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FORMULARY ADDITIONS UPDATE:

The following summary describes recent changes to the 10375 PUP Select Formulary.

FORMULARY ADDITIONS, REDUCTIONS IN PREFERRED OR TIERED COST-SHARING STATUS, OR REMOVAL OF UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT TO AN EXISTING FORMULARY DRUG

Brand Name Generic Name Description of Change Effective Date of Change Tier Utilization Management Notes
ABILIFY DISC TABLET 10MG, 15MG aripiprazole orally disintegrating tablet 10mg, 15mg Reduction in Preferred or Tiered Cost-Sharing Status 3/1/2010 Tier 3  
ABILIFY SOLUTION 1MG/ML aripiprazole oral solution 1mg/ml Reduction in Preferred or Tiered Cost-Sharing Status 3/1/2010 Tier 3  
ABILIFY TABLET 2MG, 5MG, 10MG, 15MG, 20MG, 30MG aripiprazole tablet 2mg, 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 30mg Reduction in Preferred or Tiered Cost-Sharing Status 3/1/2010 Tier 3  
ACEON TABLET 2MG, 4MG, 8MG perindopril tablet 2mg, 4mg, 8mg Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 2  
ACULAR LS OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION 0.5% ketorolac solution 0.5% Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 2  
ACULAR OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION 0.4% ketorolac solution 0.4% Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 2  
ALDARA CREAM 5% imiquimod cream 5% Formulary Addition 6/1/2010 Tier 2  
AMANTADINE SYRUP 50MG/5ML amantadine syrup 50mg/5ml Formulary Addition 6/1/2010 Tier 2  
AMINOSYN II M INJECTION 3.5%/D5W amino acid electrolyte infusion 3.5% in d5w Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 4 B/D
AMITIZA CAPSULE 8MCG, 24MCG lubiprostone capsule 8mcg, 24mcg Reduction in Preferred or Tiered Cost-Sharing Status 3/1/2010 Tier 3 PA removed, QL (62 capsule per 31 days), ST
ANAPROX DS TABLET 550MG naproxen sodium tablet 550mg Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 2  
ANAPROX TABLET 275MG naproxen sodium tablet 275mg Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 2  
APIDRA SOLOSTAR INJECTION insulin glulisine injection 100unit/ml Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 3  
APIDRA U-100 INJECTION insulin glulisine injection 100unit/ml Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 3  
APRISO CAPSULE 0.375GM mesalamine capsule sr 24hr 0.375 gm Formulary Addition 7/1/2010 Tier 3 QL (124 capsules per 31 days)
ARZERRA 100MG/5ML ofatumumab concentrate for iv infusion 100mg/5ml Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 5 PA
ASMANEX 30 AER 110MCG mometasone furoate inhalation powder 110mcg/inhalation Formulary Addition 6/1/2010 Tier 4 QL (135 per 30 days), ST
ASTEPRO SPRAY 0.15% azelastine hcl nasal spray 0.15% Formulary Addition 5/1/2010 Tier 3 QL (60ml per 31 days)
AUGMENTIN SUSPENSION 250MG/5ML amoxicillin & potassium clavulanate suspension 250mg/5ml Formulary Addition 1/1/2010 Tier 2  
AUGMENTIN XR TABLET 12HR amoxicillin & potassium clavulanate tablet sr 12hr 1000-62.5mg Formulary Addition 7/1/2010 Tier 2  
AVODART CAPSULE 0.5MG dutasteride capsule 0.5mg Removal of Utilization Management 3/1/2010 Tier 3 ST removed, QL (31 capsules per 31 days)
AXID SOLUTION 15MG/ML nizatidine solution 15mg/ml Formulary Addition 4/1/2010 Tier 4  
AZASITE SOLUTION 1% azithromycin ophthalmic solution 1% Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 3  
BENZACLIN GEL 1-5% clindamycin phosphate-benzoyl peroxide gel 1-5% Formulary Addition 1/1/2010 Tier 2  
BUDEPRION XL TABLET 150MG bupropion hcl tablet sr 24hr 150mg Reduction in Preferred or Tiered Cost-Sharing Status 1/1/2010 Tier 2 QL (93 tablets per 31 days)
BUDEPRION XL TABLET 300MG bupropion hcl tablet sr 24hr 300mg Reduction in Preferred or Tiered Cost-Sharing Status 4/1/2010 Tier 2 QL (31 tablets per 31 days)
BYETTA INJECTION 5MCG exenatide injection 250mcg/ml Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 4 ST
CARDIZEM LA TABLET 180MG diltiazem hcl er tablet 180mg Formulary Addition 7/1/2010 Tier 2 QL (93 tablets per 31 days)
CARDIZEM LA TABLET 240MG diltiazem hcl er tablet 240mg Formulary Addition 7/1/2010 Tier 2 QL (62 tablets per 31 days)
CARDIZEM LA TABLET 300MG, 360MG, 420MG diltiazem hcl er tablet 300mg, 360mg, 420mg Formulary Addition 7/1/2010 Tier 2 QL (31 tablets per 31 days)
CATAPRES-TTS-1 clonidine hcl patch 0.1mg/24hr Formulary Addition 1/1/2010 Tier 2 QL (5 patches per 31 days)
CATAPRES-TTS-2 clonidine hcl patch 0.2mg/24hr Formulary Addition 1/1/2010 Tier 2 QL (10 patches per 31 days)
CATAPRES-TTS-3 clonidine hcl patch 0.3mg/24hr Formulary Addition 1/1/2010 Tier 2 QL (10 patches per 31 days)
CERVARIX INJECTION human papillomavirus (hpv) bivalent (type 16, 18) recombinant vaccine injection Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 3  
CIMZIA KIT 200MG/ML certolizumab pegol injection kit 2 x 200mg/ml Formulary Addition 4/1/2010 Tier 5 PA
CODEINE SULFATE TABLET 15MG, 30MG, 60MG codeine sulfate tablet 15mg, 30mg, 60mg Formulary Addition 1/1/2010 Tier 2 PA
COGENTIN INJECTION 1MG/ML benztropine injection 1mg/ml Formulary Addition 1/1/2010 Tier 2  
COZAAR TABLET 100MG losartan potassium tablet 100mg Formulary Addition 7/1/2010 Tier 2 QL (31 tablets per 31 days), ST
COZAAR TABLET 25MG, 50MG losartan potassium tablet 25mg, 50mg Formulary Addition 7/1/2010 Tier 2 QL (62 tablets per 31 days), ST
DARVON CAPSULE 65MG propoxyphene hcl capsule 65mg Removal of Utilization Management 3/1/2010 Tier 2 QL removed
DARVON-N TABLET 100MG propoxyphene napsylate tablet 100mg Removal of Utilization Management 3/1/2010 Tier 4 QL removed
DEXILANT DR CAPSULE 30MG, 60MG dexlansoprazole delayed release capsule 30mg, 60mg Formulary Addition 37/1/2010 Tier 4  
DEXTROSE 5%/LACTATED RINGERS INJECTION dextrose 5% in lactated ringers Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 2  
DIURIL IV INJECTION 500MG chlorothiazide injection 500mg Formulary Addition 4/1/2010 Tier 4  
DOXYCYCLINE HYCLATE CAPSULE 100MG doxycycline hyclate capsule 100mg Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier  
DUREZOL EMULSION 0.05% difluprednate ophthalmic emulsion 0.05% Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 4  
EFFIENT TABLET 10MG prasugrel hcl tablet 10mg Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 3 QL (36 tablets per 31 days)
EFFIENT TABLET 5MG prasugrel hcl tablet 5mg Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 3 QL (31 tablets per 31 days)
ENBREL INJECTION 25MG/0.5ML etanercept subcutaneous injection 50mg/ml Formulary Addition 5/1/2010 Tier 5 PA
EVOCLIN AEROSOL 1% clindamycin phosphate foam 1% Formulary Addition 7/1/2010 Tier 4  
FANAPT PAK iloperidone 1mg, 2mg, 4mg and 6mg tablet titratration pak Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 4 QL (8 tablets per 31 days), ST
FANAPT TABLET 1MG, 2MG, 4MG, 6MG, 8MG, 10MG, 12MG iloperidone tablet 1mg, 2mg, 4mg, 6mg, 8mg, 10mg, 12mg Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 4 QL (62 tablets per 31 days), ST
FLOMAX CAPSULE 0.4MG tamsulosin hcl capsule 0.4mg Formulary Addition 6/1/2010 Tier 2 QL (62 capsules per 31 days)
GAVILYTE-N FLAVOR PACK peg 3350-kcl-sodium bicarbonatenacl for solution 420gm Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 1 QL (4000ml per 31 days)
GELNIQUE GEL 10% oxybutynin chloride transdermal gel 10% Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 4 QL (1 sachet per 1 day)
HECTOROL CAPSULE 1MCG doxercalciferol capsule 1mcg Formulary Addition 1/1/2010 Tier 3  
HUMIRA KIT 20MG/0.4ML adalimumab injection kit 20mg/0.4ml Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 5 PA
HYZAAR TABLET 100-12.5, 100-25 losartan potassium & hydrochlorothiazide tablet 100-12.5mg, 100-25mg Formulary Addition 7/1/2010 Tier 2 QL (31 tablets per 31 days), ST
HYZAAR TABLET 50-12.5 losartan potassium & hydrochlorothiazide tablet 50-12.5mg Formulary Addition 7/1/2010 Tier 2 QL (62 tablets per 31 days), ST
IMITREX INJECTION 6MG/0.5ML sumatriptan injection 6mg/0.5ml Formulary Addition 4/1/2010 Tier 2 QL (4ml per 30 days)
INVEGA TABLET 1.5MG paliperidone tablet sr 24hr 1.5mg Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 4  
IOPIDINE OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION 0.5% apraclonidine ophthalmic solution 0.5% Formulary Addition 1/1/2010 Tier 4  
ISTODAX INJECTION 10MG romidepsin for iv injection 10mg Formulary Addition 5/1/2010 Tier 5 PA
IXIARO INJECTION japanese encephalitis vaccine inactivated adsorbed injection Formulary Addition 7/1/2010 Tier 3  
KAPIDEX CAPSULE 30MG, 60MG dexlansoprazole delayed release capsule 30mg, 60mg Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 4  
LACTATED RINGERS INJECTION lactated ringers injection Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 2  
LIPOSYN II INJECTION 20% fat emulsion iv solution 20% Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 4 B/D
LIPOSYN III INJECTION 30% fat emulsion iv solution 30% Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 2 B/D
LOPROX SHAMPOO 1% ciclopirox shampoo 1% Formulary Addition 4/1/2010 Tier 4  
LOSEASONIQUE TABLET levonorgestrel-ethinyl estradiol tablet0.1-0.02mg and ethinyl estradiol tablet 0.01mg Formulary Addition 6/1/2010 Tier 4  
LOTREL CAPSULE 5-40MG, 10-40MG amlodipine besylate-benazepril hcl capsule 5-40mg, 10-40mg Reduction in Preferred or Tiered Cost-Sharing Status 3/1/2010 Tier 3 QL (31 capsules per 31 days)
MAXAIR AUTOHALER pirbuterol acetate inhalation aerosol 200mcg/inhalation Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 4  
MIRALAX POWDER 3350 NF polyethylene glycol powder 3350 nf Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 2  
MIRAPEX TABLET 0.125MG, 0.25MG, 0.5MG, 1MG, 1.5MG pramipexole tablet 0.125mg, 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 1.5mg Formulary Addition 4/1/2010 Tier 2  
NEXT CHOICE TABLET 0.75MG levonorgestrel tablet 0.75mg Formulary Addition 1/1/2010 Tier 2  
NITROSTAT SUBLINGUAL TABLET 0.3MG, 0.4MG, 0.6MG nitroglycerin sublingual tablet 0.3mg, 0.4mg, 0.6mg Formulary Addition 6/1/2010 Tier 3  
NUTROPIN AQ INJECTION 10MG/2ML, 20MG/2ML somatropin injection 10mg/2ml, 20mg/2ml Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 5 PA
ONGLYZA TABLET 2.5MG, 5MG saxagliptin hcl tablet 2.5mg, 5mg Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 4 QL (31 tablets per 31 days), ST
OPTIVAR DROPS 0.05% azelastine drops 0.05% Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 2  
OVIDE LOTION 0.5% malathion lotion 0.5% Formulary Addition 1/1/2010 Tier 4  
PHENYTEK CAPSULE 200MG, 300MG phenytoin ex capsule 200mg, 300mg Formulary Addition 5/1/2010 Tier 2  
PREVACID CAPSULE 15MG, 30MG DR lansoprazole capsule 15mg, 30mg Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 2 ST
PRIVIGEN INJECTION 20GM immune globulin (human) iv solution 10% Formulary Addition 5/1/2010 Tier 5 B/D, PA
PROGRAF CAPSULE 0.5MG tacrolimus capsule 0.5mg Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 4  
PROGRAF CAPSULE 1MG tacrolimus capsule 1mg Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 4  
PROGRAF CAPSULE 5MG tacrolimus capsule 5mg Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 5 B/D, PA
PROZAC WEEKLY CAPSULE 90MG fluoxetine hcl delayed release capsule 90mg Formulary Addition 7/1/2010 Tier 4 QL (5 capsules per 31 days), ST
PULMICORT SUSPENSION 0.25MG/2ML, 0.5MG/2ML budesonide suspension 0.25mg/2ml, 0.5mg/2ml Formulary Addition 5/1/2010 Tier 2 B/D
RAPAFLO CAPSULE 4MG, 8MG silodosin capsule 4mg, 8mg Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 4 QL (31 capsules per 31 days)
RAZADYNE SOLUTION 4MG/ML galantamine solution 4mg/ml Formulary Addition 1/1/2010 Tier 2  
REBIF INJECTION 22MCG/0.5ML, 44MCG/0.5ML interferon beta-1a injection 22mcg/0.5ml, 44mcg/0.5ml Removal of Utilization Management 3/1/2010 Tier 5 ST removed
REBIF TITRATION PACK interferon beta-1a injection 6 x 8.8mcg/0.2ml & 6 x 22mcg/0.5ml Removal of Utilization Management 3/1/2010 Tier 5 ST removed
RENAGEL TABLET 400MG, 800MG sevelamer hcl tablet 400mg, 800mg Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 3  
RENVELA PAK 0.8GM, 2.4GM sevelamer carbonate packet 0.8gm, 2.4gm Formulary Addition 1/1/2010 Tier 3  
REVATIO INJECTION sildenafil citrate iv solution 10mg/12.5ml Formulary Addition 5/1/2010 Tier 5 PA
RISPERDAL M TABLET 1MG risperidone odt tablet 1mg Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 4  
ROXANOL SOLUTION 20MG/ML morphine sulfate solution 20mg/ml Formulary Addition 4/1/2010 Tier 1  
SABRIL POWDER 500MG vigabatrin powder pack 500mg Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 5 PA
SABRIL TABLET 500MG vigabatrin tablet 500mg Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 5 PA
SAMSCA TABLET 15MG tolvaptan tablet 15mg Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 5 PA, QL (31 tablets per 31 days)
SAMSCA TABLET 30MG tolvaptan tablet 30mg Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 5 PA, QL (62 tablets per 31 days)
SANCUSO PATCH 3.1MG granisetron transdermal patch 3.1mg/24hr Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 3 QL (5 patches per 31 days)
SAPHRIS SUBLINGUAL TABLET 5MG, 10MG asenapine maleate sublingual tablet 5mg, 10mg Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 4  
SAVELLA TABLET 12.5MG, 25MG, 50MG, 100MG milnacipran hcl tablet 12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg, 100mg Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 3 QL (62 tablets per 31 days)
SAVELLA TITRATION PAK milnacipran hcl tablet 12.5mg (5) & 25mg (8) & 50mg (42) titration pak Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 3 QL (55 tablets per 31 days)
SKELAXIN TABLET 800MG metaxalone tablet 800mg Formulary Addition 7/1/2010 Tier 4  
SODIUM BICARBONATE INJECTION 8.4% sodium bicarbonate injection 8.4% Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 2  
SOMATULINE INJECTION 60MG/0.2ML lanreotide acetate extended release injection 60mg/0.2ml Formulary Addition 5/1/2010 Tier 5 PA
SORIATANE CAPSULE 17.5MG, 22.5MG acitretin capsule 17.5mg, 22.5mg Formulary Addition 7/1/2010 Tier 4  
SOTALOL HCL INJECTION 150MG/10ML sotalol hcl injection 150mg/10ml Formulary Addition 5/1/2010 Tier 4  
STARLIX TABLET 60MG, 120MG nateglinide tablet 60mg, 120mg Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 2 QL (93 tablets per 31 days), ST
SUBOXONE SUBLINGUALTABLET 2-0.5MG, 8-2MG buprenorphine hcl-naloxone hcl sublingual tablet 2-0.5mg, 8-2mg Reduction in Preferred or Tiered Cost-Sharing Status 7/1/2010 Tier 3 QL (93 tablets per 31 days)
SUBUTEX SUBLINGUAL TABLET 2MG buprenorphine sublingual tablet 2mg Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 4 QL (16 tablets per 31 days)
SUBUTEX SUBLINGUAL TABLET 8MG buprenorphine sublingual tablet 8mg Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 4 QL (8 tablets per 31 days)
SYMLINPEN 120 pramlintide acetate injection 1000mcg/ml Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 4 PA
TOPAMAX SPRINKLE 15MG, 25MG topiramate capsule 15mg, 25mg Reduction in Preferred or Tiered Cost-Sharing Status 1/1/2010 Tier 2 PA removed
TOPAMAX SPRINKLE 15MG, 25MG topiramate capsule 15mg, 25mg Removal of Utilization Management 1/1/2010 Tier 4 PA removed
TOPAMAX TABLET 25MG, 50MG, 100MG, 200MG topiramate tablet 25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 200mg Removal of Utilization Management 1/1/2010 Tier 2 PA removed
TOPAMAX TABLET 25MG, 50MG, 100MG, 200MG topiramate tablet 25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 200mg Removal of Utilization Management 1/1/2010 Tier 4 PA removed
TRILEPTAL SUSPENSION 300MG/5ML oxcarbazepine suspension 300mg/5ml Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 4  
TWYNSTA TABLET 40-5MG, 40-10MG, 80-5MG, 80-10MG telmisartan-amlodipine tablet 40-5mg, 40-10mg, 80-5mg, 80-10mg Formulary Addition 5/1/2010 Tier 4 QL (31 tablets per 31 days), ST
ULORIC TABLET 40MG, 80MG febuxostat tablet 40mg, 80mg Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 3 QL (31 tablets per 31 days), ST
ULTRAM ER TABLET 100MG tramadol hcl er tablet 100mg Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 2 QL (31 tablets per 31 days)
ULTRAM ER TABLET 200MG tramadol hcl er tablet 200mg Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 2  
ULTRAM ER TABLET 200MG tramadol hcl er tablet 200mg Removal of Utilization Management 3/1/2010 Tier 4 QL removed
VAGIFEM TABLET 10MCG estradiol vaginal tablet 10mcg Formulary Addition 5/1/2010 Tier 3  
VALCYTE SOLUTION 50MG/ML valganciclovir hcl for solution 50mg/ml Formulary Addition 5/1/2010 Tier 5  
VALTREX TABLET 500MG, 1GM valacyclovir tablet 500mg, 1gm Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 4  
VALTURNA TABLET 150-160MG, 300-320MG aliskiren-valsartan tablet 150-160mg, 300-320mg Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 3 QL (31 tablets per 31 days), ST
VOLTAREN GEL 1% diclofenac sodium gel 1% Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 3  
VOTRIENT TABLET 200MG pazopanib hcl tablet 200mg Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 5 PA
VPRIV INJECTION 400UNIT velaglucerase alfa for injection 400unit Formulary Addition 7/1/2010 Tier 5 PA
WELCHOL PAK 3.75GM colesevelam hcl packet for suspension 3.75gm Formulary Addition 5/1/2010 Tier 3 QL (31 packets per 31 days)
XOPENEX CONCENTRATE NEBULIZER SOLUTION 1.25MG/0.5ML levalbuterol nebulizer solution 1.25mg/0.5ml Formulary Addition 4/1/2010 Tier 4 B/D, ST
ZEMPLAR INJECTION 2MCG/ML paricalcitol iv solution 2mcg/ml Reduction in Preferred or Tiered Cost-Sharing Status 3/1/2010 Tier 4  
ZETIA TABLET 10MG ezetimibe tablet 10mg Reduction in Preferred or Tiered Cost-Sharing Status 1/1/2010 Tier 3 QL (31 tablets per 31 days)
ZIPSOR CAPSULE 25MG diclofenac potassium capsule 25mg Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 4 QL (124 capsules per 31 days)
ZOSYN INJECTION 3-0.375GM piperacillin/tazobactam sodium injection 3-0.375gm Formulary Addition 3/1/2010 Tier 2  
ZYLET SUSPENSION 0.5-0.3% loteprednol etabonate-tobramycin ophthalmic suspension 0.5-0.3% Reduction in Preferred or Tiered Cost-Sharing Status 3/1/2010 Tier 3  
ZYPREXA RELPREVV INJECTION 405MG olanzapine pamoate for extended release im suspension 405mg Formulary Addition 6/1/2010 Tier 5 QL (1 vial per 28 days)

QL = Quantity Limit, PA = Prior Authorization, ST = Step Therapy, B/D = Medicare Part B/D determination;
Covered drug is indicated in bold.

Updated: 06/10/2010

FORMULARY DELETIONS UPDATE:

The following summary describes recent changes to the 10375 PUPSelect Formulary.

FORMULARY DELETIONS, CHANGES IN PREFERRED OR TIERED COST-SHARING STATUS, OR ADDITION OF UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT TO AN EXISTING FORMULARY DRUG

Brand Name Generic Name Description of Change Reason for Change Effective Date of Change Alternative Drugs
(Brand drugs appear in upper case, generic drugs appear in lower case)
Tier
(Alternative Drug Co-pay/ Coinsurance)
ACEON TABLET 2MG, 4MG, 8MG perindopril tablet 2mg,4mg, 8mg Formulary Removal Available in Generic. Only Generic is Covered. 7/1/2010 perindopril tablet 2mg, 4mg, 8mg Tier 2
ACULAR LS OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION 0.4% ketorolac solution 0.4% Formulary Removal Available in Generic. Only Generic is Covered. 7/1/2010 ketorolac solution 0.4% Tier 2
ACULAR OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION 0.5% ketorolac solution 0.5% Formulary Removal Available in Generic. Only Generic is Covered. 7/1/2010 ketorolac solution 0.5% Tier 2
ALKERAN INJECTION 50MG melphalan hcl injection 50mg Formulary Removal Available in Generic. Only Generic is Covered. 6/1/2010 melphalan hcl injection 50mg Tier 5
AUGMENTIN SUSPENSION 250MG/5ML amoxicillin & potassium clavulanate suspension 250mg/5ml Formulary Removal Available in Generic. Only Generic is Covered. 6/1/2010 amoxicillin & potassium clavulanate suspension 250mg/5ml Tier 2
AUGMENTIN XR 12HR TABLET amoxicillin & potassium clavulanate tablet sr 12hr 1000-62.5mg Formulary Removal Available in Generic. Only Generic is Covered. 11/1/2010 amoxicillin & potassium clavulanate tablet sr 12hr 1000-62.5mg Tier 2
AXID SOLUTION 15MG/ML nizatidine 15mg/ml Formulary Removal Available in Generic. Only Generic is Covered. 7/1/2010 nizatidine 15mg/ml Tier 4
BLEOMYCIN INJECTION 30UNIT bleomycin sulfate for injection 30unit Addition of Utilization Management Requires Prior Authorization for Part B/D Coordination 9/1/2010 N/A N/A
CARDIZEM LA TABLET 180MG, 240MG, 300MG, 360MG, 420MG diltiazem hcl er tablet 180mg, 240mg, 300mg, 360mg, 420mg Formulary Removal Available in Generic. Only Generic is Covered. 11/1/2010 diltiazem hcl er tablet 180mg, 240mg, 300mg, 360mg, 420mg Tier 2 with QL
CATAPRES-TTS PATCH 0.1/24HR, 0.2/24HR, 0.3/24HR clonidine hcl patch 0.1/24hr, 0.2/24hr, 0.3/24hr Formulary Removal Available in Generic. Only Generic is Covered. 6/1/2010 clonidine hcl patch 0.1/24hr, 0.2/24hr, 0.3/24hr Tier 2 with QL
COGENTIN INJECTION 1MG/ML benztropine injection 1mg/ml Formulary Removal Available in Generic. Only Generic is Covered. 6/1/2010 benztropine injection 1mg/ml Tier 2
COZAAR TABLET 25MG, 50MG, 100MG losartan potassium tablet 25mg, 50mg, 100mg Formulary Removal Available in Generic. Only Generic is Covered. 11/1/2010 losartan potassium tablet 25mg, 50mg, 100mg Tier 2 with QL, ST
CYTARABINE INJECTION 20MG/ML, 100MG/ML cytarabine injection 20mg/ml, 100mg/ml Addition of Utilization Management Requires Prior Authorization for Part B/D Coordination 9/1/2010 N/A N/A
CYTARABINE INJECTION 500MG cytarabine injection 500mg Addition of Utilization Management Requires Prior Authorization for Part B/D Coordination 9/1/2010 N/A N/A
DIURIL IV INJECTION 500MG chlorothiazide injection 500mg Formulary Removal Available in Generic. Only Generic is Covered. 8/1/2010 chlorothiazide injection 500mg Tier 4
ELOXATIN INJECTION 100MG oxaliplatin injection 100mg Formulary Removal Available in Generic. Only Generic is Covered. 6/1/2010 oxaliplatin injection 100mg Tier 5
EVOCLIN AEROSOL 1% clindamycin phosphate foam 1% Formulary Removal Available in Generic. Only Generic is Covered. 11/1/2010 clindamycin phosphate foam 1% Tier 4
FLUOROURACIL INJECTION 500MG/10ML fluorouracil injection 500mg/10ml Addition of Utilization Management Requires Prior Authorization for Part B/D Coordination 9/1/2010 N/A N/A
HYZAAR TABLET 50-12.5MG, 100-12.5MG, 100-25MG losartan potassium & hydrochlorothiazide tablet 50-12.5mg, 100-12.5mg, 100-25mg Formulary Removal Available in Generic. Only Generic is Covered. 11/1/2010 losartan potassium & hydrochlorothiazide tablet 50-12.5mg, 100-12.5mg, 100-25mg Tier 2 with QL, ST
IOPIDINE OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION 0.5% apraclonidine ophthalmic solution 0.5% Formulary Removal Available in Generic. Only Generic is Covered. 6/1/2010 apraclonidine ophthalmic solution 0.5% Tier 4
LEUSTATIN INJECTION 1MG/ML cladribine injection 1mg/ml Addition of Utilization Management Requires Prior Authorization for Part B/D Coordination 9/1/2010 N/A N/A
LOPROX SHAMPOO 1% ciclopirox shampoo 1% Formulary Removal Available in Generic. Only Generic is Covered. 8/1/2010 ciclopirox shampoo 1% Tier 4
MOBAN TABLET 5MG, 10MG, 25MG, 50MG molindone hcl tablet 5mg, 10mg, 25mg, 50mg Drug Not Available Drug Discontinued by Manufacturer. 6/1/2010 Consult Your Doctor N/A
NITROSTAT SUBLINGUAL TABLET 0.3MG, 0.4MG, 0.6MG nitroglycerin sublingual tablet 0.3mg, 0.4mg, 0.6mg Drug Not Available Product No Longer Available 9/12/2010 NITROSTAT SUBLINGUAL TABLET 0.3MG, 0.4MG, 0.6MG Tier 3
NULYTELY FLAVORED PACK peg 3350-kcl-sodium bicarbonate-nacl for solution 420gm Formulary Removal Available in Generic. Only Generic is Covered. 7/1/2010 Gavilyte-N Solution Flavored Pack Tier 1 with QL
OPTIVAR DROPS 0.05% azelastine drops 0.05% Formulary Removal Available in Generic. Only Generic is Covered. 7/1/2010 azelastine drops 0.05% Tier 2
OVIDE LOTION 0.5% malathion lotion 0.5% Formulary Removal Available in Generic. Only Generic is Covered. 6/1/2010 malathion lotion 0.5% Tier 4
PLAN B levonorgestrel tablet 0.75mg Formulary Removal Available in Generic. Only Generic is Covered. 6/1/2010 Next Choice Tablet 0.75mg Tier 2
PREVACID CAPSULE 15MG, 30MG DR lansoprazole capsule 15mg, 30mg Formulary Removal Available in Generic. Only Generic is Covered. 7/1/2010 lansoprazole capsule 15mg, 30mg Tier 2 with ST
PROGRAF CAPSULE 0.5MG, 1MG tacrolimus capsule 0.5mg, 1mg Addition of Utilization Management Requires Prior Authorization for Part B/D Coordination 8/1/2010 N/A N/A
PROGRAF CAPSULE 0.5MG, 1MG tacrolimus capsule 0.5mg, 1mg Formulary Removal Available in Generic. Only Generic is Covered. 7/1/2010 tacrolimus capsule 0.5mg, 1mg Tier 4
PROGRAF CAPSULE 5MG tacrolimus capsule 5mg Formulary Removal Available in Generic. Only Generic is Covered. 7/1/2010 tacrolimus capsule 5mg Tier 5, PA, B/D
PROZAC WEEKLY CAPSULE 90MG fluoxetine hcl delayed release capsule 90mg Formulary Removal Available in Generic. Only Generic is Covered. 11/1/2010 fluoxetine hcl delayed release capsule 90mg Tier 4 with QL, ST
PULMICORT SUSPENSION 0.25MG/2ML, 0.5MG/2ML budesonide 0.25mg/2ml, 0.5mg/2ml Formulary Removal Available in Generic. Only Generic is Covered. 7/1/2010 budesonide 0.25mg/2ml, 0.5mg/2ml Tier 2 with B/D
RAZADYNE SOLUTION 4MG/ML galantamine solution 4mg/ml Formulary Removal Available in Generic. Only Generic is Covered. 6/1/2010 galantamine solution 4mg/ml Tier 2
SKELAXIN TABLET 800MG metaxalone tablet 800mg Formulary Removal Available in Generic. Only Generic is Covered. 11/1/2010 metaxalone tablet 800mg Tier 4
STARLIX TABLET 60MG, 120MG nateglinide tablet 60mg, 120mg Formulary Removal Available in Generic. Only Generic is Covered. 7/1/2010 nateglinide tablet 60mg, 120mg Tier 2 with QL, ST
SUBUTEX SUBLINGUAL TABLET 2MG, 8MG buprenorphin sublingual tablet 2mg, 8mg Formulary Removal Available in Generic. Only Generic is Covered. 7/1/2010 buprenorphin sublingual tablet 2mg, 8mg Tier 4 wth QL
TRILEPTAL SUSPENSION 300MG/5ML oxcarbazepin suspension 300mg/5ml Formulary Removal Available in Generic. Only Generic is Covered. 7/1/2010 oxcarbazepin suspension 300mg/5ml Tier 4
ULTRAM ER TABLET 100MG tramadol hcl tablet 100mg er Formulary Removal Available in Generic. Only Generic is Covered. 7/1/2010 tramadol hcl tablet 100mg er Tier 2 with QL
ULTRAM ER TABLET 200MG tramadol hcl tablet 200mg er Formulary Removal Available in Generic. Only Generic is Covered. 7/1/2010 tramadol hcl tablet 200mg er Tier 2
Unapproved Pancreatic Enzyme Products (PEPs)* amylase-lipase-protease Drug Not Available Product No Longer Available 4/28/2010 CREON 12000UNIT, CREON 24000UNIT, CREON 6000UNIT Tier 3
VALTREX TABLET 500MG, 1GM valacyclovir tablet 500mg, 1gm Formulary Removal Available in Generic. Only Generic is Covered. 7/1/2010 valacyclovir tablet 500mg, 1gm Tier 4
VINBLASTINE INJECTION 10MG vinblastine sulfate for injection 10mg Addition of Utilization Management Requires Prior Authorization for Part B/D Coordination 9/1/2010 N/A N/A
VINCASAR PFS INJECTION 1MG/ML vincristine sulfate iv solution 1mg/ml Addition of Utilization Management Requires Prior Authorization for Part B/D Coordination 9/1/2010 N/A N/A
VINCRISTINE INJECTION1MG/ML vincristine sulfate ivsolution 1mg/ml Addition of Utilization Management Requires Prior Authorization for Part B/D Coordination 9/1/2010 N/A N/A
ZOSYN INJECTION 3-0.375GM piperacillin/tazobactam sodium 3-0.375gm Formulary Removal Available in Generic. Only Generic is Covered. 7/1/2010 piperacillin/tazobactam sodium 3-0.375gm Tier 2

*The following is a list of FDA unapproved PEPs: Creon 5/10/20, Dygase, Kutrase, Ku-Zyme, Ku-Zyme-HP, Lapase, Lipram, Lipram-PN, Lipram-UL, Palcaps, Pancrease MT, Pancrecarb MS, Pancrelipase, Pancrelipase MST, Pancron Panges CN, Panges MT, Panges UL, Pangestym EC, Panocaps, Panocaps MT, Panokase, Plaretase, Ultracaps MT, Ultrase, Viokase

QL = Quantity Limit, PA = Prior Authorization, ST = Step Therapy, B/D = Medicare Part B/D determination
Affected drug is indicated in bold.

Updated: 05/25/2010

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