The following is a list of the most commonly prescribed drugs. It represents an abbreviatedversion of the drug list (formulary) that is at the core of your prescription-drug benefit plan. The list is not all-inclusive and does not guarantee coverage. In addition to using this list,you are encouraged to ask your doctor to prescribe generic drugs whenever appropriate. PLEASE NOTE: The symbol * next to a drug signifies that it is subject to nonformulary status 2008 Express Scripts when a generic is available throughout the year. Not all the drugs listed are covered by all prescription-drug benefit programs; check your benefit materials for the specific drugs National Preferred Formulary covered and the copayments for your prescription-drug benefit program. For specific questions about your coverage, please call the phone number printed on your ID card. A B K N D L G C E O H M I P F J THIS DOCUMENT LIST IS EFFECTIVE JAN. 1, 2008 THROUGH DEC. 31, 2008. THIS LIST IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
The symbol [G] next to a drug name signifies that a generic is available for at least one or more strengths of the brand-name medication. Most generics are available at the lowest copayment. You can get more information and updates to this document at our web site at www.express-scripts.com. 2008 Express Scripts, Inc. PRMT22157-08 (09/01/07) All Rights Reserved Examples of Nonformulary Medications With Selected Formulary Alternatives
The following is a list of some nonformulary brand-name medications with examples of selected alternatives that are on the formulary.
Column 1 lists examples of nonformulary medications.
Column 2 lists some alternatives that can be prescribed. Nonformulary Formulary Alternative Nonformulary Formulary Alternative
M-tabs), Seroquel/XR, Zyprexa (non-Zydis)
brimonidine tartrate, Alphagan P, Cosopt*,
Acular (non LS/PF), Voltarten Ophth. U Q
ciprofloxacin/er, ofloxacin, Avelox, Levaquin
brimonidine tartrate, Alphagan P, Cosopt*,
R V
paroxetine (immediate release), citalopram,
amlodipine, felodipine er, nifedipine er,
fluoxetine (daily), citalopram, paroxetine,
S W
amlodipine, felodipine er, nifedipine er,
X
ciprofloxacin/er, ofloxacin, Avelox, Levaquin
Y Z
M-tabs), Seroquel/XR, Zyprexa (non-Zydis)
Acular (non LS/PF), Voltarten Ophth. T
The symbol [G] next to a drug name indicates that a generic is available for at least one or more strengths of the brand-name medication.
The symbol [INJ] next to a drug name indicates that the drug is available in injectable form only.
The symbol [SNRI] stands for Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor. For the member: Generic medications contain the same active ingredients as their corresponding brand-name medications, although they may
look different in color or shape. They have been FDA-approved under strict standards. For the physician: Please prescribe preferred products and allow generic substitutions when medically appropriate. Thank you.
Brand-name drugs are listed in CAPITAL letters. Generic drugs are listed in lower case letters. THIS DOCUMENT LIST IS EFFECTIVE JAN. 1, 2008 THROUGH DEC. 31, 2008. THIS LIST IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
The symbol [G] next to a drug name signifies that a generic is available for at least one or more strengths of the brand-name medication. Most generics are available at the lowest copayment. You can get more information and updates to this document at our web site at www.express-scripts.com. 2008 Express Scripts, Inc. PRMT22157-08 (09/01/07) All Rights Reserved
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