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Kaiser Permanente
NF, Restricted Formulary and Criteria Restricted Medication Conversion List
Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary, NF No
Formulary Alternative(s)
Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Comments
Acanya (Clindamycin/Benzoyl Peroxide) 1.2/2.5%
Gel AAA BID
1) Clindamycin 1% Gel AAA BID AND OTC Benzoyl
Peroxide 5% Gel AAA BID 2) Erythromycin/Benzoyl
Peroxide 3/5% Gel AAA BID
Dispense Clindamycin as 1 copay and purchase
OTC Benzoyl Peroxide
Accolate (Zafirlukast) 10, 20mg Tablet BID
1) Montelukast 10mg QHS 2) Qvar 40-80mcg 1-2
PUFFS QD-BID 3) Flovent HFA 44mcg 2 PUFFS BID
NOTE: Flovent HFA 44mcg for patients 4-11 years of
age 4) Zafirlukast 10-20mg BID NF
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to Montelukast, Zafirlukast, and an Inhaled
Corticosteroid within the past 3 months
*Patients should have prescription for a ShortActing Beta 2 Agonist (e.g. Proair) for asthma
exacerbations
Accu-Check Glucometer and Test Strips
One Touch Ultra 2 Glucometer and One Touch Ultra
Test Strips
1) Lisinopril 20-40mg QD 2) Benazepril 20-40mg QD Dose Conversion
3) Enalapril 10-40mg QD 4) Captopril 25-100mg TID Quinapril 5mg=Lisinopril 5mg / Quinapril
10mg=Lisinopril 10mg / Quinapril 20mg=Lisinopril
5) Ramipril 2.5-20mg QD
20mg / Quinapril 40mg=Lisinopril 40mg
Accupril (Quinapril) 5, 10, 20, 40mg Tablet QD
Accuretic (Quinapril/HCTZ) 20/12.5, 20/25mg Tablet 2 Separate Medications
QD
HCTZ QD AND 1) Lisinopril 20-40mg QD 2)
Benazepril 20-40mg QD 3) Enalapril 10-40mg QD 4)
Captopril 25-100mg TID 5) Ramipril 2.5-20mg QD
Dose Conversion
Quinapril 20mg=Lisinopril 20mg
NOTE: Consider Lisinopril/HCTZ 20/12.5, 20/25mg
Aceon (Perindopril) 4, 8mg Tablet QD
Dose Conversion
Aceon 4mg=Lisinopril10mg / Aceon 8mg=Lisinopril
40mg
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) 2/1% Otic 1) Neomycin/Polymyxin/Hydrocortisone 1%
Solution 3-5 GTTS Q4-6H
Suspension 1-2 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
Aciphex (Rabeprazole) 20mg Tablet QD
1) Pantoprazole 40mg QD 2) OTC Omeprazole 20mg
QD 3) OTC Zegerid 20/1100mg QD 4) OTC Prevacid
15mg QD
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)
Derma-Smoothe/FS 0.01% Oil AAA QD
Medium Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Lotion AAA BIDQID 2) Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Cream AAA
QD-BID
Actemra (Tocilizumab) 80mg/4ml, 200mg/10ml,
1) Humira 40mg QOW 2) Enbrel 50mg QW
400mg/20ml Intravenous Solution 8mg/kg Q4W
Actiq (Fentanyl) 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 1.2, 1.6mg Buccal 1) Oxycodone/Acetaminophen 5/325mg Q6H 2)
Lozenge PRN (Maximum 4 units per day)
Morphine 15-30mg Q4H 3) Hydromorphone 2-8mg
Q4-6H 4) Oxycodone 5-30mg Q4-6H 5) Morphine
Solution 20mg/ml 0.5-1.5ml Q4H 6) Meperidine 50150mg Q3-4H
Activella (Etradiol/Norethindrone Acetate) 0.5/0.1,
2 Separate Medications
1/0.5mg Tablet QD
Estradiol QD AND Nora-BE 0.35mg QD
Actonel (Risedronate) 5mg Tablet QD, 35mg Tablet 1) Alendronate 5, 10mg QD 2) Alendronate 70mg
QW, 150mg Tablet QM
QW 3) Alendronate 35mg QW 4) Fortical 200IU QD
Alternate nostrils 5) Ibandronate 150mg QM NF 6)
Actonel 5mg QD NF 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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Excluded Medication
Actiq is contraindicated in the management of acute
or postoperative pain including headache/migrane
Dose Conversion
Norethindrone Acetate 0.5mg=Norethindrone
0.35mg
Osteoporosis Prophylaxis
Alendronate 35mg QW or Alendronate 5mg QD
Osteoporosis Treatment
Alendronate 70mg QW or Alendronate 10mg QD
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NF, Restricted Formulary and Criteria Restricted Medication Conversion List
Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary, NF No
Formulary Alternative(s)
Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Comments
Actoplus Met (Metformin/Pioglitazone) 500/15,
850/15mg Tablet QD
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)
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
Actoplus Met XR (Metformin/Pioglitazone) 1000/15,
1000/30mg Extended Release Tablet QD
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)
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
Acuvail (Ketorolac) 0.45% 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 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) Clindamycin 1% Gel AAA BID AND OTC Benzoyl Dispense Clindamycin or Erythromycin as 1 copay
and purchase OTC Benzoyl Peroxide
Peroxide 5% Gel AAA BID 2) Sodium
Sulfacetamide/Sulfur 10/5% Lotion AAA BID 3)
Erythromycin/Benzoyl Peroxide 3/5% Gel AAA BID
Aczone (Dapsone) 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)
1) Doxycycline Hyclate 50-100mg BID 2) Minocycline Dose Conversion
Adoxa 50mg=Doxycycline Hyclate 50mg / Adoxa
50-100mg BID 3) Tetracycline 250-500mg BID
100mg=Doxycycline Hyclate 100mg
Document adequate trial or intolerance to Qvar
1) Qvar 40-80mcg 1-2 PUFFS QD-BID 2) Flovent
80mcg 2 PUFFS BID or Asmanex 220mcg 2 PUFFS
HFA 44mcg 2 PUFFS BID NOTE: Flovent HFA
QD within the past 3 months
44mcg for patients 4-11 years of age 3) Asmanex
*Patients should have prescription for a Short110-220mcg 1-2 PUFFS QD 4) Dulera 100/5Acting Beta 2 Agonist (e.g. Proair) for asthma
200/5mcg 2 PUFFS BID NF
exacerbations
Dose Conversion
Advair 100/50mcg 1 PUFF BID=Albuterol Q4H PRN
+ Qvar 80mcg 1PUFF BID =Albuterol Q4H PRN +
Flovent 44mcg 2 PUFFS BID
Adoxa (Doxycycline Monohydrate) 150mg Capsule;
50, 75, 100mg Tablet BID
Advair Diskus (Fluticasone/Salmeterol) 100/50,
250/50, 500/50mcg Inhalation Disk 1 PUFF 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
Formulary Alternative(s)
Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Advair HFA (Fluticasone/Salmeterol) 45/21, 115/21, 1) Qvar 40-80mcg 1-2 PUFFS QD-BID 2) Flovent
230/21mcg/Actuation Inhalation Aerosol Liquid 2
HFA 44mcg 2 PUFFS BID NOTE: Flovent HFA
PUFFS BID
44mcg for patients 4-11 years of age 3) Asmanex
110-220mcg 1-2 PUFFS QD 4) Dulera 100/5200/5mcg 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, 20/750mg,
20/1000mg, 40/1000mg Extended Release Tablet
QD
Aerobid (Flunisolide) 0.25mg Inhalation Aerosol
Powder 2 PUFFS BID
2 Separate Medications
OTC Slo-Niacin 500mg QD (Titrate to 2000mg/day as
tolerated using .PITTTSLONIACIN) AND Lovastatin
20-40mg QD
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
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to Qvar 80mcg 2 PUFFS BID or Asmanex 220mcg 2
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
1) Torisel 25mg IV QW 2) Sutent 50mg QD NOTE: 4 Sutent preferred when initiating therapy
weeks on then 2 weeks off
Alamast (Pemirolast) 0.1% Ophthalmic Solution 1-2 1) OTC Naphcon-A, Opcon-A, Visine-A 1-2 GTTS Q3GTTS QID
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% 1-2 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
Alesse (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.1mg
1) Aviane (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.1mg
Equivalent Brand and Generic Products
Levonorgestrel) Tablet QD
Alesse=Aviane
Levonorgestrel) QD 2) Microgestin Fe 1/20 (20mcg
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg Norethindrone) QD 3) Levora
(30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg Levonorgestrel) QD to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
Alinia (Nitazoxanide) 100mg/5ml Powder for
Suspension; 500mg Tablet Q12H X3D
Allegra (Fexofenadine) 30, 60, 180mg Tablet QDBID
Cryptosporidiosis
No formulary alternative
Giardiasis
1) Metronidazole 250mg TID X5-7D 2) Tindamax 2gm
Single dose NF
1) OTC Claritin 10mg QD 2) OTC Zyrtec 10mg QD 3) Excluded Medication
OTC Allegra 60mg BID 4) Fluticasone 2 SPRAYS
IEN QD 5) Flunisolide 2 SPRAYS IEN BID
Allegra D (Fexofenadine/Pseudoephedrine) 60/120, 1) OTC Claritin D 5/120, 10/240mg QD-BID 2) OTC
180/240mg Tablet QD-BID
Zyrtec D 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
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Excluded Medication
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NF, Restricted Formulary and Criteria Restricted Medication Conversion List
Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary, NF No
Formulary Alternative(s)
Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Comments
Alocril (Nedocromil) 2% Ophthalmic Solution 1-2
GTTS BID
1) OTC Naphcon-A, Opcon-A, Visine-A 1-2 GTTS Q34 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
Alomide (Lodoxamide) 0.1% Ophthalmic Solution 1- 1) OTC Naphcon-A, Opcon-A, Visine-A 1-2 GTTS Q32 GTTS QID
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% 1-2 GTTS BID NF 7) Optivar
0.05% 1 GTT BID NF
Alora (Estradiol) 0.025, 0.05, 0.075, 0.1mg/24 hr
Adjust to the lowest dose needed to control
Vasomotor Symtoms
Transdermal Patch Apply twice weekly
1) Estradiol Tablet 1-2mg QD 2) Climara Patch 0.025- symptoms based on patient response
0.1mg/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% Ophthalmic
Solution 1 GTT TID
Alrex (Loteprednol) 0.2% Ophthalmic Suspension 1
GTT QID
Altavera (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg
Levonorgestrel) Tablet QD
Alvesco (Ciclesonide) 80, 160mcg Inhalation
Aerosol Liquid 1-2 PUFFS BID
1) Brimonidine 0.2% 1 GTT TID 2) Brimonidine 0.15%
1 GTT TID
1) OTC Naphcon-A, Opcon-A, Visine-A 1-2 GTTS Q34 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% 1-2 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
1) Reclipsen (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg
Equivalent Brand and Generic Products
Altavera=Levora
Desogestrel) QD 2) Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 (30mcg
Ethinyl Estradiol/1.5mg Norethindrone) QD 3) Levora Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
(30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg Levonorgestrel) QD to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
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 6) Flovent HFA 110-220mcg 1-2
PUFFS BID NF
Document adequate trial or intolerance to Qvar
80mcg 2 PUFFS BID and Asmanex 220mcg 2
PUFFS QD within the past 3 months
Dose Conversion
Alvesco 80mcg 1 PUFF QD=Qvar 40mcg 1 PUFF
QD=Flovent 44mcg 1 PUFF BID
Alvesco 160mcg 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
1) Glipizide 10-20mg BID 2) Glyburide 7.5-10mg BID Adjust based on patient response
Glipizide preferred if 65 years of age and older due
to prolonged half life of Glyburide
Ambien CR (Zolpidem) 6.25, 12.5mg Extended
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
1) Trazodone 50-100mg QHS 2) Temazepam 15Release Tablet QHS
30mg QHS 3) Zolpidem 5-10mg QHS 4) Zaleplon 5- to Trazodone, Zolpidem, and at least 1
Benzodiazepine
10mg QHS
Amevive (Alefacept) 15mg Intramuscular Powder for Administered in a healthcare setting by healthcare
Solution QW
providers
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 QD-TID 4) OTC Docusate 50mg QD 5) OTC
Dulcolax 5-15mg QD 6) OTC Miralax 1 TBSP in 8oz
water 7) Lactulose 15-30ml QD
Amoxil (Amoxicillin) 875mg Tablet BID
1) Amoxicillin 500mg TID 2) Amoxicillin/Clavulanate
875/125mg BID
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Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary, NF No
Formulary Alternative(s)
Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Ampyra (Dalfampridine) 10mg Tablet BID
Amrix (Cyclobenzaprine) 15, 30mg Extended
Release Capsule QD
Analpram-HC (Hydrocortisone Acetate/Pramoxine)
1/1% Cream QD-BID
Comments
Ampyra is delivered directly to patient via KP CA
Specialty Pharmacy
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.
KP CA Specialty Pharmacy
MD Line 650-301-5799 / Patient Line 1-877-4045777 / Fax Line 650-301-5790
1) Cyclobenzaprine 10mg TID 2) Chlorzoxazone 250- Dose Conversion
500mg TID 3) Carisoprodol 350mg TID 4) Tizanidine Amrix 15mg QD=Cyclobenzaprine 10mg 0.5T TID /
Amrix 30mg QD=Cyclobenzaprine 10mg TID
4mg TID 5) Methocarbamol 500-750mg QID 6)
Baclofen 10-20mg TID
1) OTC Hydrocortisone 0.5-1% Cream, Ointment
AAA BID-QID 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% QD-BID
AndroGel 1% (Testosterone) 25mg/2.5gm,
50mg/5gm Gel Apply QAM
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
AndroGel Pump 1% (Testosterone)
1) Testosterone Cypionate 200mg/ml IM Q2-4W 2)
1.25gm/Actuation Gel Apply 4 pumps QAM
Androderm Patch 2-4mg/24hr Apply QPM 3)
AndroGel Pump 1.62% Apply 2 pumps QAM NF
AndroGel Pump 1.62% (Testosterone)
1) Testosterone Cypionate 200mg/ml IM Q2-4W 2)
20.25mg/Actuation Gel Apply 2 pumps QAM
Androderm Patch 2-4mg/24hr Apply QPM
Angeliq (Drospirenone/Estradiol) 0.5/1mg Tablet QD 2 Separate Medications
Estradiol Tablet 1mg QD AND 1)
Medroxyprogesterone 2.5-5mg QD 2) Nora-BE
0.35mg QD 3) Norethindrone 5mg QD
Ansaid (Flurbiprofen) 50, 100mg Tablet BID-TID
1) Meloxicam 7.5-15mg QD 2) Naproxen 250-550mg
BID 3) Ibuprofen 400-800mg TID-QID
Antara (Fenofibrate Micronized) 43, 130mg Capsule 1) Gemfibrozil 600mg BID 2) Fenofibrate 54-160mg
QD
QD
Adjust to the lowest dose needed to control
symptoms based on patient response
Dose Conversion
Antara 43mg=Fenofibrate 54mg / Antara
130mg=Fenofibrate 160mg
Fenofibrate preferred if current statin therapy
Gemfibrozil preferred if reduced renal function
Anzemet (Dolasetron) 50, 100mg Tablet 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 7) Granisetron 2mg 1 hour
prior to chemotherapy NF
Apidra (Insulin Glulisine) 100U/ml Injection Solution 1) Novolin R (Insulin Regular) SC 30 minutes AC 2) Adjust based on patient response
SC 15 minutes AC
NovoLog (Insulin Aspart) SC 5-10 minutes AC NF
Aplenzin (Bupropion Hydrobromide) 174, 348,
522mg Extended Release 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 12.537.5mg QD NF 10) Viibryd 10-40mg QD 11) Pristiq
50-100mg QD NF 12) Cymbalta 30-60mg BID NF
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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
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Formulary Alternative(s)
Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Comments
Apri (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg Desogestrel)
Tablet 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
Apriso (Mesalamine) 0.375gm Extended Release
Capsule 1.5gm QAM
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
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
1) Galantamine 4-12mg BID, Galantamine ER 824mg QD 2) Namenda 5-10mg BID 3) Rivastigmine to Aricept, Exelon Solution, and Razadyne Solution
6mg BID 4) Aricept 5-10mg QD 5) Exelon 2mg/ml
Solution 3ml BID 6) Exelon 4.5-9.6mg/24hr Patch QD
NF 7) Razadyne 4mg/ml 1-3 ml BID NF
Aromasin (Exemestane) 25mg Tablet QD
Aricept ODT (Donepezil) 5, 10mg Orally
Disintegrating Tablet QD
Equivalent Brand and Generic Products
Apri=Reclipsen
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
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
Ascensia Breeze Glucometer and Test Strips
Enoxaparin 1.5 mg/kg QD or 1mg/kg BID
Asendin (Amoxapine) 25, 50, 100, 150mg Tablet
BID-TID
1) Nortriptyline 25-150mg QHS 2) Amitriptyline 50150mg QD 3) Doxepin 25-150mg QD 4) Imipramine
50-150mg QD 5) Desipramine 50-150mg QD
Astelin (Azelastine) 137mcg/Actuation Nasal Spray
2 SPRAYS IEN BID
1) OTC Claritin 10mg QD 2) OTC Zyrtec 10mg QD 3) Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to Claritin, Zyrtec, or Allegra and at least 1 Nasal
OTC Allegra 60mg BID 4) Fluticasone 2 SPRAYS
Steroid
IEN QD 5) Flunisolide 2 SPRAYS IEN BID
Azelastine is indicated for the treatment of
vasomotor rhinitis
Dose Conversion
1) Lisinopril QD NOTE: If Angiotensin Converting
Enzyme Inhibitor allergy or contraindication consider Atacand 4mg=Lisinopril 10mg=Losartan 25mg /
Atacand 8mg=Lisinopril 20mg=Losartan 50mg /
Angiotensin Receptor Blocker 2) Losartan QD
Atacand 16mg=Lisinopril 40mg=Losartan 100mg /
Atacand 32mg=No Formulary Alternative
2 Separate Medications
Dose Conversion
HCTZ QD AND 1) Lisinopril QD NOTE: If Angiotensin Atacand 16mg=Lisinopril 40mg=Losartan 100mg /
Atacand 32mg=No Formulary Alternative
Converting Enzyme Inhibitor allergy or
NOTE: Consider Losartan/HCTZ 100/12.5mg
contraindication consider Angiotensin Receptor
Blocker 2) Losartan 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
1) OTC Claritin 10mg QD 2) OTC Zyrtec 10mg QD 3) Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to Claritin, Zyrtec, or Allegra and at least 1 Nasal
OTC Allegra 60mg BID 4) Fluticasone 2 SPRAYS
Steroid
IEN QD 5) Flunisolide 2 SPRAYS IEN BID
Atacand (Candesartan) 4, 8, 16, 32mg Tablet QD
Atacand HCT (Candesartan/HCTZ) 16/12.5,
32/12.5mg Tablet QD
Atelvia (Risedronate Sodium) 35mg Delayed
Release Tablet QW
Atrovent (Ipratropium) 0.03, 0.06% Nasal Spray 2
SPRAYS IEN BID-QID
Augmentin (Amoxicillin/Clavulanate)
125mg/31.25mg/5ml Powder for Suspension BID
Augmentin (Amoxicillin/Clavulanate)
250mg/62.5mg/5ml Powder for Suspension BID
Augmentin XR (Amoxicillin/Clavulanate)
1000/62.5mg Extended Release Tablet 2T BID
2 Separate Medications
Diclofenac BID-TID AND Misoprostol BID-TID
One Touch Ultra 2 Glucometer and One Touch Ultra
Test Strips
1) Amoxicillin 125mg/5ml Suspension BID 2)
Amoxicillin/Clavulanate 200mg/28.5mg/5ml
Suspension BID 3) Amoxicillin 125mg Chew Tablet
BID 4) Amoxicillin/Clavulanate 125/31.25mg Chew
Tablet BID
1) Amoxicillin 250mg Capsule 2) Amoxicillin 250mg
Chew Tablet BID 3) Amoxicillin 250mg/5ml
Suspension BID 4) Amoxicillin/Clavulanate
200mg/28.5mg/5ml Suspension BID
2 Separate Medications
Amoxicillin/Clavulanate 875/125mg BID AND
Amoxicillin 250mg BID
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Arixtra preferred if history of Heparin-Induced
Thrombocytopenia (HIT)
Document member is unable to accurately use One
Touch Ultra 2 Glucometer and One Touch Ultra
Test Strips due to impaired dexterity
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Formulary Alternative(s)
Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Avalide (Irbesartan/HCTZ) 150/12.5, 300/12.5,
300/25mg Tablet QD
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
Avandamet (Metformin/Rosiglitazone) 500/2, 500/4, 1) Glipizide 10mg (Maximum 40mg QD) 2) Metformin
1000/2, 1000/4mg Tablet QD-BID
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)
Avandia (Rosiglitazone) 2, 4, 8mg Tablet QD-BID
Avapro (Irbesartan) 75, 150, 300mg Tablet QD
AVC Vaginal (Sulfanilamide) 15% Vaginal Cream
QD-BID
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
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
Dose Conversion
Avandia 2mg=Actos 15mg / Avandia 4mg=Actos
30mg / Avandia 8mg=Actos 45mg
1) Glipizide 10mg (Maximum 40mg QD) 2) Metformin Adjust based on patient response
500-1000mg (Maximum 2550mg QD) 3) Metformin
American Diabetes Association
ER 500-750mg (Maximum 2000mg QD) 4) Novolin R Recommendations
-Patient uncontrolled on maximum Metformin and
(Insulin Regular) SC 30 minutes AC 5) Novolin N
maximum Sulfonylurea=Do not initiate Actos and
(NPH) SC 15-30 minutes AC 6) Novolin 70/30
(NPH/Insulin Regular) SC 30 minutes AC 7) NovoLog initiate Novolin N
-Patient on Actos and Insulin=Discontinue Actos
(Insulin Aspart) SC 5-10 minutes AC NF 8) Actos
and maximize Novolin N
15mg (Maximum 45mg QD)
Dose Conversion
Avandia 2mg=Actos 15mg / Avandia 4mg=Actos
30mg / Avandia 8mg=Actos 45mg
1) Lisinopril QD NOTE: If Angiotensin Converting
Dose Conversion
Enzyme Inhibitor allergy or contraindication consider Avapro 75mg=Lisinopril 10mg=Losartan 25mg /
Avapro 150mg=Lisinopril 20mg=Losartan 50mg /
Angiotensin Receptor Blocker 2) Losartan QD
Avapro 300mg=Lisinopril 40mg=Losartan 100mg
1) OTC Mycelex (Clotrimazole 1%) QHS 2) OTC
Monistat (Miconazole) QHS 3) OTC Vagistat
(Tioconazole 6.5%) QHS 4) Fluconazole 150mg QD
Avelox (Moxifloxacin) 400mg Tablet QD X7-14D
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
Avinza (Morphine Sulfate) 30, 45, 60, 75, 90, 120mg 1) Morphine ER 60-100mg BID 2) Fentanyl 25Dose Conversion
Extended Release Capsule QD
100mcg/hr Q72H
Morphine 30mg=Oxycodone 20mg=Oxymorphone
10mg / Morphine 90mg=Fentanyl 25mcg/hr
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to Morphine ER and Fentanyl
Avodart (Dutasteride) 0.5mg Capsule QD
Axert (Almotriptan) 6.25, 12.5mg Tablet PRN
Finasteride 5mg QD
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
Axid Pulvules (Nizatidine) 150, 300mg Capsule QD- 1) OTC Famotidine 10-20mg QD-BID 2) OTC
BID
Ranitidine 75-150mg QD-BID 3) Cimetidine 400800mg QD-BID
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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
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Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Axiron (Testosterone) 30mg/1.5ml Topical Solution
Apply 1 pump to each axilla QAM
AzaSite (Azithromycin) 1% Ophthalmic Solution 1
GTT 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/2.5gm-50mg/5gm) Apply QAM
NF 6) Testim 1% Gel Apply QAM NF
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 Q23H 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 1-2 GTTS Q4H NF
Azelex (Azelaic Acid) 20 % Cream AAA BID
1) Clindamycin 1% Gel AAA BID AND 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
Azilect (Rasagiline) 0.5, 1mg Tablet QD
1) Carbidopa/Levodopa ER 25/100mg BID 2)
Bromocriptine 2.5mg QD 3) Amantadine 100mg BID
4) Selegiline 5mg QD
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
Azopt (Brinzolamide) 1% Ophthalmic Suspension 1
GTT TID
Azor (Amlodipine/Olmesartan)
5/20, 5/40, 10/20, 10/40mg Tablet QD
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
B12 Vitamins (Cyanocobalamin, Hydroxocobalamin, OTC Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) 50, 100, 250,
Metanx) QD
500, 1000mcg QD
Bactroban (Mupirocin) 2% Cream, Ointment AAA
Mupirocin 2% Ointment AAA TID
TID
Bactroban Nasal (Mupirocin) 2% Nasal Ointment
Mupirocin 2% Ointment Apply IEN BID
Apply 1/2 tube IEN BID
Balziva (35mcg Ethinyl
Estradiol/0.4mgNorethindrone) Tablet QD
Comments
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
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Dispense Clindamycin or Erythromycin as 1 copay
and purchase OTC Benzoyl Peroxide
Dose Conversion
Benicar 20mg=Lisinopril 20mg=Losartan 50mg /
Benicar 40mg=Lisinopril 40mg=Losartan 100mg
Excluded Medication
Available OTC
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
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Formulary Alternative(s)
Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Banzel (Rufinamide) 40mg/ml Suspension; 200,
400mg Tablet BID
Beconase (Beclomethasone) 0.042mg/Actuation
Nasal Aerosol Powder 1-2 SPRAYS IEN BID
Benicar (Olmesartan) 5, 20, 40mg Tablet QD
Benicar HCT (Olmesartan/HCTZ) 20/12.5, 40/12.5,
40/25mg Tablet QD
Comments
1) Lamotrigine 100-200mg BID 2) Carbamazepine
800-1600mg QD 3) Topiramate 200mg BID 4)
Phenytoin 100mg TID 5) Levetiracetam 500-1500mg
BID 6) Zonisamide 100mg TID NF 7) Gabapentin 300600mg TID 8) Levetiracetam ER 1000mg QD 9)
Oxcarbazepine 600mg BID NF 10) Divalproex 250500mg TID 11) Lyrica 50-200mg TID NF 12) Vimpat
100-200mg BID NF
1) OTC Claritin 10mg QD 2) OTC Zyrtec 10mg QD 3) Age Recommendations
Fluticasone=4 years of age and older /
OTC Allegra 60mg BID 4) Fluticasone 2 SPRAYS
Flunisolide=6 years of age and older /
IEN QD 5) Flunisolide 2 SPRAYS IEN BID 6)
Triamcinolone 2 SPRAYS IEN QD NF 7) Nasonex 2 Triamcinolone=2 years of age and older /
Nasonex=2 years of age and older / Veramyst=2
SPRAYS IEN QD NF 8) Veramyst 2 SPRAYS IEN
years of age and older / Omnaris=6 years of age
QD NF 9) Omnaris 2 SPRAYS IEN QD NF 10)
and older / Rhinocort Aqua=6 years of age and
Rhinocort AQ 2 SPRAYS IEN BID NF
older / Beconase=5 years of age and older
1) Lisinopril QD NOTE: If Angiotensin Converting
Dose Conversion
Enzyme Inhibitor allergy or contraindication consider Benicar 20mg=Lisinopril 20mg=Losartan 50mg /
Benicar 40mg=Lisinopril 40mg= Losartan 100mg
Angiotensin Receptor Blocker 2) Losartan QD
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
OTC Benzoyl Peroxide 5-10% Liquid AAA QD-BID
Benzac AC (Benzoyl Peroxide) 5, 10% Liquid AAA
QD-BID
BenzaClin (Clindamycin/Benzoyl Peroxide) 1/5% Gel 1) Clindamycin 1% Gel AAA BID AND OTC Benzoyl
AAA BID
Peroxide 5% Gel AAA BID 2) Erythromycin/Benzoyl
Peroxide 3/5% Gel AAA BID
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
Dispense Clindamycin as 1 copay and purchase
OTC Benzoyl Peroxide
Bepreve (Bepotastine) 1.5% Ophthalmic Solution 1
GTT BID
1) OTC Naphcon-A, Opcon-A, Visine-A 1-2 GTTS Q34 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% 1-2 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
Berinert (C1 Esterase Inhibitor) 500U Intravenous
Powder for Solution 20U/kg Q3-4D
1) Danazol 200mg BID-TID 2) Oxandrolone 2.5-20mg Criteria Restricted Medication
QRM approval required prior to being dispensed for
BID-QID NF
Commercial, Multi-Choice, Self-Funded, and Triple
Tier members.
Provider must call 404-364-7320 (Option 2) to
initiate review by QRM department.
Sotalol 80mg BID
Betapace AF (Sotalol AF) 80, 120, 160mg Tablet
QD-BID
Betaseron (Interferon Beta-1b) 0.3mg Subcutaneous Extavia 0.25mg QOD
Powder for Solution 0.25mg QOD
Beyaz (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/3mg Drospirenone) 1) Reclipsen (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15
Tablet QD
Desogestrel) QD 2) Microgestin Fe 1/20 (20mcg
Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg Norethindrone) QD 3) Aviane
(20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.1mg Levonorgestrel) QD
Biaxin XL (Clarithromycin) 500mg Extended Release 1) Clarithromycin 500mg BID 2) Azithromycin Day 1:
Tablet 2T QD
500mg Day 2-5: 250mg QD 3) Erythromycin 333mg
EC Q8H 4) Erythromycin 250mg EC Q6H
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Equivalent Brand and Generic Products
Betaseron=Extavia
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
Biaxin XL to Clarithromycin is a 1:1 Conversion
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Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Comments
BiDil (Isosorbide Dinitrate/Hydralazine) 20/37.5mg
Tablet TID
2 Separate Medications
Isosorbide Dinitrate 20mg TID AND Hydralazine
25mg 1.5T TID
Biltricide (Praziquantel) 600mg Tablet 25mg/kg TID 1) Paromomycin 250mg 25-35mg/kg/day divided TID
X1D
X5-10D 2) Albenza 400mg Single dose
Boniva (Ibandronate) 150mg Tablet QM
1) Alendronate 10mg QD 2) Alendronate 70mg QW
3) Fortical 200IU QD Alternate nostrils 4) Ibandronate
150mg QM NF
Botox (Onabotulinumtoxin A) 200U Injection Powder Administered in a healthcare setting by healthcare
Criteria Restricted Medication
for Solution; 100U Intramuscular Powder for Solution providers
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.
Brilinta (Ticagrelor) 90mg Tablet BID
Clopidogrel 75mg QD
Bromday (Bromfenac) 0.09% Ophthalmic Solution 1 1) Diclofenac 0.1% 1GTT QID 2) Ketorolac 0.5% 1
GTT QD
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
Butrans (Buprenorphine) 5, 10, 20mcg/hr
Transdermal Patch Apply QW
Byetta (Exenatide) 250mcg/ml Subcutaneous
Solution BID
Dose Conversion
Bumetanide 0.5mg=Furosemide 20mg /
Bumetanide 1mg=Furosemide 40mg / Bumetanide
2mg=Furosemide 80mg
1) Morphine ER 60-100mg BID 2) Fentanyl 25Dose Conversion
100mcg/hr Q72H
Morphine 30mg=Butrans 5mcg/hr / Morphine
90mg=Fentanyl 25mcg/hr
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to Morphine ER and Fentanyl
1) Glipizide 10mg (Maximum 40mg QD) 2) Metformin Criteria Restricted Medication
QRM approval required prior to being dispensed for
500-1000mg (Maximum 2550mg QD) 3) Metformin
ER 500-750mg (Maximum 2000mg QD) 4) Novolin R Commercial, Multi-Choice, Self-Funded, and Triple
Tier members.
(Insulin Regular) SC 30 minutes AC 5) Novolin N
Provider must call 404-364-7320 (Option 2) to
(NPH) SC 15-30 minutes AC 6) Novolin 70/30
(NPH/Insulin Regular) SC 30 minutes AC 7) NovoLog initiate review by QRM department.
(Insulin Aspart) SC 5-10 minutes AC NF 8) Actos
15mg (Maximum 45mg QD)
Bystolic (Nebivolol) 2.5, 5, 10, 20mg Tablet QD
1) Atenolol 50-100mg QD 2) Metoprolol 100-450mg
QD 3) Acebutolol 400-800mg QD 4) Bisoprolol 2.520mg QD 5) Carvedilol 12.5-25mg BID 6) Labetalol
200-400mg BID
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
Atorvastatin to minimize drug interactions and risk
2 Separate Medications
Amlodipine 2.5-10mg QD AND Atorvastatin 10-80mg of myalgias if current therapy with:
-Amlodipine (Maximum Simvastatin 20mg)
QD
Campral (Acamprosate) 333mg Enteric Coated
Tablet 2T TID
Capex (Fluocinolone Acetonide) 0.01% Shampoo
QD Low Potency
1) Naltrexone 50mg QD 2) Disulfiram 250-500mg QD
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)
Derma-Smoothe/FS 0.01% Oil AAA QD
Medium Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Lotion AAA BIDQID 2) Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Cream AAA
QD-BID
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Dose Conversion
Bystolic 2.5mg QD=Metoprolol Tartrate 12.5mg BID
/ Bystolic 5mg QD=Metoprolol Tartrate 25mg BID /
Bystolic 10mg=Metoprolol Tartrate 50mg BID /
Bystolic 20mg QD=Metoprolol Tartrate 100mg BID
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(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Carac (Fluorouracil) 0.5% Cream AAA BID
1) Fluorouracil 5% Solution AAA BID 2) Efudex 5%
Cream AAA BID 3) Fluoroplex 1% Cream AAA BID
Cardene SR (Nicardipine) 30, 45, 60mg Extended
Release Capsule BID
1) Amlodipine 5-10mg QD 2) Verapamil SR 180240mg 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
Carmol HC (Hydrocortisone/Urea) 1/10% Cream
AAA BID
Catapres TTS-1,TTS-2, TTS-3 Transdermal Patch
Apply QW
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
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; 90mg/5ml,
1) Cefdinir 125mg/5ml-250mg/5ml 7mg/kg BID 3rd
180mg/5ml Powder for Suspension QD 3rd
Generation 2) Pediazole (Erythromycin
Generation
Ethylsuccinate/Sulfisoxazole) 50mg/kg divided TIDQID
Ceftin (Cefuroxime) 125mg/5ml, 250mg/5ml Powder 1) Cefuroxime 250-500mg BID 2nd Generation 2)
for Suspension BID 2nd Generation
Cefdinir 125mg/5ml-250mg/5ml BID 3rd Generation
3) Ceflacor 250-500mg BID-TID 2nd Generation
Cefzil (Cefprozil) 125mg/5ml, 250mg/5ml Powder for 1) Cefuroxime 250-500mg BID 2nd Generation 2)
Suspension; 250, 500mg Tablet BID 2nd
Cefdinir 125mg/5ml-250mg/5ml BID 3rd Generation
Generation
3) Ceflacor 250-500mg 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 25-100mg BID-TID
9) Indomethacin 25-75mg QD-BID 10) Tolmetin 200600mg 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
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
1) OTC Nicoderm 7, 14, 21mg/day Patch Apply QD 2) Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to Nicotine Replacement Therapy and/or Bupropion
OTC Nicorette 2, 4mg Gum Chew 3-24 QD 3)
SR
Bupropion SR 150mg QD-BID
Cialis (Tadalafil) 2.5, 5mg Tablet QD; 10, 20mg
Excluded Medication
Tablet PRN
(Exception: Sexual Dysfunction Rider)
Ciloxan (Ciprofloxacin) 0.3% Ophthalmic Ointment 1) Ofloxacin 0.3% Solution 1-2 GTTS QID 2)
APPLY RIBBON BID-TID; 0.3% Ophthalmic Solution Ciprofloxacin 0.3% Solution 1-2 GTTS Q4HS NF 3)
1-2 GTTS Q4H
Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% Solution 1-3 GTTS Q23H 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
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(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Cimzia (Certolizumab Pegol) 200mg Subcutaneous
Powder for Solution, 200mg/ml Subcutaneous
Solution 400mg Q4W (CD/RA)
1) Humira 40mg QOW (CD/RA) 2) Enbrel 50mg QW
(RA) 3) Remicade 5mg/kg Q8W NF (CD/RA)
Cinryze (C1 Esterase Inhibitor) 500 U Intravenous
Powder for Solution Q3-4D
Administered in a healthcare setting by healthcare
providers
Comments
Crohns Disease (CD)
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
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
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.
Cipro Hc (Ciprofloxacin/Hydrocortisone) 0.2/1% Otic 1) Ofloxacin 0.3% Solution 10 GTTS QD 2)
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
1) OTC Claritin 10mg QD 2) OTC Zyrtec 10mg QD 3) Excluded Medication
Disintegrating Tablet; 0.5mg/ml Syrup QD
OTC Allegra 60mg BID 4) Fluticasone 2 SPRAYS
IEN QD 5) Flunisolide 2 SPRAYS IEN BID
Cleocin Vaginal (Clindamycin) 2% Cream; 100mg
Suppository QHS
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
1) Estradiol Tablet 1-2mg QD 2) Climara Patch 0.025- symptoms based on patient response
0.1mg/24hr Apply weekly AND 1)
Medroxyprogesterone 2.5-5mg QD 2) Nora-BE
0.35mg QD 3) Norethindrone 5mg QD
Clobex (Clobetasol) 0.05% Lotion, Shampoo, Spray Very High Potency
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
Climara Pro (Estradiol/Levonorgestrel)
0.045/0.015mg/24hr Transdermal Patch Apply
weekly
Cloderm (Clocortolone Pivalate) 0.1% Cream AAA
TID Medium-High Potency
Medium-High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Cream AAA BIDQID 2) Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Ointment AAA
QD-BID
High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Ointment AAA BIDQID 2) Fluocinonide 0.05% Cream AAA BID-QID 3)
Mometastone 0.1% Cream AAA QD 4)
Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.05% Cream AAA QDBID
Coartem (Artemether/Lumefantrine) 20/120mg
1) Aralen 500mg (Day 1: 1gm, 500mg 6-8 hours later
Tablet Day1: 80/480mg, 80/480mg 8 hours later Day Day 2: 500mg Day 3: 500mg) NF 2) Lariam 1250mg
2: 80/480mg BID Day 3: 80/480mg BID
(Single dose) NF
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(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Colcrys (Colchicine) 0.6mg Tablet QD-BID
Comments
Gout Prophylaxis
Quantity Limit
Gout Prophylaxis (30 Day Supply)=60 Tablets
1) Allopurinol 100-800mg QD 2) Probenecid 250Gout Treatment=9 Tablets
1000mg BID
Gout Treatment
1) Prednisone 40mg X3D decreased by 10mg Q3D to
5mg X3D 2) Ibuprofen 400mg TID-QID 3) Etodolac
400mg BID-TID 4) Indomethacin 25mg QD-BID
Colestid (Colestipol) 5gm Powder for Suspension 5- 1) Cholestyramine 4gm 8-16gm QD 2)
30gm QD
Cholestyramine Light 4gm 8-16gm QD 3) Colestipol
1gm 2-16gm QD
Combigan (Brimonidine/Timolol) 0.2/0.5%
2 Separate Medications
Ophthalmic Solution 1 GTT BID
Brimonidine 0.2% 1 GTT BID AND Timolol 0.5% 1
GTT BID
Combipatch (Estradiol/Norethindrone Acetate)
Adjust to the lowest dose needed to control
2 Separate Medications
0.05/0.14mg/24hr, 0.05/0.25mg/24hr Transdermal
symptoms based on patient response
Vasomotor Symtoms
Patch Apply twice weekly
1) Estradiol Tablet 1-2mg QD 2) Climara Patch 0.0250.1mg/24hr Apply weekly AND 1)
Medroxyprogesterone 2.5-5mg 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
Complera (Rilpivirine
Hydrochloride/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Disoproxil
Fumarate) 25/200/300mg Tablet QD
Condylox (Podofilox) 0.5% Solution AAA BID
ConZip (Tramadol) 100, 200, 300mg Variable
Release Capsule QD
2 Separate Medications
Ibuprofen 400mg QID AND Oxycodone 5mg QID
Atripla (Efavirenz/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Disoproxil
Fumarate) Tablet 600/200/300mg QD
Condylox 0.5% Gel AAA 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 BIDTID 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 BIDQID 2) Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Cream AAA
QD-BID
Medium-High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Cream AAA BIDQID 2) Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Ointment AAA
QD-BID
Cordran (Flurandrenolide) 4mcg/cm Tape Apply Q12- Medium-High Potency
24H Medium-High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Cream AAA BIDQID 2) Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Ointment AAA
QD-BID
High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Ointment AAA BIDQID 2) Fluocinonide 0.05% Cream AAA BID-QID 3)
Mometastone 0.1% Cream AAA QD 4)
Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.05% Cream AAA QDBID
Coreg CR (Carvedilol Phosphate) 10, 20, 40, 80mg 1) Propranolol 120-240mg QD 2) Nadolol 240-320mg Dose Conversion
Extended Release Capsule QD
Coreg CR 10mg QD=Carvedilol 3.125mg BID /
QD 3) Carvedilol 12.5-25mg BID 4) Labetalol 200Coreg CR 20mg QD=Carvedilol 6.25mg BID / Coreg
400mg BID
CR 40mg QD=Carvedilol 12.5mg BID / Coreg CR
80mg QD=Carvedilol 25mg BID
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(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Cortisporin (Hydrocortisone Acetate/Neomycin
Sulfate/Polymyxin B Sulfate) Cream AAA BID-QID
Lowest Potency
Corzide (Nadolol/Bendroflumethiazide) 40/5, 80/5mg
Tablet QD
Cosopt PF (Dorzolamide Hydrochloride/Timolol
Maleate) 2/0.5% Ophthalmic Solution 1 GTT BID
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 QD
Comments
2 Separate Medications
OTC Hydrocortisone 0.5% Cream AND OTC
Neosporin (Neomycin/Polymixin B/Bacitracin)
2 Separate Medications
Nadolol QD AND 1) HCTZ 25mg QD 2)
Chlorthalidone 50mg QD
Dorzolamide/Timolol 2/0.5% 1 GTT BID
1) Pancrelipase 5 Unit 10000 Lipase Units/kg QD 2)
Zenpep 5-20 Unit 10000 Lipase Units/kg QD
1) Simvastatin 20-40mg QD 2) Pravastatin 40-80mg
QD 3) 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 1-2GTT 1) OTC Naphcon-A, Opcon-A, Visine-A 1-2 GTTS Q3Q4-6 HOURS
4 HOURS 2) OTC Zaditor (Ketotifen 0.025%) 1 GTT
BID 3) Ketorolac 0.5% 1 GTT QID
Cryselle (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.3 Norgestrel)
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
1) Reclipsen (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg
Tablet QD
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
Desogestrel) QD 2) Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 (30mcg
Ethinyl Estradiol/1.5mg Norethindrone) QD 3) Levora
(30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg Levonorgestrel) QD
Cutivate (Fluticasone Propionate) 0.005% Ointment High Potency
AAA BID High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Ointment AAA BIDQID 2) Fluocinonide 0.05% Cream AAA BID-QID 3)
Mometastone 0.1% Cream AAA QD 4)
Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.05% Cream AAA QDBID
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,
Medium Potency
Lotion AAA BID Medium Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Lotion AAA BIDQID 2) Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Cream AAA
QD-BID
Medium-High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Cream AAA BIDQID 2) Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Ointment AAA
QD-BID
Cuvposa (Glycopyrrolate) 1mg/5ml Oral Solution
1) Benztropine 2mg TID-QID 2) Trihexphenidyl 2mg
BID-TID
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
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cost efficacy
Comments
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
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
Cyclocort (Amcinonide) 0.1% Cream, Lotion AAA
BID-TID High Potency
High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Ointment AAA BIDQID 2) Fluocinonide 0.05% Cream AAA BID-QID 3)
Mometastone 0.1% Cream AAA QD 4)
Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.05% Cream AAA QDBID
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
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
Cyclocort (Amcinonide) 0.1% Ointment AAA BID TID Very High Potency
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(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Cymbalta (Duloxetine) 20, 30, 60mg Delayed
Release Capsule QD
Cytovene (Ganciclovir) 250, 500mg Capsule
1000mg TID
Daliresp (Roflumilast) 500mcg Tablet QD
Dalmane (Flurazepam) 15, 30mg Capsule QHS
Dantrium (Dantrolene) 25, 50, 100mg Capsule TID
Daytrana (Methylphenidate) 10mg/9hr, 15mg/9hr,
20mg/9hr, 30mg/9hr Transdermal Patch Apply 1
patch up to 9 hours
Major Depressive Disorder or Generalized Anxiety
Disorder
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 12.537.5mg QD NF 10) Viibryd 10-40mg QD NF 11)
Pristiq 50-100mg QD NF
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain
1) Amitriptyline (AMT)* 50mg QHS 2) Nortriptyline
(NRT)* (<65 YOA: 25mg/>65 YOA: 10mg) QHS 3)
Cyclobenzaprine* 10mg TID 4) Tramadol* 50mg BID
5) Venlafaxine ER 225mg QD
Non-Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain
1) AMT* 50mg QHS 2) NRT* (<65 YOA: 25mg/>65
YOA: 10mg) QHS 3) Cyclobenzaprine* 10mg TID 4)
Tramadol* 50mg BID
Fibromyalgia
1) AMT* 50mg QHS 2) NRT* (<65 YOA: 25mg/>65
YOA: 10mg) QHS 3) Cyclobenzaprine* 10mg TID 4)
Tramadol* 50mg BID
Post Herpetic Neuralgia
1) NRT* (<65 YOA: 25mg/>65 YOA: 10mg) QHS 2)
Gabapentin 600mg TID 3) Lidocaine 5% Ointment
AAA
HIV Associated Polyneuropathy
1) Lamotrigine 200-400mg QD
Trigeminal Neuralgia
1) Carbamazepine 200-1200mg QD 2)
Oxcarbazepine 600-1800mg QD NF
Mi
P
h l i
CMV Retinitis Prophylaxis
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
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) 0.09mg-0.018mg
Inhalation Aerosol Powder QID 7) Spiriva 18mcg QD
Comments
Major Depressive Disorder or Generalized
Anxiety Disorder
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to 2 SSRIs and Venlafaxine
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
to1 TCA* and Gabapentin
HIV Associated Polyneuropathy
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to Lamotrigine
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to Carbamazepine and Oxcarbazepine NF
Migrane Prophylaxis
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to Topiramate, Divalproex, 1 Beta Blocker, and 1
TCA*
*Not recommended in the elderly and not a required
medication for patients over 65 years old
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 1025mg QHS
1) Cyclobenzaprine 10mg TID 2) Chlorzoxazone 250500mg TID 3) Carisoprodol 350mg TID 4) Tizanidine
4mg TID 5) Methocarbamol 500-750mg QID 6)
Baclofen 10-20mg TID
1) Methylin 5-20mg BID-TID 2) Adderall 5-30mg QD- Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary alternatives
BID 3) Methylin ER 10-20mg BID-TID 4)
Dextroamphetamine CR 5-15mg QD-BID 5) Adderall
XR 5-30mg QAM 6) Methylphenidate ER 18-72mg
QAM
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Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Daypro (Oxaprozin) 600mg Tablet BID-TID
Demadex (Torsemide) 5, 10, 20, 100mg Tablet QD
Denavir (Penciclovir) 1% Cream AAA Q2H
Depo-Testosterone (Testosterone Cypionate)
100mg/ml Intramuscular Suspension Q2-4W
Dermatop (Prednicarbate) 0.1% Cream, Ointment
AAA BID Medium Potency
Desonate (Desonide) 0.05% Gel AAA BID Low
Potency
Detrol (Tolterodine) 1, 2mg Tablet BID
Detrol LA (Tolterodine) 2, 4mg Extended Release
Capsule QD
Dexilant (Dexlansoprazole) 30, 60mg Capsule QD
Didrex (Benzphetamine) 50mg Tablet QD-TID
Differin (Adapalene) 0.1% Cream, Gel, Lotion AAA
QHS
Dificid (Fidaxomicin) 200mg Tablet BID X10D
Comments
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 25-100mg BID-TID
9) Indomethacin 25-75mg QD-BID 10) Tolmetin 200600mg TID
1) Bumetanide 0.5-1mg QD 2) Furosemide 20-80mg Dose Conversion
QD
Torsemide 10mg=Bumetanide 0.5mg=Furosemide
20mg / Torsemide 20mg=Bumetanide
1mg=Furosemide 40mg / Torsemide
40mg=Bumetanide 2mg=Furosemide 80mg
1) OTC Abreva 10% Cream AAA Q4H 2) Acyclovir
400mg BID
1) Testosterone Cypionate 200mg/ml IM Q2-4W 2)
Androderm Patch 2-4mg/24hr Apply QPM
Medium Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Lotion AAA BIDQID 2) Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Cream AAA
QD-BID
Medium-High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Cream AAA BIDQID 2) Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Ointment AAA
QD-BID
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)
Derma-Smoothe/FS 0.01% Oil AAA QD
Medium Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Lotion AAA BIDQID 2) Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Cream AAA
QD-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
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
1) Pantoprazole 40mg QD 2) OTC Omeprazole 20mg Excluded Medication
QD 3) OTC Zegerid 20/1100mg QD 4) OTC Prevacid
15mg QD
Excluded Medication
(Exception: Obesity Rider)
Retin-A 0.025-0.1% Cream, Gel AAA QHS
Excluded Medication for patients > 36 YOA
1) Metronidazole 500mg TID X10-14D 2) Vancomycin KPGA Approved Compound
50mg/ml Solution 125mg QID X10-14D
Diflucan (Fluconazole) 10, 40mg/ml Oral Powder for 1) Nystatin 100000 Suspension 4-6ml QID 2)
Suspension QD
Clotrimazole 10mg Troche QID
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
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Dose Conversion
Diovan 80mg=Lisinopril 10mg=Losartan 25mg /
Diovan 160mg=Lisinopril 20mg=Losartan 50mg /
Diovan 320mg=Lisinopril 40mg=Losartan 100mg
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(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Diovan HCT (Valsartan/HCTZ) 80/12.5, 160/12.5,
320/12.5, 160/25, 320/25mg Tablet QD
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
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)
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
Diprolene (Betamethasone Dipropionate
Augmented) 0.05% Lotion, Ointment AAA QD-BID
Ultra High Potency
Comments
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
Diprolene AF (Betamethasone Dipropionate
Very High Potency
Augmented) 0.05% Cream AAA QD- BID Ultra High 1) Betamethasone Dipropionate Augmented 0.05%
Potency
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
Divigel (Estradiol) 0.25, 0.5, 1mg Gel Apply QD
alternating right or left upper thigh
Dolobid (Diflunisal) 250, 500mg Tablet BID-TID
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
High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Ointment AAA BIDQID 2) Fluocinonide 0.05% Cream AAA BID-QID 3)
Mometastone 0.1% Cream AAA QD 4)
Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.05% Cream AAA QDBID
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
1) Estradiol Tablet 1-2mg QD 2) Climara Patch 0.025- Adjust to the lowest dose needed to control
symptoms based on patient response
0.1mg/24hr Apply weekly
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 25-100mg 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 1025mg QHS
1) Doxycycline Hyclate 50-100mg BID
2) Minocycline 50-100mg BID 3) Tetracycline 250500mg BID
1) Clindamycin 1% Gel AAA BID AND OTC Benzoyl
Peroxide 5% Gel AAA BID 2) Erythromycin/Benzoyl
Peroxide 3/5% Gel AAA BID
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Dose Conversion
Doryx 100mg QD=Doxycycline 50mg BID
Dispense Clindamycin as 1 copay and purchase
OTC Benzoyl Peroxide
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Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Duetact (Glimepiride/Pioglitazone) 2/30, 4/30mg
Tablet QD
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)
Duexis (Ibuprofen/Famotidine) 800/26.6mg Tablet
TID
2 Separate Medications
Ibuprofen 800mg TID AND OTC Famotidine 20mg
TID
1) Qvar 40-80mcg 1-2 PUFFS QD-BID 2) Asmanex
110-220mcg 1-2 PUFFS QD
Dulera (Mometasone/Formoterol) 100/5, 200/5mcg
Inhalation Aerosol Powder 2 PUFFS BID
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
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)
0.09mg-0.018mg Inhalation Aerosol Powder QID
Durezol (Difluprednate) 0.05% Ophthalmic Emulsion 1) Prednisolone 1% 1-2 GTTS BID-QID 2)
1GTT BID-QID
Fluorometholone 0.1% 1-2 GTTS BID-QID 3)
Dexamethasone 0.1% 1-2 GTTS BID-QID
Duricef (Cefadroxil) 500mg Capsule; 250mg/5ml,
1) Cephalexin 250-500mg BID 1st Generation
500mg/5ml Powder for Suspension; 1gm Tablet QD- 2)Cefuroxime 250-500mg BID 2nd Generation 3)
BID 1st Generation
Cefdinir 125mg/5ml-250mg/5ml BID 3rd Generation
4) Ceflacor 250-500mg BID-TID 2nd Generation
Dynacin (Minocycline) 75mg Tablet BID
DynaCirc CR (Isradipine) 5, 10mg Extended
Release Tablet QD
Edarbi (Azilsartan Medoxomil) 40, 80mg Tablet QD
1) Doxycycline 50-100mg BID 2) Minocycline 50100mg BID 3)Tetracycline 250-500mg BID
1) Amlodipine 5-10mg QD 2) Verapamil SR 180240mg 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
Edecrin (Ethacrynic acid) 25mg Tablet QD
1) Bumetanide 0.5-1mg QD 2) Furosemide 20-80mg
QD
Edluar (Zolpidem) 5, 10mg Sublingual Tablet QHS
1) Trazodone 50-100mg QHS 2) Temazepam 1530mg QHS 3) Zolpidem 5-10mg QHS 4) Zaleplon 510mg QHS 5) 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
Edurant (Rilpivirine) 25mg Tablet QD
Effient (Prasugrel) 5, 10mg Tablet QD
Efudex (Fluorouracil) 2% Solution AAA BID
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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
Dose Conversion
Ethacrynic Acid 25mg=Bumetanide
0.5mg=Furosemide 20mg
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to Trazodone, Zolpidem, and at least 1
Benzodiazepine
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(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Egrifta (Tesamorelin) 1mg Subcutaneous Powder for Egrifta is delivered directly to patient via KP CA
Solution 2mg SQ QD
Specialty Pharmacy
Elestat (Epinastine) 0.05 % Ophthalmic Solution 1
GTT BID
Comments
Excluded Medication
KP CA Specialty Pharmacy
MD Line 650-301-5799 / Patient Line 1-877-4045777 / Fax Line 650-301-5790
1) OTC Naphcon-A, Opcon-A, Visine-A 1-2 GTTS Q34 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% 1-2 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 AAA BID
Excluded Medication
Elestrin (Estradiol) 0.06% Gel Apply 1-2 pumps to
upper arm QD
1) Estradiol Tablet 1-2mg QD 2) Climara Patch 0.025- Adjust to the lowest dose needed to control
symptoms based on patient response
0.1mg/24hr Apply weekly
Eligard (Leuprolide Acetate) 7.5 (1 Month), 22.5 (3
Month), 30 (4 Month), 45mg (6 Month)
Subcutaneous Powder for Suspension UAD
Administered in a healthcare setting by healthcare
providers
Lupron Depot available via KP Oncology Floorstock
Elocon (Mometasone Furoate ) 0.1% Solution AAA
QD High Potency
High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Ointment AAA BIDQID 2) Fluocinonide 0.05% Cream AAA BID-QID 3)
Mometastone 0.1% Cream AAA QD 4)
Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.05% Cream AAA QDBID
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 1) OTC Naphcon-A, Opcon-A, Visine-A 1-2 GTTS Q3GTT QID
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:
1) Metoclopramide 1-2mg/kg 30 minutes prior to
Document current treatment with a) Cisplatin >
125mg 1 hour prior to chemotherapy Day 2-3: 80mg chemotherapy 2) Prochlorperazine 5-10mg Q6H 3)
50mg/m2 b) AC (Doxorubicin/Cyclophosphamide) c)
QAM
Dexamethasone 20mg 30 minutes prior to
other highly emetogenic chemotherapy
chemotherapy 4) Ondansetron 4-8mg 30 minutes
prior to chemotherapy 5) Ondansetron 4-8mg ODT 30
minutes prior to chemotherapy
Emsam (Selegiline) 6, 9, 12mg/24hr Transdermal
1) Citalopram 20-40mg QD 2) Fluoxetine 20-40mg
Patch QD
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 12.537.5mg QD NF 10) Viibryd 10-40mg QD NF 11)
Pristiq 50-100mg QD NF 12) Cymbalta 30-60mg BID
NF
Enablex (Darifenacin) 7.5, 15mg Extended Release 1) Oxybutinin 5mg BID-TID 2) Oxybutynin XL 5-15mg
Tablet QD
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
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cost efficacy
Comments
Enjuvia (Conjugated Estrogen Synthetic B) 0.3,
0.45, 0.625, 0.9, 1.25mg Tablet QD
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
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
Enpresse (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.05mg
Levonorgestrel x 6 days, 40 mcg 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) 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
Enpresse=Trivora
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
Entocort (Budesonide) 3mg Delayed Release
Capsule 2-3T QD
1) Prednisone 5-60mg QD 2) Sulfasalazine 500mg (2- Budesonide is indicated for the treatment of severe
microscopic colitis
4gm 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) 9) Budesonide 3mg 2-3T QD
NF
1) OTC Hydrocortisone 0.5-1% Cream, Ointment
AAA BID-QID 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% QD-BID
Enzone (Hydrocortisone Acetate/Pramoxine) 1/1%
Cream QD-BID
Epiduo (Adapalene/Benzoyl Peroxide) 0.1/2.5% Gel 2 Separate Medications
AAA QD
OTC Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% AAA QD AND 1) RetinA 0.025-0.1% Cream, Gel AAA QHS 2) Differin 0.1%
Cream AAA QD NF
Epifoam (Hydrocortisone Acetate/Pramoxine) 1/1% 1) OTC Hydrocortisone 0.5-1% Cream, Ointment
Foam QD-BID
AAA 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% QD-BID
EpiPen (Epinephrine) 0.3mg/0.3ml Injection Device Epinephrine 0.3mg/0.3ml Injection Device PRN
PRN
EpiPen Jr (Epinephrine) 0.15mg/0.3ml Injection
Epinephrine 0.15mg/0.3ml Injection Device PRN
Device PRN
Epivir HBV (Lamivudine) 5mg/ml Solution; 100mg
1) Epivir 10mg/ml 10ml QD 2) Epivir 150mg QD
Tablet QD
Epogen (Epoetin Alfa) 2000, 3000, 4000, 10000,
Procrit (Epoetin Alfa) 2000, 3000, 4000, 10000,
20000U/ml Injection Solution QW
20000, 40000U/ml QW
Estrace (Estradiol) 0.1mg/gm Vaginal Cream 1gm
1) Estradiol QD 2) Climara Patch 0.025-0.1mg/24hr
Apply three times a week
Apply weekly 3) Premarin Vaginal 1gm Apply three
times a week 4) Vagifem 10mcg Insert twice weekly
5) Estring 2mg Insert for 90 days
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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
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Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Comments
Estraderm (Estradiol) 0.05, 0.1mg/24hr Transdermal Vasomotor Symtoms
Adjust to the lowest dose needed to control
Patch Apply twice weekly
1) Estradiol Tablet 1-2mg QD 2) Climara Patch 0.025- symptoms based on patient response
0.1mg/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
Emulsion Apply QD to each thigh
EstroGel (Estradiol) 0.06% Gel Apply 1.25gm QD on
the arm from wrist to shoulder
1) Estradiol Tablet 1-2mg QD 2) Climara Patch 0.0250.1mg/24hr Apply weekly
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
Norethindrone x 5 days, 30mcg EE/1mg NE x 7
days, 35mcg EE/1mg NE x 9 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) 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
Evamist (Estradiol) 1.53mg/Actuation Transdermal 1) Estradiol Tablet 1-2mg QD 2) Climara Patch 0.025Spray Apply 1-3 sprays to adjacent, non-overlapping 0.1mg/24hr Apply weekly
area on the inner surface of the forearm
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
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
Adjust to the lowest dose needed to control
symptoms based on patient response
Evoclin (Clindamycin) 1% Foam AAA QD
1) Clindamycin 1% Solution AAA BID 2) Clindamycin
1% Gel AAA BID 3) Clindamycin 1% Lotion AAA BID
Evoxac (Cevimeline) 30mg Capsule TID
1) Pilocarpine 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6% Ophthalmic Solution Ophthalmic Solution may be administered orally
5-10 GTTS PO TID 2) Pilocarpine 5mg TID-QID NF
Exalgo (Hydromorphone) 8, 12, 16mg Extended
Release Tablet QD
1) Morphine ER 60-100mg BID 2) Fentanyl 25100mcg/hr Q72H 3) Avinza 30-120mg QD NF 4)
Opana ER 5-40mg BID NF 5) Kadian 10-200mg QD
NF
Exelderm (Sulconazole) 1% Cream, Solution QDBID
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
Exelon (Rivastigmine) 4.6mg/24hr, 9.5mg/24 hr
Patch QD
1) Galantamine 4-12mg BID, Galantamine ER 824mg QD 2) Aricept 5-10mg QD 3) Namenda 5-10mg
QD-BID 4) Exelon Capsule 1.5-6mg BID 5) Exelon
Solution 2mg/ml 3ml BID
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
Exforge (Amlodipine/Valsartan) 5/160, 5/320,
10/160, 10/320mg Tablet QD
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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
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to Galantamine, Aricept, Namenda, and Exelon
Capsule or Solution
Dose Conversion
Diovan 80mg=Lisinopril 10mg=Losartan 25mg /
Diovan 160mg=Lisinopril 20mg=Losartan 50mg /
Diovan 320mg=Lisinopril 40mg=Losartan 100mg
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Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Comments
Exforge HCT (Amlodipine/Valsartan/HCTZ)
5/160/12.5, 5/160/25, 10/160/12.5, 10/160/25,
10/320/25mg Tablet QD
3 Separate Medications
Dose Conversion
Amlodipine QD AND HCTZ QD AND 1) Lisinopril QD Diovan 160mg=Lisinopril 20mg=Losartan 50mg /
Diovan 320mg=Lisinopril 40mg=Losartan 100mg
NOTE: If Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor
NOTE: Consider Lisinopril/HCTZ 20/12.5mg or
allergy or contraindication consider Angiotensin
Losartan/HCTZ 50/12.5, 100/25mg
Receptor Blocker 2) Losartan QD
Famvir (Famcyclovir) 125, 250, 500mg Tablet BID- Genital Herpes Episodic Treatment
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 Tablet
1) Risperidone 4mg QD 2) Haloperidol 0.5-5mg BIDBID
TID 3) Thiothixene 2mg TID 4) Quetiapine 400800mg 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 QD
1) Tamoxifen 20-40mg QD 2) Faslodex 50mg/ml IM
QM
Felbatol (Felbamate) 600mg/5mL Suspension; 400, 1) Lamotrigine 100-200mg BID 2) Carbamazepine
600mg Tablet TID-QID
800-1600mg QD 3) Topiramate 200mg BID 4)
Phenytoin 100mg TID 5) Levetiracetam 500-1500mg
BID 6) Zonisamide 100mg TID NF 7) Gabapentin 300600mg TID 8) Levetiracetam ER 1000mg QD 9)
Oxcarbazepine 600mg BID NF 10) Divalproex 250500mg TID 11) Lyrica 50-200mg TID NF 12) Vimpat
100-200mg 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
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
1) Sprintec (35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.25mg
Norethindrone) Tablet QD
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
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
Femhrt 1/5 (Ethinyl Estradiol/Norethindrone Acetate) 2 Separate Medications
Adjust to the lowest dose needed to control
5mcg/1mg Tablet QD
1) Estradiol Tablet 1-2mg QD 2) Climara Patch 0.025- symptoms based on patient response
Dose Conversion
0.1mg/24hr Apply weekly AND 1)
Ethinyl Estradiol 5mcg=Estradiol 1mg
Medroxyprogesterone 2.5-5mg QD 2) Nora-BE
0.35mg QD 3) Norethindrone 5mg QD
Femring (Estradiol Acetate) 0.05, 0.1mg/24hr
Adjust to the lowest dose needed to control
Vasomotor Symtoms
Vaginal Insert Insert for 90 days
1) Estradiol QD 2) Climara Patch 0.025-0.1mg/24hr symptoms based on patient response
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, 800mg
Buccal Tablet PRN
Finacea (Azelaic Acid) 15% Gel AAA BID
1) Oxycodone/Acetaminophen 5/325mg Q6H 2)
Morphine 15-30mg Q4H 3) Hydromorphone 2-8mg
Q4-6H 4) Oxycodone 5-30mg Q4-6H 5) Morphine
Solution 20mg/ml 0.5-1.5ml Q4H 6) Meperidine 50150mg Q3-4H
1) Tetracycline 250ā€“1000mg QD 2) Doxycycline
50ā€“200mg QD 3) Minocycline 50ā€“200mg QD 4)
Metronidazole 0.75% Cream, Gel AAA BID
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Fentora is only approved for management of
breakthrough cancer pain in patients tolerant to
opioid therapy
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Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Firazyr (Icatibant Acetate) 10mg/ml Subcutaneous
Solution 3ml SC
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.
Flector (Diclofenac Epolamine) 1.3% Topical Patch
AAA BID
1) OTC Aspercreme AAA BID-QID 2) Meloxicam 7.515mg QD 3) Naproxen 250-550mg BID 4) Ibuprofen
400-800mg TID-QID 5) Sulindac 150-200mg BID 6)
Etodolac 200-500mg BID-TID 7) Nabumetone 500750mg BID 8) Lidocaine 5% Ointment AAA Q4H 9)
Diclofenac 25-100mg BID-TID 10) Indomethacin 2575mg QD-BID 11) 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
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
Florone (Diflorasone Diacetate) 0.05% Ointment
AAA QD-QID High Potency
High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Ointment AAA BIDQID 2) Fluocinonide 0.05% Cream AAA BID-QID 3)
Mometastone 0.1% Cream AAA QD 4)
Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.05% Cream AAA QDBID
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
FML Forte (Fluorometholone) 0.25% Ophthalmic
1) Prednisolone 1% 1-2 GTTS BID-QID 2)
Suspension 1 GTT BID-QID
Fluorometholone 0.1% 1-2 GTTS BID-QID 3)
Dexamethasone 0.1% 1-2 GTTS BID-QID
Focalin (Dexmethylphenidate) 2.5, 5, 10mg Tablet
1) Methylin 5-20mg BID-TID 2) Adderall 5-30mg QDBID
BID 3) Methylin ER 10-20mg BID-TID 4)
Dextroamphetamine CR 5-15mg QD-BID 5) Adderall
XR 5-30mg QAM 6) Methylphenidate ER 18-72mg
QAM
Focalin XR (Dexmethylphenidate) 5, 10, 15, 20,
1) Methylin 5-20mg BID-TID 2) Adderall 5-30mg QD30mg Extended Release Capsule QD
BID 3) Methylin ER 10-20mg BID-TID 4)
Dextroamphetamine CR 5-15mg QD-BID 5) Adderall
XR 5-30mg QAM 6) Methylphenidate ER 18-72mg
QAM
Folic Acid Vitamins (Deplin, Folvite, Folacin-800, FA- OTC Folic Acid 0.4, 0.8,1mg QD
8) QD
Foradil Aerolizer (Formoterol) 12mcg Inhalation
1) Albuterol Q4H PRN 2) Serevent 50mcg 1 PUFF
Capsule BID
BID
Fortamet (Metformin) 500, 1000mg Extended
Release Tablet QD
Forteo (Teriparatide) 250mcg/ml Subcutaneous
Solution 20mcg QD
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary alternatives
Focalin to Methylphenidate is a 1:2 Conversion
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
1) Metformin 500-1000mg (Maximum 2550mg QD) 2) Adjust based on patient response
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
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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
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Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Comments
Fosamax Plus D (Alendronate/Cholecalciferol)
Alendronate 70 mg Tablet QW
70mg/2800 IU, 70mg/5600 IU Tablet QW
Fosrenol (Lanthanum Carbonate) 500, 750, 1000mg 1) Phoslyra 667mg/5ml 15ml with meals 2) Eliphos
Chewable Tablet 1T with meals
667mg 3C with meals 3) Renvela 800mg 3T with
meals
Fragmin (Dalteparin) 10000/1, 2500/0.2, 15000/0.6, Enoxaparin 1.5 mg/kg QD or 1mg/kg BID
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
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
Gabitril (Tiagabine) 2, 4, 12, 16mg Tablet QD
1) Lamotrigine 100-200mg BID 2) Carbamazepine
800-1600mg QD 3) Topiramate 200mg BID 4)
Phenytoin 100mg TID 5) Levetiracetam 500-1500mg
BID 6) Zonisamide 100mg TID NF 7) Gabapentin 300600mg TID 8) Levetiracetam ER 1000mg QD 9)
Oxcarbazepine 600mg BID NF 10) Divalproex 250500mg TID 11) Lyrica 50-200mg TID NF 12) Vimpat
100-200mg BID NF 13) Banzel 400mg BID NF
Gebauer Ethyl Chloride (Ethyl Chloride) 100%
Topical Spray AAA PRN
OTC Aerofreeze
(Trichloromonofluoromethane/Dichlorodifluoromethan
e) AAA PRN
Gilenya (Fingolimod) 0.5mg Capsule QD
Glucotrol XL (Glipizide) 5, 10, 20mg Extended
Release Tablet QD
Glipizide 5-10mg QD-BID
Glucovance (Glyburide/Metformin) 1.25/250,
2 Separate Medications
2.5/500, 5/500mg Tablet BID
Glyburide BID AND Metformin BID
Glynase PresTab (Micronized Glyburide) 1.5, 3, 6mg 1) Glipizide QD 2) Glyburide QD
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
Chloride/Sodium Bicarbonate/Sodium
Chloride/Sodium Sulfate)
236/2.97/6.74/5.86/22.74gm Powder for Solution
Polyethylene Glycol 3350/Potassium
Chloride/Sodium Bicarbonate/Sodium
Chloride/Sodium Sulfate Powder for Solution
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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
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
Glipizide preferred if 65 years of age and older due
to prolonged half life of Glyburide
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
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Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Comments
Gralise (Gabapentin) 300, 600mg Tablet 1800mg
QD
1) Nortriptyline (<65 YOA: 25mg/>65 YOA: 10mg)
QHS 2) Gabapentin 600mg TID 3) Lidocaine 5%
Ointment AAA
Gris-PEG 250mg TID
Gris-PEG (Griseofulvin) 125mg Tablet QD-TID
Halcion (Triazolam) 0.125, 0.25mg 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
Halog (Halcinonide) 0.1% Cream AAA BID-TID High High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Ointment AAA BIDPotency
QID 2) Fluocinonide 0.05% Cream AAA BID-QID 3)
Mometastone 0.1% Cream AAA QD 4)
Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.05% Cream AAA QDBID
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-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
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
Humalog (Insulin Lispro) 100U/ml Injection Solution
SC 15 minutes AC
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
Dispense Antibiotics for copays and purchase OTC
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
1) Pramipexole 0.125mg QHS 2) Ropinirole 0.25-4mg
QHS
1) Novolin R (Insulin Regular) SC 30 minutes AC 2) Adjust based on patient response
NovoLog (Insulin Aspart) SC 5-10 minutes AC NF
Humalog Mix 50/50 (Insulin Lispro Protamine/Insulin 2 Separate Medications
Lispro) 100U/ml Injection Solution SC 15 minutes
Novolin N (NPH) SC 15-30 minutes AC AND 1)
AC
Novolin R (Insulin Regular) SC 30 minutes AC 2)
NovoLog (Insulin Aspart) SC 5-10 minutes AC NF
Humalog Mix 75/25 (Insulin Lispro Protamine/Insulin Novolin 70/30 (NPH/Insulin Regular) SC 30 minutes
Lispro) 100U/ml Injection Solution SC 15 minutes
AC OR
AC
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
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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
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Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Comments
Humalog KwikPen (Insulin Lispro) 100U/ml Injection 1) Novolin R (Insulin Regular) SC 30 minutes AC 2)
Solution SC 15 minutes AC
NovoLog (Insulin Aspart) SC 5-10 minutes AC NF
Adjust based on patient response
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
Humatrope (Somatropin) 6, 12, 24mg Injection
Omnitrope (Somatropin) 5/1.5, 10/1.5mg/ml QW NF
Powder for Solution; 5mg Subcutaneous Powder for
Solution QW
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
Solution SC 15 minutes AC
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 NF
Hycamtin (Topotecan) Capsule 0.25, 1mg
2.3mg/m2/day PO X5D Q21D
FDA approved for treatment of relapsed small cell
1) Platinum-based Chemotherapy 2) Etoposide
2
2
50mg/m /day X5D Q21D 3) Topotecan 1.5 mg/m /day lung cancer (SCLC)
IV X5D Q21D
1) Cheratussin AC (Codeine/Guaifenesin)
10mg/100mg/5ml Q4-6H PRN 2)
Promethazine/Codeine 6.25mg/10mg/5ml Q4-6H
PRN 3) Promethazine VC/Codeine
(Promethazine/Codeine/Phenylephrine)
6.25mg/10mg/5mg/5ml Q4-6H PRN 4) Benzonatate
100-200mg TID PRN 5) Tussigon (Hydrocodone
Bitartrate/Homatropine Methylbromide) 5/1.5mg Q46H PRN
Lowest Potency
1) OTC Hydrocortisone 0.5-1% Cream, Ointment
AAA BID-QID 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)
Derma-Smoothe/FS 0.01% Oil AAA QD
Hycodan (Hydrocodone Bitartrate/Homatropine
Methylbromide) 5mg/1.5mg/5ml Syrup 5ml Q4-6H
PRN
Hydrocortisone Acetate/Aloe 2% Cream, Gel AAA
BID-QID Lowest Potency
HyoMax SR (Hyoscyamine) 0.375mg Extended
Release Tablet BID
Imitrex (Sumatriptan) 5mg Nasal Spray PRN
Imitrex (Sumatriptan) 4mg/0.5ml Subcutaneous
Solution PRN
Incivek (Telaprevir) 375mg Tablet 2T TID
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
Sumatriptan 20mg Nasal Spray PRN
Sumatriptan 6mg/0.5ml Subcutaneous Solution PRN
2 Separate Medications
Peg-Intron 1.5mcg/kg QW AND Ribavirin 8001400mg QD
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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
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Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Inderal LA (Propranolol) 60, 80, 120, 160mg
Extended Release Capsule QD
Infergen (Interferon Alfacon-1) 30mcg/ml
Subcutaneous Solution QD
Inspra (Eplerenone) 25, 50mg Tablet QD
Intuniv (Guanfacine ER) 1, 2, 3, 4mg Tablet QD
Invega (Paliperidone) 1.5, 3, 6, 9mg Extended
Release Tablet QD
Iressa (Gefitinib) 250mg Tablet QD
1) Propranolol 120-240mg QD 2) Nadolol 240-320mg Dose Conversion
Propanolol ER 60mg=Propranolol 20mg 1.5T BID /
QD 3) Carvedilol 12.5-25mg BID 4) Labetalol 200Propanolol ER 80mg=Propanolol 40mg BID /
400mg BID
Propranolol ER 120mg=Propranolol 60mg BID /
Propanolol ER 160mg=Propranolol 80mg BID
1) Pegasys 180mcg QW 2) PEG-Intron 150mcg QW
1) Amiloride/HCTZ 5/50mg QD 2) Triamterene/HCTZ
37.5/25-75/50mg QD 3) Spironolactone 50-100mg
Tablet QD
1) Guanfacine 1-4mg QD 2) Methylin 5-20mg BIDTID 3) Adderall 5-30mg QD-BID 4) Methylin ER 1020mg BID-TID 5) Dextroamphetamine CR 5-15mg
QD-BID 6) Adderall XR 5-30mg QAM 7)
Methylphenidate ER 18-72mg QAM
1) Risperidone 4mg QD 2) Haloperidol 0.5-5mg BIDTID 3) Thiothixene 2mg TID 4) Quetiapine 400800mg 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 6-12mg BID
NF
1) Platinum-based Chemotherapy 2) Docetaxel
75mg/m2 IV Q21D
Iron Vitamins (Ferrex Forte, Niferex, Niferex Forte) OTC Ferrex 150 QD
QD
Ismo (Isosorbide Mononitrate) 10, 20mg Tablet BID Isosorbide Mononitrate ER 30-120mg QD
Jalyn (Dutasteride/Tamsulosin) 0.5/0.4mg Capsule
QD
Januvia (Sitagliptin) 25, 50, 100mg Tablet QD
2 Separate Medications
Finasteride 5mg QD and 1) Terazosin 1-10mg QD 2)
Doxazosin 1-8mg QD 3) Tamsulosin 0.4mg QD
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)
Janumet (Metformin/Sitagliptin) 500/50, 1000/50mg 1) Glipizide 10mg (Maximum 40mg QD) 2) Metformin
Tablet QD
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)
Junel 1/20 (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg
Norethindrone) Tablet QD
Comments
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to 2 formulary alternatives and Guanfacine
FDA approved for treatment of locally advanced or
metastatic nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who
have failed both Platinum and Docetaxel-based
Chemotherapy
Excluded Medication
Available OTC
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.
1) Microgestin Fe 1/20 (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
Norethindrone) QD 2) Aviane (20mcg Ethinyl
Estradiol/0.1mg Levonorgestrel) QD 3) Levora
(30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg Levonorgestrel) QD
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Formulary Alternative(s)
Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Juvisync (Simvastatin/Sitagliptin) 10/100, 20/100,
40/100mg Tablet QD
Kadian (Morphine Sulfate) 10, 20, 30, 50, 60, 80,
100, 200mg Extended Release Capsule QD
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)
1) Morphine ER 60-100mg BID 2) Fentanyl 25100mcg/hr Q72H 3) Avinza 30-120mg QD NF 4)
Opana ER 5-40mg BID NF
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
Kalbitor (Ecallantide) 10mg/ml Subcutaneous
Solution 3ml SC
1) Danazol 200mg BID-TID 2) Oxandrolone 2.5-20mg Criteria Restricted Medication
QRM approval required prior to being dispensed for
BID-QID NF 3) Berinert 20U/kg IV NF
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 Tablet 1) Clonidine 0.1mg QD-TID 2) Methylin 5-20mg BID- Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
QHS-BID
to 2 formulary alternatives and Clonidine
TID 3) Adderall 5-30mg QD-BID 4) Methylin ER 1020mg BID-TID 5) Dextroamphetamine CR 5-15mg
QD-BID 6) Adderall XR 5-30mg QAM 7) Concerta 1872mg QAM 8) Guanfacine 1-4mg QD
Kariva (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg Desogestrel 1) Reclipsen 0.25 (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
x 21 days, 10mcg EE x 5 days) Tablet QD
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
Desogestrel) QD 2) Microgestin Fe 1/20 (20mcg
Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg Norethindrone) QD 3) Aviane
(20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.1mg Levonorgestrel) QD
Kenalog (Triamcinolone Acetonide) 0.5% Cream,
Ointment AAA BID-QID 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
Keppra XR 500, 750mg Extended Release Tablet
QD-BID
1) Lamotrigine 100-200mg BID 2) Carbamazepine
800-1600mg QD 3) Topiramate 200mg BID 4)
Phenytoin 100mg TID 5) Levetiracetam 500-1500mg
BID 6) Zonisamide 100mg TID NF 7) Gabapentin 300600mg TID 8) Levetiracetam ER 1000mg QD
Kerlone (Betaxolol) 10, 20mg Tablet QD
1) Atenolol 50-100mg QD 2) Metoprolol 100-450mg
QD 3) Acebutolol 400-800mg QD 4) Bisoprolol 2.520mg 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
Ketek (Telithromycin) 300, 400mg Tablet 2T QD
Kineret (Anakinra) 100mg/0.67ml Subcutaneous
Solution 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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Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Comments
Klaron (Sodium Sulfacetamide) 10% Lotion AAA BID 1) Sodium Sulfacetamide/Sulfur 10/5% Lotion AAA
BID 2) Sodium Sulfacetamide/Sulfur 10/5% Solution
AAA BID
Klor-Con 25 (Potassium Chloride) 25mEq Powder
1) K-Tab 10mEq Extended Release 2T QD 2) Klorfor Solution QD
Con 20mEq Powder for Solution QD
Klor-Con M20 (Potassium Chloride) 20mEq
Extended Release Tablet QD
1) K-Tab 10mEq Extended Release 2T QD 2) KlorCon 20mEq Powder for Solution QD
Kombiglyze (Metformin/Saxagliptin) 500/5, 1000/2.5, 1) Glipizide 10mg (Maximum 40mg QD) 2) Metformin
1000/5mg Extended Release Tablet QD
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)
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.
Kytril (Granisetron) 1mg Tablet 2T 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
Lac-Hydrin (Ammonium Lactate) 12% Cream AAA
OTC AmLactin (Ammonium Lactate) 12% Cream
Excluded Medication
BID
AAA BID
Available OTC
Lacrisert (Hydroxypropyl Cellulose) 5mg Artificial
1) OTC GenTeal, Tears Again, Tears Naturale Free
Tear Insert Insert QD-BID
(Hydroxypropyl Methylcelluclose 0.3%) 1-2 GTT TIDQID 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
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 (Insulin Glargine) 100U/ml Injection Solution 1) Novolin N (NPH) SC 15-30 minutes AC 2) Novolin -Lantus (< 30U QD) to Novolin N (QD dosing) is a
SC QD
1:1 Conversion
70/30 (NPH/Insulin Regular) SC 30 minutes AC
-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 Solostar (Insulin Glargine) 100U/ml Injection 1) Novolin N (NPH) SC 15-30 minutes AC 2) Novolin -Lantus (< 30U QD) to Novolin N (QD dosing) is a
Solution SC QD
1:1 Conversion
70/30 (NPH/Insulin Regular) SC 30 minutes AC
-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
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Formulary Alternative(s)
Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Comments
Lastacaft (Alcaftadine) 0.25% Ophthalmic Solution 1 1) OTC Naphcon-A, Opcon-A, Visine-A 1-2 GTTS Q3GTT QD
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% 1-2 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
Excluded Medication
Apply QHS to upper eyelid margin
Latuda (Lurasidone) 40, 80mg Tablet QD
1) Risperidone 4mg QD 2) Haloperidol 0.5-5mg BIDTID 3) Thiothixene 2mg TID 4) Quetiapine 400800mg QD 5) Ziprasidone 20-80mg BID 6)
Olanzapine 10mg QD 7) Olanzapine ODT 10mg QD
Lescol (Fluvastatin) 20, 40mg Capsule QHS
Lescol XL (Fluvastatin) 80mg Extended Release
Tablet QHS
Lessina (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.1mg
Levonorgestrel) Tablet QD
1) Simvastatin 5-10mg QD 2) Pravastatin 10-20mg
QD
Dose Conversion
Fluvastatin 20mg=Pravastatin 10mg=Simvastatin
5mg / Fluvastatin 40mg=Pravastatin
20mg=Simvastatin 10mg
1) Simvastatin 20mg QD 2) Pravastatin 40mg QD 3) Dose Conversion
Fluvastatin 80mg=Atorvastatin 10mg=Pravastatin
Atorvastatin 10mg QD
40mg=Simvastatin 20mg
Equivalent Brand and Generic Products
1) Aviane (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.1mg
Lessina=Aviane
Levonorgestrel) QD 2) Microgestin Fe 1/20 (20mcg
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg Norethindrone) QD 3) Levora
(30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg Levonorgestrel) QD 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)
Remodulin 1.25-2.5ng/kg/min QW
Prescribing Physician must call Letairis Education
Access 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 1) Novolin N (NPH) SC 15-30 minutes AC 2) Novolin
SC QD-BID
70/30 (NPH/Insulin Regular) SC 30 minutes AC
KP CA Specialty Pharmacy
MD Line 650-301-5799 / Patient Line 1-877-4045777 / Fax Line 650-301-5790
Levitra (Vardenafil) 2.5, 5, 10, 20mg Tablet PRN
Excluded Medication
(Exception: Sexual Dysfunction Rider)
Document adequate trial or intolerance to all
formulary SSRIs
Lexapro (Escitalopram) 5mg/5ml Solution; 5, 10,
20mg 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
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
(Hypoglycemia) to NPH
Lialda (Mesalamine) 1.2gm Delayed Release Tablet 1) Sulfasalazine 500mg (2-4gm QD) 2) Colazal
2.4-4.8gm QD
750mg (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 1-3
Lidoderm is only indicated for postherpetic neuralgia
1) OTC LMX 4 (Lidocaine 4% Cream) AAA QID 2)
patches up to 12 hours
OTC Axsain cream (Lidocaine 4%/Capsaicin 0.25%
Cream) AAA QID 3) Lidocaine 2% Gel AAA QID 4)
Lidocaine 5% Ointment AAA 5G QID
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Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Comments
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
Locoid (Hydrocortisone Butyrate) 0.1% Cream,
Ointment, Solution AAA BID-TID Medium Potency
Medium Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Lotion AAA BIDQID 2) Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Cream AAA
QD-BID
Medium-High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Cream AAA BIDQID 2) Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Ointment AAA
QD-BID
Medium Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Lotion AAA BIDQID 2) Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Cream AAA
QD-BID
Medium-High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Cream AAA BIDQID 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
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
1) Aviane (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.1mg
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
Levonorgestrel) QD 2) Microgestin Fe 1/20 (20mcg
Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg Norethindrone) QD 3) Levora
(30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg Levonorgestrel) QD
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
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
Loestrin 24 Fe (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg
Norethindrone x 24 days) Tablet QD
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
1) Aviane (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.1mg
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
Levonorgestrel) QD 2) Microgestin Fe 1/20 (20mcg
Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg Norethindrone) QD 3) Levora
(30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg Levonorgestrel) QD
Lo Loestrin Fe (10mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg
Norethindrone x 24 days, 10mcg EE x 2 days)
Tablet QD
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
1) Aviane (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.1mg
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
Levonorgestrel) QD 2) Microgestin Fe 1/20 (20mcg
Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg Norethindrone) QD 3) Levora
(30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg Levonorgestrel) QD
Lo/Ovral (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.3 Norgestrel)
Tablet QD
Equivalent Brand and Generic Products
1) Reclipsen (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg
Lo/Ovral=Cryselle
Desogestrel) QD 2) Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 (30mcg
Ethinyl Estradiol/1.5mg Norethindrone) QD 3) Levora
(30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg Levonorgestrel) QD
Loprox (Ciclopirox) 0.77% Cream; 0.77% Gel; 1%
Shampoo 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
LoSeasonique (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.1mg
Levonorgestrel x 84 days, 10mcg EE x 7 days)
Tablet QD
1) Aviane (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.1mg
Levonorgestrel) QD 2) Levora (30mcg Ethinyl
Estradiol/0.15mg Levonorgestrel) QD 3) Jolessa
(30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg Levonorgestrel x 84
days) QD NF 4) Amethia Lo (20mcg Ethinyl
Estradiol/0.1mg Levonorgestrel x 84 days, 10mcg EE
x 7 days) QD NF
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Equivalent Brand and Generic Products
LoSeasonique=Amethia Lo
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
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Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Lotemax (Loteprednol) 0.5% Ophthalmic
Suspension 1-2 GTT QID
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
Comments
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
2 Separate Medications
Amlodipine QD AND Benazapril QD
Dispense Betamethasone Dipropionate as 1 copay
2 Separate Medications
Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.05% Cream AAA BID and purchase OTC Clotrimazole
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 888-423-5227
Lovaza (Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters) 1gm Liquid
Filled Capsule QD
1) OTC Omega-3 Fish Oil QD 2) Gemfibrozil 600mg
BID 3) Fenofibrate 54-160mg QD
Low-Ogestrel (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.3
Norgestrel) Tablet 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
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) 0.01, 0.03% Ophthalmic
Solution 1 GTT QPM
Lunesta (Eszopiclone) 1, 2, 3mg Tablet QHS
1) Latanoprost 0.005% 1 GTT QPM
1) Trazodone 50-100mg QHS 2) Temazepam 1530mg QHS 3) Zolpidem 5-10mg QHS 4) Zaleplon 510mg QHS 5) Ambien CR 6.25-12.5mg QHS NF 6)
Rozerem 8mg QHS NF
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
Equivalent Brand and Generic Products
Low-Ogestrel=Cryselle
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to Trazodone, Zolpidem, and at least 1
Benzodiazepine
Lustra (Hydroquinone) 4% Cream AAA BID
Luvox CR (Fluvoxamine) 100, 150mg Extended
Release Capsule QHS
Excluded Medication
Document adequate trial or intolerance to all
1) Citalopram 20-40mg QD 2) Fluoxetine 20-40mg
QD 3) Sertraline 50-100mg QD 4) Mirtazapine 30mg formulary SSRIs
QHS 5) Bupropion SR/XL 300mg QD 6) Venlafaxine
ER 225mg QD 7) Fluvoxamine 50-300mg QD NF
Luxiq (Betamethasone Valerate) 0.12% Foam AAA
BID Medium-High Potency
Low Potency
Fluocinolone 0.01% Solution
Medium-High Potency
Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Ointment AAA QDBID
Very High Potency
Flucinonide 0.05% Gel, Ointment, Solution AAA BIDQID
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
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Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary, NF No
Formulary Alternative(s)
Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Comments
Lybrel (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.09mg
Levonorgestrel) Tablet QD
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
1) Aviane (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.1mg
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
Levonorgestrel) 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, 225,
300mg Capsule BID-TID
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
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
UTI Prophylaxis
Capsule QD-BID
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
Makena (Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate) 250mg/ml Preservative Free Hydroxyprogesterone 250mg/ml
Intramuscular Solution QW
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
Maxair Autohaler (Pirbuterol) 200mcg Inhalation
Aerosol Powder Q4H PRN
Maxalt (Rizatriptan) 5, 10mg Tablet PRN
Maxalt MLT (Rizatriptan) 5, 10mg Orally
Disintegrating Tablet PRN
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
Alere Obstetrical Homecare
MD Line 404-316-2013
1) Lisinopril 20-40mg QD 2) Benazepril 20-40mg QD Dose Conversion
3) Enalapril 10-40mg QD 4) Captopril 25-100mg TID Trandolapril 1mg=Lisinopril 10mg / Trandolapril
2mg=Lisinopril 20mg / Trandolapril 4mg=Lisinopril
5) Ramipril 2.5-20mg QD
40mg
Proair HFA (Albuterol) 0.09mg Inhalation Aerosol
Maxair Autohaler to Proair HFA is a 1:1 Conversion
Powder Q4H PRN
1) Sumatriptan 25-100mg PRN 2) Sumatriptan 20mg Quantity Limit
Maxalt MLT 5-10mg=9 Tablets
Nasal Spray PRN 3) Naratriptan 1-2.5mg PRN 4)
Sumatriptan 6mg/ml Subcutaneous Solution PRN 5) Naratriptan 1-2.5mg=9 Tablets
Sumatriptan 25-100mg=9 Tablets
Maxalt MLT 5-10mg PRN NF
1) Sumatriptan 25-100mg PRN 2) Sumatriptan 20mg Quantity Limit
Maxalt MLT 5-10mg=9 Tablets
Nasal Spray PRN 3) Naratriptan 1-2.5mg PRN 4)
Naratriptan 1-2.5mg=9 Tablets
Sumatriptan 6mg/ml Subcutaneous Solution PRN
Sumatriptan 25-100mg=9 Tablets
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Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary, NF No
Formulary Alternative(s)
Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Maxiflor (Diflorasone Diacetate) 0.05% Ointment
AAA QD-QID High Potency
Maxivate (Betamethasone Dipropionate) 0.05%
Lotion AAA QD-BID Medium Potency
Medrol (Methylprednisolone) 2, 8, 16, 32mg Tablet
QD
Melanex (Hydroquinone) 3% Solution AAA BID
Mentax (Butenafine) 1% Cream AAA QD-BID
Meridia (Sibutramine) 5, 10, 15mg Capsule QD
Metadate CD (Methylphenidate) 10, 20, 30, 40, 50,
60mg Extended Release Capsule QAM
Metadate ER (Methylphenidate) 20mg Extended
Release Tablet QD
MetroGel Vaginal (Metronidazole) 0.75% Gel QD
Micardis (Telmisartan) 20, 40, 80mg Tablet QD
Comments
High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Ointment AAA BIDQID 2) Fluocinonide 0.05% Cream AAA BID-QID 3)
Mometastone 0.1% Cream AAA QD 4)
Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.05% Cream AAA QDBID
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
Medium Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Lotion AAA BIDQID 2) Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Cream AAA
QD-BID
Medium-High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Cream AAA BIDQID 2) Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Ointment AAA
QD-BID
Methylprednisolone 4mg QD
Excluded Medication
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
Excluded Medication
(Exception: Obesity Rider)
1) Methylin 5-20mg BID-TID 2) Adderall 5-30mg QD- Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary alternatives
BID 3) Methylin ER 10-20mg BID-TID 4)
Dextroamphetamine CR 5-15mg QD-BID 5) Adderall
XR 5-30mg QAM 6) Methylphenidate ER 18-72mg
QAM
1) Methylin 5-20mg BID-TID 2) Adderall 5-30mg QD- Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary alternatives
BID 3) Methylin ER 10-20mg BID-TID 4)
Dextroamphetamine CR 5-15mg QD-BID 5) Adderall
XR 5-30mg QAM 6) Methylphenidate ER 18-72mg
QAM
1) Clindamycin 300mg BID 2) Metronidazole 500mg
BID
1) Lisinopril QD NOTE: If Angiotensin Converting
Dose Conversion
Enzyme Inhibitor allergy or contraindication consider Micardis 40mg=Lisinopril 10mg=Losartan 25mg /
Micardis 80mg=Lisinopril 20mg=Losartan 50mg
Angiotensin Receptor Blocker 2) Losartan QD
Micardis HCT (Telmisartan/HCTZ) 40/12.5, 80/12.5, 2 Separate Medications
80/25mg Tablet QD
HCTZ QD AND 1) Lisinopril QD NOTE: If Angiotensin
Converting Enzyme Inhibitor allergy or
contraindication consider Angiotensin Receptor
Blocker 2) Losartan QD
Microgestin 1/20 (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg
1) Microgestin Fe 1/20 (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg
Norethindrone) Tablet QD
Norethindrone) QD 2) Aviane (20mcg Ethinyl
Estradiol/0.1mg Levonorgestrel) QD 3) Levora
(30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg Levonorgestrel) 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
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
Micronor (Norethindrone) 0.35mg Tablet QD
Nora-BE (Norethindrone) 0.35mg QD
Equivalent Brand and Generic Products
Micronor=Nora-BE
Midamor (Amiloride) 5mg Tablet QD
1) Amiloride/HCTZ 5/50mg QD 2) Triamterene/HCTZ
37.5/25-75/50mg QD 3) Spironolactone 50-100mg
Tablet QD
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Formulary Alternative(s)
Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Mirapex ER (Pramipexole) 0.375, 0.75, 1.5, 3,
4.5mg Extended Release Tablet QD
Mircette (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg
Desogestrel x 21 days, 10mcg EE x 5 days) Tablet
QD
Comments
Parkinson's Disease
1) Carbidopa/Levodopa ER 25/100mg BID 2)
Bromocriptine 2.5mg QD 3) Amantadine 100mg BID
4) Pramipexole 0.125-1.5mg 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 1.25mg
QD NF
Restless Leg Syndrome
1) Pramipexole 0.125mg QHS 2) Ropinirole 0.25-4mg
QHS
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
1) Reclipsen 0.25 (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
Desogestrel) QD 2) Microgestin Fe 1/20 (20mcg
Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg Norethindrone) QD 3) Aviane
(20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.1mg Levonorgestrel) QD
Modicon (35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.5mg
Norethindrone) Tablet 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
Equivalent Brand and Generic Products
Modicon=Necon 0.5/35=Brevicon
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
MonoNessa (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
1) Lisinopril 20-40mg QD 2) Benazepril 20-40mg QD
3) Enalapril 10-40mg QD 4) Captopril 25-100mg TID
5) Ramipril 2.5-20mg QD
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
Mozobil (Plerixafor) 20mg/ml Subcutaneous Solution Mozobil is dispensed via KP Glenlake Pharmacy
X4D
Dose Conversion
Fosinopril 10mg=Lisinopril 10mg / Fosinopril
20mg=Lisinopril 20mg / Fosinopril 40mg=Lisinopril
40mg
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.
Multaq (Dronedarone) 400mg Tablet BID
Muse (Alprostadil) 125, 250, 500, 1000mcg
Intraurethral Suppository PRN
Myobloc (Rimabotulinumtoxin B) 2500/0.5, 5000/1,
10000/2U/ml Intramuscular Solution Q12-16W
Amiodarone 200-400mg QD
Naftin (Naftifine) 1% Cream AAA QD; 1% Gel AAA
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
Nalfon (Fenoprofen) 200, 400mg Capsule; 600mg
Tablet TID-QID
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 25-100mg BID-TID
Namenda (Memantine) 10mg/5ml Solution QD
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
1) Galantamine 4-12mg BID, Galantamine ER 824mg QD 2) Namenda 5-10mg BID 3) Rivastigmine to Galantamine, Aricept, Namenda, and
Rivastigmine Capsule or Exelon Solution
6mg BID 4) Aricept 5-10mg QD 5) Exelon 2mg/ml
Solution 3ml BID 6) Exelon 4.5-9.6mg/24hr Patch QD
NF 7) Razadyne 4mg/ml 1-3 ml BID NF 8) Aricept
ODT 5-10mg QD NF
Administered in a healthcare setting by healthcare
providers
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Excluded Medication
(Exception: Sexual Dysfunction 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.
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Formulary Alternative(s)
Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Nasacort AQ (Triamcinolone) 55mcg/Actuation
Nasal Spray 2 SPRAYS IEN QD
Nasonex (Mometasone) 0.05mg/Actuation Nasal 2
SPRAYS IEN 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 6)
Triamcinolone 2 SPRAYS IEN QD NF
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
Comments
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
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
Necon 10/11 (35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.5mg
Norethindrone x 10 days, 35mcg EE/1mg NE x 11
days) Tablet QD
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
1) Necon 0.5/35 (35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.5mg
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
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
Neupogen (Filgrastim) 5mg/kg/day QD 24 hours after
chemotherapy
Neulasta (Pegfilgrastim) 6mg/0.6ml Subcutaneous
Solution 24 hours after chemotherapy
Neupro (Rotigotine) Transdermal Patch 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, Parkinson's Disease
8mg/24hr QD
1) Carbidopa/Levodopa ER 25/100mg BID 2)
Bromocriptine 2.5mg QD 3) Amantadine 100mg BID
4) Pramipexole 0.125-1.5mg 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 1.25mg
QD NF 10) Mirapex ER 0.75-4.5mg QD NF
Restless Leg Syndrome
1) Pramipexole 0.125mg QHS 2) Ropinirole 0.25-4mg
QHS
Nevanac (Nepafenac) 0.1% Ophthalmic Suspension 1) Diclofenac 0.1% 1GTT QID 2) Ketorolac 0.5% 1
1 GTT TID
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
Nexavar (Sorafenib) 200mg Tablet 2T BID
1) Torisel 25mg IV QW 2) Sutent 50mg QD NOTE: 4 Sutent preferred when initiating therapy
weeks on then 2 weeks off
FDA approved for treatment of advanced renal cell
cancer (RCC) or unresectable hepatocellular cancer
(HCC)
Nexium (Esomeprazole) 20, 40mg Capsule QD-BID 1) Pantoprazole 40mg QD 2) OTC Omeprazole 20mg Excluded Medication
QD 3) OTC Zegerid 20/1100mg QD 4) OTC Prevacid
15mg QD
Niaspan (Niacin) 500, 750, 1000mg Extended
OTC Slo-Niacin 500mg QD (Titrate to 2000mg/day as
Release Tablet QD
tolerated using .PITTTSLONIACIN)
Nitro-Dur (Nitroglycerin) 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.6,
1) Minitran 0.1-0.6mg/hr Patch Apply 12-14 hours
0.8mg/hr Transdermal Patch
then remove 10-12 hours 2) Nitro-Dur 0.8mg/hr Patch
Apply 12-14 hours then remove 10-12 hours
Apply 12-14 hours then remove 10-12 hours
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NF, Restricted Formulary and Criteria Restricted Medication Conversion List
Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary, NF No
Formulary Alternative(s)
Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Nordette (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg
Levonorgestrel) Tablet QD
Norflex (Orphenadrine Citrate) 100mg Extended
Release Tablet BID
Norgesic (Orphenadrine Citrate/Aspirin/Caffeine)
25/385/30mg Tablet TID-QID
Noritate (Metronidazole) 1% Cream AAA QD
Noroxin (Norfloxacin) 400mg Tablet BID
NovoLog (Insulin Aspart) 100U/ml Subcutaneous
Solution SC 5-10 minutes AC
NovoLog 70/30 (Insulin Aspart Protamine/Insulin
Aspart) 100U/ml Injection Solution SC 15 minutes
AC
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
1) Cyclobenzaprine 10mg TID 2) Chlorzoxazone 250500mg TID 3) Carisoprodol 350mg TID 4) Tizanidine
4mg TID 5) Methocarbamol 500-750mg QID 6)
Baclofen 10-20mg TID
2 Separate Medications
OTC Aspirin 325mg TID-QID AND 1)
Cyclobenzaprine 10mg TID 2) Chlorzoxazone 250500mg TID 3) Carisoprodol 350mg TID 4) Tizanidine
4mg TID 5) Methocarbamol 500-750mg QID 6)
Baclofen 10-20mg TID
Metronidazole 0.75% Cream, Gel AAA BID
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
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 1) Novolin R (Insulin Regular) SC 30 minutes AC 2)
Solution SC 15 minutes AC
NovoLog (Insulin Aspart) SC 5-10 minutes AC NF
Noxafil (Posaconazole) 40mg/ml Suspension QDQID
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 15-30mg Q4H 3) Hydromorphone 2-8mg
Q4-6H 4) Oxycodone 5-30mg Q4-6H 5) Morphine
Solution 20mg/ml 0.5-1.5ml Q4H 6) Meperidine 50150mg Q3-4H
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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
Adjust based on patient response
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
Kaiser Permanente
NF, Restricted Formulary and Criteria Restricted Medication Conversion List
Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary, NF No
Formulary Alternative(s)
Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Nuedexta (Dextromethorphan
1) Amitriptyline 50-75mg QD 2) Citalopram 10-30mg
Hydrobromide/Quinidine Sulfate) 20/10mg Capsule QD 3) Nortriptyline 50-100mg QD 4) Imipramine 10BID
20mg QD
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
Comments
Excluded Medication
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
1) Aviane (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.1mg
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
Levonorgestrel) QD 2) Microgestin Fe 1/20 (20mcg
Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg Norethindrone) QD 3) Levora
(30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg Levonorgestrel) QD
Nuvigil (Armodafinil) 50, 150, 250mg Tablet QAM
Narcolepsy
1) OTC Caffeine 100-200mg Q3-4H 2) Methylin 1060mg Divided BID-TID 3) Adderall 5-60mg Divided
dose 4) Dextroamphetamine CR 5-60mg QD
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Modafinil 100-200mg QAM NF
Ocella (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/3mg Drospirenone) 1) Reclipsen (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg
Tablet QD
Desogestrel) QD 2) Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 (30mcg
Ethinyl Estradiol/1.5mg Norethindrone) QD 3) Levora
(30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg Levonorgestrel) QD
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
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 1) Timolol 0.25-0.5% 1 GTT QD-BID 2) Levobunolol
BID
0.25-0.5% 1-2 GTT QD-BID 3) Betaxolol 0.5% 1-2
GTT BID
Oforta (Fludarabine) 10mg Tablet 40mg/m2 QD X5D Fludara 25mg/m2 X5D Q28D NF
Q28D
Ogestrel (50mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.5mg Norgestrel) 1) Zovia 1/50 (50mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg
Tablet QD
Ethynodiol Diacetate) QD 2) Necon 1/50 (50mcg
Mestranol/1mg Norethindrone) QD
Oleptro (Trazodone) 150, 300mg Extended Release 1) Citalopram 20-40mg QD 2) Fluoxetine 20-40mg
Tablet QPM
QD 3) Trazodone 150-400mg QD 4) Sertraline 50100mg QD 5) Mirtazapine 30mg QHS 6) Bupropion
SR/XL 300mg QD 7) Venlafaxine ER 225mg QD
Dose Conversion
Oleptro 150mg=Trazodone 150mg 0.5T BID /
Oleptro 300mg=Trazodone 150mg BID
Olux (Clobetasol Propionate) 0.05% Foam AAA BID Very High Potency
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
Omnaris (Ciclesonide) 50mcg/Actuation Nasal Spray 1) OTC Claritin 10mg QD 2) OTC Zyrtec 10mg QD 3)
2 SPRAYS IEN QD
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 8) Veramyst 2 SPRAYS IEN
QD NF
Omnicef (Cefdinir) 300mg Capsule BID 3rd
Generation
1) Cefdinir 125mg/5ml-250mg/5ml 7mg/kg BID 3rd
Generation
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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
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NF, Restricted Formulary and Criteria Restricted Medication Conversion List
Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary, NF No
Formulary Alternative(s)
Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Omnitrope (Somatropin) 5/1.5, 10/1.5mg/ml
Subcutaneous Solution QW
Onglyza (Saxagliptin) 2.5, 5mg 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.
1) Glipizide 10mg (Maximum 40mg QD) 2) Metformin Criteria Restricted Medication
QRM approval required prior to being dispensed for
500-1000mg (Maximum 2550mg QD) 3) Metformin
ER 500-750mg (Maximum 2000mg QD) 4) Novolin R Commercial, Multi-Choice, Self-Funded, and Triple
Tier members.
(Insulin Regular) SC 30 minutes AC 5) Novolin N
Provider must call 404-364-7320 (Option 2) to
(NPH) SC 15-30 minutes AC 6) Novolin 70/30
(NPH/Insulin Regular) SC 30 minutes AC 7) NovoLog initiate review by QRM department.
(Insulin Aspart) SC 5-10 minutes AC NF 8) Actos
15mg (Maximum 45mg QD)
Opana ER (Oxymorphone) 5, 7.5, 10, 15, 20, 30,
40mg Extended Release Tablet BID
1) Morphine ER 60-100mg BID 2) Fentanyl 25100mcg/hr Q72H 3) Avinza 30-120mg QD NF
Optivar (Azelastine) 0.05% Ophthalmic Solution 1
GTT BID
1) OTC Naphcon-A, Opcon-A, Visine-A 1-2 GTTS Q34 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% 1-2 GTTS BID NF
Oracea (Doxycycline) 40mg Extended Release
Capsule QD
1) Doxycycline 50-100mg BID 2) Minocycline 50100mg BID 3) Tetracycline 250-500mg BID 4)
Metronidazole 0.75% Gel/Cream AAA BID
1) Reclipsen (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg
Desogestrel) QD 2) Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 (30mcg
Ethinyl Estradioll/1.5mg Norethindrone) QD 3) Levora
(30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg Levonorgestrel) QD
Oracea 40mg=Doxycyline 30mg Immediate Release
+ Doxycycline 10mg Delayed Release
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
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
1) Necon 1/50 (50mcg Mestranol/1mg Norethindrone)
QD 2) Zovia 1/50 (50mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg
Ethynodiol Diacetate) QD
Equivalent Brand and Generic Products
Ortho-Cyclen=Sprintec
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
Ortho-Cept 28 (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg
Desogestrel) Tablet QD
Ortho-Cyclen (35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.25mg
Norgestimate) Tablet QD
Ortho Evra (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg
Norelgestromin) Transdermal Patch Apply QW
Ortho-Novum 1/35 (35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg
Norethindrone) Tablet QD
Ortho-Novum 1/50 (50mcg Mestranol/1mg
Norethindrone) Tablet QD
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Dose Conversion
Morphine 30mg=Oxycodone 20mg=Oxymorphone
10mg / Morphine 90mg=Fentanyl 25mcg/hr
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to Morphine ER and Fentanyl
Equivalent Brand and Generic Products
Ortho-Cept=Reclipsen
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
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 1/50=Necon 1/50
Kaiser Permanente
NF, Restricted Formulary and Criteria Restricted Medication Conversion List
Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary, NF No
Formulary Alternative(s)
Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
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
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) TriSprintec (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
Ortho-Novum 10/11 (35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.5mg 1) Necon 0.5/35 (35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.5mg
Norethindrone x 10 days, 35mcg EE/1mg NE x
Norethindrone) QD 2) Necon 1/35 (35mcg Ethinyl
11days) 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
Ortho Tri-Cyclen (35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.18mg
1) Tri-Sprintec (35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.18mg
Norgestimate x 7 days, 35mcg EE/0.215mg NG x 7 Norgestimate x 7 days, 35mcg EE/0.215mg NG x 7
days, 35mcg EE/0.25mg NG x 7 days) Tablet QD
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
Comments
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
Equivalent Brand and Generic Products
Ortho-Novum 10/11=Necon 10/11
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
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) 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
Orudis (Ketoprofen) 50, 75mg Capsule TID-QID
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 25-100mg BID-TID
Oruvail (Ketoprofen) 150, 200mg Extended Release 1) Meloxicam 7.5-15mg QD 2) Naproxen 250-550mg
Capsule QD
BID 3) Ibuprofen 400-800mg TID-QID 4) Sulindac
150-200mg BID 5) Etodolac 200-500mg BID-TID
Ovcon 35 (35mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.4mg
Norethindrone) 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
Ovcon 50 (50mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg
1) Zovia 1/50 (50mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/1mg
Norethindrone) Tablet QD
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 application if (Pyrethrins 0.33%/Piperonyl Butoxide 4%) 3) OTC
lice present 7 days after initial treatment
Cetaphil Cleanser Lotion 4) Ulesfia 5% Lotion NF
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Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
Apply to scalp, Leave on for 10 minutes, Rinse,
Repeat application if lice present 7 days after initial
treatment
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NF, Restricted Formulary and Criteria Restricted Medication Conversion List
Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary, NF No
Formulary Alternative(s)
Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Oxistat (Oxiconazole) 1% Cream, Lotion BID
Comments
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, 80mg 1) Morphine ER 60-100mg BID 2) Fentanyl 25Extended Release Tablet QD-BID
100mcg/hr 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
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 BIDQID 2) Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Cream AAA
QD-BID
Medium-High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Cream AAA BIDQID 2) Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Ointment AAA
QD-BID
Panretin (Alitretinoin) 0.1% Gel AAA BID-QID
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
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
Parlodel (Bromocriptine) 5mg Capsule QD-BID
Pataday (Olopatadine) 0.2% Ophthalmic Solution 1
GTT QD
Bromocritpine 2.5mg QD-BID
1) OTC Naphcon-A, Opcon-A, Visine-A 1-2 GTTS Q34 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% 1-2 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
1) OTC Claritin 10mg QD 2) OTC Zyrtec 10mg QD 3) Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to Claritin, Zyrtec, or Allegra, at least 1 Nasal
OTC Allegra 60mg BID 4) Fluticasone 2 SPRAYS
Steroid, and Azelastine
IEN QD 5) Flunisolide 2 SPRAYS IEN BID 6)
Azelastine 2 SPRAYS IEN BID NF
1) OTC Naphcon-A, Opcon-A, Visine-A 1-2 GTTS Q34 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% 1-2 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
Patanol (Olopatadine) 0.1% Ophthalmic Solution 1
GTT BID
Paxil CR (Paroxetine) 12.5, 25, 37.5mg Extended
Release 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) Paroxetine 10-40mg QD 8)
Fluvoxamine 50-300mg QD NF 9) Escitalopram 1020mg QD NF
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Document adequate trial or intolerance to all
formulary SSRIs
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Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary, NF No
Formulary Alternative(s)
Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Paxil CR (Paroxetine) 12.5, 25, 37.5mg Extended
Release Tablet QD
Pediapred (Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate)
5mg/5ml Solution 5-60mg QD
Penlac (Ciclopirox) 8% Solution 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) Paroxetine 10-40mg QD 8)
Fluvoxamine 50-300mg QD NF 9) Lexapro 10-20mg
QD NF
Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate 15mg/5ml 5-60mg
QD
Thymol/Isopropyl Alcohol 4/99% Solution QD
Comments
Document adequate trial or intolerance to all
formulary SSRIs
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
Pennsaid (Voltaren) 1.5% Topical Solution Apply 10 1) OTC Aspercreme AAA BID-QID 2) Meloxicam 7.5GTTS QID
15mg QD 3) Naproxen 250-550mg BID 4) Ibuprofen
400-800mg TID-QID 5) Sulindac 150-200mg BID 6)
Etodolac 200-500mg BID-TID 7) Nabumetone 500750mg BID 8) Lidocaine 5% Ointment AAA Q4H 9)
Diclofenac 25-100mg BID-TID
Pepcid (Famotidine) 40mg Tablet QD-BID
Percocet (Oxycodone/Acetaminophen) 7.5/325,
10/325, 7.5/500, 10/650mg Tablet Q6H
Periostat (Doxycycline) 20mg Tablet BID
1) OTC Famotidine 10-20mg QD-BID 2) OTC
Excluded Medication
Ranitidine 75-150mg QD-BID 3) Cimetidine 400800mg QD-BID
Oxycodone/Acetaminophen 5/325mg Q6H OR
2 Separate Medications
OTC Acetaminophen 325-650mg Q6H AND
Oxycodone 5-10mg Q6H
1) Doxycycline Hyclate 50-100mg BID 2) Minocycline
50-100mg BID 3) Tetracycline 250-500mg BID
Phendiet (Phendimetrazine) 35mg Tablet BID-TID
Excluded Medication
(Exception: Obesity Rider)
Poly-Pred (Neomycin/Polymyxin/Prednisolone)
Ophthalmic Solution 1-2 GTTS Q4 HOURS
1) Neomycin/Polymyxin/Hydrocortisone 1%
Suspension 1-2 GTTS Q4 HOURS 2)
Neomycin/Polymyxin/Dexamethasone 0.1%
Suspension 1-2 GTTS Q4 HOURS 3)
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone 0.3/0.1% 1-2 GTTS Q46 HOURS
Ponstel (Mefenamic Acid) 250mg Capsule QID
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 25-100mg BID-TID
9) Indomethacin 25-75mg QD-BID 10) Tolmetin 200600mg TID
Portia (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15 Levonorgestrel) 1) Reclipsen (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15
Tablet QD
Desogestrel) Tablet QD 2) Levora (30mcg Ethinyl
Estradiol/0.15mg Levonorgestrel) Tablet QD 3)
Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/1.5mg
Norethindrone) QD
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Equivalent Brand and Generic Products
Portia=Levora
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
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Formulary Alternative(s)
Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
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 BID-QID 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% QD-BID
Prandin (Repaglinide) 0.5, 1mg Tablet TID-QID
1) Glipizide 5-15mg QD 2) Glyburide 2.5-10mg QD
Prandin (Repaglinide) 2mg Tablet TID-QID
Premarin (Conjugated Estrogen) 0.3, 0.45, 0.625,
0.9, 1.25, 2.5mg Tablet QD
Comments
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
Adjust based on patient response
Glipizide preferred if 65 years of age and older due
to prolonged half life of Glyburide
1) Glipizide 10-20mg BID 2) Glyburide 7.5-10mg BID 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
1) Estradiol QD 2) Climara Patch 0.025-0.1mg/24hr symptoms based on patient response
Dose Conversion
Apply weekly
Premarin 0.3mg=Estradiol 0.5mg / Premarin
Vaginal/Vulvar Atrophy
1) Estradiol QD 2) Climara Patch 0.025-0.1mg/24hr 0.45mg=Estradiol 0.75mg / Premarin
0.625mg=Estradiol 1mg / Premarin 0.9mg=Estradiol
Apply weekly 3) Premarin Vaginal 1gm Apply three
times a week 4) Vagifem 10mcg Insert twice weekly 1.5mg / Premarin 1.25mg=Estradiol 2mg / Premarin
2.5mg=No Formulary Alternative
5) Estring 2mg Insert for 90 days
Premphase (Conjugated
Estrogen/Medroxyprogesterone) 0.625/5mg Tablet
Day 1-14: Conjugated Estrogen QD Day 15-28:
Conjugated Estrogen/Medroxyprogesterone 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
Prempro (Conjugated
Estrogen/Medroxyprogesterone) 0.3/1.5,
0.45/1.5mg, 0.625/2.5, 0.625/5mg Tablet QD
2 Separate Medications
Vasomotor Symtoms
1) Estradiol Tablet 1-2mg QD 2) Climara Patch 0.0250.1mg/24hr Apply weekly AND 1)
Medroxyprogesterone 2.5-5mg 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
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Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary, NF No
Formulary Alternative(s)
Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Prenatal Vitamins (Citranatal DHA, Generet, Prenate OTC Natures Best Prenatal QD
Elite) QD
Prevacid (Lansoprazole) 15, 30mg Capsule QD-BID 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
1) Pantoprazole 40mg QD 2) OTC Omeprazole 20mg
Disintegrating Tablet QD-BID
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, Clarithromycin) First Line
30mg Delayed Release Capsule BID, 500mg
Tetracycline Hydrochloride 500mg QID,
Capsule 2C BID, 500mg Tablet BID X14D
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
Prilosec (Omeprazole) 10, 20mg Capsule QD-TID
1) Pantoprazole 40mg QD 2) OTC Omeprazole 20mg
QD
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 12.537.5mg QD NF 10) Viibryd 10-40mg QD NF
Proamatine (Midodrine) 2.5, 5, 10mg Tablet TID
Procardia (NIfedipine) 10, 20mg Tablet TID
Proctosol HC (Hydrocortisone) 2.5% Cream AAA
BID-QID
Prodigy Glucometer and Test Strips
Fludrocortisone 0.1-0.2mg QD
Nifedipine ER 30-60mg QD
Hydrocortisone 2.5% Cream, Lotion, Ointment AAA
BID-QID
One Touch Ultra 2 Glucometer and One Touch Ultra
Test Strips
Prolia (Denosumab) 60mg/ml Subcutaneous
Solution Q6M
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
Prescribing Physician must call Promacta Cares
Distribution Program 877-9-PROMACTA
Promacta is delivered directly to patient via KP CA
Specialty Pharmacy
1) Medroxyprogesterone 2.5-5mg QD 2) Nora-BE
0.35mg QD 3) Norethindrone 5mg QD
OTC Rogaine (Minoxidil) BID
1) Temazepam 15mg QHS 2) Lorazepam 0.5mg QHS
3) Oxazepam 10-30mg QHS 4) Trazodone 50-100mg
QHS 5) Zolpidem 5-10mg QHS
Pantoprazole 40mg QD
Promacta (Eltrombopag Olamine) 25, 50, 75mg
Tablet QD
Prometrium (Progesterone) 100, 200mg Tablet QD
Propecia (Finasteride) 1mg Tablet QD
Prosom (Estazolam) 1, 2mg Tablet QHS
Protonix (Pantoprazole) 20, 40mg Tablet QD-BID
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Comments
Excluded Medication
Available OTC
Excluded Medication
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
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
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Formulary Alternative(s)
Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Protopic (Tacrolimus) 0.03, 0.1% Ointment AAA
BID
Comments
Protopic preferred over Elidel if Vitiligo
Atopic Dermatitis
Elidel 1% Cream AAA BID
Medium-High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Cream AAA BIDQID 2) Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Ointment AAA
QD-BID
High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Ointment AAA BIDQID 2) Fluocinonide 0.05% Cream AAA BID-QID 3)
Mometastone 0.1% Cream AAA QD 4)
Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.05% Cream AAA QDBID
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 Proair HFA (Albuterol) 0.09mg Inhalation Aerosol
Powder Q4H PRN
Powder Q4H PRN
Provigil (Modafinil) 100, 200mg Tablet QAM
Narcolepsy
1) OTC Caffeine 100-200mg Q3-4H 2) Methylin 1060mg Divided BID-TID 3) Adderall 5-60mg Divided
dose 4) Dextroamphetamine CR 5-60mg QD
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Modafinil 100-200mg QAM NF
Prozac Weekly (Fluoxetine) 90mg Delayed Release 1) Citalopram 20-40mg QD 2) Fluoxetine 20-40mg
Capsule QW
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 12.537.5mg QD NF 10) Viibryd 10-40mg QD NF 11)
Pristiq 50-100mg QD NF
Psorcon (Diflorasone Diacetate) 0.05% Cream AAA High Potency
QD-QID High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Ointment AAA BIDQID 2) Fluocinonide 0.05% Cream AAA BID-QID 3)
Mometastone 0.1% Cream AAA QD 4)
Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.05% Cream AAA QDBID
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
Psorcon (Diflorasone Diacetate) 0.05% Ointment
Very High Potency
AAA QD-QID 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
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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
Formulary Alternative(s)
Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Pulmicort Flexhaler (Budesonide) 90, 180mcg
Inhalation Powder 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
Comments
Document adequate trial or intolerance to Qvar
80mcg 2 PUFFS BID and Asmanex 220mcg 2
PUFFS QD within the past 3 months
Pulmicort is the preferred Inhaled Corticosteroid
during pregnancy
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
Pylera (Tetracycline
Hydrochloride/Metronidazole/Bismuth Subcitrate
Potassium) 125/125/140mg Capsule 3C QID with
OTC Omeprazole 20mg BID X10D
Dispense Antibiotics for copays and purchase OTC
First Line
Bismuth Subsalicylate and OTC Omeprazole
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
Quixin (Levofloxacin) 0.5% Ophthalmic Solution 1-2 1) Ofloxacin 0.3% Solution 1-2 GTTS QID 2)
GTTS Q4H
Ciprofloxacin 0.3% Solution 1-2 GTTS Q4HS NF 3)
Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% Solution 1-3 GTTS Q23H 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
Ranexa (Ranolazine) 500, 1000mg Extended
Release Tablet BID
Rapaflo (Silodosin) 4, 8mg Capsule QD
Razadyne (Galantamine) 4mg/ml Solution 3ml BID
Rectiv (Nitroglycerin) 0.4% Ointment Apply intraanally Q12H
Relpax (Eletriptan) 20, 40mg Tablet PRN
Remeron Soltab (Mirtazapine) 15, 30, 45mg Orally
Disintegrating Tablet QD
1) OTC LMX 4 (Lidocaine 4% Cream) AAA QID 2)
OTC Axsain cream (Lidocaine 4%/Capsaicin 0.25%
Cream) AAA QID 3) Lidocaine 2% Gel AAA QID 4)
Lidocaine 5% Ointment AAA 5G QID
1) Atenolol 50-100mg QD 2) Nitroglycerin CR 6.5mg
BID-TID 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 30690mg QD
1) Terazosin 1-10mg QD 2) Doxazosin 1-8mg QD 3)
Tamsulosin 0.4mg QD
1) Galantamine 4-12mg BID, Galantamine ER 824mg QD 2) Namenda 5-10mg BID 3) Rivastigmine
6mg BID 4) Aricept 5-10mg QD 5) Exelon 2mg/ml
Solution 3ml BID 6) Exelon 4.5-9.6mg/24hr Patch QD
NF
Nitroglycerin 0.2% Ointment Apply intra-anally Q12H
Qutenza is only indicated for postherpetic neuralgia
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
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
1) Citalopram 20-40mg QD 2) Fluoxetine 20-40mg
QD 3) Sertraline 50-100mg QD 4) Mirtazapine 1545mg QHS 5) Bupropion SR/XL 300mg QD 6)
Venlafaxine ER 225mg QD
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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
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NF, Restricted Formulary and Criteria Restricted Medication Conversion List
Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary, NF No
Formulary Alternative(s)
Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Remicade (Infliximab) 100mg Intravenous Powder
for Solution 5mg/kg Q8W
1) Humira 40mg QOW 2) Enbrel 50mg QW
Renal Vitamins (Nephrocaps, Nephronex,
Nephrotrans) QD
Renova (Tretinoin) 0.02, 0.05% Cream AAA QHS
Renvela (Sevelamer Carbonate) 0.8, 2.4gm/Packet
Powder for Suspension 1 Packet with meals
OTC Full Spectrum B with Vitamin C QD
Requip XL (Ropinirole) 2, 4, 6, 8, 12mg Extended
Release Tablet QD
Restoril (Temazepam) 7.5, 22.5mg Capsule QHS
Retin-A Micro (Tretinoin) 0.04, 0.1% Gel AAA QHS
Revatio (Sildenafil) 20mg Tablet TID
Revlimid (Lenalidomide) 5, 10, 15, 25mg Capsule
QD
Rhinocort Aqua (Budesonide) 0.032mg/Actuation
Nasal Spray 2 SPRAYS IEN BID
Riomet (Metformin) 500mg/5ml Solution QD-BID
Ritalin LA (Methylphenidate) 10, 20, 30, 40mg
Extended Release Capsule QAM
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
Comments
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
Excluded Medication
Available OTC
Excluded Medication for patients > 36 YOA
Retin-A 0.025-0.1% Cream, Gel AAA QHS
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 0.125-1.5mg 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
Temazepam 15, 30mg QHS
Retin-A 0.025-0.1% Cream, Gel AAA QHS
Excluded Medication for patients > 36 YOA
Pulmonary Hypertension
1) Viagra 50mg 0.5T TID 2) Cialis 20mg 2T QD 3)
Adcirca 20mg 2T QD
Prescribing Physician must call RevAssist Program
888-423-5436
Revlimid is delivered directly to patient via KP CA
Specialty Pharmacy
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 8) Veramyst 2 SPRAYS IEN
QD NF 9) Omnaris 2 SPRAYS IEN QD NF
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
1) Metformin 500-1000mg (Maximum 2550mg QD) 2) Adjust based on patient response
Metformin ER 500-750mg (Maximum 2000mg QD)
1) Methylin 5-20mg BID-TID 2) Adderall 5-30mg QDBID 3) Methylin ER 10-20mg BID-TID 4)
Dextroamphetamine CR 5-15mg QD-BID 5) Adderall
XR 5-30mg QAM 6) Methylphenidate ER 18-72mg
QAM
1) Trazodone 50-100mg QHS 2) Temazepam 1530mg QHS 3) Zolpidem 5-10mg QHS 4) Zaleplon 510mg 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
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.
Pilocarpine 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6% Ophthalmic Solution 5- Ophthalmic Solution may be administered orally
10 GTTS PO TID
1) OTC Sodium Chloride 1gm QD 2) Demeclocycline Quantity Limit
Samsca 15-30mg=10 Tablets
300mg BID-TID NF
1) Oxybutinin 5mg BID-TID 2) Oxybutynin XL 5-15mg
QD 3) Oxytrol 3.9mg/day Patch Apply twice weekly
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NF, Restricted Formulary and Criteria Restricted Medication Conversion List
Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary, NF No
Formulary Alternative(s)
Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Sanctura XR (Trospium) 60mg Extended Release
Capsule QD
Sancuso (Granisetron) 3.1mg/24hr Transdermal
Patch Apply 24-48 hours prior to chemotherapy
Comments
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
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
Sandostatin (Octreotide) 50, 100, 200, 500,
1000mcg/ml Injection Solution TID
Document Acromegaly, Metastatic carcinoid tumor,
or Vasoactive intestinal peptide secreting tumor
Sandostatin LAR Depot (Octreotide) 10, 20, 30mg
Intramuscular Powder for Suspension Q4W
Octreotide 50mcg TID NF
Santyl (Collagenase) 250U/gm Ointment AAA QD
Urea 40% Cream AAA BID
Document Acromegaly, Metastatic carcinoid tumor,
or Vasoactive intestinal peptide secreting tumor
Saphris (Asenapine) 5, 10mg Sublingual Tablet BID 1) Risperidone 4mg QD 2) Haloperidol 0.5-5mg BIDTID 3) Thiothixene 2mg TID 4) Quetiapine 400800mg 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, 20mg 1) Citalopram 20-40mg QD 2) Fluoxetine 20-40mg
Tablet QD
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 12.537.5mg 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 Tablet
1) Amitriptyline* 50mg QHS 2) Nortriptyline* (<65
BID
YOA: 25mg 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
1) Levora (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg
Levonorgestrel) QD 2) Jolessa (30mcg Ethinyl
Estradiol/0.15mg Levonorgestrel x 84 days) QD NF
3) Quasense (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg
Levonorgestrel x 84 days) QD NF
Seasonique (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg
Levonorgestrel x 84 days, 10mcg EE x 7 days)
Tablet QD
1) Levora (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg
Levonorgestrel) QD 2) Jolessa (30mcg Ethinyl
Estradiol/0.15mg Levonorgestrel x 84 days) QD NF
3) Amethia Lo (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.1mg
Levonorgestrel x 84 days, 10mcg EE x 7 days) QD
NF 4) Amethia (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg
Levonorgestrel x 84 days, 10mcg EE x 7 days) QD
NF
1) Citalopram 20-40mg QD 2) Fluoxetine 20-40mg
QD 3) Sertraline 50-100mg QD 4) Mirtazapine 1545mg QHS 5) Bupropion SR/XL 300mg QD 6)
Venlafaxine ER 225mg QD
Serzone (Nefazodone) 50, 100, 150, 200, 250mg
Tablet BID
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Equivalent Brand and Generic Products
Seasonale=Jolessa=Quasense
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
Equivalent Brand and Generic Products
Seasonique=Amethia
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
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to 2 SSRIs and Venlafaxine
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NF, Restricted Formulary and Criteria Restricted Medication Conversion List
Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary, NF No
Formulary Alternative(s)
Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Comments
Silenor (Doxepin) 3, 6mg Tablet QHS
1) Trazodone 50-100mg QHS 2) Temazepam 1530mg QHS 3) Zolpidem 5-10mg QHS 4) Zaleplon 510mg QHS 5) Ambien CR 6.25-12.5mg QHS NF 6)
Rozerem 8mg QHS NF 7) Lunesta 1-3mg QHS NF
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to Trazodone, Zolpidem, and at least 1
Benzodiazepine
Simponi (Golimumab) 50mg/0.5ml Subcutaneous
Solution Q4W
1) Humira 40mg QOW 2) Enbrel 50mg QW 3)
Remicade 5mg/kg Q8W NF
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
Skelaxin (Metaxalone) 400, 800mg Tablet TID-QID
1) Cyclobenzaprine 10mg TID 2) Chlorzoxazone 250500mg 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% Cream AAA
BID
Solaquin Forte (Hydroquinone) 4% Cream AAA BID
Excluded Medication
Excluded Medication
Solodyn (Minocycline) 45, 55, 65, 80, 90, 105, 115,
135mg Extended Release Tablet QD
1) Doxycycline Hyclate 50-100mg BID 2) Minocycline Dose Conversion
Solodyn 45mg QD=Minocycline 50mg QD / Solodyn
50-100mg BID 3) Tetracycline 250-500mg BID
135mg=Minocycline 100mg QD
Soma Compound (Carisoprodol/Aspirin) 200/325mg 2 Separate Medications
Tablet QID
OTC Aspirin 325mg TID-QID AND 1)
Cyclobenzaprine 10mg TID 2) Chlorzoxazone 250500mg TID 3) Carisoprodol 350mg TID 4) Tizanidine
4mg TID 5) Methocarbamol 500-750mg QID 6)
Baclofen 10-20mg TID
Somatuline Depot (Lanreotide) 120/0.5, 90/0.3,
Document Acromegaly, Metastatic carcinoid tumor,
Octreotide 50mcg TID NF
60/0.2mg/ml Subcutaneous Solution Q4W
or Vasoactive intestinal peptide secreting tumor
Soriatane (Acitretin) 10, 17.5, 22.5, 25mg Capsule
QD
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-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
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Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary, NF No
Formulary Alternative(s)
Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Sprix (Ketorolac) 15.75mg/Actuation Nasal Spray 1
SPRAY IEN Q6-8H
Stadol (Butorphanol) 10mg/ml Nasal Spray 1
SPRAY IN 1 NOSTRIL Q3-4H 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
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
Migraine Treatment
Quantity Limit
1) Sumatriptan 25-100mg PRN 2) Sumatriptan 20mg Naratriptan 1-2.5mg=9 Tablets
Sumatriptan 25-100mg=9 Tablets
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 15-30mg Q4H 3) Hydromorphone 2-8mg
Q4-6H 4) Oxycodone 5-30mg Q4-6H 5) Morphine
Solution 20mg/ml 0.5-1.5ml Q4H 6) Meperidine 50150mg Q3-4H
Starlix (Nateglinide) 60, 120mg Tablet TID
1) Glipizide 5-15mg QD 2) Glyburide 2.5-10mg QD
Stavzor (Valproic Acid) 125, 250, 500mg Delayed
Release Capsule BID-TID
Epilepsy
1) Lamotrigine 100-200mg BID 2) Carbamazepine
800-1600mg QD 3) Topiramate 200mg BID 4)
Phenytoin 100mg TID 5) Levetiracetam 500-1500mg
BID 6) Gabapentin 300-600mg TID 7) Levetiracetam
ER 1000mg QD 8) Divalproex 250-500mg TID
Migraine Prophylaxis
1) Amitriptyline 10-25mg QHS 2) Propranolol 2040mg BID-TID 3) Topiramate 25-100mg QHS 4)
Divalproex 250-1000mg BID 5) Propranolol ER 80mg
QD NF 6) Divalproex ER 500-1000mg QD
Staxyn (Vardenafil) 10mg Orally Disintegrating
Tablet PRN
Stelara (Ustekinumab) 90mg/ml, 45mg/0.5ml
Subcutaneous Solution Q12W
Strattera (Atomoxetine) 10, 18, 25, 40, 60, 80,
100mg Capsule QD
Stromectol (Ivermectin) 3mg Tablet 3mg Single
dose
Suboxone (Buprenorphine/Naloxone) 2/0.5, 8/2mg
Sublingual Film QD
Comments
1) Humira 40mg QOW 2) Enbrel 50mg QW 3)
Remicade 5mg/kg Q8W NF
1) Guanfacine 1-4mg QD 2) Methylin 5-20mg BIDTID 3) Adderall 5-30mg QD-BID 4) Methylin ER 1020mg BID-TID 5) Dextroamphetamine CR 5-15mg
QD-BID 6) Adderall XR 5-30mg QAM 7)
Methylphenidate ER 18-72mg QAM
Scabies
Permethrim 5% Cream Apply from head to toe, Wash
off after 8-14 hours, Repeat application if live mites
present 7 days after initial treatment
Tissue Nematodes
Albenza 400mg Single dose
Buprenorpine/Naloxone 2/0.5-8/2mg QD
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Adjust based on patient response
Glipizide preferred if 65 years of age and older due
to prolonged half life of Glyburide
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
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary alternatives
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NF, Restricted Formulary and Criteria Restricted Medication Conversion List
Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary, NF No
Formulary Alternative(s)
Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Sular (Nisoldipine) 8.5, 10, 17, 20, 25.5, 34, 40mg
Extended Release Tablet QD
1) Amlodipine 5-10mg QD 2) Verapamil SR 180240mg BID 3) Diltiazem ER 240-360mg QD 4)
Nifedipine ER 30-60mg QD 5) Felodipine 2.5-20mg
QD
Supartz (Hyaluronate Sodium) 25mg/2.5ml Injection Administered in a healthcare setting by healthcare
Solution QW
providers
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
Comments
Dose Conversion
Nislodipine 10mg=Nifedipine ER 30mg / Nislodipine
20mg=Nifedipine ER 60mg / Nislodipine
40mg=Nifedipine ER 90mg
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.
1) Cefdinir 125mg/5ml-250mg/5ml 7mg/kg BID 3rd
Generation 2) Pediazole (Erythromycin
Ethylsuccinate/Sulfisoxazole) 50mg/kg divided TIDQID
1) Pegasys 180mcg QW 2) PEG-Intron 150mcg QW
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
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
Symbyax (Fluoxetine/Olanzapine) 25/3, 25/6, 25/12, 2 Separate Medications
50/6, 50/12mg Capsule QD
Fluoxetine 20-40mg QD AND Olanzapine 2.5-15mg
QD
Symlin (Pramlintide) 0.6mg/ml Subcutaneous
DM1
Solution AC
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
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)
Synagis (Palivizumab) 50/0.5, 100mg/ml
Intramuscular Solution 15mg/kg QM
Synalar (Fluocinolone) 0.01% Cream AAA BID-QID
Low Potency
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.
Administered in a healthcare setting by healthcare
Contact GW Synagis Clinic 770-931-6010
providers
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)
Derma-Smoothe/FS 0.01% Oil AAA QD
Medium Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Lotion AAA BIDQID 2) Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Cream AAA
QD-BID
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Non-Formulary, Restricted Formulary, NF No
Formulary Alternative(s)
Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Comments
Synalar (Fluocinolone Acetonide) 0.025% Cream
AAA BID-QID Medium Potency
Medium Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Lotion AAA BIDQID 2) Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Cream AAA
QD-BID
Medium-High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Cream AAA BIDQID 2) Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Ointment AAA
QD-BID
Synalar (Fluocinolone Acetonide) 0.025% Ointment Medium-High Potency
AAA BID-QID Medium-High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Cream AAA BIDQID 2) Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Ointment AAA
QD-BID
High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Ointment AAA BIDQID 2) Fluocinonide 0.05% Cream AAA BID-QID 3)
Mometastone 0.1% Cream AAA QD 4)
Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.05% Cream AAA QDBID
Synthroid (Levothyroxine) 0.025, 0.05, 0.075, 0.088, Levothroid 0.025-0.3mg QD
Synthroid to Levothroid is a 1:1 Conversion
0.1, 0.112, 0.125, 0.137, 0.15, 0.175, 0.2, 0.3mg
Tablet QD
Synvisc (Hylan Polymers A and B) 8mg/ml Injection Administered in a healthcare setting by healthcare
Criteria Restricted Medication
Solution QW
providers
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.
Taclonex (Calcipotriene/Betamethasone
2 Separate Medications
Dipropionate) 0.005/0.064%
1) Vectical 3mcg/gm (Calcitriol) AAA BID 2)
Ointment, Suspension AAA QD Very High Potency 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 1) Tramadol 50mg Q4-6H PRN 2)
Q3-4H
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
FDA approved for locally advanced or metastatic
nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC) failed at least
one Chemotherapy
Tarka (Trandolapril/Verapamil) 1/240, 2/180, 2/240, 2 Separate Medications
Dose Conversion
4/240mg Tablet QD-BID
Lisinopril QD AND Verapamil SR 180-240mg QD-BID Trandolapril 1mg=Lisinopril 10mg / Trandolapril
2mg=Lisinopril 20mg / Trandolapril 4mg=Lisinopril
40mg
Tasigna (Nilotinib) 150, 200mg Capsule 400mg BID Sprycel 100-180mg QD
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Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Comments
Tazorac (Tazarotene) 0.05, 0.1% Cream, Gel AAA
QHS
Acne
Excluded medication for patients > 36 YOA
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, 400mg
Extended Release Tablet BID
Tekamlo (Aliskiren/Amlodipine) 150/5, 150/10,
300/5, 300/10mg Tablet QD
Carbatrol 100, 200, 300mg BID
Tegretol-XR to Carbatrol is a 1:1 Conversion
2 Separate Medications
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
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
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to maximum tolerated doses of at least 4 Blood
Pressure medications
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
Tenex (Guanfacine) 1, 2mg Tablet QHS
Guanfacine 1mg QHS
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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
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Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Terazol (Terconazole) 0.4, 0.8% Cream; 80mg
Vaginal Suppository 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 Apply
QAM
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/2.5gm-50mg/5gm) Apply QAM
NF
Levothroid QD
Thyroid (Thyroid) 1/4(15mg), 1/2(30mg), 1(60mg),
1&1/2(90mg), 2(120mg), 3(180mg), 4(240mg),
5(300mg) Grain Tablet QD
Comments
Dose Conversion
Thyroid 15mg=Levothroid 25mcg / Thyroid
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 (CVA/CABG)
1) Clopidogrel 75mg QD (CVA/CABG) 2) Aggrenox
25/200mg BID (CVA)
Tikosyn (Dofetilide) 125, 250, 500mcg Capsule BID Prescribing Physician must call Tikosyn Education
Distribution Program 877-TIKOSYN
Timoptic-XE (Timolol) 0.25, 0.5% Ophthalmic Gel1) Timolol 0.25-0.5% 1 GTT QD-BID 2) Levobunolol
Forming Solution 1 GTT QD
0.25-0.5% 1-2 GTT QD-BID 3) Betaxolol 0.5% 1-2
GTT BID
Tindamax (Tinidazole) 250, 500mg Tablet 2gm
Bacterial Vaginosis
Single dose
1) Metronidazole 500mg BID X7D 2) Clindamycin
300mg BID X7D
Giardiasis
Metronidazole 250mg TID X5-7D
Trichomoniasis
Metronidazole 500mg BID X7D
Tirosint (Levothyroxine) 13, 25, 50, 75, 88, 100, 112, Levothroid 0.025-0.15mg QD
125, 137, 150mcg Liquid Filled Capsule QAM
TOBI (Tobramycin) 300mg/5ml Inhalation Solution
BID
TobraDex ST (Tobramycin/Dexamethasone)
0.3/0.05% Ophthalmic Suspension 1-2 GTTS Q4-6
HOURS
Topamax (Topiramate) 15, 25mg Capsule; 25, 50,
100, 200mg Tablet QD-BID
Tirosint to Levothroid is a 1:1 Conversion
Document cystic fibrosis patient requiring treatment
of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone 0.3/0.1% 1-2 GTTS Q46 HOURS
Epilepsy
1) Lamotrigine 100-200mg BID 2) Carbamazepine
800-1600mg QD 3) Topiramate 200mg BID 4)
Phenytoin 100mg TID 5) Levetiracetam 500-1500mg
BID 6) Gabapentin 300-600mg TID 7) Levetiracetam
ER 1000mg QD 8) Divalproex 250-500mg TID
Migraine Prophylaxis
1) Amitriptyline 10-25mg QHS 2) Propranolol 2040mg BID-TID 3) Topiramate 25-100mg QHS 4)
Divalproex 250-1000mg BID 5) Propranolol ER 80mg
QD NF 6) Divalproex ER 500-1000mg QD
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Formulary Alternative(s)
Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Topicort (Desoximetasone) 0.05% Gel; 0.25%
Cream, Ointment AAA BID 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
Topicort LP (Desoximetasone) 0.05% Cream AAA
BID High Potency
High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Ointment AAA BIDQID 2) Fluocinonide 0.05% Cream AAA BID-QID 3)
Mometastone 0.1% Cream AAA QD 4)
Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.05% Cream AAA QDBID
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
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
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
Toradol (Ketorolac) 10mg Tablet Q4-6H X5D
Toviaz (Fesoterodine) 4, 8mg Extended
ReleaseTablet QD
Tradjenta (Linagliptin) 5mg Tablet QD
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
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.
Transderm Scop (Scopolamine) 1.5mg Transdermal Vertigo
Excluded Medication for Travel
Patch Apply Q72H
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
Tranxene-SD (Clorazepate) 11.25, 22.5mg
Extended Release Tablet QD
Travatan Z (Travoprost) 0.004% Ophthalmic
Solution 1 GTT QPM
1) Clonazepam 0.25-0.5mg BID 2) Alprazolam 0.250.5mg TID 3) Diazepam 2-10mg BID-QID 4)
Lorazepam 1mg BID-TID 5) Clorazepate 3.75-15mg
TID 6) Chlordiazepoxide 5-10mg TID-QID 7)
Oxazepam 10-15mg TID-QID
1) Latanoprost 0.005% 1 GTT QPM 2) Lumigan 0.010.03% 1 GTT QPM NF
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Dose Conversion
Tranxene-SD 11.25mg QD=Clorazepate 3.75mg
TID / Tranxene-SD 22.5mg QD=Clorazepate 7.5mg
TID
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Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Comments
Treximet (Naproxen/Sumatriptan) 500/85mg Tablet
PRN
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
Triaz (Benzoyl Peroxide) 3, 6, 9% Gel; 6% Foaming
Cloth; 3, 6, 9% Pad QD-BID
Tribenzor
(Amlodipine/Hydrochlorothiazide/Olmesartan)
5/12.5/20, 5/12.5/40, 10/12.5/40, 5/25/40,
10/25/40mg Tablet QD
1) OTC Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5-10% AAA QD 2) OTC
Benzoyl Peroxide 5-10% Liquid AAA QD-BID
3 Separate Medications
Amlodipine 5-10mg QD AND HCTZ QD AND 1)
Lisinopril QD NOTE: If Angiotensin Converting
Enzyme Inhibitor allergy or contraindication consider
Angiotensin Receptor Blocker 2) Losartan QD
Tricor (Fenofibrate) 48, 145, 160mg Tablet QD
1) Gemfibrozil 600mg BID 2) Fenofibrate 54-160mg
QD
Trileptal (Oxcarbazepine) 300mg/5ml Suspension;
150, 300, 600mg Tablet BID
1) Lamotrigine 100-200mg BID 2) Carbamazepine
800-1600mg QD 3) Topiramate 200mg BID 4)
Phenytoin 100mg TID 5) Levetiracetam 500-1500mg
BID 6) Zonisamide 100mg TID NF 7) Gabapentin 300600mg TID 8) Levetiracetam ER 1000mg QD 9)
Oxcarbazepine 600mg BID NF
1) Gemfibrozil 600mg BID 2) Fenofibrate 54-160mg Dose Conversion
QD
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
Trilipix (Fenofibric Acid) 45, 135mg Capsule QD
Tri-Luma (Fluocinolone/Hydroquinone/Tretinoin)
0.01/4/0.05% Cream AAA BID
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
1) Cheratussin AC (Codeine/Guaifenesin)
Bitartrate/Chlorpheniramine Maleate) 10mg/8mg/5ml 10mg/100mg/5ml Q4-6H PRN 2)
Extended-Release Suspension Q12H
Promethazine/Codeine 6.25mg/10mg/5ml Q4-6H
PRN 3) Promethazine VC/Codeine
(Promethazine/Codeine/Phenylephrine)
6.25mg/10mg/5mg/5ml Q4-6H PRN 4) Benzonatate
100-200mg TID PRN 5) Tussigon (Hydrocodone
Bitartrate/Homatropine Methylbromide) 5/1.5mg Q46H PRN
Tysabri (Natalizumab) 20mg/ml Solution 300mg
Precribing Physician must call TOUCH Prescribing
Q4W
Program 800-456-2255 (Option 2)
Tysabri is delivered directly to MD office via Tysabri
Direct
Administered in a healthcare setting by healthcare
providers
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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
Excluded Medication
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
Dose Conversion
Tricor
48mg=Fenofibrate 54mg / Tricor
145,160mg=Fenofibrate 160mg
Fenofibrate preferred if current statin therapy
Gemfibrozil preferred if reduced renal function
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.
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Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
U-Cort (Hydrocortisone/Urea) 1/10% Cream AAA
BID-QID Lowest Potency
Comments
Lowest Potency
1) OTC Hydrocortisone 0.5-1% Cream, Ointment
AAA BID-QID 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)
Derma-Smoothe/FS 0.01% Oil AAA QD
Ulesfia (Benzyl Alcohol) 5% Lotion Apply to scalp,
1) OTC Nix (Permethrin 1%) 2) OTC Rid, Pronto Plus Apply to scalp, Leave on for 10 minutes, Rinse,
Leave on for 10 minutes, Rinse, Repeat application (Pyrethrins 0.33%/Piperonyl Butoxide 4%) 3) OTC
Repeat application if lice present 7 days after initial
if lice present 7 days after initial treatment
treatment
Cetaphil Cleanser Lotion
Uloric (Febuxostat) 40, 80mg Tablet QD
Allopurinol 300mg BID
Ultracet (Acetaminopen/Tramadol) 325/37.5mg
Tablet Q4-6H PRN
2 Separate Medications
OTC Aspirin 325mg Q4-6H PRN AND Tramadol
50mg Q4-6H 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
Ultravate (Halobetasol Propionate) 0.05% Cream,
Ointment AAA QD-BID Ultra High Potency
Uniretic (Moexipril/HCTZ) 7.5/12.5, 15/25mg Tablet
QD
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
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to maximum tolerated dose of Allopurinol
Dose Conversion
Moexipril 7.5mg=Lisinopril 10mg / Moexipril
15mg=Lisinopril 20mg
NOTE: Consider Lisinopril/HCTZ 10/12.5, 20/25mg
Univasc (Moexipril) 7.5, 15mg Tablet QD
1) Lisinopril 10-40mg QD 2) Benazepril 20-40mg QD Dose Conversion
3) Enalapril 10-40mg QD 4) Captopril 25-100mg TID Moexipril 7.5mg=Lisinopril 10mg / Moexipril
15mg=Lisinopril 20mg
5) Ramipril 2.5-20mg QD
Uroxatral (Alfuzosin) 10mg Extended Release Tablet 1) Terazosin 1-10mg QD 2) Doxazosin 1-8mg QD 3)
QD
Tamsulosin 0.4mg QD
UTA (Methenamine Sodium, Phosphate Monobasic, 1) OTC Azo-Standard (Phenazopyridine) 95mg TID 2)
Phenyl Salicylate, Methylene Blue, Hyoscyamine
Hyoscyamine SL 0.125mg 1-2T Q4H 3) Hyoscyamine
Sulfate) 120/40.8/36/10/0.12mg Capsule QID
0.125mg 1-2T Q4H 4) Hyoscyamine Solution
0.125mg/ml 5-10ml Q4H 5) Elmiron 100mg TID
Valtrex (Valacyclovir) 1gm, 500mg Tablet QD-BID
Valturna (Aliskiren/Valsartan) 150/160, 300/320mg
Tablet QD
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
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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
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Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Vaniqa (Eflornithine) 13.9% Cream AAA BID
Comments
Excluded Medication
Vanos (Flucinonide) 0.1% Cream AAA QD Ultra
High Potency
High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Ointment AAA BIDQID 2) Fluocinonide 0.05% Cream AAA BID-QID 3)
Mometastone 0.1% Cream AAA QD 4)
Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.05% Cream AAA QDBID
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
1) Cefdinir 125mg/5ml-250mg/5ml 7mg/kg BID 3rd
Powder for Suspension; 100, 200mg Tablet BID 3rd Generation 2) Pediazole (Erythromycin
Generation
Ethylsuccinate/Sulfisoxazole) 50mg/kg divided TIDQID
Vaseretic (Enalapril/HCTZ) 5/12.5, 10/25mg Tablet 2 Separate Medications
QD
Enalapril QD AND HCTZ QD
Veltin (Clindamycin/Tretinoin) 1.2/0.025% Gel AAA 2 Separate Medications
QHS
Clindamycin 1% Gel AAA QHS AND Retin-A 0.025%
Cream, Gel AAA QHS
Ventolin HFA (Albuterol) 0.09mg Inhalation Aerosol Proair HFA (Albuterol) 0.09mg Inhalation Aerosol
Powder Q4H PRN
Powder Q4H PRN
Veramyst (Fluticasone Furoate) 27.5mcg/Actuation 1) OTC Claritin 10mg QD 2) OTC Zyrtec 10mg QD 3)
Nasal Spray 2 SPRAYS IEN QD
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
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)
Derma-Smoothe/FS 0.01% Oil AAA QD
Medium Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Lotion AAA BIDQID 2) Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Cream AAA
QD-BID
Veregen (Sinecatechins) 15% Ointment AAA TID
X16W
1) Condylox 0.5% Gel AAA BID X3D 2) Imiquimod
5% Cream AAA three times a week X16W
Verelan PM (Verapamil) 100, 200, 300mg Extended Verapamil SR QD-BID
Release Capsule QHS
Vesicare (Solifenacin) 5, 10mg Tablet QD
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
Document a) biopsy confirming external genical or
perianal warts b) adequate trial or intolerance to
Condylox Gel and Imiquimod Cream prior to
approval one 16 week treatment
Dose Conversion
Verelan PM 100mg=Verapamil SR 120mg / Verelan
PM 200mg=Verapamil SR 180mg / Verelan PM
300mg=Verapamil SR 240mg
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
Vexol (Rimexolone) 1% Ophthalmic Suspension 1-2 1) Prednisolone 1% 1-2 GTTS BID-QID 2)
GTT QID
Fluorometholone 0.1% 1-2 GTTS BID-QID 3)
Dexamethasone 0.1% 1-2 GTTS BID-QID
Vfend (Voriconazole) 40mg/ml Powder for
1) Fluconazole 50-200mg QD 2) Itraconazole 100mg
Suspension; 50, 200mg Tablet BID
QD-BID 3) Sporanox 10mg/ml QD-BID
Viagra (Sildenafil) 25, 50, 100mg Tablet PRN
Excluded Medication
(Exception: Sexual Dysfunction Rider)
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Formulary Alternative(s)
Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Vicoprofen (Hydrocodone/Ibuprofen) 7.5/200mg
Tablet Q4-6H PRN
Comments
1) Tramadol 50mg Q4-6H PRN 2)
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen 7.5/325mg Q6H 3)
Oxycodone/Acetaminophen 5/325mg Q6H 4)
Morphine 15-30mg Q4H 5) Oxycodone 5-30mg Q46H
Victoza (Liraglutide) 6mg/ml Subcutaneous Solution 1) Glipizide 10mg (Maximum 40mg QD) 2) Metformin
QD
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)
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.
Victrelis (Boceprevir) 200mg Capsule 4T TID
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
2 Separate Medications
Peg-Intron 1.5mcg/kg QW AND Ribavirin 8001400mg QD
Vigamox (Moxifloxacin) 0.5% Ophthalmic Solution 1 1) Ofloxacin 0.3% Solution 1-2 GTTS QID 2)
GTT BID
Ciprofloxacin 0.3% Solution 1-2 GTTS Q4HS NF 3)
Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% Solution 1-3 GTTS Q23H 4) Gentamicin 0.3% Solution 1-2 GTTS QID 5)
Erythromycin 0.5% Ointment APPLY RIBBON Q4H
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
Viquin Forte (Hydroquinone/Sunscreen) 4% Cream
AAA BID
Viramune XR (Nevirapine) 400mg Extended
Release Tablet QD
Vistaril (Hydroxyzine Pamoate) 25, 50, 100mg
Capsule; 25mg/5ml Suspension TID-QID
Vivactil (Protriptyline) 5, 10mg Tablet TID-QID
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
1) Citalopram 20-40mg QD 2) Fluoxetine 20-40mg
QD 3) Sertraline 50-100mg QD 4) Mirtazapine 30mg to 2 SSRIs and Venlafaxine
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 12.537.5mg 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
800-1600mg QD 3) Topiramate 200mg BID 4)
Phenytoin 100mg TID 5) Levetiracetam 500-1500mg
BID 6) Zonisamide 100mg TID NF 7) Gabapentin 300600mg TID 8) Levetiracetam ER 1000mg QD 9)
Oxcarbazepine 600mg BID NF 10) Divalproex 250500mg TID 11) Lyrica 50-200mg TID NF
Excluded Medication
1) Nevirapine 200mg BID 2) Viramune 50mg/5ml
20ml BID
Vistaril to Hydroxyzine HCl is a 1:1 Conversion
1) Hydroxyzine HCl 10, 25, 50mg TID-QID 2)
Hydroxyzine HCl 10mg/5ml Syrup 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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Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Comments
Vivelle-DOT (Estradiol) 0.025, 0.0375, 0.05, 0.075,
0.1mg/24hr Transdermal Patch Apply twice weekly
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
Adjust to the lowest dose needed to control
symptoms based on patient response
Voltaren Gel (Diclofenac Sodium) 1% Gel AAA 24gm QID
1) OTC Aspercreme AAA BID-QID 2) Meloxicam 7.515mg QD 3) Naproxen 250-550mg BID 4) Ibuprofen
400-800mg TID-QID 5) Sulindac 150-200mg BID 6)
Etodolac 200-500mg BID-TID 7) Nabumetone 500750mg BID 8) Lidocaine 5% Ointment AAA Q4H 9)
Diclofenac 25-100mg BID-TID
Lower Extremity Application
Voltaren Gel 1% AAA 4gm QID
Upper Extremity Application
Voltaren Gel 1% AAA 2gm QID
Votrient (Pazopanib) 200mg Tablet 4T QD
1) Torisel 25mg IV QW 2) Sutent 50mg QD NOTE: 4 Sutent preferred when initiating therapy
weeks on then 2 weeks off
FDA approved for treatment of advanced renal cell
cancer (RCC)
1) Zavesca 100mg TID NF 2) Cerezyme 60U/kg Q2W
NF 3) Ceredase 60 U/kg Q2W NF
VPRIV (Velaglucerase Alfa) 400U Powder for
Solution 60U/kg QOW
Vytorin (Ezetimibe/Simvastatin) 10/10, 10/20,
10/40mg, 10/80mg Tablet QD
2 Separate Medications
OTC Slo-Niacin 500mg QD (Titrate to 2000mg/day as
tolerated using .PITTTSLONIACIN) AND 1)
Simvastatin 10-40mg QD 2) Pravastatin 20-80mg QD
3) Atorvastatin 10-80mg QD
Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine) 20, 30, 40, 50, 60,
1) Methylin 5-20mg BID-TID 2) Adderall 5-30mg QD70mg Capsule QD
BID 3) Methylin ER 10-20mg BID-TID 4)
Dextroamphetamine CR 5-15mg 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)
Suspension QD; 625mg Tablet 3T BID
Cholestyramine Light 4gm 8-16gm QD 3) Colestipol
1gm 2-16gm QD
Westcort (Hydrocortisone Valerate) 0.2% Cream,
Medium Potency
Ointment BID-TID Medium Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Lotion AAA BIDQID 2) Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Cream AAA
QD-BID
Medium-High Potency
1) Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Cream AAA BIDQID 2) Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Ointment AAA
QD-BID
Xalatan (Latanoprost) 0.005% Ophthalmic Solution 1 1) Latanoprost 0.005% 1 GTT QPM 2) Lumigan 0.01GTT QPM
0.03% 1 GTT QPM NF 3) Travatan Z 0.004% 1 GTT
QPM NF
Xanax XR (Alprazolam) 0.5, 1, 2, 3mg Extended
1) Clonazepam 0.25-0.5mg BID 2) Alprazolam 0.25Release Tablet QAM
0.5mg TID 3) Diazepam 2-10mg BID-QID 4)
Lorazepam 1mg BID-TID 5) Clorazepate 3.75-15mg
TID 6) Chlordiazepoxide 5-10mg 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
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NOTE: Zetia 5mg (25.8%) is expected to give the
same LDL reduction as 10mg (26%)
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to at least 3 formulary alternatives
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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Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Xenazine (Tetrabenazine) 12.5, 25mg Tablet BIDTID
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
Xifaxan (Rifaximin) 200, 550mg Tablet BID-TID
Xolair (Omalizumab) 150mg Subcutaneous Powder
for Solution Q2-4W
Comments
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
Hepatic Encephalopathy
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
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) 0.045mg
Proair HFA (Albuterol) 0.09mg Inhalation Aerosol
Inhalation Aerosol Powder Q4H PRN
Powder Q4H PRN
Xyzal (Levocetirizine) 5mg Tablet, 0.5mg/ml Solution 1) OTC Claritin 10mg QD 2) OTC Zyrtec 10mg QD 3) Excluded Medication
QPM
OTC Allegra 60mg BID 4) Fluticasone 2 SPRAYS
IEN QD 5) Flunisolide 2 SPRAYS IEN BID
Yasmin (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/3mg Drospirenone) 1) Reclipsen (30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
Tablet QD
to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
Desogestrel) QD 2) Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 (30mcg
Ethinyl Estradiol/1.5mg Norethindrone) QD 3) Levora
(30mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/0.15mg Levonorgestrel) QD
Yaz (20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol/3mg Drospirenone)
Tablet 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
Zanaflex (Tizanidine) 2mg Tablet TID
1) Cyclobenzaprine 10mg TID 2) Chlorzoxazone 250500mg TID 3) Carisoprodol 350mg TID 4) Tizanidine
4mg 0.5T TID 5) Methocarbamol 500-750mg QID 6)
Baclofen 10-20mg TID
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to at least 3 formulary oral contraceptives
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Formulary Alternative(s)
Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Zantac 300 (Ranitidine) 300mg Tablet QD
Zegerid (Omeprazole/Sodium Bicarbonate)
40/1100mg Capsule; 20/1680, 40/1680mg Packet
QD
Zelapar (Selegiline) 1.25mg Orally Disintegrating
Tablet QD
Zelboraf (Vemurafenib) 240mg Tablet 4T BID
Zemplar (Paricalcitol) 1, 2, 4mcg Capsule QD
Zetia (Ezetimibe) 10mg Tablet QD
Comments
1) OTC Famotidine 10-20mg QD-BID 2) OTC
Excluded Medication
Ranitidine 75-150mg QD-BID 3) Cimetidine 400800mg QD-BID
1) Pantoprazole 40mg QD 2) OTC Omeprazole 20mg Excluded Medication
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
1) Carbidopa/Levodopa ER 25/100mg BID 2)
Bromocriptine 2.5mg QD 3) Amantadine 100mg BID
4) Pramipexole 0.125-1.5mg 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
FDA approved for treatment of unresectable, Stage
IIIC or metastatic, BRAF V6003 mutation positive
malignant melanoma
Calcitriol 0.25-1mcg QD
Adjunctive Therapy
NOTE: Zetia 5mg (25.8%) is expected to give the
1) OTC Slo-Niacin 500mg QD (Titrate to 2000mg/day same LDL reduction as 10mg (26%)
as tolerated using .PITTTSLONIACIN) 2)
Cholestyramine 4gm 8-16gm 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 AAA
QHS
2 Separate Medications
Clindamycin 1% Gel AAA QHS AND Retin-A 0.025%
Cream, Gel AAA QHS
Zipsor (Diclofenac Potassium) 25mg Liquid Filled
1) Meloxicam 7.5-15mg QD 2) Naproxen 250-550mg
Capsule 2C BID-TID
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 25-100mg BID-TID
9) Indomethacin 25-75mg QD-BID 10) Tolmetin 200600mg TID
Zirgan (Ganciclovir) 0.15% Ophthalmic Gel 1 GTT 5 Trifluridine 1% 1 GTT Q2H until healed then 1 GTT
times daily until healed then 1 GTT TID X7D
Q4H X7D
Zofran (Ondansetron) 4mg/5ml Solution 30 minutes 1) Ondansetron 4-8mg 30 minutes prior to
prior to chemotherapy
chemotherapy 2) Ondansetron 4-8mg ODT 30
minutes prior to chemotherapy
Zomig (Zolmitriptan) 5mg Nasal Spray; 2.5, 5mg
1) Sumatriptan 25-100mg PRN 2) Sumatriptan 20mg
Tablet PRN
Nasal Spray PRN 3) Naratriptan 1-2.5mg PRN 4)
Sumatriptan 6mg/ml Subcutaneous Solution PRN 5)
Maxalt MLT 5-10mg PRN NF
Zonegran (Zonisamide) 25, 50, 100mg Capsule QD 1) Lamotrigine 100-200mg BID 2) Carbamazepine
800-1600mg 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 Tablet 1) OTC Nicoderm 7, 14, 21mg/day Patch Apply QD 2)
BID
OTC Nicorette 2, 4mg Gum Chew 3-24 QD 3)
Bupropion SR 150mg QD-BID
Zyflo CR (Zileuton) 600mg Extended Release Tablet 1) Montelukast 10mg QHS 2) Qvar 40-80mcg 1-2
2T BID
PUFFS QD-BID 3) Flovent HFA 44mcg 2 PUFFS BID
NOTE: Flovent HFA 44mcg for patients 4-11 years of
age 4) Zafirlukast 10-20mg BID NF 5) Asmanex 110220mcg 1-2 PUFFS QD 6) Budesonide 0.250.5mg/2ml QD-BID
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Excluded Medication for patients > 36 YOA
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
Document adequate therapeutic trial or intolerance
to Montelukast, Zafirlukast, and 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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Initial Fill & Criteria Restricted Medications NOTE: Options are numbered in the order of
(CRMs require QRM review)
cost efficacy
Zylet (Loteprednol/Tobramycin) 0.5/0.3%
Ophthalmic Suspension 1-2 GTT Q4-6H
Zytiga (Abiraterone Acetate) 250mg Tablet 4T QD
zzUpdated: January 7, 2011
zzUpdated: February 15, 2011
zzUpdated: April 12, 2011
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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 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
Docetaxel-based Chemotherapy
FDA approved for treatment of castration-resistant
metastatic prostate cancer who have failed
Docetaxel-based Chemotherapy
Diana Diaz, Pharm.D.
Diana Diaz, Pharm.D.
Diana Diaz, Pharm.D.
Diana Diaz, Pharm.D.
Diana Diaz, Pharm.D.
Diana Diaz, Pharm.D.
Diana Diaz, Pharm.D.
Diana Diaz, Pharm.D.
Diana Diaz, Pharm.D.
Christine Lord, PharmD
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Last Updated: 8/27/2012
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