Formulary Changes

Here you will find a listing of the drugs that have been changed on our formulary for the current year.

Drug Name:  ACULAR

Post Date: 03/02/2010
Effective Date: 06/01/2010
Type of Change: Cost sharing change
Reason Changed: Generic added to formulary
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
ketorolac solution Generic   Other Ophthalmic Drugs

Drug Name:  ACULAR

Post Date: 03/02/2010
Effective Date: 06/01/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed
Reason Changed: Generic added to formulary.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
ketorolac solution Generic   Other Ophthalmic Drugs

Drug Name:  ACULAR LS

Post Date: 03/02/2010
Effective Date: 06/01/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed
Reason Changed: Generic added to formulary.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
ketorolac solution Generic   Other Ophthalmic Drugs

Drug Name:  ACULAR LS

Post Date: 03/02/2010
Effective Date: 06/01/2010
Type of Change: Cost sharing change
Reason Changed: Generic added to formulary.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
ketorolac solution Generic   Other Ophthalmic Drugs

Drug Name:  ALDARA

Post Date: 06/11/2010
Effective Date: 09/01/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed
Reason Changed: Generic available.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
imiquimod Generic   Topical Dermatological Drugs

Drug Name:  ALDARA

Post Date: 06/11/2010
Effective Date: 09/01/2010
Type of Change: Cost sharing change
Reason Changed: Generic available
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
imiquimod Generic   Topical Dermatological Drugs

Drug Name:  COTAZYM

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  COTAZYM

Post Date: 07/01/2010
Effective Date: 09/01/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  COZAAR

Post Date: 08/01/2010
Effective Date: 10/01/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed
Reason Changed: Generic added to formulary.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
losartan Generic More Info  Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists

Drug Name:  COZAAR

Post Date: 07/30/2010
Effective Date: 09/30/2010
Type of Change: Cost sharing change
Reason Changed: Generic added to formulary.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
losartan Generic More Info  Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists

Drug Name:  CREON

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  CREON

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  CREON

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  CREON EC

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  DYGASE

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  DYGASE

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  ENZYCAP

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  ENZYCAP

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  FLOMAX

Post Date: 06/11/2010
Effective Date: 09/01/2010
Type of Change: Cost sharing change
Reason Changed: Generic available.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
tamsulosin Generic   Other Genitourinary Products

Drug Name:  FLOMAX

Post Date: 06/11/2010
Effective Date: 09/01/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed
Reason Changed: Generic available.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
tamsulosin Generic   Other Genitourinary Products

Drug Name:  HYZAAR

Post Date: 07/30/2010
Effective Date: 09/30/2010
Type of Change: Cost sharing change
Reason Changed: Generic added to formulary.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
losartan Generic More Info  Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists

Drug Name:  HYZAAR

Post Date: 07/30/2010
Effective Date: 09/30/2010
Type of Change: Cost sharing change
Reason Changed: Generic added to formulary.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
losartan - hctz Generic More Info  Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists

Drug Name:  HYZAAR

Post Date: 08/01/2010
Effective Date: 10/01/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed
Reason Changed: Generic added to formulary.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
losartan - hctz Generic More Info  Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists

Drug Name:  KU-ZYME

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  KU-ZYME

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  KUTRASE

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  KUTRASE

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  LAPASE

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  LAPASE

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  lipram

Post Date: 06/01/2010
Effective Date: 08/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  lipram

Post Date: 06/01/2010
Effective Date: 08/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  LIPRAM CR

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  lipram-pn10

Post Date: 06/01/2010
Effective Date: 08/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  lipram-pn10

Post Date: 06/01/2010
Effective Date: 08/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  lipram-pn16

Post Date: 06/01/2010
Effective Date: 08/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  lipram-pn16

Post Date: 06/01/2010
Effective Date: 08/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  lipram-pn20

Post Date: 06/01/2010
Effective Date: 08/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  lipram-pn20

Post Date: 06/01/2010
Effective Date: 08/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  lipram-ul12

Post Date: 06/01/2010
Effective Date: 08/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  lipram-ul12

Post Date: 06/01/2010
Effective Date: 08/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  lipram-ul18

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  lipram-ul18

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  lipram-ul20

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  lipram-ul20

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  MIRAPEX

Post Date: 05/01/2010
Effective Date: 07/01/2010
Type of Change: Cost sharing change
Reason Changed: Generic added to formulary.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
pramipexole Generic   Other Antiparkinson Drugs

Drug Name:  MIRAPEX

Post Date: 05/01/2010
Effective Date: 07/01/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed
Reason Changed: Generic added to formulary
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
pramipexole Generic   Other Antiparkinson Drugs

Drug Name:  PALCAPS

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  PALCAPS

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  PALIPASE EC, MT

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  PALIPASE MT

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  PALPEON DR, MT

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  PALPEON DR, MT

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  PALTRASE

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  PALTRASE

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  PANCREASE EC

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  PANCREASE MS

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  PANCREASE MT

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  PANCREASE MT 10

Post Date: 06/01/2010
Effective Date: 08/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  PANCREASE MT 16

Post Date: 06/01/2010
Effective Date: 08/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  PANCREASE MT 20

Post Date: 06/01/2010
Effective Date: 08/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  PANCREASE MT 4

Post Date: 06/01/2010
Effective Date: 08/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  PANCREASE MT-10

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  PANCREASE MT-16

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  PANCREASE MT-20

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  PANCREASE MT-4

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  PANCRECARB MS

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  PANCRECARB MS-16

Post Date: 06/01/2010
Effective Date: 08/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)

Drug Name:  PANCRECARB MS-16

Post Date: 06/01/2010
Effective Date: 08/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  PANCRECARB MS-4

Post Date: 06/01/2010
Effective Date: 08/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  PANCRECARB MS-8

Post Date: 06/01/2010
Effective Date: 08/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  pancrelipase

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  pancrelipase

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  pancrelipase ec

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  pancrelipase ec

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  pancrelipase mt-16

Post Date: 06/01/2010
Effective Date: 08/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  pancrelipase mt-16

Post Date: 06/01/2010
Effective Date: 08/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  pancrelipase mt-16

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  pancron 10

Post Date: 06/01/2010
Effective Date: 08/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  pancron 10

Post Date: 06/01/2010
Effective Date: 08/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  pancron 20

Post Date: 06/01/2010
Effective Date: 08/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  pancron 20

Post Date: 06/01/2010
Effective Date: 08/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  pangestyme

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  PANGESTYME

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  PANOCAPS

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  PANOCAPS

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  PANOKASE

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  PANOKASE

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  PLARETASE

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  PLARETASE

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  PROGRAF 0.5 MG CAPSULE, -1 MG CAPSULE [G]

Post Date: 03/02/2010
Effective Date: 06/01/2010
Type of Change: Cost sharing change
Reason Changed: Generic added to formulary.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
tacrolimus Generic More Info  Antineoplastic / Immunosuppressant Drugs

Drug Name:  PROGRAF 0.5 MG CAPSULE, -1 MG CAPSULE [G]

Post Date: 03/02/2010
Effective Date: 06/01/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed
Reason Changed: Generic added to formulary.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
tacrolimus Generic More Info  Antineoplastic / Immunosuppressant Drugs

Drug Name:  PROGRAF 5 MG CAPSULE [G]

Post Date: 04/01/2010
Effective Date: 06/01/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed
Reason Changed: Generic added to formulary.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
tacrolimus Generic More Info  Antineoplastic / Immunosuppressant Drugs

Drug Name:  propoxyphene hcl

Post Date: 05/01/2010
Effective Date: 07/01/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Drug removed due to FDA action.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
hydrocodone-acetaminophen Generic More Info  Class III Narcotics
tramadol hcl Generic   Analgesics

Drug Name:  propoxyphene hcl-apap

Post Date: 05/01/2010
Effective Date: 07/01/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Medication removed due to FDA action.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
hydrocodone-acetaminophen Generic More Info  Class III Narcotics
tramadol hcl Generic   Analgesics

Drug Name:  RENVELA POWDER

Post Date: 02/01/2010
Effective Date: 03/01/2010
Type of Change: Cost sharing change
Reason Changed: Improved formulary positioning - lower member copay.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)

Drug Name:  RISPERDAL M-TAB [G]

Post Date: 05/01/2010
Effective Date: 07/01/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Drug removed due to FDA action.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
risperidone Generic More Info  Antipsychotic Drugs

Drug Name:  RISPERDAL M-TAB 1 MG ODT

Post Date: 05/01/2010
Effective Date: 07/01/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Drug removed due to FDA action.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
risperidone Generic More Info  Antipsychotic Drugs

Drug Name:  SAVELLA

Post Date: 02/01/2010
Effective Date: 03/01/2010
Type of Change: Cost sharing change
Reason Changed: Improved formulary positioning - lower member copay.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)

Drug Name:  SKELAXIN

Post Date: 07/30/2010
Effective Date: 09/30/2010
Type of Change: Cost sharing change
Reason Changed: Generic added to formulary.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
metaxalone Generic   CNS Muscle Relaxants

Drug Name:  SKELAXIN

Post Date: 08/01/2010
Effective Date: 10/01/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed
Reason Changed: Generic added to formulary.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
metaxalone Generic   CNS Muscle Relaxants

Drug Name:  STARLIX

Post Date: 03/02/2010
Effective Date: 06/01/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed
Reason Changed: Generic added to formulary.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
nateglinide Generic   Oral Hypoglycemics & Combos

Drug Name:  STARLIX

Post Date: 03/02/2010
Effective Date: 06/01/2010
Type of Change: Cost sharing change
Reason Changed: Generic added to formulary.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
nateglinide Generic   Oral Hypoglycemics & Combos

Drug Name:  SUBUTEX

Post Date: 03/02/2010
Effective Date: 06/01/2010
Type of Change: Cost sharing change
Reason Changed: Generic added to formulary.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
buprenorphine tablets Generic   Class III Narcotics

Drug Name:  SUBUTEX

Post Date: 03/02/2010
Effective Date: 06/01/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed
Reason Changed: Generic added to formulary.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
buprenorphine tablets Generic   Class III Narcotics

Drug Name:  TRILEPTAL SUSPENSION

Post Date: 03/02/2010
Effective Date: 06/01/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed
Reason Changed: Generic added to formulary.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
oxcarbazepine suspension Generic   Carbamazepines

Drug Name:  TRILEPTAL SUSPENSION

Post Date: 03/02/2010
Effective Date: 06/01/2010
Type of Change: Cost sharing change
Reason Changed: Generic added to formulary
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
oxcarbazepine suspension Generic   Carbamazepines

Drug Name:  ULTRACAPS

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Value+Rx Plan (HMO)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  ULTRACAPS

Post Date: 07/22/2010
Effective Date: 09/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.
Applies To: Explorer+Rx Plan (PPO), Traditional+Rx Plan (HMO-POS)
Alternative Drugs
Drug Tier Restrictions Therapy Class
CREON DR Preferred Brand   Other GI Drugs

Drug Name:  ULTRASE

Post Date: 06/01/2010
Effective Date: 08/22/2010
Type of Change: Drug removed - Deemed unsafe by FDA
Reason Changed: Unapproved producted removed by CMS.