/325, 7.5/500, 10/650mg Tablet
2 Separate Medications
Q6H
OTC Acetaminophen 325-650mg Q6H AND Oxycodone 510mg Q6H
Periostat (Doxycycline) 20mg Tablet BID
1) Doxycycline Hyclate 50-100mg BID 2) Minocycline 50100mg BID 3) Tetracycline 250-500mg BID
Phendiet (Phendimetrazine) 35mg Tablet BIDExcluded Medication
TID
(Exception: Obesity Rider)
Poly-Pred
1) Neomycin/Polymyxin/Hydrocortisone 1% Suspension 1-2
(Neomycin/Polymyxin/Prednisolone)
GTTS Q4 HOURS 2) Neomycin/Polymyxin/Dexamethasone
Ophthalmic Solution 1-2 GTTS Q4 HOURS
0.1% Suspension 1-2 GTTS Q4 HOURS 3)
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone 0.3/0.1% 1-2 GTTS Q4-6
HOURS
Ponstel (Mefenamic Acid) 250mg Capsule
1) Meloxicam 7.5-15mg QD 2) Naproxen 250-550mg BID 3)
QID
Ibuprofen 400-800mg TID-QID 4) Sulindac 150-200mg BID
5) Etodolac 200-500mg BID-TID 6) Nabumetone 500-750mg
BID 7) Lidocaine 5% Ointment AAA Q4H 8) Diclofenac 25100mg BID-TID 9) Indomethacin 25-75mg QD-BID 10)
Tolmetin 200-600mg TID
Portia (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15
1) Reclipsen (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15 Desogestrel)
Equivalent Brand and Generic Products
Levonorgestrel) Tablet QD
Portia=Levora
Tablet QD 2) Levora (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg
Levonorgestrel) Tablet QD 3) Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 (30mcg Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
Ethinyl Estradiol/1.5mg Norethindrone) QD
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) 75, 150mg Capsule
150mg BID
Warfarin 1-10mg QD (Tiitrate to target INR)
Pramosone (Hydrocortisone
Acetate/Pramoxine) 1/1% Cream, Lotion,
Ointment QD-BID
1) OTC Hydrocortisone 0.5-1% Cream, Ointment AAA BIDQID 2) OTC Prax 1% Cream, Lotion AAA BID-QID 3)
Hydrocortisone 2.5% Cream, Lotion, Ointment AAA BID-QID
4) Hydrocortisone 25mg Suppository BID 5) Hydrocortisone
100mg/60ml Enema QD-BID 6) Proctofoam-HC 1/1% QDBID
Adjust based on patient response
1) Glipizide 5-15mg QD 2) Glyburide 2.5-10mg QD
Glipizide preferred if 65 years of age and older due
to prolonged half life of Glyburide
Prandin (Repaglinide) 0.5, 1mg Tablet TIDQID
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Document inclusion of:
a) Irreversible atrial fibrillation
If CHADS2 Score=1 b) Identified as an
anticoagulation candidate (not ASA) c)
Uninterrupted Warfarin therapy for at least 22 weeks
d) TTR < 54%
If CHADS2 Scoreā‰„2 b) Uninterrupted Warfarin
therapy for at least 22 weeks c) TTR < 54%
AND exclusion of:
a) CHADS2 Score=0 b) TTR ā‰„ 67% c) History of
heart valve disorder d) Severe, disabling stroke
within the last 6 months e) Stroke within the
previous 14 days f) Increased risk for bleeding g)
CrCl<30mL/min h) Active liver disease i) Active
infective endocarditis j) Anemia or
thrombocytopenia k) Malignancy l) Reversible
causes of atrial fibrillation m) Pregnancy n) Women
of childbearing potential who refuse to use a form of
contraception o) Contraindication to warfarin
treatment p) Need for anticoagulant treatment of
disorders other than atrial fibrillation
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Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary,
NF No Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted
Medications (CRMs require QRM
review)
Prandin (Repaglinide) 2mg Tablet TID-QID
Premarin (Conjugated Estrogen) 0.3, 0.45,
0.625, 0.9, 1.25, 2.5mg Tablet QD
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Comments
Adjust based on patient response
Glipizide preferred if 65 years of age and older due
to prolonged half life of Glyburide
Adjust to the lowest dose needed to control
Vasomotor Symtoms
symptoms based on patient response
1) Estradiol QD 2) Climara Patch 0.025-0.1mg/24hr Apply
Dose Conversion
weekly
Premarin 0.3mg=Estradiol 0.5mg / Premarin
Vaginal/Vulvar Atrophy
0.45mg=Estradiol 0.75mg / Premarin
1) Estradiol QD 2) Climara Patch 0.025-0.1mg/24hr Apply
weekly 3) Premarin Vaginal 1gm Apply three times a week 4) 0.625mg=Estradiol 1mg / Premarin 0.9mg=Estradiol
Vagifem 10mcg Insert twice weekly 5) Estring 2mg Insert for 1.5mg / Premarin 1.25mg=Estradiol 2mg / Premarin
2.5mg=No Formulary Alternative
90 days
1) Glipizide 10-20mg BID 2) Glyburide 7.5-10mg BID
Premphase (Conjugated
Estrogen/Medroxyprogesterone) 0.625/5mg
Tablet Day 1-14: Conjugated Estrogen QD
Day 15-28: Conjugated
Estrogen/Medroxyprogesterone QD
Prempro (Conjugated
Estrogen/Medroxyprogesterone) 0.3/1.5,
0.45/1.5mg, 0.625/2.5, 0.625/5mg Tablet QD
2 Separate Medications
Day 1-14: Estradiol 1mg QD Day 15-28: Estradiol 1mg QD
AND Medroxyprogesterone 5mg QD
Dose Conversion
Premarin 0.625mg=Estradiol 1mg
2 Separate Medications
Vasomotor Symtoms
1) Estradiol Tablet 1-2mg QD 2) Climara Patch 0.0250.1mg/24hr Apply weekly AND 1) Medroxyprogesterone 2.55mg QD 2) Nora-BE 0.35mg QD 3) Norethindrone 5mg QD
Vaginal/Vulvar Atrophy
1) Estradiol Tablet 1-2mg QD 2) Climara Patch 0.0250.1mg/24hr Apply weekly 3) Premarin Vaginal 1gm Apply
three times a week 4) Vagifem 10mcg Insert twice weekly 5)
Estring 2mg Insert for 90 days AND 1) Medroxyprogesterone
2.5-5mg QD 2) Nora-BE 0.35mg QD 3) Norethindrone 5mg
QD
Adjust to the lowest dose needed to control
symptoms based on patient response
Dose Conversion
Premarin 0.3mg=Estradiol 0.5mg / Premarin
0.45mg=Estradiol 0.75mg / Premarin
0.625mg=Estradiol 1mg
Prenatal Vitamins (Citranatal DHA, Generet,
Prenate Elite) QD
Prevacid (Lansoprazole) 15, 30mg Capsule
QD-BID
OTC Natures Best Prenatal QD
Excluded Medication
Available OTC
Excluded Medication
1) Pantoprazole 40mg QD 2) OTC Omeprazole 20mg QD 3)
OTC Zegerid 20/1100mg QD 4) OTC Prevacid 15mg QD
Prevacid Solutab (Lansoprazole) 15, 30mg
Orally Disintegrating Tablet QD-BID
1) Pantoprazole 40mg QD 2) OTC Omeprazole 20mg QD 3)
Omeprazole 2mg/ml Liquid 10ml QD 4) Lansoprazole 3mg/ml
Liquid 10ml QD 5) OTC Zegerid 20/1100mg QD 6) OTC
Prevacid 15mg QD
Prevpac (Lansoprazole, Amoxicillin,
First Line
Clarithromycin) 30mg BID, 500mg 2C BID,
Tetracycline Hydrochloride 500mg QID, Metronidazole
500mg BID X14D
250mg QID, OTC Omeprazole 20mg BID, OTC Bismuth
Subsalicylate 262.4mg 2T QID X14D
Second Line
Clarithromycin 500mg BID or Amoxicillin 500mg 2C BID,
Metronidazole 250mg QID, OTC Omeprazole 20mg BID,
OTC Bismuth Subsalicylate 262.4mg 2T QID X14D
Prilosec (Omeprazole) 10, 20mg Capsule QD- 1) Pantoprazole 40mg QD 2) OTC Omeprazole 20mg QD
TID
Pristiq (Desvenlafaxine) 50,100mg Tablet QD 1) Citalopram 20-40mg QD 2) Fluoxetine 20-40mg QD 3)
Sertraline 50-100mg QD 4) Mirtazapine 30mg QHS 5)
Bupropion SR/XL 300mg QD 6) Venlafaxine ER 225mg QD
7) Fluvoxamine 50-300mg QD NF 8) Escitalopram 10-20mg
QD NF 9) Paxil CR 12.5-37.5mg QD NF 10) Viibryd 10-40mg
QD NF
Proamatine (Midodrine) 2.5, 5, 10mg Tablet
Fludrocortisone 0.1-0.2mg QD
TID
Proctosol HC (Hydrocortisone) 2.5% Cream
Hydrocortisone 2.5% Cream, Lotion, Ointment AAA BID-QID
AAA BID-QID
Prodigy Glucometer and Test Strips
One Touch Ultra 2 Glucometer and One Touch Ultra Test
Strips
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Excluded Medication
Dispense Antibiotics for copays and purchase OTC
Bismuth Subsalicylate and OTC Omeprazole
Excluded Medication
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to 2 SSRIs and Venlafaxine
Document member is unable to accurately use One
Touch Ultra 2 Glucometer and One Touch Ultra
Test Strips due to visual impairment
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Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary,
NF No Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted
Medications (CRMs require QRM
review)
Prolia (Denosumab) 60mg/ml Subcutaneous
Solution Q6M
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Administered in a healthcare setting by healthcare providers
1) Alendronate 10mg QD 2) Alendronate 70mg QW 3)
Fortical 200IU QD Alternate nostrils 4) Ibandronate 150mg
QM NF 5) Actonel 5mg QD NF 6) Actonel 150mg QM NF 7)
Evista 60mg QD 8) Actonel 35mg QW NF
Promacta (Eltrombopag Olamine) 25, 50,
75mg Tablet QD
Prescribing Physician must call Promacta Cares Distribution
Program 877-9-PROMACTA
Promacta is delivered directly to patient via KP CA Specialty
Pharmacy
Prometrium (Progesterone) 100, 200mg
1) Medroxyprogesterone 2.5-5mg QD 2) Nora-BE 0.35mg
Tablet QD
QD 3) Norethindrone 5mg QD
Propecia (Finasteride) 1mg Tablet QD
OTC Rogaine (Minoxidil) BID
Prosom (Estazolam) 1, 2mg Tablet QHS
1) Temazepam 15mg QHS 2) Lorazepam 0.5mg QHS 3)
Oxazepam 10-30mg QHS 4) Trazodone 50-100mg QHS 5)
Zolpidem 5-10mg QHS
Protonix (Pantoprazole) 20, 40mg Tablet QD- Pantoprazole 40mg QD
BID
Protopic (Tacrolimus) 0.03, 0.1% Ointment
Atopic Dermatitis
AAA BID
Elidel 1% Cream AAA BID
Medium-High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Cream AAA BID-QID 2)
Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Ointment AAA QD-BID
High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Ointment AAA BID-QID 2)
Fluocinonide 0.05% Cream AAA BID-QID 3) Mometastone
0.1% Cream AAA QD 4) Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.05%
Cream AAA QD-BID
Very High Potency
1) Betamethasone Dipropionate Augmented 0.05% Cream
AAA QD-BID 2) Mometasone 0.1% Ointment AAA QD 3)
Flucinonide 0.05% Gel, Ointment, Solution AAA BID-QID
Ultra High Potency
1) Betamethasone Dipropionate Augmented 0.05% Cream,
Gel, Lotion AAA QD-BID 2) Clobetasol Propionate 0.05%
Cream, Gel, Ointment AAA BID 3) Clobetasol Propionate
0.05% Solution AAA BID
Proventil HFA (Albuterol) 0.09mg Inhalation
Aerosol Powder Q4H PRN
Provigil (Modafinil) 100, 200mg Tablet QAM
Prozac Weekly (Fluoxetine) 90mg Delayed
Release Capsule QW
Psorcon (Diflorasone Diacetate) 0.05%
Cream AAA QD-QID High Potency
Comments
Proair HFA (Albuterol) 0.09mg Inhalation Aerosol Powder
Q4H PRN
Narcolepsy
1) OTC Caffeine 100-200mg Q3-4H 2) Methylin 10-60mg
Divided BID-TID 3) Adderall 5-60mg Divided dose 4)
Dextroamphetamine CR 5-60mg QD
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Modafinil 100-200mg QAM NF
1) Citalopram 20-40mg QD 2) Fluoxetine 20-40mg QD 3)
Sertraline 50-100mg QD 4) Mirtazapine 30mg QHS 5)
Bupropion SR/XL 300mg QD 6) Venlafaxine ER 225mg QD
7) Fluvoxamine 50-300mg QD NF 8) Escitalopram 10-20mg
QD NF 9) Paxil CR 12.5-37.5mg QD NF 10) Viibryd 10-40mg
QD NF 11) Pristiq 50-100mg QD NF
High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Ointment AAA BID-QID 2)
Fluocinonide 0.05% Cream AAA BID-QID 3) Mometastone
0.1% Cream AAA QD 4) Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.05%
Cream AAA QD-BID
Very High Potency
1) Betamethasone Dipropionate Augmented 0.05% Cream
AAA QD-BID 2) Mometasone 0.1% Ointment AAA QD 3)
Flucinonide 0.05% Gel, Ointment, Solution AAA BID-QID
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KP CA Specialty Pharmacy
MD Line 650-301-5799 / Patient Line 1-877-4045777 / Fax Line 650-301-5790
Excluded Medication
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to Trazodone, Zolpidem, and at least 1
Benzodiazepine
Excluded Medication
Protopic preferred over Elidel if Vitiligo
Proventil HFA to Proair HFA is a 1:1 Conversion
Dose Conversion
Modafinil 50mg=Nuvigil 50mg /
Modafinil100mg=Nuvigil 150mg 0.5T / Modafinil
200mg=Nuvigil 250mg 0.5T / Modafinil
300mg=Nuvigil 250mg
Document adequate trial or intolerance to all
formulary SSRIs
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Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary,
NF No Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted
Medications (CRMs require QRM
review)
Psorcon (Diflorasone Diacetate) 0.05%
Ointment AAA QD-QID Very High Potency
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Very High Potency
1) Betamethasone Dipropionate Augmented 0.05% Cream
AAA QD-BID 2) Mometasone 0.1% Ointment AAA QD 3)
Flucinonide 0.05% Gel, Ointment, Solution AAA BID-QID
Ultra High Potency
1) Betamethasone Dipropionate Augmented 0.05% Cream,
Gel, Lotion AAA QD-BID 2) Clobetasol Propionate 0.05%
Cream, Gel, Ointment AAA BID 3) Clobetasol Propionate
0.05% Solution AAA BID
Pulmicort Flexhaler (Budesonide) 90, 180mcg 1) Qvar 40-80mcg 1-2 PUFFS QD-BID 2) Flovent HFA
Inhalation Powder 2 PUFFS BID
44mcg 2 PUFFS BID NOTE: Flovent HFA 44mcg for patients
4-11 years of age 3) Asmanex 110-220mcg 1-2 PUFFS QD
4) Aerobid 0.25mg 2 PUFFS BID NF
Quixin (Levofloxacin) Ophthalmic Solution
0.5% 1-2 GTTS Q4H
Comments
Document adequate trial or intolerance to Qvar
80mcg 2 PUFFS BID and Asmanex 220mcg 2
PUFFS QD within the past 3 months
Dose Conversion
Pulmicort Flexhaler 90mcg 2 PUFFS BID=Qvar
80mcg 1PUFF BID=Flovent 44mcg 2 PUFFS BID /
Pulmicort 180mcg 2 PUFFS BID=Qvar 80mcg 2
PUFFS BID=Asmanex 220mcg 2 PUFFS QD
Pulmicort is the preferred Inhaled Corticosteroid
during pregnancy
1) Ofloxacin 0.3% Solution 1-2 GTTS QID 2) Ciprofloxacin
0.3% Solution 1-2 GTTS Q4HS NF 3) Sodium Sulfacetamide
10% Solution 1-3 GTTS Q2-3H 4) Gentamicin 0.3% Solution
1-2 GTTS QID 5) Erythromycin 0.5% Ointment APPLY
RIBBON Q4H 6) Vigamox Solution 0.5% 1 GTT BID NF 7)
Ciloxan 0.3% Ointment APPLY RIBBON BID-TID NF 8)
Zymaxid 0.5% Solution 1 GTT QID
Qutenza (Capsaicin) 8% Patch Apply up to 4
patches for 60 mintues every 3 months
1) OTC LMX 4 (Lidocaine 4% Cream) AAA QID 2) OTC
Axsain cream (Lidocaine 4%/Capsaicin 0.25% Cream) AAA
QID 3) LidoPatch (Lidocaine 3.99%/Menthol 1%) Apply 1
patch up to 12 hours 4) Lidocaine 2% Gel AAA QID 5)
Lidocaine 5% Ointment AAA 5G QID
Ranexa (Ranolazine) 500, 1000mg Extended 1) Atenolol 50-100mg QD 2) Nitroglycerin CR 6.5mg BID-TID
Release Tablet BID
3) Isosorbide Mononitrate ER 30-60mg QD 4) Isosorbide
Dinitrate 5-40mg TID 5) Metoprolol Tartrate 50-100mg BID 6)
Verapamil SR 240mg QD 7) Diltiazem ER 240mg QD 8)
Nifedipine ER 30-690mg QD
Rapaflo (Silodosin) 4, 8mg Capsule QD
1) Terazosin 1-10mg QD 2) Doxazosin 1-8mg QD 3)
Tamsulosin 0.4mg QD
Razadyne (Galantamine) 4mg/ml Solution 3ml 1) Galantamine 4-12mg BID, Galantamine ER 8-24mg QD 2)
BID
Namenda 5-10mg BID 3) Rivastigmine 6mg BID 4) Aricept 510mg QD 5) Exelon 2mg/ml Solution 3ml BID 6) Exelon 4.59.6mg/24hr Patch QD NF
Rectiv (Nitroglycerin) 0.4% Ointment Apply
Nitroglycerin 0.2% Ointment Apply intra-anally Q12H
intra-anally Q12H
Relpax (Eletriptan) 20, 40mg Tablet PRN
1) Sumatriptan 25-100mg PRN 2) Sumatriptan 20mg Nasal
Spray PRN 3) Naratriptan 1-2.5mg PRN 4) Sumatriptan
6mg/ml Subcutaneous Solution PRN 5) Maxalt MLT 5-10mg
PRN NF 6) Zomig 5mg PRN NF 7) Zomig 2.5mg PRN NF
Remeron Soltab (Mirtazapine) Orally
Disintegrating Tablet 15, 30, 45mg QD
1) Citalopram 20-40mg QD 2) Fluoxetine 20-40mg QD 3)
Sertraline 50-100mg QD 4) Mirtazapine 15-45mg QHS 5)
Bupropion SR/XL 300mg QD 6) Venlafaxine ER 225mg QD
Remicade (Infliximab) 100mg Intravenous
Powder for Solution 5mg/kg Q8W
1) Humira 40mg QOW 2) Enbrel 50mg QW
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Qutenza is only indicated for postherpetic neuralgia
Document adequate trial or intolerance to Beta
Blocker (NOTE: If Beta Blocker allergy or
contraindication consider Verapamil ER or Diltiazem
ER) and Long-Acting Nitrate (NOTE: If patient is
hypertensive consider Nifedipine ER)
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to Galantamine, Aricept, Namenda, and Exelon
Capsule or Solution
KPGA Approved Compound
Quantity Limit
Maxalt MLT 5-10mg=9 Tablets
Naratriptan 1-2.5mg=9 Tablets
Relpax 20-40mg=6 Tablets
Sumatriptan 25-100mg=9 Tablets
Zomig 2.5mg=6 Tablets
Zomig 5mg=3 Tablets
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to 2 SSRIs and Venlafaxine
KP Dermatology, GI, or Rheumatology
Contact CU Infusion Center 770-431-4367 or SW
Infusion Center 770-603-3663
Network Dermatology, GI, or Rheumatology
Contact Provider Relations 404-364-4934
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Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary,
NF No Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted
Medications (CRMs require QRM
review)
Renal Vitamins (Nephrocaps, Nephronex,
Nephrotrans) QD
Renova (Tretinoin) 0.02, 0.05% Cream AAA
QHS
Renvela 0.8, 2.5gm/Packet Powder for
Suspension 1 Packet with meals
Requip XL (Ropinirole) 2, 4, 6, 8, 12mg
Extended Release Tablet QD
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
OTC Full Spectrum B with Vitamin C QD
Retin-A 0.025-0.1% Cream, Gel AAA QHS
Rozerem (Ramelteon) 8mg Tablet QHS
Sabril (Vigabatrin) 500mg Tablet BID
Salagen (Pilocarpine) 5mg Tablet TID-QID
Samsca (Tolvaptan) 15, 30mg Tablet QD
Sanctura (Trospium) 20mg Tablet BID
Sanctura XR (Trospium) 60mg Extended
Release Capsule QD
Excluded Medication
Available OTC
Excluded Medication for patients > 36 YOA
1) Phoslyra 667mg/5ml 15ml with meals 2) Eliphos 667mg
3C with meals 3) Renvela 800mg 3T with meals
Parkinson's Disease
1) Carbidopa/Levodopa ER 25/100mg BID 2) Bromocriptine
2.5mg QD 3) Amantadine 100mg BID 4) Pramipexole 0.1251.5mg TID 5) Ropinirole 2-8mg QD 6) Selegiline 5mg QD 7)
Carbidopa/Levodopa/Entacapone 12.5/50/200mg TID 8)
Ropinrole ER 2-12mg QD NF
Restless Leg Syndrome
1) Pramipexole 0.125mg QHS 2) Ropinirole 0.25-4mg QHS
Restoril (Temazepam) 7.5, 22.5mg Capsule
Temazepam 15, 30mg QHS
QHS
Retin-A Micro (Tretinoin) 0.04, 0.1% Gel AAA Retin-A 0.025-0.1% Cream, Gel AAA QHS
QHS
Revatio (Sildenafil) 20mg Tablet TID
Pulmonary Hypertension
1) Viagra 50mg 0.5T TID 2) Cialis 20mg 2T QD 3) Adcirca
20mg 2T QD
Revlimid (Lenalidomide) 5, 10, 15, 25mg
Prescribing Physician must call RevAssist Program 888-423Capsule
5436
Revlimid is delivered directly to patient via KP CA Specialty
Pharmacy
Rhinocort Aqua (Budesonide)
1) OTC Claritin 10mg QD 2) OTC Zyrtec 10mg QD 3) OTC
0.032mg/Actuation Nasal Spray 2 SPRAYS
Allegra 60mg BID 4) Fluticasone 2 SPRAYS IEN QD 5)
IEN BID
Flunisolide 2 SPRAYS IEN BID 6) Triamcinolone 2 SPRAYS
IEN QD NF 7) Nasonex 2 SPRAYS IEN QD NF 8) Veramyst
2 SPRAYS IEN QD NF 9) Omnaris 2 SPRAYS IEN QD NF
Riomet (Metformin) 500mg/5ml Solution QDBID
Ritalin LA (Methylphenidate) 10, 20, 30, 40mg
Extended Release Capsule QAM
Comments
1) Metformin 500-1000mg (Maximum 2550mg QD) 2)
Metformin ER 500-750mg (Maximum 2000mg QD)
1) Methylin 5-20mg BID-TID 2) Adderall 5-30mg QD-BID 3)
Methylin ER 10-20mg BID-TID 4) Dextroamphetamine CR 515mg QD-BID 5) Adderall XR 5-30mg QAM 6)
Methylphenidate ER 18-72mg QAM
1) Trazodone 50-100mg QHS 2) Temazepam 15-30mg QHS
3) Zolpidem 5-10mg QHS 4) Zaleplon 5-10mg QHS 5)
Ambien CR 6.25-12.5mg QHS NF
Precribing Physician must call SHARE Distribution Program
888-45-SHARE
Sabril is delivered directly to patient via CuraScript Specialty
Pharmacy
Excluded Medication for patients > 36 YOA
KP CA Specialty Pharmacy
MD Line 650-301-5799 / Patient Line 1-877-4045777 / Fax Line 650-301-5790
Age Recommendations
Fluticasone=4 years of age and older /
Flunisolide=6 years of age and older /
Triamcinolone=2 years of age and older /
Nasonex=2 years of age and older / Veramyst=2
years of age and older / Omnaris=6 years of age
and older / Rhinocort Aqua=6 years of age and
older
Adjust based on patient response
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary alternatives
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to Trazodone, Zolpidem, and at least 1
Benzodiazepine
Criteria Restricted Medication
QRM approval required prior to being dispensed for
Commercial, Multi-Choice, Self-Funded, and Triple
Tier members.
Provider must call 404-364-7320 (Option 2) to
initiate review by QRM department.
Ophthalmic Solution may be administered orally
Pilocarpine 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6% Ophthalmic Solution 5-10
GTTS PO TID
1) OTC Sodium Chloride 1gm QD 2) Demeclocycline 300mg Quantity Limit
BID-TID
Samsca 15-30mg=10 Tablets
1) Oxybutinin 5mg BID-TID 2) Oxybutynin XL 5-15mg QD 3)
Oxytrol 3.9mg/day Patch Apply twice weekly
1) Oxybutinin 5mg BID-TID 2) Oxybutynin XL 5-15mg QD 3)
Oxytrol 3.9mg/day Patch Apply twice weekly 4) Trospium
20mg BID NF 5) Detrol LA 2-4mg QD NF 6) Toviaz 4-8mg
QD NF 7) Enablex 7.5-15mg QD NF 8) Vesicare 5-10mg QD
NF
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Medications (CRMs require QRM
review)
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Sancuso (Granisetron) 3.1mg/24hr
1) Metoclopramide 1-2mg/kg 30 minutes prior to
Transdermal Patch Apply 24-48 hours prior to chemotherapy 2) Prochlorperazine 5-10mg Q6H 3)
chemotherapy
Dexamethasone 20mg 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy 4)
Ondansetron 4-8mg 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy 5)
Ondansetron 4-8mg ODT 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy
6) Transderm Scop 1.5mg Apply Q72H NF 7) Granisetron
2mg 1 hour prior to chemotherapy NF
Sandostatin (Octreotide) 50, 100, 200, 500,
1000mcg/ml Injection Solution TID
Sandostatin LAR Depot (Octreotide) 10, 20,
30mg Intramuscular Powder for Suspension
Q4W
Santyl (Collagenase) 250U/gm Ointment AAA
QD
Saphris (Asenapine) 5, 10mg Sublingual
Tablet BID
Octreotide 50mcg TID NF
Comments
Document Acromegaly, Metastatic carcinoid tumor,
or Vasoactive intestinal peptide secreting tumor
Document Acromegaly, Metastatic carcinoid tumor,
or Vasoactive intestinal peptide secreting tumor
Urea 40% Cream AAA BID
1) Risperidone 4mg QD 2) Haloperidol 0.5-5mg BID-TID 3)
Thiothixene 2mg TID 4) Quetiapine 400-800mg QD 5)
Ziprasidone 20-80mg BID 6) Olanzapine 10mg QD 7)
Olanzapine ODT 10mg QD 8) Latuda 40-80mg QD NF 9)
Abilify 10-15mg QD
Sarafem (Fluoxetine) 10mg Capsule; 10, 15, 1) Citalopram 20-40mg QD 2) Fluoxetine 20-40mg QD 3)
20mg Tablet QD
Sertraline 50-100mg QD 4) Mirtazapine 30mg QHS 5)
Bupropion SR/XL 300mg QD 6) Venlafaxine ER 225mg QD
7) Fluvoxamine 50-300mg QD NF 8) Escitalopram 10-20mg
QD NF 9) Paxil CR 12.5-37.5mg QD NF 10) Viibryd 10-40mg
QD NF 11) Pristiq 50-100mg QD NF 12) Cymbalta 30-60mg
BID NF
Savella (Milnacipran) 12.5, 25, 50, 100mg
1) Amitriptyline* 50mg QHS 2) Nortriptyline* (<65 YOA: 25mg
Tablet BID
QHS / > 65 YOA: 10mg QHS) 3) Cyclobenzaprine* 10mg TID
4) Tramadol* 50mg BID
Document adequate trial or intolerance to all
formulary SSRIs
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to 1 TCA*, Tramadol*, and Cyclobenzaprine
*Not recommended in the elderly and not a required
medication for patients over 65 years old
Seasonale (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg
Levonorgestrel x 84 days) Tablet QD
Levora (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg Levonorgestrel) QD Day 1-84: Take 1 active tablet QD (Discard placebo
tablets from first 3 packets)
Day 85-91: Take 1 placebo tablet QD
Seasonique (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg Levora (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg Levonorgestrel) QD Day 1-84: Take 1 active tablet QD (Discard placebo
Levonorgestrel x 84 days, 10mcg EE x 7
tablets from first 3 packets)
days) Tablet QD
Day 85-91: Take 1 placebo tablet QD
Serzone (Nefazodone) 50, 100, 150, 200,
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
1) Citalopram 20-40mg QD 2) Fluoxetine 20-40mg QD 3)
250mg Tablet BID
to 2 SSRIs and Venlafaxine
Sertraline 50-100mg QD 4) Mirtazapine 15-45mg QHS 5)
Bupropion SR/XL 300mg QD 6) Venlafaxine ER 225mg QD
Silenor (Doxepin) 3, 6mg Tablet QHS
Simponi (Golimumab) 50mg/0.5ml
Subcutaneous Solution Q4W
1) Trazodone 50-100mg QHS 2) Temazepam 15-30mg QHS
3) Zolpidem 5-10mg QHS 4) Zaleplon 5-10mg QHS 5)
Ambien CR 6.25-12.5mg QHS NF 6) Rozerem 8mg QHS NF
7) Lunesta 1-3mg QHS NF
1) Humira 40mg QOW 2) Enbrel 50mg QW 3) Remicade
5mg/kg Q8W NF
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Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to Trazodone, Zolpidem, and at least 1
Benzodiazepine
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to Humira, Enbrel, and Remicade
Remicade Infusion
KP Rheumatology
Contact CU Infusion Center 770-431-4367 or SW
Infusion Center 770-603-3663
Network Rheumatology
Contact Provider Relations 404-364-4934
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Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary,
NF No Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted
Medications (CRMs require QRM
review)
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Singulair (Montelukast) 4mg Granule; 4,5 mg Asthma
Chew Tablet; 5,10mg Tablet QHS
1) Qvar 40-80mcg 1-2 PUFFS QD-BID 2) Flovent HFA
44mcg 2 PUFFS BID NOTE: Flovent HFA 44mcg for patients
4-11 years of age 3) Asmanex 110-220mcg 1-2 PUFFS QD
4) Budesonide 0.25-0.5mg/2ml QD-BID
Allergic Rhinitis
1) OTC Claritin 10mg QD 2) OTC Zyrtec 10mg QD 3) OTC
Allegra 60mg BID 4) Fluticasone 2 SPRAYS IEN QD 5)
Flunisolide 2 SPRAYS IEN BID
Urticaria
1) OTC Claritin 10mg QD 2) OTC Zyrtec 10mg QD 3) OTC
Allegra 60mg BID 4) OTC Ranitidine 150mg BID
Skelaxin (Metaxalone) 400, 800mg TID-QID
Comments
Asthma
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to an Inhaled Corticosteroid within the past 3
months
*Patients should have prescription for a ShortActing Beta 2 Agonist (e.g. Proair) for asthma
exacerbations
Allergic rhinitis
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to Claritin, Zyrtec, or Allegra and at least one Nasal
Steroid
Urticaria
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to Claritin, Zyrtec, or Allegra and Ranitidine. Only
approved for add-on therapy (e.g. Claritin 30mg or
Zyrtec 30mg + Ranitidine 150mg BID + Singulair)
1) Cyclobenzaprine 10mg TID 2) Chlorzoxazone 250-500mg
TID 3) Carisoprodol 350mg TID 4) Tizanidine 4mg TID 5)
Methocarbamol 500-750mg QID 6) Baclofen 10-20mg TID
Solage (Mequinol/Tretinoin) 2/0.01% AAA BID
Excluded Medication
Solaquin Forte (Hydroquinone) 4% Cream
AAA BID
Solodyn (Minocycline) 45, 55, 65, 80, 90, 105, 1) Doxycycline Hyclate 50-100mg BID 2) Minocycline 50115, 135mg Extended Release Tablet QD
100mg BID 3) Tetracycline 250-500mg BID
Excluded Medication
Soma Compound (Carisoprodol/Aspirin)
200/325mg Tablet QID
Somatuline Depot (Lanreotide) 120/0.5,
90/0.3, 60/0.2mg/ml Subcutaneous Solution
Q4W
Soriatane (Acitretin) 10, 17.5, 22.5, 25mg
Capsule QD
Dose Conversion
Solodyn 45mg QD=Minocycline 50mg QD / Solodyn
135mg=Minocycline 100mg QD
2 Separate Medications
OTC Aspirin 325mg TID-QID AND 1) Cyclobenzaprine 10mg
TID 2) Chlorzoxazone 250-500mg TID 3) Carisoprodol
350mg TID 4) Tizanidine 4mg TID 5) Methocarbamol 500750mg QID 6) Baclofen 10-20mg TID
Document Acromegaly, Metastatic carcinoid tumor,
Octreotide 50mcg TID NF
or Vasoactive intestinal peptide secreting tumor
1) Vectical 3mcg/gm (Calcitriol) AAA BID 2) Calcipotriene
0.005% Solution AAA QD-BID NF 3) Tazorac 0.05, 0.1%
Cream, Gel AAA QHS NF 4) Calcipotriene 0.005% Ointment
AAA QD-BID NF 5) Taclonex 0.005/0.064% Ointment,
Suspension AAA QD NF
OR
Very High Potency
1) Betamethasone Dipropionate Augmented 0.05% Cream
AAA QD-BID 2) Mometasone 0.1% Ointment AAA QD 3)
Flucinonide 0.05% Gel, Ointment, Solution AAA BID-QID
Ultra High Potency
1) Betamethasone Dipropionate Augmented 0.05% Cream,
Gel, Lotion AAA QD-BID 2) Clobetasol Propionate 0.05%
Cream, Gel, Ointment AAA BID 3) Clobetasol Propionate
0.05% Solution AAA BID
Spectazole (Econazole) 1% Cream AAA QD- 1) OTC Lamisil Ultra (Butenafine 1%) QD-BID 2) OTC
BID
Lotrimin AF (Clotrimazole 1%) BID 3) OTC Micatin
(Miconazole 1%) BID 4) Ketoconazole 2% Cream QD
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Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Comments
Sprix (Ketorolac) 15.75mg/Actuation Nasal
Spray 1 SPRAY IEN Q6-8H
1) Sumatriptan 25-100mg PRN 2) Sumatriptan 20mg Nasal
Spray PRN 3) Naratriptan 1-2.5mg PRN 4) Sumatriptan
6mg/ml Subcutaneous Solution PRN 5) Maxalt MLT 5-10mg
PRN NF 6) Zomig 5mg PRN NF 7) Zomig 2.5mg PRN NF 8)
Relpax 20-40mg PRN NF 9) Axert 6.25-12.5mg PRN NF 10)
Treximet 500/85mg PRN NF
Stadol (Butorphanol) 10mg/ml Nasal Spray 1
SPRAY IN 1 NOSTRIL Q3-4H PRN
Migraine Treatment
1) Sumatriptan 25-100mg PRN 2) Sumatriptan 20mg Nasal
Spray PRN 3) Naratriptan 1-2.5mg PRN 4) Sumatriptan
6mg/ml Subcutaneous Solution PRN
Pain
1) Oxycodone/Acetaminophen 5/325mg Q6H 2) Morphine 1530mg Q4H 3) Hydromorphone 2-8mg Q4-6H 4) Oxycodone 530mg Q4-6H 5) Morphine Solution 20mg/ml 0.5-1.5ml Q4H
6) Meperidine 50-150mg Q3-4H
Adjust based on patient response
1) Glipizide 5-15mg QD 2) Glyburide 2.5-10mg QD
Glipizide preferred if 65 years of age and older due
to prolonged half life of Glyburide
Epilepsy
1) Lamotrigine 100-200mg BID 2) Carbamazepine 8001600mg QD 3) Topiramate 200mg BID 4) Phenytoin 100mg
TID 5) Levetiracetam 500-1500mg BID 6) Gabapentin 300600mg TID 7) Levetiracetam ER 1000mg QD 8) Divalproex
250-500mg TID
Migraine Prophylaxis
1) Amitriptyline 10-25mg QHS 2) Propranolol 20-40mg BIDTID 3) Topiramate 25-100mg QHS 4) Divalproex 2501000mg BID 5) Propranolol ER 80mg QD NF 6) Divalproex
ER 500-1000mg QD
Starlix (Nateglinide) 60, 120mg Tablet TID
Stavzor (Valproic Acid) 125, 250, 500mg
Delayed Release Capsule BID-TID
Quantity Limit
Axert 6.25-12.5mg=6 Tablets
Frova 2.5mg=9 Tablets
Maxalt MLT 5-10mg=9 Tablets
Naratriptan 1-2.5mg=9 Tablets
Relpax 20-40mg=6 Tablets
Sumatriptan 25-100mg=9 Tablets
Treximet 500/85mg=9 Tablets
Zomig 2.5mg=6 Tablets
Zomig 5mg=3 Tablets
Quantity Limit
Naratriptan 1-2.5mg=9 Tablets
Sumatriptan 25-100mg=9 Tablets
Staxyn (Vardenafil) 10mg Orally
Disintegrating Tablet PRN
Stelara (Ustekinumab) 90mg/ml, 45mg/0.5ml 1) Humira 40mg QOW 2) Enbrel 50mg QW 3) Remicade
Subcutaneous Solution Q12W
5mg/kg Q8W NF
Excluded Medication
(Exception: Sexual Dysfunction Rider)
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to Humira, Enbrel, and Remicade
Remicade Infusion
KP Dermatology
Contact CU Infusion Center 770-431-4367 or SW
Infusion Center 770-603-3663
Network Dermatology
Contact Provider Relations 404-364-4934
Strattera (Atomoxetine) 10, 18, 25, 40, 60, 80, 1) Guanfacine 1-4mg QD 2) Methylin 5-20mg BID-TID 3)
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
100mg Capsule QD
Adderall 5-30mg QD-BID 4) Methylin ER 10-20mg BID-TID 5) to at least 3 formulary alternatives
Dextroamphetamine CR 5-15mg QD-BID 6) Adderall XR 530mg QAM 7) Methylphenidate ER 18-72mg QAM
Stromectol (Ivermectin) 3mg Tablet 3mg
Single dose
Suboxone (Buprenorphine/Naloxone) 2/0.5,
8/2mg Sublingual Film QD
Sular (Nisoldipine) 8.5, 10, 17, 20, 25.5, 34,
40mg Extended Release Tablet QD
Supartz (Hyaluronate Sodium) 25mg/2.5ml
Injection Solution QW
Albenza 400mg Single dose
Buprenorpine/Naloxone 2/0.5-8/2mg QD
1) Amlodipine 5-10mg QD 2) Verapamil SR 180-240mg BID
3) Diltiazem ER 240-360mg QD 4) Nifedipine ER 30-60mg
QD 5) Felodipine 2.5-20mg QD
Dose Conversion
Nislodipine 10mg=Nifedipine ER 30mg / Nislodipine
20mg=Nifedipine ER 60mg / Nislodipine
40mg=Nifedipine ER 90mg
Administered in a healthcare setting by healthcare providers Criteria Restricted Medication
QRM approval required prior to being dispensed for
Commercial, Multi-Choice, Self-Funded, and Triple
Tier members.
Provider must call 404-364-7320 (Option 2) to
initiate review by QRM department.
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review)
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Suprax (Cefixime) 100mg/5ml, 200mg/5ml
Powder for Suspension; 400mg Tablet QD
3rd Generation
Sylatron (Peginterferon Alfa-2b) 296, 444,
888mcg Subcutaneous Powder for Solution
1.5mcg/kg QW
Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol)
80/4.5, 160/4.5mcg Inhalation Aerosol Liquid
2 PUFFS BID
1) Cefdinir 125mg/5ml-250mg/5ml 7mg/kg BID 3rd
Generation 2) Pediazole (Erythromycin
Ethylsuccinate/Sulfisoxazole) 50mg/kg divided TID-QID
1) Pegasys 180mcg QW 2) PEG-Intron 150mcg QW
Symbyax (Fluoxetine/Olanzapine) 25/3, 25/6,
25/12, 50/6, 50/12mg Capsule QD
Symlin (Pramlintide) 0.6mg/ml Subcutaneous
Solution AC
2 Separate Medications
Fluoxetine 20-40mg QD AND Olanzapine 2.5-15mg QD
DM1
1) Novolin R (Insulin Regular) SC 30 minutes AC 2) Novolin
N (NPH) SC 15-30 minutes AC 3) Novolin 70/30 (NPH/Insulin
Regular) SC 30 minutes AC 4) NovoLog (Insulin Aspart) SC
5-10 minutes AC
DM2
1) Glipizide 10mg (Maximum 40mg QD) 2) Metformin 5001000mg (Maximum 2550mg QD) 3) Metformin ER 500750mg (Maximum 2000mg QD) 4) Novolin R (Insulin
Regular) SC 30 minutes AC 5) Novolin N (NPH) SC 15-30
minutes AC 6) Novolin 70/30 (NPH/Insulin Regular) SC 30
minutes AC 7) NovoLog (Insulin Aspart) SC 5-10 minutes AC
NF 8) Actos 15mg (Maximum 45mg QD)
Administered in a healthcare setting by healthcare providers
Synagis (Palivizumab) 50/0.5, 100mg/ml
Intramuscular Solution 15mg/kg QM
Synalar (Fluocinolone) 0.01% Cream AAA
BID-QID Low Potency
1) Qvar 40-80mcg 1-2 PUFFS QD-BID 2) Flovent HFA
44mcg 2 PUFFS BID NOTE: Flovent HFA 44mcg for patients
4-11 years of age 3) Asmanex 110-220mcg 1-2 PUFFS QD
4) Dulera 200/5mcg 2 PUFFS BID NF
Comments
Document adequate trial or intolerance to Qvar
80mcg 2 PUFFS BID or Asmanex 220mcg 2 PUFFS
QD within the past 3 months
*Patients should have prescription for a ShortActing Beta 2 Agonist (e.g. Proair) for asthma
exacerbations
Dose Conversion
Symbicort 80/4.5mcg 2 PUFFS BID=Albuterol Q4H
PRN + Qvar 80mcg 1PUFF BID =Albuterol Q4H
PRN + Flovent 44mcg 2 PUFFS BID / Symbicort
160/4.5mcg 2 PUFFS BID=Albuterol Q4H PRN +
Qvar 80mcg 2 PUFFS BID=Albuterol Q4H PRN +
Asmanex 220mcg 2 PUFFS QD=Dulera 200/5mcg 2
PUFFS BID NF
Criteria Restricted Medication
QRM approval required prior to being dispensed for
Commercial, Multi-Choice, Self-Funded, and Triple
Tier members.
Provider must call 404-364-7320 (Option 2) to
initiate review by QRM department.
Contact GW Synagis Clinic 770-931-6010
Low Potency
1) Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Lotion AAA QD-BID 2)
Desonide 0.05% Cream, Ointment AAA BID-TID 3)
Fluocinolone Acetonide 0.01% Solution AAA QD 4) DermaSmoothe/FS 0.01% Oil AAA QD
Medium Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Lotion AAA BID-QID 2)
Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Cream AAA QD-BID
Synalar (Fluocinolone Acetonide) 0.025%
Medium Potency
Cream AAA BID-QID Medium Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Lotion AAA BID-QID 2)
Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Cream AAA QD-BID
Medium-High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Cream AAA BID-QID 2)
Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Ointment AAA QD-BID
Synalar (Fluocinolone Acetonide) 0.025%
Medium-High Potency
Ointment AAA BID-QID Medium-High
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Cream AAA BID-QID 2)
Potency
Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Ointment AAA QD-BID
High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Ointment AAA BID-QID 2)
Fluocinonide 0.05% Cream AAA BID-QID 3) Mometastone
0.1% Cream AAA QD 4) Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.05%
Cream AAA QD-BID
Synthroid (Levothyroxine) 0.025, 0.05, 0.075, Levothroid 0.025-0.3mg QD
Synthroid to Levothroid is a 1:1 Conversion
0.088, 0.1, 0.112, 0.125, 0.137, 0.15, 0.175,
0.2, 0.3mg Tablet QD
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Synvisc (Hylan Polymers A and B) 8mg/ml
Injection Solution QW
Taclonex (Calcipotriene/Betamethasone
Dipropionate) 0.005/0.064%
Ointment, Suspension AAA QD Very High
Potency
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Comments
Administered in a healthcare setting by healthcare providers Criteria Restricted Medication
QRM approval required prior to being dispensed for
Commercial, Multi-Choice, Self-Funded, and Triple
Tier members.
Provider must call 404-364-7320 (Option 2) to
initiate review by QRM department.
2 Separate Medications
1) Vectical 3mcg/gm (Calcitriol) AAA BID 2) Calcipotriene
0.005% Solution AAA QD-BID NF 3) Tazorac 0.05, 0.1%
Cream, Gel AAA QHS NF 4) Calcipotriene 0.005% Ointment
AAA QD-BID NF
AND
Very High Potency
1) Betamethasone Dipropionate Augmented 0.05% Cream
AAA QD-BID 2) Mometasone 0.1% Ointment AAA QD 3)
Flucinonide 0.05% Gel, Ointment, Solution AAA BID-QID
Ultra High Potency
1) Betamethasone Dipropionate Augmented 0.05% Cream,
Gel, Lotion AAA QD-BID 2) Clobetasol Propionate 0.05%
Cream, Gel, Ointment AAA BID 3) Clobetasol Propionate
0.05% Solution AAA BID
Talwin NX (Pentazocine/Naloxone) 50/0.5mg
Tablet Q3-4H
1) Tramadol 50mg Q4-6H PRN 2)
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen 5/325mg Q4-6H 3)
Codeine/APAP 15/300, 30/300, 60/300mg Q4H
Tarceva (Erlotinib) 25, 100, 150mg Tablet QD 1) Platinum-based Chemotherapy 2) Docetaxel 75mg/m2 IV
Q21D
Tarka (Trandolapril/Verapamil) 1/240, 2/180,
2/240, 4/240mg Tablets QD-BID
2 Separate Medications
Lisinopril QD AND Verapamil SR 180-240mg QD-BID
Tasigna (Nilotinib) 150, 200mg Capsule
Sprycel 100-180mg QD
400mg BID
Tazorac (Tazarotene) 0.05, 0.1% Cream, Gel Acne
AAA QHS
1) Retin-A 0.025-0.1% Cream, Gel AAA QHS
Psoriasis
1) Vectical 3mcg/gm (Calcitriol) AAA BID 2) Calcipotriene
0.005% Solution AAA QD-BID NF
OR
Very High Potency
1) Betamethasone Dipropionate Augmented 0.05% Cream
AAA QD-BID 2) Mometasone 0.1% Ointment AAA QD 3)
Flucinonide 0.05% Gel, Ointment, Solution AAA BID-QID
Ultra High Potency
1) Betamethasone Dipropionate Augmented 0.05% Cream,
Gel, Lotion AAA QD-BID 2) Clobetasol Propionate 0.05%
Cream, Gel, Ointment AAA BID 3) Clobetasol Propionate
0.05% Solution AAA BID
Tegretol-XR (Carbamazepine) 100, 200,
Carbatrol 100, 200, 300mg BID
400mg Extended Release Tablet BID
Tekamlo (Aliskiren/Amlodipine) 150/5, 150/10, 2 Separate Medications
300/5, 300/10mg Tablet QD
Amlodipine 5-10mg QD AND
Renin-Angiotensin System/Diuretic
1) Lisinopril/HCTZ 10/12.5, 20/12.5, 20/25mg QD NOTE: If
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor allergy or
contraindication consider Angiotensin Receptor Blocker 2)
Losartan/HCTZ 50/12.5, 100/12.5, 100/25mg QD
Beta Blocker
Metoprolol 100-450mg QD
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FDA approved for locally advanced or metastatic
nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC) failed at least
one Chemotherapy
Dose Conversion
Trandolapril 1mg=Lisinopril 10mg / Trandolapril
2mg=Lisinopril 20mg / Trandolapril 4mg=Lisinopril
40mg
Excluded medication for patients > 36 YOA
Tegretol-XR to Carbatrol is a 1:1 Conversion
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to maximum tolerated doses of at least 4 Blood
Pressure medications
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review)
Tekturna (Aliskiren) 150, 300mg Tablet QD
Tekturna HCT (Aliskiren/HCTZ) 150/12.5,
150/25, 300/12.5, 300/25mg Tablet QD
Temovate E (Clobetasol Propionate) 0.05%
Emollient Cream AAA BID Ultra High
Potency
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Renin-Angiotensin System/Diuretic
1) Lisinopril/HCTZ 10/12.5, 20/12.5, 20/25mg QD NOTE: If
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor allergy or
contraindication consider Angiotensin Receptor Blocker 2)
Losartan/HCTZ 50/12.5, 100/12.5, 100/25mg QD
Calcium Channel Blocker
Amlodipine 5-10mg QD
Beta Blocker
Metoprolol 100-450mg QD
Renin-Angiotensin System/Diuretic
1) Lisinopril/HCTZ 10/12.5, 20/12.5, 20/25mg QD NOTE: If
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor allergy or
contraindication consider Angiotensin Receptor Blocker 2)
Losartan/HCTZ 50/12.5, 100/12.5, 100/25mg QD
Calcium Channel Blocker
Amlodipine 5-10mg QD
Beta Blocker
Metoprolol 100-450mg QD
Very High Potency
1) Betamethasone Dipropionate Augmented 0.05% Cream
AAA QD-BID 2) Mometasone 0.1% Ointment AAA QD 3)
Flucinonide 0.05% Gel, Ointment, Solution AAA BID-QID
Ultra High Potency
1) Betamethasone Dipropionate Augmented 0.05% Cream,
Gel, Lotion AAA QD-BID 2) Clobetasol Propionate 0.05%
Cream, Gel, Ointment AAA BID 3) Clobetasol Propionate
0.05% Solution AAA BID
Comments
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to maximum tolerated doses of at least 3 Blood
Pressure medications
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to maximum tolerated doses of at least 4 Blood
Pressure medications
Tenex (Guanfacine) 1, 2mg Tablet QHS
Terazol (Terconazole) 0.4, 0.8% Cream;
80mg Vaginal Suppository QHS
Guanfacine 1mg QHS
1) OTC Mycelex (Clotrimazole 1%) QHS 2) OTC Monistat
(Miconazole) QHS 3) OTC Vagistat (Tioconazole 6.5%) QHS
4) Fluconazole 150mg QD
Testim 1% (Testosterone) 50mg/5gm Gel
1) Testosterone Cypionate 200mg/ml IM Q2-4W 2)
Apply QAM
Androderm Patch 2-4mg/24hr Apply QPM 3) AndroGel Pump
1.62% Apply 2 pumps QAM NF 4) AndrogGel Pump 1%
Apply 4 pumps QAM NF 5) AndroGel 1% (25mg/2.5gm50mg/5gm) Apply QAM NF
Thyroid (Thyroid) 1/4(15mg), 1/2(30mg),
Levothroid QD
Dose Conversion
1(60mg), 1&1/2(90mg), 2(120mg), 3(180mg),
Thyroid 15mg=Levothroid 25mcg / Thyroid
4(240mg), 5(300mg) Grain Tablet QD
30mg=Levothroid 50mcg / Thyroid 60mg
=Levothroid 100mcg / Thyroid 90mg =Levothroid
150mcg / Thyroid 120mg =Levothroid 200mcg /
Thyroid 180mg =Levothroid 300mcg / Thyroid
240mg =Levothroid 400mcg / Thyroid 300mg
=Levothroid 500mcg
Ticlid (Ticlopidine) 250mg Tablet BID
1) Clopidogrel 75mg QD (CVA/CABG) 2) Aggrenox
(CVA/CABG)
25/200mg BID (CVA)
Tikosyn (Dofetilide) 125, 250, 500mcg
Prescribing Physician must call Tikosyn Education
Capsule BID
Distribution Program 877-TIKOSYN
Timoptic-XE (Timolol) 0.25, 0.5% Ophthalmic 1) Timolol 0.25-0.5% 1 GTT QD-BID 2) Levobunolol 0.25Gel-Forming Solution 1 GTT QD
0.5% 1-2 GTT QD-BID 3) Betaxolol 0.5% 1-2 GTT BID
Tindamax (Tinidazole) 250, 500mg Tablet
2gm Single dose
Tirosint (Levothyroxine) 13, 25, 50, 75, 88,
100, 112, 125, 137, 150mcg Liquid Filled
Capsule QAM
Bacterial Vaginosis
1) Metronidazole 500mg BID X7D 2) Clindamycin 300mg BID
X7D
Giardiasis
Metronidazole 250mg TID X5-7D
Trichomoniasis
Metronidazole 500mg BID X7D
Levothroid 0.025-0.15mg QD
Tirosint to Levothroid is a 1:1 Conversion
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Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
TOBI (Tobramycin) 300mg/5ml Inhalation
Solution BID
TobraDex ST (Tobramycin/Dexamethasone) Tobramycin/Dexamethasone 0.3/0.1% 1-2 GTTS Q4-6
0.3/0.05% Ophthalmic Suspension 1-2 GTTS HOURS
Q4-6 HOURS
Comments
Document cystic fibrosis patient requiring treatment
of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Topamax (Topiramate) 15, 25mg Capsule; 25, Epilepsy
50, 100, 200mg Tablet QD-BID
1) Lamotrigine 100-200mg BID 2) Carbamazepine 8001600mg QD 3) Topiramate 200mg BID 4) Phenytoin 100mg
TID 5) Levetiracetam 500-1500mg BID 6) Gabapentin 300600mg TID 7) Levetiracetam ER 1000mg QD 8) Divalproex
250-500mg TID
Migraine Prophylaxis
1) Amitriptyline 10-25mg QHS 2) Propranolol 20-40mg BIDTID 3) Topiramate 25-100mg QHS 4) Divalproex 2501000mg BID 5) Propranolol ER 80mg QD NF 6) Divalproex
ER 500-1000mg QD
Topicort (Desoximetasone) 0.05% Gel; 0.25% Very High Potency
Cream, Ointment AAA BID Very High
1) Betamethasone Dipropionate Augmented 0.05% Cream
Potency
AAA QD-BID 2) Mometasone 0.1% Ointment AAA QD 3)
Flucinonide 0.05% Gel, Ointment, Solution AAA BID-QID
Ultra High Potency
1) Betamethasone Dipropionate Augmented 0.05% Cream,
Gel, Lotion AAA QD-BID 2) Clobetasol Propionate 0.05%
Cream, Gel, Ointment AAA BID 3) Clobetasol Propionate
0.05% Solution AAA BID
Topicort LP (Desoximetasone) 0.05% Cream
AAA BID High Potency
High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Ointment AAA BID-QID 2)
Fluocinonide 0.05% Cream AAA BID-QID 3) Mometastone
0.1% Cream AAA QD 4) Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.05%
Cream AAA QD-BID
Very High Potency
1) Betamethasone Dipropionate Augmented 0.05% Cream
AAA QD-BID 2) Mometasone 0.1% Ointment AAA QD 3)
Flucinonide 0.05% Gel, Ointment, Solution AAA BID-QID
Toradol (Ketorolac) 10mg Tablet Q4-6H X5D
1) Meloxicam 7.5-15mg QD 2) Naproxen 250-550mg BID 3)
Ibuprofen 400-800mg TID-QID 4) Sulindac 150-200mg BID
5) Etodolac 200-500mg BID-TID 6) Nabumetone 500-750mg
BID 7) Lidocaine 5% Ointment AAA Q4H
Toviaz (Fesoterodine) 4, 8mg Extended
ReleaseTablet QD
1) Oxybutinin 5mg BID-TID 2) Oxybutynin XL 5-15mg QD 3)
Oxytrol 3.9mg/day Patch Apply twice weekly 4) Trospium
20mg BID NF 5) Detrol LA 2-4mg QD NF
1) Glipizide 10mg (Maximum 40mg QD) 2) Metformin 5001000mg (Maximum 2550mg QD) 3) Metformin ER 500750mg (Maximum 2000mg QD) 4) Novolin R (Insulin
Regular) SC 30 minutes AC 5) Novolin N (NPH) SC 15-30
minutes AC 6) Novolin 70/30 (NPH/Insulin Regular) SC 30
minutes AC 7) NovoLog (Insulin Aspart) SC 5-10 minutes AC
NF 8) Actos 15mg (Maximum 45mg QD)
Tradjenta (Linagliptin) 5mg Tablet QD
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Black Box Warning
Ketorolac is only indicated for short-term (up to 5
days) management of moderatley severe acute
pain. Ketorolac is not indicated for minor or chronic
painful conditions.
Criteria Restricted Medication
QRM approval required prior to being dispensed for
Commercial, Multi-Choice, Self-Funded, and Triple
Tier members.
Provider must call 404-364-7320 (Option 2) to
initiate review by QRM department.
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Transderm Scop 1.5mg Transdermal Patch
Apply Q72H
Tranxene-SD (Clorazepate) 11.25, 22.5mg
Extended Release Tablet QD
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Vertigo
1) OTC Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) 25-50mg Q4-6H 2) OTC
Dramamine (Dimenhydrinate) 50mg Q4-6H 3) OTC Antivert
(Meclizine) 25-50mg QD-QID 4) OTC Bonine (Cyclizine)
50mg Q4-6H 5) Clonazepam 0.5mg TID 6) Diazepam 5mg
BID-QID 7) Lorazepam 1-2mg TID 8) Promethazine 25mg
Q6H
Sialorrhea
1) Benztropine 2mg TID-QID 2) Trihexphenidyl 2mg TID 3)
Trihexphenidyl 0.4mg/ml NF 4) Glycopyrrolate 1mg TID-QID
5) Atrovent 1-2 PUFFS TID
1) Clonazepam 0.25-0.5mg BID 2) Alprazolam 0.25-0.5mg
TID 3) Diazepam 2-10mg BID-QID 4) Lorazepam 1mg BIDTID 5) Clorazepate 3.75-15mg TID 6) Chlordiazepoxide 510mg TID-QID 7) Oxazepam 10-15mg TID-QID
Travatan Z (Travoprost) 0.004% Ophthalmic
Solution 1 GTT QPM
Treximet (Naproxen/Sumatriptan) 500/85mg
Tablet PRN
1) Latanoprost 0.005% 1 GTT QPM 2) Lumigan 0.01-0.03%
1 GTT QPM NF
2 Separate Medications
Naproxen 500mg AND 1) Sumatriptan 25-100mg PRN 2)
Sumatriptan 20mg Nasal Spray PRN 3) Naratriptan 1-2.5mg
PRN 4) Sumatriptan 6mg/ml Subcutaneous Solution PRN 5)
Maxalt MLT 5-10mg PRN NF 6) Zomig 5mg PRN NF 7)
Zomig 2.5mg PRN NF 8) Relpax 20-40mg PRN NF 9) Axert
6.25-12.5mg PRN NF
Trilipix (Fenofibric Acid) 45, 135mg Capsule
QD
1) Gemfibrozil 600mg BID 2) Fenofibrate 54-160mg QD
Comments
Excluded Medication for Travel
Dose Conversion
Tranxene-SD 11.25mg QD=Clorazepate 3.75mg
TID / Tranxene-SD 22.5mg QD=Clorazepate 7.5mg
TID
Quantity Limit
Axert 6.25-12.5mg=6 Tablets
Maxalt MLT 5-10mg=9 Tablets
Naratriptan 1-2.5mg=9 Tablets
Relpax 20-40mg=6 Tablets
Sumatriptan 25-100mg=9 Tablets
Treximet 500/85mg=9 Tablets
Zomig 2.5mg=6 Tablets
Zomig 5mg=3 Tablets
Triaz (Benzoyl Peroxide) 3, 6, 9% Gel; 6%
1) OTC Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5-10% AAA QD 2) OTC Benzoyl Excluded Medication
Foaming Cloth; 3, 6, 9% Pad QD-BID
Peroxide 5-10% Liquid AAA QD-BID
Tribenzor
3 Separate Medications
Dose Conversion
(Amlodipine/Hydrochlorothiazide/Olmesartan) Amlodipine 5-10mg QD AND HCTZ QD AND 1) Lisinopril QD Benicar 20mg=Lisinopril 20mg=Losartan 50mg /
5/12.5/20, 5/12.5/40, 10/12.5/40, 5/25/40,
NOTE: If Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor allergy or Benicar 40mg=Lisinopril 40mg= Losartan 100mg
10/25/40mg Tablet QD
NOTE: Consider Lisinopril/HCTZ 20/12.5mg or
contraindication consider Angiotensin Receptor Blocker 2)
Losartan/HCTZ 50/12.5, 100/12.5, 100/25mg
Losartan QD
Tricor (Fenofibrate) 48, 145, 160mg Tablet
1) Gemfibrozil 600mg BID 2) Fenofibrate 54-160mg QD
Dose Conversion
Tricor
QD
48mg=Fenofibrate 54mg / Tricor
145,160mg=Fenofibrate 160mg
Fenofibrate preferred if current statin therapy
Gemfibrozil preferred if reduced renal function
Trileptal (Oxcarbazepine) 300mg/5ml
1) Lamotrigine 100-200mg BID 2) Carbamazepine 800Suspension; 150, 300, 600mg Tablet BID
1600mg QD 3) Topiramate 200mg BID 4) Phenytoin 100mg
TID 5) Levetiracetam 500-1500mg BID 6) Zonisamide 100mg
TID NF 7) Gabapentin 300-600mg TID 8) Levetiracetam ER
1000mg QD 9) Oxcarbazepine 600mg BID NF
Tri-Luma
(Fluocinolone/Hydroquinone/Tretinoin)
0.01/4/0.05% Cream AAA BID
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Dose Conversion
Trilipix 45mg=Fenofibrate 54mg / Trilipix
135mg=Fenofibrate 160mg
Fenofibric Acid is the active metabolite of
Fenofibrate
Fenofibrate preferred if current statin therapy
Gemfibrozil preferred if reduced renal function
Excluded Medication
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Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Triphasil (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.05mg
Levonorgestrel x 6 days, 40mcg EE/0.075mg
LVNGL x 5 days, 30mcg EE/0.125mg LVNGL
x 10 days) Tablet QD
1) Tri-Sprintec (35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.18mg
Norgestimate x 7 days, 35mcg EE/0.215mg NG x 7 days,
35mcg EE/0.25mg NGx 7 days) QD 2) Trivora (30mcg
Ethinyl Estradiol/0.05mg Levonorgestrel x 6 days, 40mcg
EE/0.075mg LVNGL x 5 days, 30mcg EE/0.125mg LVNGL x
10 days) QD 3) Levora (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg
Levonorgestrel) QD 4) Leena (35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.5mg
Norethindrone x 7 days, 35mcg EE/1mg NE x 9 days, 35mcg
EE/0.5mg NE x 5 days) QD
Tussionex Pennkinetic (Hydrocodone
Bitartrate/Chlorpheniramine Maleate)
10mg/8mg/5ml Extended-Release
Suspension Q12H
1) Cheratussin AC (Codeine/Guaifenesin) 10mg/100mg/5ml
Q4-6H PRN 2) Promethazine/Codeine 6.25mg/10mg/5ml Q46H PRN 3) Promethazine VC/Codeine
(Promethazine/Codeine/Phenylephrine)
6.25mg/10mg/5mg/5ml Q4-6H PRN 4) Benzonatate 100200mg TID PRN 5) Tussigon (Hydrocodone
Bitartrate/Homatropine Methylbromide) 5/1.5mg Q4-6H PRN
Tysabri (Natalizumab) 20mg/ml Solution
300mg Q4W
Precribing Physician must call TOUCH Prescribing Program
800-456-2255 (Option 2)
Tysabri is delivered directly to MD office via Tysabri Direct
Administered in a healthcare setting by healthcare providers
Comments
Equivalent Brand and Generic Products
Triphasil=Trivora
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
Criteria Restricted Medication
QRM approval required prior to being dispensed for
Commercial, Multi-Choice, Self-Funded, and Triple
Tier members.
Provider must call 404-364-7320 (Option 2) to
initiate review by QRM department.
U-Cort (Hydrocortisone/Urea) 1/10% Cream
AAA BID-QID Lowest Potency
Lowest Potency
1) OTC Hydrocortisone 0.5-1% Cream, Ointment AAA BIDQID 2) Hydrocortisone 2.5% Cream, Lotion, Ointment AAA
BID-QID
Low Potency
1) Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Lotion AAA QD-BID 2)
Desonide 0.05% Cream, Ointment AAA BID-TID 3)
Fluocinolone Acetonide 0.01% Solution AAA QD 4) DermaSmoothe/FS 0.01% Oil AAA QD
Ulesfia (Benzyl Alcohol) 5% Lotion Apply to
1) OTC Nix (Permethrin 1%) 2) OTC Rid, Pronto Plus
scalp, Leave on for 10 minutes, Rinse,
(Pyrethrins 0.33%/Piperonyl Butoxide 4%) 3) OTC Cetaphil
Repeat application if lice present 7 days after Cleanser Lotion
initial treatment
Uloric (Febuxostat) 40, 80mg Tablet QD
Allopurinol 300mg BID
Ultracet (Acetaminopen/Tramadol)
325/37.5mg Q4-6H PRN
Ultravate (Halobetasol Propionate) 0.05%
Cream, Ointment AAA QD-BID Ultra High
Potency
Uniretic (Moexipril/HCTZ) 7.5/12.5, 15/25mg
Tablet QD
Apply to scalp, Leave on for 10 minutes, Rinse,
Repeat application if lice present 7 days after initial
treatment
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to maximum tolerated dose of Allopurinol
2 Separate Medications
OTC Aspirin 325mg Q4-6H PRN AND Tramadol 50mg Q46H PRN
Very High Potency
1) Betamethasone Dipropionate Augmented 0.05% Cream
AAA QD-BID 2) Mometasone 0.1% Ointment AAA QD 3)
Flucinonide 0.05% Gel, Ointment, Solution AAA BID-QID
Ultra High Potency
1) Betamethasone Dipropionate Augmented 0.05% Cream,
Gel, Lotion AAA QD-BID 2) Clobetasol Propionate 0.05%
Cream, Gel, Ointment AAA BID 3) Clobetasol Propionate
0.05% Solution AAA BID
2 Separate Medications
HCTZ
QD AND 1) Lisinopril 10-40mg QD 2) Benazepril 20-40mg
QD 3) Enalapril 10-40mg QD 4) Captopril 25-100mg TID 5)
Ramipril 2.5-20mg QD
Univasc (Moexipril) 7.5, 15mg Tablet QD
Dose Conversion
Moexipril 7.5mg=Lisinopril 10mg / Moexipril
15mg=Lisinopril 20mg
NOTE: Consider Lisinopril/HCTZ 10/12.5, 20/25mg
1) Lisinopril 10-40mg QD 2) Benazepril 20-40mg QD 3)
Dose Conversion
Enalapril 10-40mg QD 4) Captopril 25-100mg TID 5) Ramipril Moexipril 7.5mg=Lisinopril 10mg / Moexipril
15mg=Lisinopril 20mg
2.5-20mg QD
Uroxatral (Alfuzosin) 10mg Extended Release 1) Terazosin 1-10mg QD 2) Doxazosin 1-8mg QD 3)
Tablet QD
Tamsulosin 0.4mg QD
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UTA (Methenamine Sodium, Phosphate
Monobasic, Phenyl Salicylate, Methylene
Blue, Hyoscyamine Sulfate)
120/40.8/36/10/0.12mg Capsule QID
Valtrex (Valacyclovir) 1gm, 500mg Tablet QDBID
Valturna (Aliskiren/Valsartan) 150/160,
300/320mg Tablet QD
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
1) OTC Azo-Standard (Phenazopyridine) 95mg TID 2)
Hyoscyamine SL 0.125mg 1-2T Q4H 3) Hyoscyamine
0.125mg 1-2T Q4H 4) Hyoscyamine Solution 0.125mg/ml 510ml Q4H 5) Elmiron 100mg TID
Genital Herpes Episodic Treatment
1) Acyclovir 200mg Q4H 2) Acyclovir 400mg TID 3) Acyclovir
800mg BID
Genital Herpes Suppressive Treatment
Acyclovir 400mg BID
Herpes Zoster Treatment
Acyclovir 800mg Q4H
Renin-Angiotensin System/Diuretic
1) Lisinopril/HCTZ 10/12.5, 20/12.5, 20/25mg QD NOTE: If
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor allergy or
contraindication consider Angiotensin Receptor Blocker 2)
Losartan/HCTZ 50/12.5, 100/12.5, 100/25mg QD
Calcium Channel Blocker
Amlodipine 5-10mg QD
Beta Blocker
Metoprolol 100-450mg QD
Vaniqa (Eflornithine) 13.9% Cream AAA BID
High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Ointment AAA BID-QID 2)
Fluocinonide 0.05% Cream AAA BID-QID 3) Mometastone
0.1% Cream AAA QD 4) Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.05%
Cream AAA QD-BID
Very High Potency
1) Betamethasone Dipropionate Augmented 0.05% Cream
AAA QD-BID 2) Mometasone 0.1% Ointment AAA QD 3)
Flucinonide 0.05% Gel, Ointment, Solution AAA BID-QID
Vantin (Cefpodoxime) 50mg/5ml, 100mg/5ml
Powder for Suspension; 100, 200mg Tablet
BID 3rd Generation
Vaseretic (Enalapril/HCTZ) 5/12.5, 10/25mg
Tablet QD
Veltin (Clindamycin/Tretinoin) 1.2/0.025% Gel
AAA QHS
1) Cefdinir 125mg/5ml-250mg/5ml 7mg/kg BID 3rd
Generation 2) Pediazole (Erythromycin
Ethylsuccinate/Sulfisoxazole) 50mg/kg divided TID-QID
2 Separate Medications
Enalapril QD AND HCTZ QD
2 Separate Medications
Clindamycin 1% Gel AAA QHS AND Retin-A 0.025% Cream,
Gel AAA QHS
Proair HFA (Albuterol) 0.09mg Inhalation Aerosol Powder
Q4H PRN
1) OTC Claritin 10mg QD 2) OTC Zyrtec 10mg QD 3) OTC
Allegra 60mg BID 4) Fluticasone 2 SPRAYS IEN QD 5)
Flunisolide 2 SPRAYS IEN BID 6) Triamcinolone 2 SPRAYS
IEN QD NF 7) Nasonex 2 SPRAYS IEN QD NF
Verdeso (Desonide) 0.05% Foam AAA BID
Low Potency
Verelan PM (Verapamil) 100, 200, 300mg
Extended Release Capsule QHS
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to maximum tolerated doses of at least 4 Blood
Pressure medications
Dose Conversion
Diovan 80mg=Lisinopril 10mg=Losartan 25mg /
Diovan 160mg=Lisinopril 20mg=Losartan 50mg /
Diovan 320mg=Lisinopril 40mg=Losartan 100mg
Excluded Medication
Vanos (Flucinonide) 0.1% Cream AAA QD
Ultra High Potency
Ventolin HFA (Albuterol) 0.09mg Inhalation
Aerosol Powder Q4H PRN
Veramyst (Fluticasone Furoate)
27.5mcg/Actuation Nasal Spray 2 SPRAYS
IEN QD
Comments
Low Potency
1) Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Lotion AAA QD-BID 2)
Desonide 0.05% Cream, Ointment AAA BID-TID 3)
Fluocinolone Acetonide 0.01% Solution AAA QD 4) DermaSmoothe/FS 0.01% Oil AAA QD
Medium Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Lotion AAA BID-QID 2)
Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Cream AAA QD-BID
Verapamil SR QD-BID
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Excluded Medication for patients > 36 YOA
Ventolin HFA to Proair HFA is a 1:1 Conversion
Age Recommendations
Fluticasone=4 years of age and older /
Flunisolide=6 years of age and older /
Triamcinolone=2 years of age and older /
Nasonex=2 years of age and older / Veramyst=2
years of age and older
Dose Conversion
Verelan PM 100mg=Verapamil SR 120mg / Verelan
PM 200mg=Verapamil SR 180mg / Verelan PM
300mg=Verapamil SR 240mg
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review)
Vesicare (Solifenacin) 5, 10mg Tablet QD
Vexol (Rimexolone) 1% Ophthalmic
Suspension 1-2 GTT QID
Vfend (Voriconazole) 40mg/ml Powder for
Suspension; 50, 200mg Tablet BID
Viagra (Sildenafil) 25, 50, 100mg Tablet PRN
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
1) Oxybutinin 5mg BID-TID 2) Oxybutynin XL 5-15mg QD 3)
Oxytrol 3.9mg/day Patch Apply twice weekly 4) Trospium
20mg BID NF 5) Detrol LA 2-4mg QD NF 6) Toviaz 4-8mg
QD NF 7) Enablex 7.5-15mg QD NF
1) Prednisolone 1% 1-2 GTTS BID-QID 2) Fluorometholone
0.1% 1-2 GTTS BID-QID 3) Dexamethasone 0.1% 1-2 GTTS
BID-QID
1) Fluconazole 50-200mg QD 2) Itraconazole 100mg QD-BID
3) Sporanox 10mg/ml QD-BID
Excluded Medication
(Exception: Sexual Dysfunction Rider)
Vicoprofen (Hydrocodone/Ibuprofen)
7.5/200mg Tablet Q4-6H PRN
1) Tramadol 50mg Q4-6H PRN 2)
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen 7.5/325mg Q6H 3)
Oxycodone/Acetaminophen 5/325mg Q6H 4) Morphine 1530mg Q4H 5) Oxycodone 5-30mg Q4-6H
Victoza (Liraglutide) 6mg/ml Subcutaneous
Solution QD
1) Glipizide 10mg (Maximum 40mg QD) 2) Metformin 5001000mg (Maximum 2550mg QD) 3) Metformin ER 500750mg (Maximum 2000mg QD) 4) Novolin R (Insulin
Regular) SC 30 minutes AC 5) Novolin N (NPH) SC 15-30
minutes AC 6) Novolin 70/30 (NPH/Insulin Regular) SC 30
minutes AC 7) NovoLog (Insulin Aspart) SC 5-10 minutes AC
NF 8) Actos 15mg (Maximum 45mg QD)
2 Separate Medications
Peg-Intron 1.5mcg/kg QW AND Ribavirin 800-1400mg QD
Victrelis (Boceprevir) 200mg Capsule 4T TID
Vigamox (Moxifloxacin) 0.5% Ophthalmic
Solution 1 GTT BID
Viibryd (Vilazodone) 10, 20, 40mg Tablet QD
Vimovo (Esomeprazole/Naproxen) 20/375,
20/500mg Delayed Release Tablet BID
Vimpat (Lacosamide) 50, 100, 150, 200mg
Tablet BID
Comments
Criteria Restricted Medication
QRM approval required prior to being dispensed for
Commercial, Multi-Choice, Self-Funded, and Triple
Tier members.
Provider must call 404-364-7320 (Option 2) to
initiate review by QRM department.
No initial fill
Document a) chronic Hepatitis C genotype 1 b)
prescription from Gastroenterologist or Infectious
Disease Specialist c) compensated liver disease d)
completion of 4 week lead-in with Interferon Alfa and
Ribavirin
1) Ofloxacin 0.3% Solution 1-2 GTTS QID 2) Ciprofloxacin
0.3% Solution 1-2 GTTS Q4HS NF 3) Sodium Sulfacetamide
10% Solution 1-3 GTTS Q2-3H 4) Gentamicin 0.3% Solution
1-2 GTTS QID 5) Erythromycin 0.5% Ointment APPLY
RIBBON Q4H
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
1) Citalopram 20-40mg QD 2) Fluoxetine 20-40mg QD 3)
to 2 SSRIs and Venlafaxine
Sertraline 50-100mg QD 4) Mirtazapine 30mg QHS 5)
Bupropion SR/XL 300mg QD 6) Venlafaxine ER 225mg QD
7) Fluvoxamine 50-300mg QD NF 8) Escitalopram 10-20mg
QD NF 9) Paxil CR 12.5-37.5mg QD NF
2 Separate Medications
Excluded Medication
Naproxen 375-500mg BID AND 1) Pantoprazole 40mg QD 2)
OTC Omeprazole 20mg QD 3) OTC Zegerid 20/1100mg QD
4) OTC Prevacid 15mg QD
1) Lamotrigine 100-200mg BID 2) Carbamazepine 8001600mg QD 3) Topiramate 200mg BID 4) Phenytoin 100mg
TID 5) Levetiracetam 500-1500mg BID 6) Zonisamide 100mg
TID NF 7) Gabapentin 300-600mg TID 8) Levetiracetam ER
1000mg QD 9) Oxcarbazepine 600mg BID NF 10) Divalproex
250-500mg TID 11) Lyrica 50-200mg TID NF
Viquin Forte (Hydroquinone/Sunscreen) 4%
Cream AAA BID
Viramune XR (Nevirapine) 400mg Extended 1) Nevirapine 200mg BID 2) Viramune 50mg/5ml 20ml BID
Release Tablet QD
Vistaril (Hydroxyzine Pamoate) 25, 50, 100mg 1) Hydroxyzine HCl 10, 25, 50mg TID-QID 2) Hydroxyzine
Capsule; 25mg/5ml Suspension TID-QID
HCl 10mg/5ml Syrup TID-QID
Vivactil (Protriptyline) 5, 10mg Tablet TID-QID 1) Amitriptyline 50-100mg QHS 2) Nortriptyline 25mg TID 3)
Imipramine 75mg QHS 4) Clomipramine 25mg TID 5)
Desipramine 100-200mg QD
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Excluded Medication
Vistaril to Hydroxyzine HCl is a 1:1 Conversion
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NF No Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted
Medications (CRMs require QRM
review)
Vivelle-DOT (Estradiol) 0.025, 0.0375, 0.05,
0.075, 0.1mg/24hr Transdermal Patch Apply
twice weekly
Voltaren Gel (Diclofenac Sodium) 1% Gel
AAA 2-4gm QID
Votrient (Pazopanib) 200mg Tablet 4T QD
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Vasomotor Symtoms
1) Estradiol QD 2) Climara Patch 0.025-0.1mg/24hr Apply
weekly
Vaginal/Vulvar Atrophy
1) Estradiol QD 2) Climara Patch 0.025-0.1mg/24hr Apply
weekly 3) Premarin Vaginal 1gm Apply three times a week 4)
Vagifem 10mcg Insert twice weekly 5) Estring 2mg Insert for
90 days
1) OTC Aspercreme AAA BID-QID 2) LidoPatch (Lidocaine
3.99%/Menthol 1%) Apply 1 patch up to 12 hours 3)
Meloxicam 7.5-15mg QD 4) Naproxen 250-550mg BID 5)
Ibuprofen 400-800mg TID-QID 6) Sulindac 150-200mg BID
7) Etodolac 200-500mg BID-TID 8) Nabumetone 500-750mg
BID 9) Lidocaine 5% Ointment AAA Q4H 10) Diclofenac 25100mg BID-TID
1) Torisel 25mg IV QW 2) Sutent 50mg QD NOTE: 4 weeks
on then 2 weeks off
Comments
Adjust to the lowest dose needed to control
symptoms based on patient response
Lower Extremity Application
Voltaren Gel 1% AAA 4gm QID
Upper Extremity Application
Voltaren Gel 1% AAA 2gm QID
Sutent preferred when initiating therapy
FDA approved for treatment of advanced renal cell
cancer (RCC)
VPRIV (Velaglucerase Alfa) 400U Powder for 1) Zavesca 100mg TID NF 2) Cerezyme 60U/kg Q2W NF 3)
Solution 60U/kg QOW
Ceredase 60 U/kg Q2W NF
Vytorin (Ezetimibe/Simvastatin) 10/10, 10/20, 2 Separate Medications
10/40mg, 10/80mg Tablet QD
OTC Slo-Niacin 500mg QD (Titrate to 2000mg/day as
tolerated using .PITTTSLONIACIN) AND 1) Simvastatin 1040mg QD 2) Pravastatin 20-80mg QD 3) Atorvastatin 1080mg QD
Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine) 20, 30, 40, 50, 1) Methylin 5-20mg BID-TID 2) Adderall 5-30mg QD-BID 3)
60, 70mg Capsule QD
Methylin ER 10-20mg BID-TID 4) Dextroamphetamine CR 515mg QD-BID 5) Adderall XR 5-30mg QAM 6)
Methylphenidate ER 18-72mg QAM
Welchol (Colesevelam) 3.75gm Powder for
1) Cholestyramine 4gm 8-16gm QD 2) Cholestyramine Light
Suspension QD; 625mg Tablet 3T BID
4gm 8-16gm QD 3) Colestipol 1gm 2-16gm QD
Westcort (Hydrocortisone Valerate) 0.2%
Medium Potency
Cream, Ointment Medium Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Lotion AAA BID-QID 2)
Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Cream AAA QD-BID
Medium-High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Cream AAA BID-QID 2)
Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Ointment AAA QD-BID
Xalatan (Latanoprost) 0.005% Ophthalmic
1) Latanoprost 0.005% 1 GTT QPM 2) Lumigan 0.01-0.03%
Solution 1 GTT QPM
1 GTT QPM NF 3) Travatan Z 0.004% 1 GTT QPM NF
NOTE: Zetia 5mg (25.8%) is expected to give the
same LDL reduction as 10mg (26%)
Xanax XR (Alprazolam) 0.5, 1, 2, 3mg
Extended Release Tablet QAM
1) Clonazepam 0.25-0.5mg BID 2) Alprazolam 0.25-0.5mg
TID 3) Diazepam 2-10mg BID-QID 4) Lorazepam 1mg BIDTID 5) Clorazepate 3.75-15mg TID 6) Chlordiazepoxide 510mg TID-QID 7) Oxazepam 10-15mg TID-QID
Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) 10, 15, 20mg Tablet
QD
Hip or Knee Replacement
Enoxaparin 40mg QD or 30mg BID
Atrial Fibrillation
1) Warfarin 1-10mg QD (Tiitrate to target INR) 2) Pradaxa
150mg BID NF
Dose Conversion
Xanax XR 0.5mg QAM=Alprazolam 0.25mg BID /
Xanax XR 1mg QAM=Alprazolam 0.25mg QID /
Xanax XR 2mg QAM=Alprazolam 0.5mg QID /
Xanax XR 3mg=Alprazolam 1mg TID
Quantity Limit
Xarelto 10mg (30 Day Supply)=35 Tablets
No initial fill of Xarelto 15, 20mg
Document a) Irreversible atrial fibrillation
If CHADS2 Score=1 b) Identified as an
anticoagulation candidate (not ASA) c)
Uninterrupted Warfarin therapy for at least 22 weeks
If CHADS2 Scoreā‰„2 b) Uninterrupted Warfarin
therapy for at least 22 weeks
Arixtra preferred if history of Heparin-Induced
Thrombocytopenia (HIT)
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Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary alternatives
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Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary,
NF No Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted
Medications (CRMs require QRM
review)
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Xenazine (Tetrabenazine) 12.5, 25mg Tablet
BID-TID
Criteria Restricted Medication
QRM approval required prior to being dispensed for
Commercial, Multi-Choice, Self-Funded, and Triple
Tier members.
Provider must call 404-364-7320 (Option 2) to
initiate review by QRM department.
Excluded Medication
(Exception: Obesity Rider)
Criteria Restricted Medication
QRM approval required prior to being dispensed for
Commercial, Multi-Choice, Self-Funded, and Triple
Tier members.
Provider must call 404-364-7320 (Option 2) to
initiate review by QRM department.
Criteria Restricted Medication
QRM approval required prior to being dispensed for
Commercial, Multi-Choice, Self-Funded, and Triple
Tier members.
Provider must call 404-364-7320 (Option 2) to
initiate review by QRM department.
Xenical (Orlistat) 120mg Capsule TID
Xgeva (Denosumab) 120/1.7mg/ml
Subcutaneous Solution Q4W
Xiaflex (Collagenase, Clostridium
histolyticum) 0.9mg Powder for Solution Q4W
Xibrom (Bromfenac) 0.09% Ophthalmic
Solution 1 GTT BID
1) Diclofenac 0.1% 1GTT QID 2) Ketorolac 0.5% 1 GTT QID
3) Prednisolone 1% 1-2 GTTS BID-QID 4) Fluorometholone
0.1% 1-2 GTTS BID-QID 5) Dexamethasone 0.1% 1-2 GTTS
BID-QID 6) Ketorolac 0.4% 1 GTT QID 7) Flurbiprofen 0.03%
1 GTT QID NF 8) Vexol 1% 1-2 GTT QID NF 9) Bromfenac
0.09% 1 GTT QD-BID NF
Xifaxan (Rifaximin) 200, 550mg Tablet BIDTID
Hepatic Encephalopathy
1) Metronidazole 500mg BID 2) Lactulose 10gm/15ml
Solution 30-45ml TID-QID
Traveler's Diarrhea
Ciprofloxacin 500mg BID
Xolair is delivered directly to MD office via CuraScript
Specialty Pharmacy
Administered in a healthcare setting by healthcare providers
Xolair (Omalizumab) 150mg Subcutaneous
Powder for Solution Q2-4W
Comments
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Xifaxan 550mg BID
Traveler's Diarrhea
Xifaxan 200mg TID X3D
Criteria Restricted Medication
QRM approval required prior to being dispensed for
Commercial, Multi-Choice, Self-Funded, and Triple
Tier members.
Provider must call 404-364-7320 (Option 2) to
initiate review by QRM department.
Xopenex (Levalbuterol Hydrochloride)
0.31mg/3ml, 0.63mg/3ml, 1.25mg/3ml
Inhalation Solution Q4H PRN
1) Albuterol 0.5% Inhalation Solution Q4H PRN 2) Albuterol
0.083% Inhalation Solution Q4H PRN 3) Proair HFA
(Albuterol) 0.09mg Inhalation Aerosol Powder Q4H PRN 4)
Xopenex HFA Q4H PRN NF
Xopenex HFA (Levalbuterol Tartrate)
Proair HFA (Albuterol) 0.09mg Inhalation Aerosol Powder
0.045mg Inhalation Aerosol Powder Q4H PRN Q4H PRN
Xyzal (Levocetirizine) 5mg Tablet, 0.5mg/ml
Solution QPM
Yasmin (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/3mg
Drospirenone) Tablet QD
Yaz (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/3mg
Drospirenone) Tablet QD
Zanaflex (Tizanidine) 2mg Tablet TID
Zantac 300 (Ranitidine) 300mg Tablet QD
1) OTC Claritin 10mg QD 2) OTC Zyrtec 10mg QD 3) OTC
Allegra 60mg BID 4) Fluticasone 2 SPRAYS IEN QD 5)
Flunisolide 2 SPRAYS IEN BID
1) Reclipsen (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg Desogestrel)
QD 2) Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/1.5mg
Norethindrone) QD 3) Levora (30mcg Ethinyl
Estradiol/0.15mg Levonorgestrel) QD
1) Reclipsen (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15 Desogestrel) QD
2) Microgestin Fe 1/20 (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg
Norethindrone) QD 3) Aviane (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.1mg
Levonorgestrel) QD
1) Cyclobenzaprine 10mg TID 2) Chlorzoxazone 250-500mg
TID 3) Carisoprodol 350mg TID 4) Tizanidine 4mg 0.5T TID
5) Methocarbamol 500-750mg QID 6) Baclofen 10-20mg TID
Excluded Medication
1) OTC Famotidine 10-20mg QD-BID 2) OTC Ranitidine 75150mg QD-BID 3) Cimetidine 400-800mg QD-BID
Excluded Medication
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Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
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Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary,
NF No Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted
Medications (CRMs require QRM
review)
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Comments
Zegerid (Omeprazole/Sodium Bicarbonate)
40/1100mg Capsule; 20/1680, 40/1680mg
Packet QD
1) Pantoprazole 40mg QD 2) OTC Omeprazole 20mg QD 3) Excluded Medication
Omeprazole 2mg/ml Liquid 10ml QD 4) Lansoprazole 3mg/ml
Liquid 10ml QD 5) OTC Zegerid 20/1100mg QD 6) OTC
Prevacid 15mg QD
Zelapar (Selegiline) 1.25mg Orally
1) Carbidopa/Levodopa ER 25/100mg BID 2) Bromocriptine
Disintegrating Tablet QD
2.5mg QD 3) Amantadine 100mg BID 4) Pramipexole 0.1251.5mg TID 5) Ropinirole 2-8mg QD 6) Selegiline 5mg QD 7)
Carbidopa/Levodopa/Entacapone 12.5/50/200mg TID 8)
Ropinrole ER 2-12mg QD NF
Zelboraf (Vemurafenib) 240mg Tablet 4T BID
FDA approved for treatment of unresectable, Stage
IIIC or metastatic, BRAF V6003 mutation positive
malignant melanoma
Zemplar (Paricalcitol) 1, 2, 4mcg Capsule QD Calcitriol 0.25-1mcg QD
Zetia (Ezetimibe) 10mg Tablet QD
Adjunctive Therapy
NOTE: Zetia 5mg (25.8%) is expected to give the
same LDL reduction as 10mg (26%)
1) OTC Slo-Niacin 500mg QD (Titrate to 2000mg/day as
tolerated using .PITTTSLONIACIN) 2) Cholestyramine 4gm 816gm QD 3) Cholestyramine Light 4gm 8-16gm QD 4)
Colestipol 1gm 2-16gm QD
Monotherapy
1) Simvastatin 5-40mg QD 2) Pravastatin 10-80mg QD 3)
Atorvastatin 10-80mg QD
Ziana (Clindamycin/Tretinoin) 1.2/0.025% Gel 2 Separate Medications
Excluded Medication for patients > 36 YOA
AAA QHS
Clindamycin 1% Gel AAA QHS AND Retin-A 0.025% Cream,
Gel AAA QHS
Zipsor (Diclofenac Potassium) 25mg Liquid
1) Meloxicam 7.5-15mg QD 2) Naproxen 250-550mg BID 3)
Filled Capsule 2C BID-TID
Ibuprofen 400-800mg TID-QID 4) Sulindac 150-200mg BID
5) Etodolac 200-500mg BID-TID 6) Nabumetone 500-750mg
BID 7) Lidocaine 5% Ointment AAA Q4H 8) Diclofenac 25100mg BID-TID 9) Indomethacin 25-75mg QD-BID 10)
Tolmetin 200-600mg TID
Zirgan (Ganciclovir) 0.15% Ophthalmic Gel 1 Trifluridine 1% 1 GTT Q2H until healed then 1 GTT Q4H X7D
GTT 5 times daily until healed then 1 GTT TID
X7D
Zofran (Ondansetron) 4mg/5ml Solution 30
1) Ondansetron 4-8mg 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy 2)
minutes prior to chemotherapy
Ondansetron 4-8mg ODT 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy
Zomig (Zolmitriptan) 5mg Nasal Spray; 2.5,
5mg Tablet PRN
1) Sumatriptan 25-100mg PRN 2) Sumatriptan 20mg Nasal
Spray PRN 3) Naratriptan 1-2.5mg PRN 4) Sumatriptan
6mg/ml Subcutaneous Solution PRN 5) Maxalt MLT 5-10mg
PRN NF
Quantity Limit
Maxalt MLT 5-10mg=9 Tablets
Naratriptan 1-2.5mg=9 Tablets
Sumatriptan 25-100mg=9 Tablets
Zomig 2.5mg=6 Tablets
Zomig 5mg=3 Tablets
Zonegran (Zonisamide) 25, 50, 100mg
Capsule QD
1) Lamotrigine 100-200mg BID 2) Carbamazepine 8001600mg QD 3) Topiramate 200mg BID 4) Phenytoin 100mg
TID 5) Levetiracetam 500-1500mg BID 6) Zonisamide 100mg
TID NF
Zovirax (Acyclovir) 5% Ointment AAA Q4H
1) OTC Abreva 10% Cream AAA Q4H 2) Acyclovir 400mg
BID
Zyban (Bupropion) 150mg Extended Release 1) OTC Nicoderm 7, 14, 21mg/day Patch Apply QD 2) OTC
Tablet BID
Nicorette 2, 4mg Gum Chew 3-24 QD 3) Bupropion SR
150mg QD-BID
Zyflo CR (Zileuton) 600mg Extended Release 1) Qvar 40-80mcg 1-2 PUFFS QD-BID 2) Flovent HFA
Tablet 2T BID
44mcg 2 PUFFS BID NOTE: Flovent HFA 44mcg for patients
4-11 years of age 3) Asmanex 110-220mcg 1-2 PUFFS QD
4) Budesonide 0.25-0.5mg/2ml QD-BID
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Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to an Inhaled Corticosteroid within the past 3
months
*Patients should have prescription for a ShortActing Beta 2 Agonist (e.g. Proair) for asthma
exacerbations
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Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary,
NF No Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted
Medications (CRMs require QRM
review)
Formulary Alternative(s)
NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of cost
efficacy
Zylet (Loteprednol/Tobramycin) 0.5/0.3%
Ophthalmic Suspension 1-2 GTT Q4-6H
Comments
2 Separate Medications
NOTE: Consider Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
0.3/0.1% 1-2 GTTS Q4-6 HOURS
Tobramycin 0.3% 1-2 GTT Q4H AND 1) Diclofenac 0.1%
1GTT QID 2) Ketorolac 0.5% 1 GTT QID 3) Prednisolone 1%
1-2 GTTS BID-QID 4) Fluorometholone 0.1% 1-2 GTTS BIDQID 5) Dexamethasone 0.1% 1-2 GTTS BID-QID 6)
Ketorolac 0.4% 1 GTT QID 7) Flurbiprofen 0.03% 1 GTT QID
NF 8) Vexol 1% 1-2 GTT QID NF 9) Bromfenac 0.09% 1 GTT
QD-BID NF 10) Lotemax 0.5% 1-2 GTT QID NF 11) Nevanac
0.1% 1 GTT TID NF
Zytiga (Abiraterone Acetate) 250mg Tablet 4T Docetaxel-based Chemotherapy
FDA approved for treatment of castration-resistant
QD
metastatic prostate cancer who have failed
Docetaxel-based Chemotherapy
zzUpdated: January 7, 2011
Diana Diaz, Pharm.D.
zzUpdated: February 15, 2011
Diana Diaz, Pharm.D.
zzUpdated: April 12, 2011
Diana Diaz, Pharm.D.
Diana Diaz, Pharm.D.
zzUpdated: June 10, 2011
zzUpdated: June 23, 2011
Diana Diaz, Pharm.D.
zzUpdated: August 19, 2011
Diana Diaz, Pharm.D.
zzUpdated: October 20, 2011
Diana Diaz, Pharm.D.
Diana Diaz, Pharm.D.
zzUpdated: December 21, 2011
zzUpdated: February 20, 2012
Diana Diaz, Pharm.D.
zzUpdated: April 24, 2012
Christine Lord, PharmD
zzUpdated: June 20, 2012
Diana Diaz, PharmD
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