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C o n f d e n c e c o m e s w i t h e v e r y c a r d . ®
Clinical Drug List
2019
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Blue Cross Clinical Drug List - January 2019
Table of contents
Blue Cross Clinical Drug List (Formulary) introduction 6
How to read the Blue Cross Clinical Drug List 13
Anti-infectives
1A Antifungals 15
1B Antimalarials 15
1C Antiparasitics and antihelmintics 16
1D Antiretrovirals 17
1E Antituberculars 18
1F Antivirals 18
1G Cephalosporins 19
1H Macrolides 19
1I Penicillins 19
1J Quinolones 20
1K Sulfonamides and combinations 20
1L Tetracyclines 20
1M Urinary tract agents 21
1N Miscellaneous anti-infectives 21
Cardiovascular, hypertension, cholesterol
2A ACE-Inhibitors and combinations 22
2B Alpha-adrenergic agents 22
2C Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers and combinations 23
2D Anticoagulants and hemostasis agents 24
2E Beta blockers and combinations 25
2F Calcium channel blockers and combinations 26
2G Cardiovascular treatment 26
2H Diuretics 27
2I Lipid-lowering agents 28
2J Nitrates and combinations 29
2K Renin-inhibitors and combinations 29
2L Miscellaneous antihypertensives 29
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Central nervous system
3A Alzheimer's therapy 30
3B Anticonvulsants 31
3C Antidepressants 32
3D Antipsychotics 33
3E Anxiolytics 34
3F CNS stimulants 34
3G Migraine therapy 35
3H Myasthenia gravis 35
3I Narcotic antagonists and withdrawal management 35
3J Narcotic mixed agonist and antagonist 36
3K Narcotic and analgesic combinations 36
3L Narcotics 37
3M Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs 38
3N Parkinsons disease and related disorders 39
3O Salicylates 39
3P Sedative and hypnotics 40
3Q Skeletal muscle relaxants 40
3R Miscellaneous CNS 41
Gastrointestinal agents
4A 5-Aminosalicylic Acid (5-ASA) agents 42
4B Antidiarrheals and antispasmodics 42
4C Antiemetics 43
4D Bile acids 43
4E Bowel preparation and cleansing agents 44
4F Digestive enzymes 44
4G H2-Receptor antagonists 44
4H Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI) 45
4I Topical anti-Inflammatory agents 45
4J Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) blocking agents 45
4K Ulcer therapy 46
4L Miscellaneous gastrointestinal agents 46
Obstetrics and gynecology
5A Contraceptives-Biphasic 47
5B Contraceptives-Misc. 47
5C Contraceptives-Monophasic 48
5D Contraceptives-Postcoital 48
5E Contraceptives-Triphasic 48
5F Estrogen and progestin combinations 49
5G Estrogens 49
5H Infertility treatment* 50
5I Progestins 50
5J Vaginal anti-infective and antifungal 50
5K Miscellaneous OB-GYN 51
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Rheumatology and musculoskeletal
6A Corticosteroids 52
6B Gout therapy 52
6C Non-Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) blocking agents 52
6D Osteoporosis and bone resorption 52
6E Osteoporosis and hormonal treatment 53
6F Salicylates 53
6G Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) blocking agents 53
6H Miscellaneous rheumatologic agents 53
Endocrinology
7A Androgens 54
7B Antithyroid agents 54
7C Corticosteroids 55
7D Growth Hormone and related products 55
7E Insulins 56
7F Non-insulin hypoglycemic agents 57
7G Somatostatin analogs 58
7H Thyroid hormones 58
7I Urea cycle disorder agents 58 7J Vitamin D analogs 58 7K Miscellaneous endocrine 59
Antineoplastics and immunosuppresants
8A Adjuvant therapy 60
8B Alkylating agents 60
8C Antimetabolites 60
8D Hormonal agents 61
8E Immunomodulators 62
8F Kinase inhibitors and molecular target inhibitors 63
8G Miscellaneous antineoplastic agents 64
Immunology and hematology
9A Hematopoietic agents 65
9B Immunoglobulins 65
9C Interferons and MS therapy 65
9D Miscellaneous immunology and hematology 66
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Dermatology
10A Acne treatment 67
10B Antipsoriatic and antiseborrheic 68
10C Corticosteroids - very high potency 68
10D Corticosteroids - high potency 69
10E Corticosteroids - medium potency 69
10F Corticosteroids - low potency 70
10G Scabicides and pediculicides 70
10H Topical anesthetics 70
10I Topical antibacterials 71
10J Topical antifungals 71
10K Topical antineoplastic agents and immunomodulators 72
10L Topical antivirals 72
10M Wound and burn therapy 72
10N Miscellaneous dermatologicals 73
Ophthalmology
11A Cycloplegic mydriatics 74
11B Glaucoma agents 74
11C Ophthalmic anti-allergy agents 75
11D Ophthalmic anti-infective and steroid combinations 75
11E Ophthalmic anti-infectives 76
11F Ophthalmic anti-inflammatory agents 76
11G Ophthalmic beta blockers 77
11H Ophthalmic steroids 77
11I Miscellaneous ophthalmic agents 77
Otic and nasal preparations
12A Nasal preparations 78
12B Otic preparations 78
Respiratory, cough and cold
13A Antihistamine and decongestant combinations 79
13B Antihistamines 79
13C Antitussives 80
13D Cystic Fibrosis agents 80 13E Epinephrine 80
13F Inhaled anticholinergics 81
13G Inhaled beta-agonist and anticholinergic combinations 81
13H Inhaled beta-agonists 81
13I Inhaled steroid and beta-agonist combinations 82 13J Inhaled steroids 82
13K Intranasal steroids 82
13L Oral beta-agonists 82
13M Pulmonary Hypertension Agents 83 13N Theophyllines 83
13O Miscellaneous respiratory agents 83
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Urology
14A BPH Treatment 84
14B Ion-Removing Agents 84
14C Urinary Antispasmodics 85
14D Miscellaneous Urologicals 85
Vitamins and supplements
15A Potassium Replacement 86
15B Vitamins and Minerals 86
Diagnostic and other miscellaneous
16A Chelating Agents 87
16B Diagnostics and Other Miscellaneous 87
16C Vaccines 88
Lifestyle modification
17A Sexual Dysfunction 89
17B Smoking Cessation 89
17C Weight Loss Preparations 89
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Blue Cross Clinical Drug List
The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Clinical Drug List is a useful reference and educational tool for prescribers, pharmacists and members.
We regularly update this list with medications approved by the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration and reviewed by our Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. The list represents
the clinical judgment of Michigan doctors, pharmacists and other experts in the diagnosis and
treatment of disease and the promotion of health. The committee selects medications based on
safety, clinical effectiveness and opportunity for cost savings. This is how the Clinical Drug List helps maintain quality of care and contain costs for our members.
About this drug list
Use this list to find information about drug coverage and therapeutic options for Blue Cross
members. This list is divided into major drug classes or indication for use by chapter. Products
approved for more than one use may be included in more than one chapter. Within each
chapter, drugs are identified according to their tier placement. Refer to the How to Read section
for details.
We encourage doctors to prescribe preferred medications whenever possible. Blue Cross
respects the judgment of the dispensing pharmacists and expect them to contact the prescriber
when a prescription for a drug or dose may not be appropriate for a member. We also
encourage pharmacists to contact the prescriber to suggest an alternative when a Blue Cross
member’s prescription is written for a nonpreferred or excluded drug.
Coverage and applicable copay amounts for drugs on the Blue Cross Clinical Drug List are based on a member’s drug plan. Not all drugs included in the drug list are necessarily covered
by each member’s plan. Drugs not listed on the Clinical Drug List may not be covered.
Some medications excluded by a Blue Cross member’s pharmacy benefit may be covered
under his or her medical benefit. These are medications that are generally administered in a
doctor’s office under the supervision of appropriate health care personnel and aren’t normally
dispensed to the member for self-administration.
Drug list exclusions
Our goal at Blue Cross is to provide you with safe, high-quality prescription drug therapies while
also keeping your medical costs low. To accomplish this, we don’t cover some high-cost drugs
with comparable therapeutic alternatives that have similar effectiveness, quality and safety, but
at a fraction of the cost. For the most recent list of excluded drugs, read our Drug List Exclusions (PDF). If you have a question about a drug that isn’t covered and doesn’t appear on this list, call the Customer Service number on the back of your Blue Cross member ID card.
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Several drugs and drug categories are excluded from coverage under this drug list. These
include:
• Prescription drugs for which there is an over-the-counter equivalent in both strength and dosage form (unless considered preventive by the United States Preventive Services
Task Force)
• Drugs used for experimental or investigational purposes • Drugs prescribed for cosmetic purposes • Products covered as a medical benefit (for example, injectable drugs and vaccines that
are usually administered in a doctor’s office)
o Note: Most Blue Cross members can get multiple common vaccines at network retail pharmacies. Restrictions may apply.
• Compounded products — with some exceptions • Replacement prescriptions resulting from loss, theft or mishandling • Drugs not approved by the FDA
Specialty drugs
For more information on specialty drugs, see Specialty Drug Program Rx Benefit Member Guide. Specialty drugs are limited to a 30-day supply. Select specialty drugs are managed by the 15-Day Specialty Drug Limitation Program. Drugs included on this list are limited to a 15-day supply for all fills. Members pay half their copay for a 15-day supply. For more details, visit
bcbsm.com/pharmacy.
Preventive drug coverage
Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as national health care
reform, most health care plans must cover certain preventive services and drugs with no cost
sharing. These drugs appear as a $0 tier on the drug list. For a complete list of preventive
drugs, and coverage requirements, please refer to Preventive drug coverage or visit bcbsm.com/pharmacy.
How do I know what type of prescription coverage I have?
For details about your drug benefit, please call the Customer Service phone number on the
back of your Blue Cross member ID card. If you have online access, log in to your account at
bcbsm.com. You can also find more general information about Blue Cross prescription
coverage at bcbsm.com/pharmacy.
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Tier descriptions
• Preferred generics Members pay the lowest copay for generics, making them the most cost-effective option
for treatment.
• Preferred brands This tier includes preferred, brand-name drugs. These drugs are more expensive than
generics.
• Nonpreferred brands This tier includes nonpreferred, brand-name drugs for which there’s a more cost-
effective generic alternative or preferred brand-name drug available.
How do I fill my prescription?
• At a retail pharmacy More than 2,400 retail pharmacies in Michigan and 65,000 retail pharmacies
outside of Michigan accept your Blue Cross member ID card.
• Mail order (home delivery) The type of drug you take determines which mail‑order vendor you use.
Order drugs as follows:
o Limited distribution specialty drugs Pharmacy varies based on drug. Please refer to the Specialty Drug
Program Pharmacy Benefit Member Guide and search based on the drug you take.
o All other specialty drugs Pharmacy: AllianceRx Walgreens Prime*
Telephone: 1‑866‑515‑1355
o All other drugs Pharmacy: Express Scripts** mail order pharmacy
Telephone: 1‑800‑778‑0735
If you have questions about which mail order vendor to use, call the Customer Service number
on the back of your Blue Cross member ID card or visit bcbsm.com/pharmacy.
*AllianceRx Walgreens Prime® is an independent company that provides pharmacy benefit management services for Blue Cross.
**Express Scripts® is an independent company that provides pharmacy benefit management services for Blue Cross.
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New generics
When a generic version of a brand-name drug becomes available, the generic version is
generally added to Tier 1. The original branded version will be moved to a nonpreferred tier by
Blue Cross.
Generic drug substitution
Generic drug substitution occurs when a pharmacist dispenses a generic equivalent in place of
the brand-name product. Generics approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are
listed in the “Generic name” column to the right of the brand-name drug. Generic substitution is
required for most Blue Cross members. If both the generic and brand names are listed, the tier
number matches the available generic. The brand-name tier is always higher, reflecting the
higher copayment when there’s an available generic. Members are encouraged to receive the
generic equivalent if available.
Some Blue Cross members, depending on their plan, may be required to pay the difference
between the cost of the brand-name drug and the cost of its generic equivalent, in addition to
the applicable brand-name copay.
Vaccines
The following select vaccines are covered without cost sharing for most members at Blue Cross
participating pharmacies certified to administer vaccines.
Common name Vaccine Age restrictions
Flu Influenza virus None
Hepatitis A
Havrix® None
Vaqta® None
Hepatitis A/B Twinrix® None
Human
papillomavirus, or
HPV
Gardasil® 9 to 27 years old
Gardasil® 9 9 to 27 years old
Meningitis Menveo® None
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Common name Vaccine Age restrictions
Menactra® None
Menomune® None
Pneumonia
Pneumovax® 23 None
Prevnar 13® 65 and older
Shingles Zostavax 60 and older
Shingrix® 50 and older
Tetanus, diphtheria Boostrix® None
and whooping cough Adacel® None
How prior approval, step therapy and quantity limits work
Prior approval
Prior approval may be necessary for coverage of certain medications. In these cases, the member must meet clinical criteria or additional information must be provided before coverage is approved. Clinical criteria are based on current medical information and approved by our Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
Step therapy
Drugs subject to step therapy may require previous treatment with one or more preferred drugs
before coverage is approved.
To view a current list of drugs requiring prior approval or step therapy please see the following:
Blue Cross Prior Authorization and Step Therapy Guidelines and refer to the column labeled Clinical Drug List.
Quantity limits and dose optimization
Blue Cross sets quantity limits based on clinical appropriateness and manufacturer
recommended dosing for select drugs. For certain medications, Blue Cross limits the quantity or
maximum day supply that can be dispensed per fill.
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To view a current list of drugs that have limits on quantity or maximum day supply that can be
dispensed per fill, please see the following: Blue Cross Quantity Limit Program, and refer to the column labeled Clinical/Clinical/Closed Drug List
The Blue Cross dose optimization program encourages appropriate prescribing of medications
that are intended for once-daily administration. For certain medications, doctors are encouraged
to prescribe prescription drugs in once-daily dosage regimens to help increase a member’s
adherence to the medication, as opposed to using multiple lower doses of the same drug.
Obtaining prior approval or step therapy
For members:
Blue Cross members should consult their prescription drug benefit packet for information on
how to obtain prior approval or how to request a review for coverage of a drug that isn’t included
in their plan. Members can also call the Customer Service number on the back of their Blue
Cross member ID card for more information. Members can also submit a request online by filling
out the below request form on the web at bcbsm.com.
• Blue Cross PPO form
Or write to:
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Pharmacy Services
P.O. Box 2320
Detroit, MI 48231-2320
For doctors:
Doctors can download the medication request forms through web-DENIS under Blue Cross Provider Publications and Resources. Return completed forms to the Pharmacy Services Clinical Help Desk for review (indicate if the request is urgent). We notify the doctor of approved
requests and process the member’s claim accordingly. If a request isn’t approved, we’ll notify
the member and doctor in writing. The notification includes the reason for the denial and an
explanation of the member’s appeal rights and the appeals process.
Doctors can request approval for Blue Cross members by any of the below methods:
1. Online
• Go to bcbsm.com • Log in as a provider • Select Medication Prior Authorization
2. Call:
• 1-800-437-3803 3. Fax:
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• 1-866-601-4425 4. Write
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Pharmacy Services
P.O. Box 2320
Detroit, MI 48231-2320
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List
How to read the Clinical Drug List
This drug list shows the drug’s tier status and whether the drug has special requirements for coverage.
Drugs are listed alphabetically by brand name within each section. If a generic version is
available, the name is included in the “Generic Name” column next to the brand name. The
brand name is included for informational purposes. If only a brand name is listed, there isn’t a
generic version available.
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Drugs are organized based on drug class or indication for use.
The generic drug atorvastatin calcium is a preferred generic drug, and quantity limits apply. Strengths of 10 and 20mg for atorvastatin calcium are preventive drugs,and may be covered with $0 cost share for members who meet criteria.
The generic drug fenofibric acid
(choline) is a preferred generic drug and
doesn’t have any restrictions on
coverage.
Praluent and Repatha are preferred
brand-name drugs. Prior approval and
quantity limits apply.
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Livalo is a nonpreferred brand-name
drug, and quantity limits apply.
Limits: This section lists information,
such as prior approval, step therapy and
quantity limits.
Prior approval: Plan approval is
required for coverage (listed as PA in
the chart).
Step therapy: Previous treatment with
preferred drugs is required (listed as ST
in the chart).
Quantity limits: Prescriptions can’t
exceed a specific quantity per fill (listed
as QL in the chart).
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This document is current at the time of publication and is subject to change. Please go to
bcbsm.com/pharmacy and click on Drug Lists for the most up-to-date information regarding the Clinical Drug List.
This document content was developed to comply with applicable federal and state regulations.
To learn more about your plan, go to bcbsm.com and type “How Health Insurance Works” in
the search field.
Editor’s note: Please send us your comments and suggestions regarding the Blue Cross Clinical Drug List. Your input is vital to its continued success. We review and consider all responses. Please send your comments to:
Drug Information Services — Mail Code 512C Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 600 E. Lafayette Blvd. Detroit, MI 48226-2998
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1. Anti-infectives
1A. Antifungals
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Ancobon flucytosine
Diflucan fluconazole
Grifulvin V griseofulvin, microsize
Gris-PEG griseofulvin ultramicrosize
Lamisil tablet terbinafine hcl
Mycelex Troche clotrimazole
Nizoral ketoconazole
Nystatin nystatin
Sporanox itraconazole
Vfend voriconazole
Preferred Brands Cresemba capsule QL Noxafil suspension
Noxafil tablet QL
Nonpreferred Brands Oravig QL
1B. Antimalarials
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Aralen chloroquine phosphate
Lariam mefloquine hcl
Malarone atovaquone/proguanil hcl
Plaquenil hydroxychloroquine sulfate
Qualaquin quinine sulfate
Preferred Brands Coartem
Daraprim PA Primaquine
Nonpreferred Brands Arakoda QL
PA - Prior approval may be required ST - Step therapy may be required QL - Quantity limits may apply ver. 1 Blue Cross Clinical Drug List - January 2019 Page 15
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1C. Antiparasitics and antihelmintics
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Albenza albendazole QL
Biltricide praziquantel
Flagyl metronidazole
Humatin paromomycin sulfate
Mepron atovaquone
Stromectol ivermectin
Tindamax tinidazole
Preferred Brands Alinia
Benznidazole QL Impavido QL Mepron blister pak
Nebupent aerosol
Nonpreferred Brands Emverm QL
PA - Prior approval may be required ST - Step therapy may be required QL - Quantity limits may apply ver. 1 Blue Cross Clinical Drug List - January 2019 Page 16
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1D. Antiretrovirals
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Combivir lamivudine/zidovudine
Epivir lamivudine
Epzicom abacavir sulfate/lamivudine
Kaletra lopinavir/ritonavir
Lexiva fosamprenavir calcium
Norvir ritonavir
Retrovir zidovudine
Reyataz atazanavir sulfate
Sustiva efavirenz
Viramune, XR nevirapine
Viread tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
Ziagen abacavir sulfate
Preferred Brands Aptivus
Atripla
Biktarvy QL Cimduo QL Complera QL Delstrigo QL Descovy QL Edurant QL Emtriva
Evotaz QL Fuzeon
Genvoya QL Intelence
Invirase
Isentress
Isentress HD
Kaletra tablet
Lexiva suspension
Norvir capsule, solution, packet
Odefsey QL Pifeltro QL Prezcobix QL Prezista
Reyataz packet
Selzentry
Stribild QL Symfi, Lo QL Symtuza QL Tivicay
Triumeq QL Truvada
Tybost QL Vemlidy QL Viread 150mg, 200mg, 250mg tablet; powder
Nonpreferred Brands Juluca QL
PA - Prior approval may be required ST - Step therapy may be required QL - Quantity limits may apply ver. 1 Blue Cross Clinical Drug List - January 2019 Page 17
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1E. Antituberculars
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Ethambutol ethambutol hcl
Isoniazid isoniazid
Mycobutin rifabutin
Pyrazinamide pyrazinamide
Rifadin rifampin
Preferred Brands Cycloserine
Sirturo PA
Nonpreferred Brands Paser
Priftin
Rifamate
Rifater
Trecator
1F. Antivirals
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Acyclovir acyclovir
Baraclude entecavir
Copegus ribavirin
Epivir HBV lamivudine
Famvir famciclovir
Flumadine rimantadine hcl
Hepsera adefovir dipivoxil
Rebetol ribavirin
Ribapak; Ribatab ribavirin
Ribasphere Ribapak tablet ribavirin
Symmetrel amantadine hcl
Tamiflu oseltamivir phosphate QL
Valcyte valganciclovir hcl
Valtrex valacyclovir hcl
Zovirax acyclovir
Preferred Brands Baraclude solution
Epclusa PA, QL Epivir HBV solution
Rebetol solution
Relenza QL Zepatier PA, QL
Nonpreferred Brands Daklinza PA, QL Harvoni PA, QL Mavyret PA, QL Prevymis tablet QL Sitavig ST, QL Sovaldi PA, QL Technivie PA, QL Vosevi PA, QL Xofluza QL
PA - Prior approval may be required ST - Step therapy may be required QL - Quantity limits may apply ver. 1 Blue Cross Clinical Drug List - January 2019 Page 18
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1G. Cephalosporins
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Ceclor, ER cefaclor
Ceftin cefuroxime axetil
Cefzil cefprozil
Duricef cefadroxil
Keflex cephalexin
Omnicef cefdinir
Spectracef cefditoren pivoxil
Suprax cefixime
Vantin cefpodoxime proxetil
Preferred Brands Suprax capsule, chew tablet, 500mg/5ml suspension
Nonpreferred Brands Suprax 100mg/5ml suspension
1H. Macrolides
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Biaxin, XL clarithromycin
E.E.S. erythromycin ethylsuccinate
Ery-tab erythromycin base
Erythromycin Base erythromycin base
Erythromycin Stearate erythromycin stearate
Zithromax azithromycin
Nonpreferred Brands Dificid QL Eryped 200mg/5ml, 400mg/5ml
Ery-tab 500mg
1I. Penicillins
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Amoxil amoxicillin
Ampicillin ampicillin trihydrate
Augmentin, ES, XR amoxicillin/potassium clav
Dicloxacillin dicloxacillin sodium
Penicillin VK penicillin v potassium
Preferred Brands Augmentin 125mg-31.25mg/ml suspension
Nonpreferred Brands Moxatag
PA - Prior approval may be required ST - Step therapy may be required QL - Quantity limits may apply ver. 1 Blue Cross Clinical Drug List - January 2019 Page 19
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1J. Quinolones
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Avelox moxifloxacin hcl
Cipro suspension ciprofloxacin
Cipro tablet ciprofloxacin hcl
Cipro XR ciprofloxacin/ciprofloxa hcl
Floxin tablet ofloxacin
Levaquin levofloxacin
Nonpreferred Brands Baxdela tablet
Factive
1K. Sulfonamides and combinations
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Bactrim, DS; Septra, DS sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim
Sulfadiazine sulfadiazine
1L. Tetracyclines
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Adoxa doxycycline monohydrate PA
Avidoxy 100mg doxycycline monohydrate
Declomycin demeclocycline hcl
Doryx doxycycline hyclate PA
Dynacin minocycline hcl
Minocin capsule minocycline hcl
Monodox doxycycline monohydrate
Periostat doxycycline hyclate
Tetracycline tetracycline hcl
Vibramycin doxycycline hyclate
Vibramycin suspension doxycycline monohydrate
Preferred Brands Vibramycin syrup
Nonpreferred Brands Doryx MPC PA Doxycycline IR-DR PA Oracea PA
PA - Prior approval may be required ST - Step therapy may be required QL - Quantity limits may apply ver. 1 Blue Cross Clinical Drug List - January 2019 Page 20
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1M. Urinary tract agents
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Furadantin nitrofurantoin
Hiprex/Urex methenamine hippurate
Macrobid nitrofurantoin monohyd/m-cryst
Macrodantin nitrofurantoin macrocrystal
Trimethoprim trimethoprim
Nonpreferred Brands Monurol
Primsol
Trimpex
1N. Miscellaneous anti-infectives
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Cleocin capsule clindamycin hcl
Cleocin solution clindamycin palmitate hcl
Dapsone dapsone
Neomycin neomycin sulfate
Peridex chlorhexidine gluconate
Tobi tobramycin in 0.225% sod chlor QL
Vancocin vancomycin hcl
Zyvox linezolid
Preferred Brands Arikayce PA, QL Sivextro QL Xifaxan 200mg
Nonpreferred Brands Bethkis PA, QL Cayston PA, QL Firvanq QL Tobi Podhaler PA, QL
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2. Cardiovascular, hypertension, cholesterol
2A. ACE-Inhibitors and combinations
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Accupril quinapril hcl
Accuretic quinapril/hydrochlorothiazide
Aceon perindopril erbumine
Altace ramipril
Capoten captopril
Capozide captopril/hydrochlorothiazide
Lotensin benazepril hcl
Lotensin HCT benazepril/hydrochlorothiazide
Lotrel amlodipine besylate/benazepril
Mavik trandolapril
Monopril fosinopril sodium
Monopril HCT fosinopril/hydrochlorothiazide
Prinivil; Zestril lisinopril
Prinzide; Zestoretic lisinopril/hydrochlorothiazide
Tarka trandolapril/verapamil hcl
Univasc moexipril hcl
Vaseretic enalapril/hydrochlorothiazide
Vasotec enalapril maleate
Nonpreferred Brands Epaned
Prestalia QL Qbrelis QL
2B. Alpha-adrenergic agents
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Aldomet methyldopa
Aldoril methyldopa/hydrochlorothiazide
Cardura doxazosin mesylate
Catapres clonidine hcl
Catapres-TTS clonidine
Clorpres clonidine hcl/chlorthalidone
Dibenzyline phenoxybenzamine hcl PA, QL
Hytrin terazosin hcl
Minipress prazosin hcl
Tenex guanfacine hcl
Preferred Brands Clorpres 0.3mg-15mg
PA - Prior approval may be required ST - Step therapy may be required QL - Quantity limits may apply ver. 1 Blue Cross Clinical Drug List - January 2019 Page 22
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2C. Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers and combinations
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Atacand candesartan cilexetil
Atacand HCT candesartan/hydrochlorothiazid
Avalide irbesartan/hydrochlorothiazide
Avapro irbesartan
Azor amlodipine bes/olmesartan med
Benicar olmesartan medoxomil
Benicar HCT olmesartan/hydrochlorothiazide
Cozaar losartan potassium
Diovan valsartan
Diovan HCT valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide
Exforge amlodipine besylate/valsartan
Exforge HCT amlodipine/valsartan/hcthiazid
Hyzaar losartan/hydrochlorothiazide
Micardis telmisartan
Micardis HCT telmisartan/hydrochlorothiazid
Teveten eprosartan mesylate
Tribenzor olmesartan/amlodipin/hcthiazid QL
Twynsta telmisartan/amlodipine
Preferred Brands Entresto QL
Nonpreferred Brands Byvalson QL Edarbi QL Edarbyclor QL
PA - Prior approval may be required ST - Step therapy may be required QL - Quantity limits may apply ver. 1 Blue Cross Clinical Drug List - January 2019 Page 23
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2D. Anticoagulants and hemostasis agents
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Aggrenox aspirin/dipyridamole
Agrylin anagrelide hcl
Arixtra fondaparinux sodium
Coumadin warfarin sodium
Effient prasugrel hcl
Heparin heparin sodium,porcine/pf
Heparin heparin sodium,porcine
Lovenox enoxaparin sodium
Mephyton phytonadione (vit k1)
Persantine dipyridamole
Plavix clopidogrel bisulfate
Pletal cilostazol
Trental pentoxifylline
Vitamin K ampule phytonadione (vit k1)
Preferred Brands Amicar
Brilinta
Eliquis QL Fragmin
Xarelto, starter kit QL
Nonpreferred Brands Bevyxxa QL Pradaxa QL Savaysa QL Zontivity QL
PA - Prior approval may be required ST - Step therapy may be required QL - Quantity limits may apply ver. 1 Blue Cross Clinical Drug List - January 2019 Page 24
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2E. Beta blockers and combinations
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Betapace, AF sotalol hcl
Blocadren timolol maleate
Coreg CR carvedilol phosphate
Coreg immediate-release carvedilol
Corgard nadolol
Corzide nadolol/bendroflumethiazide
Inderal, LA propranolol hcl
Inderide propranolol/hydrochlorothiazid
Kerlone betaxolol hcl
Lopressor metoprolol tartrate
Lopressor HCT metoprolol/hydrochlorothiazide
Normodyne labetalol hcl
Sectral acebutolol hcl
Tenoretic atenolol/chlorthalidone
Tenormin atenolol
Toprol XL metoprolol succinate
Visken pindolol
Zebeta bisoprolol fumarate
Ziac bisoprolol/hydrochlorothiazide
Preferred Brands Bystolic ST
Nonpreferred Brands Byvalson QL Dutoprol
Hemangeol QL Inderal XL
Innopran XL
Sotylize
PA - Prior approval may be required ST - Step therapy may be required QL - Quantity limits may apply ver. 1 Blue Cross Clinical Drug List - January 2019 Page 25
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2F. Calcium channel blockers and combinations
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Adalat CC; Procardia, XL nifedipine
Azor amlodipine bes/olmesartan med
Caduet amlodipine/atorvastatin QL
Calan SR; Isoptin SR verapamil hcl
Cardene nicardipine hcl
Cardizem, CD, LA, SR diltiazem hcl
Dynacirc isradipine
Exforge amlodipine besylate/valsartan
Exforge HCT amlodipine/valsartan/hcthiazid
Lotrel amlodipine besylate/benazepril
Norvasc amlodipine besylate
Plendil felodipine
Sular nisoldipine
Tarka trandolapril/verapamil hcl
Tiazac diltiazem hcl
Tribenzor olmesartan/amlodipin/hcthiazid QL
Twynsta telmisartan/amlodipine
Verelan, PM verapamil hcl
Nonpreferred Brands Cardizem LA 120mg
Prestalia ST, QL
2G. Cardiovascular treatment
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Betapace, AF sotalol hcl
Cordarone; Pacerone amiodarone hcl
Lanoxin digoxin
Mexitil mexiletine hcl
Norpace disopyramide phosphate
Proamatine midodrine hcl
Quinidex quinidine sulfate
Quinidine Gluconate SA quinidine gluconate
Rythmol, SR propafenone hcl
Tambocor flecainide acetate
Tikosyn dofetilide
Preferred Brands Corlanor PA, QL Multaq QL Norpace CR
Ranexa
Nonpreferred Brands Lanoxin 62.5, 187.5mcg
Northera PA, QL Sotylize
PA - Prior approval may be required ST - Step therapy may be required QL - Quantity limits may apply ver. 1 Blue Cross Clinical Drug List - January 2019 Page 26
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2H. Diuretics
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Aldactazide spironolact/hydrochlorothiazid
Aldactone spironolactone
Bumex bumetanide
Demadex torsemide
Diamox, Sequels acetazolamide
Diuril chlorothiazide
Dyazide; Maxzide triamterene/hydrochlorothiazid
Edecrin ethacrynic acid
Enduron methyclothiazide
Hydrodiuril; Microzide hydrochlorothiazide
Hygroton; Thalitone chlorthalidone
Inspra eplerenone
Lasix furosemide
Lozol indapamide
Midamor amiloride hcl
Moduretic amiloride/hydrochlorothiazide
Zaroxolyn metolazone
Preferred Brands Dyrenium
Nonpreferred Brands Aldactazide 50/50mg
Carospir
Diuril suspension
PA - Prior approval may be required ST - Step therapy may be required QL - Quantity limits may apply ver. 1 Blue Cross Clinical Drug List - January 2019 Page 27
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2I. Lipid-lowering agents
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preventive Drugs Crestor* 5mg, 10mg rosuvastatin calcium QL
Lescol, XL* (all strengths) fluvastatin sodium QL
Lipitor* 10mg, 20mg atorvastatin calcium QL
Mevacor* (all strengths) lovastatin QL
Pravachol* (all strengths) pravastatin sodium QL
Zocor* 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg simvastatin QL
Preferred Generics Antara fenofibrate,micronized
Caduet amlodipine/atorvastatin QL
Colestid colestipol hcl
Crestor rosuvastatin calcium QL
Fenoglide fenofibrate
Fibricor fenofibric acid
Lescol, XL fluvastatin sodium QL
Lipitor atorvastatin calcium QL
Lofibra capsule fenofibrate,micronized
Lofibra tablet fenofibrate
Lopid gemfibrozil
Lovaza omega-3 acid ethyl esters
Mevacor lovastatin QL
Niaspan niacin
Pravachol pravastatin sodium QL
Questran cholestyramine (with sugar)
Questran Light cholestyramine/aspartame
Tricor fenofibrate nanocrystallized
Trilipix fenofibric acid (choline)
Vytorin ezetimibe/simvastatin QL
Welchol colesevelam hcl
Zetia ezetimibe QL
Zocor simvastatin QL
Preferred Brands Lipofen
Praluent PA, QL Repatha PA, QL Triglide
Vascepa PA, QL
Nonpreferred Brands Antara 30, 90mg
Colestid granules, packet
Fenofibrate capsule
Flolipid
Juxtapid PA, QL Livalo QL Niacor
*Age restrictions apply.
PA - Prior approval may be required ST - Step therapy may be required QL - Quantity limits may apply ver. 1 Blue Cross Clinical Drug List - January 2019 Page 28
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2J. Nitrates and combinations
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Imdur; Ismo; Monoket isosorbide mononitrate
Isordil isosorbide dinitrate
Nitro-bid ointment nitroglycerin
Nitroglycerin capsule, patch nitroglycerin
Nitrostat nitroglycerin
Preferred Brands Bidil
Dilatrate-SR
Nitro-Dur
Nonpreferred Brands GoNitro
Isordil 40mg
Minitran
Nitromist
2K. Renin-inhibitors and combinations
Trade name Generic name Limits
Nonpreferred Brands Tekturna, HCT
2L. Miscellaneous antihypertensives
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Apresoline hydralazine hcl
Loniten minoxidil
Nonpreferred Brands Demser
Vecamyl PA, QL
PA - Prior approval may be required ST - Step therapy may be required QL - Quantity limits may apply ver. 1 Blue Cross Clinical Drug List - January 2019 Page 29
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3. Central nervous system
3A. Alzheimer's therapy
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Aricept 23mg donepezil hcl QL
Aricept 5, 10mg; ODT donepezil hcl
Exelon capsule rivastigmine tartrate
Exelon patch rivastigmine
Namenda memantine hcl
Namenda XR memantine hcl ST, QL
Razadyne, ER galantamine hbr
Preferred Brands Namenda dose pack
Nonpreferred Brands Namzaric ST, QL
PA - Prior approval may be required ST - Step therapy may be required QL - Quantity limits may apply Preventative drugs may be covered at $0 if criteria are met
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3B. Anticonvulsants
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Carbatrol carbamazepine
Depakene capsule valproic acid
Depakene solution valproic acid (as sodium salt)
Depakote, ER, Sprinkles divalproex sodium
Diamox, Sequels acetazolamide
Diastat 2.5mg diazepam
Diastat Acudial diazepam
Dilantin phenytoin
Dilantin; Phenytek capsule phenytoin sodium extended
Felbatol felbamate
Gabitril tiagabine hcl
Keppra, XR levetiracetam
Klonopin, Wafer clonazepam
Lamictal ODT, XR lamotrigine
Mysoline primidone
Neurontin gabapentin
Onfi clobazam PA, QL
Phenobarbital phenobarbital
Sabril vigabatrin
Tegretol, XR carbamazepine
Topamax, Sprinkle topiramate
Trileptal oxcarbazepine
Valproic Acid valproic acid (as sodium salt)
Zarontin ethosuximide
Zonegran zonisamide
Preferred Brands Banzel
Diastat 2.5mg
Dilantin 30mg capsule
Peganone
Sabril tablet ST, QL Vimpat
Nonpreferred Brands Acthar H.P. PA, QL Aptiom ST, QL Briviact PA, QL Celontin
Epidiolex PA, QL Equetro
Fycompa QL Lamictal XR dose pack
Lyrica PA Lyrica CR PA, QL Oxtellar XR PA, QL Qudexy XR PA, QL Spritam PA, QL Topiramate ER PA, QL Trokendi XR PA, QL
PA - Prior approval may be required ST - Step therapy may be required QL - Quantity limits may apply Preventative drugs may be covered at $0 if criteria are met
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3C. Antidepressants
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Adapin; Sinequan doxepin hcl
Amoxapine amoxapine
Anafranil clomipramine hcl
Aventyl; Pamelor nortriptyline hcl
Celexa citalopram hydrobromide
Cymbalta duloxetine hcl
Desyrel trazodone hcl
Effexor, XR; Venlafaxine hcl ER venlafaxine hcl
Elavil amitriptyline hcl
Etrafon perphenazine/amitriptyline hcl
Fluoxetine 60mg fluoxetine hcl QL
Irenka duloxetine hcl
Lexapro escitalopram oxalate
Limbitrol, DS amitriptyline/chlordiazepoxide
Luvox, CR fluvoxamine maleate
Maprotiline hcl maprotiline hcl
Nardil phenelzine sulfate
Norpramin desipramine hcl
Parnate tranylcypromine sulfate
Paxil, CR paroxetine hcl
Pristiq desvenlafaxine succinate
Prozac fluoxetine hcl
Prozac weekly fluoxetine hcl QL
Remeron mirtazapine
Serzone nefazodone hcl
Surmontil trimipramine maleate
Tofranil imipramine hcl
Tofranil-PM imipramine pamoate
Vivactil protriptyline hcl
Wellbutrin, SR, XL bupropion hcl
Zoloft sertraline hcl
Preferred Brands Paxil suspension
Nonpreferred Brands Aplenzin ST Desvenlafaxine ER ST, QL Emsam
Fetzima ST, QL Forfivo XL ST, QL Khedezla ST, QL Marplan
Pexeva ST Trintellix ST, QL Viibryd, dose pack ST, QL
PA - Prior approval may be required ST - Step therapy may be required QL - Quantity limits may apply Preventative drugs may be covered at $0 if criteria are met
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3D. Antipsychotics
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Abilify aripiprazole
Clozaril clozapine
Etrafon perphenazine/amitriptyline hcl
Fazaclo clozapine
Fluphenazine decanoate fluphenazine decanoate
Fluphenazine liquid fluphenazine hcl
Geodon ziprasidone hcl
Haldol liquid haloperidol lactate
Haldol tablet haloperidol
Haldol vial haloperidol decanoate
Invega paliperidone QL
Loxitane loxapine succinate
Mellaril thioridazine hcl
Molindone molindone hcl
Navane thiothixene
Orap pimozide
Perphenazine perphenazine
Prolixin fluphenazine hcl
Risperdal, M-Tab risperidone
Seroquel quetiapine fumarate
Seroquel XR quetiapine fumarate QL
Stelazine trifluoperazine hcl
Symbyax olanzapine/fluoxetine hcl
Thorazine chlorpromazine hcl
Zyprexa, Zydis olanzapine
Nonpreferred Brands Aristada QL Clozapine ODT
Fanapt ST Fazaclo 150, 200mg
Latuda ST Nuplazid PA, QL Rexulti PA, QL Saphris ST, QL Versacloz
Vraylar ST, QL
PA - Prior approval may be required ST - Step therapy may be required QL - Quantity limits may apply Preventative drugs may be covered at $0 if criteria are met
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3E. Anxiolytics
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Ativan lorazepam
Buspar buspirone hcl
Equanil; Miltown meprobamate
Librium chlordiazepoxide hcl
Lorazepam intensol lorazepam
Niravam alprazolam
Serax oxazepam
Tranxene T-Tab clorazepate dipotassium
Valium diazepam
Xanax, XR alprazolam
3F. CNS stimulants
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Adderall, XR dextroamphetamine/amphetamine QL
Concerta methylphenidate hcl
Desoxyn methamphetamine hcl
Dexedrine dextroamphetamine sulfate
Evekeo amphetamine sulfate PA, QL
Focalin, XR dexmethylphenidate hcl
Metadate CD methylphenidate hcl
Methylin, ER methylphenidate hcl
Nuvigil armodafinil QL
Procentra dextroamphetamine sulfate
Provigil modafinil QL
Ritalin, LA, SR methylphenidate hcl
Preferred Brands Daytrana
Vyvanse QL
Nonpreferred Brands Adzenys ER PA, QL Adzenys XR-ODT PA, QL Aptensio XR QL Dyanavel XR PA, QL Methylphenidate ER 72mg QL Quillichew ER PA, QL Quillivant XR ST, QL Relexxii QL Zenzedi
PA - Prior approval may be required ST - Step therapy may be required QL - Quantity limits may apply Preventative drugs may be covered at $0 if criteria are met
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3G. Migraine therapy
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Alsuma sumatriptan succinate QL
Amerge naratriptan hcl QL
Axert almotriptan malate ST, QL
Cafergot ergotamine tartrate/caffeine
D.H.E.45 dihydroergotamine mesylate
Esgic; Fioricet butalb/acetaminophen/caffeine
Fioricet w/codeine 50/300/30mg butalbit/acetamin/caff/codeine QL
Fioricet w/codeine 50/325/30mg butalbit/acetamin/caff/codeine QL
Fiorinal butalbital/aspirin/caffeine
Fiorinal w/codeine codeine/butalbital/asa/caffein QL
Frova frovatriptan succinate ST, QL
Imitrex sumatriptan succinate QL
Imitrex nasal spray sumatriptan QL
Maxalt, MLT rizatriptan benzoate QL
Migergot ergotamine tartrate/caffeine
Migranal dihydroergotamine mesylate QL
Phrenilin 50mg/325mg butalbital/acetaminophen
Relpax eletriptan hydrobromide ST, QL
Treximet sumatriptan succ/naproxen sod PA, QL
Zomig, ZMT zolmitriptan QL
Preferred Brands Aimovig PA, QL Emgality PA, QL Ergomar
Nonpreferred Brands Onzetra Xsail ST, QL Sumavel Dosepro ST, QL Treximet 10mg-60mg PA, QL Zembrace Symtouch ST, QL Zomig nasal spray ST, QL
3H. Myasthenia gravis
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Mestinon, Timespan pyridostigmine bromide
Preferred Brands Mestinon syrup
3I. Narcotic antagonists and withdrawal management
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Naloxone hcl injection naloxone hcl
Revia naltrexone hcl
Preferred Brands Lucemyra QL Narcan nasal spray QL
PA - Prior approval may be required ST - Step therapy may be required QL - Quantity limits may apply Preventative drugs may be covered at $0 if criteria are met
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3J. Narcotic mixed agonist and antagonist
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Butrans buprenorphine QL
Ryzolt tramadol hcl QL
Stadol NS butorphanol tartrate QL
Suboxone buprenorphine hcl/naloxone hcl QL
Subutex buprenorphine hcl PA, QL
Talwin NX pentazocine hcl/naloxone hcl QL
Ultracet tramadol hcl/acetaminophen QL
Ultram, ER tramadol hcl QL
Preferred Brands Buprenorphine 7.5 MCG/HR patch QL Butrans 7.5 MCG/HR QL Suboxone film QL Zubsolv QL
Nonpreferred Brands Belbuca PA, QL Bunavail QL Conzip QL Tramadol hcl ER QL
3K. Narcotic and analgesic combinations
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Combunox ibuprofen/oxycodone hcl QL
Esgic; Fioricet butalb/acetaminophen/caffeine
Fioricet w/codeine 50/300/30mg butalbit/acetamin/caff/codeine QL
Fioricet w/codeine 50/325/30mg butalbit/acetamin/caff/codeine QL
Fiorinal butalbital/aspirin/caffeine
Fiorinal w/codeine codeine/butalbital/asa/caffein QL
Hycet hydrocodone/acetaminophen QL
Norco; Vicodin; Xodol hydrocodone/acetaminophen QL
Percocet oxycodone hcl/acetaminophen QL
Percodan oxycodone hcl/aspirin QL
Phrenilin 50mg/325mg butalbital/acetaminophen
Roxicet oxycodone hcl/acetaminophen QL
Trezix acetaminophen/caff/dihydrocod QL
Tylenol w/codeine acetaminophen with codeine QL
Tylenol w/codeine solution acetaminophen with codeine QL
Vicoprofen hydrocodone/ibuprofen QL
Nonpreferred Brands Ibudone 5mg/200mg QL Lortab solution QL Trezix QL
PA - Prior approval may be required ST - Step therapy may be required QL - Quantity limits may apply Preventative drugs may be covered at $0 if criteria are met
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3L. Narcotics
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Actiq fentanyl citrate PA, QL
Avinza morphine sulfate QL
Belladonna & Opium opium/belladonna alkaloids QL
Codeine sulfate tablet codeine sulfate QL
Demerol meperidine hcl QL
Dilaudid hydromorphone hcl QL
Duragesic fentanyl QL
Exalgo hydromorphone hcl QL
Kadian morphine sulfate QL
Levorphanol Tartrate levorphanol tartrate QL
Methadone methadone hcl QL
MS Contin morphine sulfate QL
MSIR morphine sulfate QL
Nubain nalbuphine hcl
Opana oxymorphone hcl QL
Opana ER oxymorphone hcl PA, QL
Opium opium tincture
Oxycodone immediate release, solution oxycodone hcl QL
RMS Suppository morphine sulfate QL
Roxanol morphine sulfate QL
Preferred Brands Nucynta PA, QL Oxycontin PA, QL
Nonpreferred Brands Abstral PA, QL Embeda PA, QL Fentora PA, QL Hysingla ER PA, QL Kadian 200mg QL Lazanda PA, QL Nucynta ER PA, QL Oxycodone hcl ER PA, QL Subsys PA, QL Zohydro ER PA, QL
PA - Prior approval may be required ST - Step therapy may be required QL - Quantity limits may apply Preventative drugs may be covered at $0 if criteria are met
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3M. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Anaprox, DS naproxen sodium
Ansaid flurbiprofen
Arthrotec diclofenac sodium/misoprostol
Cataflam diclofenac potassium
Celebrex celecoxib
Clinoril sulindac
Daypro oxaprozin
EC-Naproxyn naproxen
Feldene piroxicam
Indocin, SR indomethacin
Ketoprofen ketoprofen
Lodine, XL etodolac
Meclomen meclofenamate sodium
Mobic meloxicam
Motrin (Rx Only) ibuprofen
Nalfon fenoprofen calcium PA, QL
Naprosyn (Rx Only) naproxen
Pennsaid 1.5% diclofenac sodium QL
Ponstel mefenamic acid
Relafen nabumetone
Tolectin, DS tolmetin sodium
Toradol injection ketorolac tromethamine
Toradol tablet ketorolac tromethamine QL
Voltaren gel diclofenac sodium QL
Voltaren, XR diclofenac sodium
Nonpreferred Brands Fenoprofen Calcium 200mg, 400mg PA, QL Fenortho PA, QL Flector Patch PA, QL Indocin suppository, suspension
Nalfon 400mg PA, QL Pennsaid 2% ST, QL Sprix QL Tivorbex ST, QL Vivlodex PA, QL Zipsor PA, QL Zorvolex PA, QL
PA - Prior approval may be required ST - Step therapy may be required QL - Quantity limits may apply Preventative drugs may be covered at $0 if criteria are met
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3N. Parkinsons disease and related disorders
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Artane trihexyphenidyl hcl
Azilect rasagiline mesylate
Cogentin benztropine mesylate
Comtan entacapone
Eldepryl selegiline hcl
Lodosyn carbidopa
Mirapex ER pramipexole di-hcl ST, QL
Mirapex immediate-release pramipexole di-hcl
Parcopa carbidopa/levodopa
Parlodel bromocriptine mesylate
Requip, XL ropinirole hcl
Sinemet, CR carbidopa/levodopa
Stalevo carbidopa/levodopa/entacapone
Symmetrel amantadine hcl
Tasmar tolcapone
Preferred Brands Apokyn
Duopa PA, QL
Nonpreferred Brands Neupro PA, QL Nuplazid PA, QL Rytary ST, QL Xadago QL Zelapar
3O. Salicylates
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preventive Drugs Aspirin; Ecotrin 81mg, 325mg (OTC) aspirin
Preferred Generics Disalcid salsalate
Dolobid diflunisal
PA - Prior approval may be required ST - Step therapy may be required QL - Quantity limits may apply Preventative drugs may be covered at $0 if criteria are met
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3P. Sedative and hypnotics
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Ambien, CR zolpidem tartrate QL
Dalmane flurazepam hcl QL
Halcion triazolam QL
Intermezzo zolpidem tartrate PA, QL
Lunesta eszopiclone QL
Prosom estazolam QL
Restoril temazepam QL
Seconal secobarbital sodium
Sonata zaleplon QL
Versed syrup midazolam hcl
Nonpreferred Brands Belsomra ST, QL Butisol sodium
Doral QL Edluar ST, QL Hetlioz PA, QL Quazepam QL Rozerem QL Silenor ST, QL
3Q. Skeletal muscle relaxants
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Baclofen baclofen
Dantrium dantrolene sodium
Fexmid cyclobenzaprine hcl
Flexeril cyclobenzaprine hcl
Norflex orphenadrine citrate
Parafon Forte DSC 500mg chlorzoxazone
Robaxin methocarbamol
Skelaxin metaxalone
Soma carisoprodol
Soma Compound carisoprodol/aspirin
Soma Compound w/codeine carisoprodol/aspirin/codeine QL
Valium diazepam
Zanaflex tizanidine hcl
Preferred Brands Lorzone
Nonpreferred Brands Amrix ST, QL Baclofen 5mg
PA - Prior approval may be required ST - Step therapy may be required QL - Quantity limits may apply Preventative drugs may be covered at $0 if criteria are met
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3R. Miscellaneous CNS
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Antabuse disulfiram
Cafcit caffeine citrate
Campral acamprosate calcium
Ergoloid Mesylates ergoloid mesylates
Eskalith, CR; Lithobid lithium carbonate
Guanidine hcl guanidine hcl
Intuniv guanfacine hcl QL
Kapvay clonidine hcl QL
Lithium Citrate lithium citrate
Nimotop nimodipine
Rilutek riluzole
Strattera atomoxetine hcl
Xenazine tetrabenazine PA, QL
Preferred Brands Nuedexta PA, QL
Nonpreferred Brands Austedo PA, QL Cuvposa
Gralise ST, QL Horizant ST, QL Ingrezza PA, QL Nymalize QL Savella PA, QL Savella dosepack PA Tiglutik PA, QL Xyrem PA, QL
PA - Prior approval may be required ST - Step therapy may be required QL - Quantity limits may apply Preventative drugs may be covered at $0 if criteria are met
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4. Gastrointestinal agents
4A. 5-Aminosalicylic Acid (5-ASA) agents
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Asacol HD mesalamine
Azulfidine, EN-tab sulfasalazine
Colazal balsalazide disodium
Lialda mesalamine
SfRowasa enema mesalamine
Preferred Brands Canasa
Delzicol
Pentasa
Nonpreferred Brands Apriso
Dipentum
4B. Antidiarrheals and antispasmodics
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Bentyl dicyclomine hcl
Imodium loperamide hcl
Levbid hyoscyamine sulfate
Levsin, SL hyoscyamine sulfate
Librax chlordiazepoxide/clidinium br
Lomotil diphenoxylate hcl/atropine
Preferred Brands Motofen
Mytesi PA, QL
PA - Prior approval may be required ST - Step therapy may be required QL - Quantity limits may apply Preventative drugs may be covered at $0 if criteria are met
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4C. Antiemetics
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Antivert meclizine hcl
Compazine suppository prochlorperazine
Compazine tablet prochlorperazine maleate
Emend aprepitant
Kytril granisetron hcl
Marinol dronabinol
Phenergan promethazine hcl
Tigan trimethobenzamide hcl
Transderm-Scop scopolamine
Zofran ondansetron hcl
Zofran ODT ondansetron
Preferred Brands Anzemet
Emend 40mg (1 pack, 6 pack)
Emend suspension QL
Nonpreferred Brands Akynzeo PA, QL Bonjesta PA, QL Cesamet
Diclegis PA, QL Sancuso PA, QL Syndros
Varubi PA, QL Zuplenz PA
4D. Bile acids
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Actigall ursodiol
Urso; Forte ursodiol
Preferred Brands Ocaliva PA, QL
Nonpreferred Brands Chenodal PA
PA - Prior approval may be required ST - Step therapy may be required QL - Quantity limits may apply Preventative drugs may be covered at $0 if criteria are met
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4E. Bowel preparation and cleansing agents
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preventive Drugs Bisacodyl OTC bisacodyl QL
Citrate of Magnesia OTC magnesium citrate QL
Colyte peg3350/sod sulf,bicarb,cl/kcl QL
Glycolax OTC polyethylene glycol 3350 QL
Golytely peg3350/sod sulf,bicarb,cl/kcl QL
Halflytely-Bisacodyl bisac/nacl/nahco3/kcl/peg 3350 QL
Milk of Magnesia OTC magnesium hydroxide QL
Nulytely sodium chloride/nahco3/kcl/peg QL
Oral Saline Laxative liquid OTC sodium phosphate,mono-dibasic QL
PEG-PREP bisac/nacl/nahco3/kcl/peg 3350 QL
Preferred Generics Golytely peg3350/sod sulf,bicarb,cl/kcl
Nulytely sodium chloride/nahco3/kcl/peg
Peg-Prep bisac/nacl/nahco3/kcl/peg 3350
Preferred Brands Golytely flavored
Suprep
Nonpreferred Brands Clenpiq
Moviprep
Osmoprep
Plenvu
Prepopik
4F. Digestive enzymes
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Brands Creon
Viokace
Zenpep
Nonpreferred Brands Pancreaze
Pertzye
4G. H2-Receptor antagonists
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Axid (Rx only) nizatidine
Pepcid (Rx Only) famotidine
Tagamet (Rx only) cimetidine
Tagamet liquid (Rx only) cimetidine hcl
Zantac (Rx Only) ranitidine hcl
PA - Prior approval may be required ST - Step therapy may be required QL - Quantity limits may apply Preventative drugs may be covered at $0 if criteria are met
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4H. Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI)
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Aciphex tablet rabeprazole sodium
Nexium esomeprazole magnesium
Prevacid capsule (Rx Only) lansoprazole
Prevacid Solutab lansoprazole
Prilosec capsule (Rx Only) omeprazole
Protonix tablet pantoprazole sodium
Nonpreferred Brands Aciphex Sprinkle ST, QL Dexilant ST Esomeprazole strontium QL Nexium suspension ST Prilosec suspension
Protonix suspension
4I. Topical anti-Inflammatory agents
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Analpram-HC cream 2.5-1%, 1-1% hydrocortisone/pramoxine
Anamantle HC, Forte; Kit lidocaine/hydrocortisone ac
Cortenema hydrocortisone
Proctocort hydrocortisone
Proctocort suppository hydrocortisone acetate
Procto-pak hydrocortisone
Proctosol-HC suppository hydrocortisone acetate
Preferred Brands Analpram-HC 1-1% cream
Epifoam
Proctofoam-HC
Nonpreferred Brands Cortifoam
Uceris foam ST
4J. Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) blocking agents
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Brands Humira PA, QL
Nonpreferred Brands Cimzia syringe PA, QL Simponi PA, QL
PA - Prior approval may be required ST - Step therapy may be required QL - Quantity limits may apply Preventative drugs may be covered at $0 if criteria are met
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4K. Ulcer therapy
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Carafate tablet, suspension sucralfate
Cytotec misoprostol
Pamine, Forte methscopolamine bromide
Prevpac lansoprazole/amoxiciln/clarith
Pro-Banthine propantheline bromide
Robinul tablet, Forte glycopyrrolate
Preferred Brands Carafate suspension
Pylera
Nonpreferred Brands Omeclamox-pak
4L. Miscellaneous gastrointestinal agents
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Evoxac cevimeline hcl
Gastrocrom cromolyn sodium
Kristalose lactulose
Lactulose lactulose
Lotronex alosetron hcl
Metozolv ODT metoclopramide hcl
Reglan metoclopramide hcl
Salagen pilocarpine hcl
Preferred Brands Amitiza QL Gattex PA, QL Kristalose 20g packet
Linzess QL Stelara 45mg, 90mg PA, QL Viberzi PA, QL Xifaxan 200mg
Xifaxan 550mg PA, QL
Nonpreferred Brands Movantik PA, QL Rectiv QL Relistor tablet PA, QL Sucraid
Symproic PA, QL Zorbtive PA
PA - Prior approval may be required ST - Step therapy may be required QL - Quantity limits may apply Preventative drugs may be covered at $0 if criteria are met
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5. Obstetrics and gynecology
5A. Contraceptives-Biphasic
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preventive Drugs Loseasonique l-norgest/e.estradiol-e.estrad QL
Mircette desog-e.estradiol/e.estradiol
Seasonique l-norgest/e.estradiol-e.estrad QL
Preferred Brands Lo Loestrin Fe
5B. Contraceptives-Misc.
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preventive Drugs Conceptrol QL Depo-Provera 150mg medroxyprogesterone acetate
FC2 Female Condom QL Gynol II nonoxynol 9 QL
Nuvaring QL Ortho Evra norelgestromin/ethin.estradiol QL
Ortho Micronor; Nor-QD norethindrone
Quartette l-norgest/e.estradiol-e.estrad QL
Safyral drospir/eth estra/levomefol ca
Today contraceptive sponge QL VCF film, gel QL VCF foam nonoxynol 9 QL
Preferred Brands Depo-subq Provera 104
Natazia
PA - Prior approval may be required ST - Step therapy may be required QL - Quantity limits may apply Preventative drugs may be covered at $0 if criteria are met
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5C. Contraceptives-Monophasic
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preventive Drugs Alesse; Levlite levonorgestrel-ethin estradiol
Beyaz drospir/eth estra/levomefol ca
Demulen ethynodiol d-ethinyl estradiol
Desogen; Ortho-cept desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol
Femcon Fe noreth-ethinyl estradiol/iron
Generess Fe noreth-ethinyl estradiol/iron
Levlen; Nordette levonorgestrel-ethin estradiol
Lo/Ovral norgestrel-ethinyl estradiol
Loestrin norethindrone ac-eth estradiol
Loestrin 24 Fe norethindrone-e.estradiol-iron
Loestrin Fe norethindrone-e.estradiol-iron
Lybrel levonorgestrel-ethin estradiol
Minastrin 24 Fe norethindrone-e.estradiol-iron
Modicon norethindrone-ethinyl estrad
Norinyl 1/35; Ortho-novum 1/35 norethindrone-ethinyl estrad
Ortho-Cyclen norgestimate-ethinyl estradiol
Ovcon 35 norethindrone-ethinyl estrad
Ovral norgestrel-ethinyl estradiol
Seasonale levonorgestrel-ethin estradiol QL
Yasmin 28 ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone
Yaz ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone
Nonpreferred Brands Balcoltra
Taytulla
5D. Contraceptives-Postcoital
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preventive Drugs Ella QL Plan B One-step levonorgestrel QL
5E. Contraceptives-Triphasic
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preventive Drugs Cyclessa desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol
Estrostep Fe norethindrone-e.estradiol-iron
Ortho Tri-Cyclen norgestimate-ethinyl estradiol
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo norgestimate-ethinyl estradiol
Ortho-Novum 7/7/7 norethindrone-ethinyl estrad
Trilevlen levonorgestrel-ethin estradiol
Tri-Norinyl norethindrone-ethinyl estrad
PA - Prior approval may be required ST - Step therapy may be required QL - Quantity limits may apply Preventative drugs may be covered at $0 if criteria are met
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5F. Estrogen and progestin combinations
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Activella estradiol/norethindrone acet
FemHRT norethindrone ac-eth estradiol
Preferred Brands Climara Pro
Combipatch
Prempro, Low Dose; Premphase
Nonpreferred Brands Angeliq
Prefest
5G. Estrogens
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Climara estradiol
Delestrogen estradiol valerate
Estrace estradiol
Minivelle, Vivelle-Dot estradiol
Vagifem estradiol
Preferred Brands Alora
Estring
Estrogel
Premarin, cream, Low Dose
Nonpreferred Brands Delestrogen 10mg/ml
Depo-estradiol
Divigel
Elestrin
Evamist
Femring
Imvexxy QL Menest
Menostar
PA - Prior approval may be required ST - Step therapy may be required QL - Quantity limits may apply Preventative drugs may be covered at $0 if criteria are met
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5H. Infertility treatment*
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Clomid clomiphene citrate
Lupron leuprolide acetate
Preferred Brands Bravelle
Cetrotide
Crinone 8%
Endometrin
Ganirelix Acetate
Gonal-F, RFF, Redi-ject
Menopur
Ovidrel
Pregnyl PA
Nonpreferred Brands Chorionic Gonadotropin PA Follistim AQ ST Novarel PA
*Drugs used for the treatment of infertility may not be covered for select benefits.
5I. Progestins
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Aygestin norethindrone acetate
Progesterone In Oil (inj) progesterone
Prometrium progesterone, micronized
Provera medroxyprogesterone acetate
Preferred Brands Crinone 4%
Depo-subq Provera 104
5J. Vaginal anti-infective and antifungal
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Cleocin vaginal cream clindamycin phosphate
Diflucan fluconazole
Metrogel-Vaginal metronidazole
Monistat 3 miconazole nitrate
Terazol- 3, 7 terconazole
Preferred Brands Gynazole-1
Nonpreferred Brands AVC
Cleocin vaginal ovules
Clindesse
Nuvessa
PA - Prior approval may be required ST - Step therapy may be required QL - Quantity limits may apply Preventative drugs may be covered at $0 if criteria are met
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5K. Miscellaneous OB-GYN
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Brisdelle paroxetine mesylate ST, QL
Covaryx, H.S. estrogen,ester/me-testosterone
Lysteda tranexamic acid QL
Methergine methylergonovine maleate QL
Preferred Brands Lupron Depot 3.75mg, 11.25mg
Synarel
Nonpreferred Brands Bonjesta PA, QL Diclegis PA, QL Duavee
Intrarosa QL Lupaneta Pack
Orilissa PA, QL Osphena
PA - Prior approval may be required ST - Step therapy may be required QL - Quantity limits may apply Preventative drugs may be covered at $0 if criteria are met
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6. Rheumatology and musculoskeletal
6A. Corticosteroids
Trade name Generic name Limits
Corticosteroids See Chapter 7C
6B. Gout therapy
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Colbenemid probenecid/colchicine
Probenecid probenecid
Zyloprim allopurinol
Preferred Brands Colchicine tablet
Colcrys
Uloric ST, QL
Nonpreferred Brands Colchicine capsule
Mitigare
6C. Non-Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) blocking agents
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Brands Actemra syringe PA, QL Cosentyx PA, QL Otezla PA, QL Stelara 45mg, 90mg PA, QL Xeljanz, XR PA, QL
Nonpreferred Brands Kevzara PA, QL Kineret PA, QL Olumiant PA, QL Orencia Clickject, sub-q PA, QL
6D. Osteoporosis and bone resorption
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Actonel risedronate sodium QL
Atelvia risedronate sodium ST, QL
Boniva ibandronate sodium QL
Didronel etidronate disodium QL
Evista raloxifene hcl QL
Fosamax alendronate sodium QL
Miacalcin nasal spray calcitonin,salmon,synthetic
Preferred Brands Miacalcin injection
Nonpreferred Brands Binosto ST, QL Fosamax Plus D ST, QL
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6E. Osteoporosis and hormonal treatment
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Climara estradiol
Estrace estradiol
FemHRT norethindrone ac-eth estradiol
Minivelle, Vivelle-Dot estradiol
Preferred Brands Alora
Forteo PA, QL Premarin, cream, Low Dose
Prempro, Low Dose; Premphase
Tymlos PA, QL
Nonpreferred Brands Duavee
Menest
6F. Salicylates
Trade name Generic name Limits
Salicylates and NSAIDS See Chapters 3O & 3M
6G. Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) blocking agents
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Brands Enbrel PA, QL Humira PA, QL
Nonpreferred Brands Cimzia syringe PA, QL Simponi PA, QL
6H. Miscellaneous rheumatologic agents
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Arava leflunomide
Azulfidine, EN-tab sulfasalazine
Gengraf; Neoral cyclosporine, modified
Imuran azathioprine
Methotrexate methotrexate sodium
Methotrexate PF injection methotrexate sodium/pf
Plaquenil hydroxychloroquine sulfate
Preferred Brands Azasan
Depen
Ridaura
Trexall
Nonpreferred Brands Otrexup PA, QL Rasuvo PA, QL Xatmep
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7. Endocrinology
7A. Androgens
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Androgel testosterone PA, QL
Android, Testred methyltestosterone
Axiron testosterone ST, QL
Danocrine danazol
Delatestryl testosterone enanthate
Depo-Testosterone testosterone cypionate
Fortesta testosterone ST, QL
Oxandrin oxandrolone PA
Testim testosterone ST, QL
Preferred Brands Androderm PA, QL Depo-Testosterone
Nonpreferred Brands Anadrol-50
Methitest
Natesto ST, QL Striant ST, QL Testosterone (Brand) packet, pump ST, QL Vogelxo ST, QL Xyosted PA, QL
7B. Antithyroid agents
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Propylthiouracil propylthiouracil
Strong Iodine potassium iodide/iodine
Tapazole methimazole
Nonpreferred Brands SSKI
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7C. Corticosteroids
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Cortef; Hydrocortisone hydrocortisone
Cortisone acetate cortisone acetate
Decadron dexamethasone
Deltasone prednisone
Dexpak dexamethasone
Entocort EC budesonide
Florinef fludrocortisone acetate
Medrol, Dosepak methylprednisolone
Millipred solution prednisolone sod phosphate
Millipred, dose pack prednisolone
Orapred ODT prednisolone sod phosphate
Orapred solution prednisolone sod phosphate
Pediapred solution prednisolone sod phosphate
Prednisolone solution, tablet prednisolone
Prednisone prednisone
Solu-cortef hydrocortisone sod succinate
Uceris tablet budesonide PA, QL
Nonpreferred Brands Emflaza PA Medrol 2mg
Rayos PA, QL Solu-cortef (pf)
7D. Growth Hormone and related products
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Brands Genotropin PA Norditropin FlexPro PA Nutropin AQ, Nuspin PA
Nonpreferred Brands Humatrope PA Increlex PA Omnitrope PA Saizen PA Serostim PA Zomacton PA
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7E. Insulins
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Brands Fiasp, Flextouch
Humulin R U-500
Lantus, Solostar
Levemir, Flextouch
Novolin; 70/30 vial
Novolog, Mix (all forms)
Toujeo, Max Solostar
Tresiba Flextouch
Xultophy 100-3.6 QL
Nonpreferred Brands Afrezza ST Basaglar Kwikpen U-100
Humalog Junior Kwikpen
Soliqua 100-33 PA, QL
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7F. Non-insulin hypoglycemic agents
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Actoplus Met pioglitazone hcl/metformin hcl
Actos pioglitazone hcl
Amaryl glimepiride
Diabeta; Micronase glyburide
Diabinese chlorpropamide
Duetact pioglitazone hcl/glimepiride
Fortamet metformin hcl PA
Glucophage, XR metformin hcl
Glucotrol, XL glipizide
Glucovance glyburide/metformin hcl
Glynase glyburide,micronized
Glyset miglitol
Metaglip glipizide/metformin hcl
Orinase tolbutamide
PrandiMet repaglinide/metformin hcl
Prandin repaglinide
Precose acarbose
Starlix nateglinide
Tolinase tolazamide
Preferred Brands Actoplus Met XR
Farxiga QL Glyxambi QL Invokamet, XR QL Invokana QL Janumet
Janumet XR QL Januvia QL Jardiance QL Jentadueto QL Jentadueto XR QL Ozempic QL Qtern QL Symlinpen
Synjardy, XR QL Tradjenta QL Trulicity QL Victoza QL Xigduo XR QL
Nonpreferred Brands Adlyxin PA, QL Avandia
Cycloset PA, QL Riomet
Segluromet QL Steglatro QL
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7G. Somatostatin analogs
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Sandostatin octreotide acetate
Preferred Brands Sandostatin LAR Depot PA Signifor PA, QL Somatuline Depot PA, QL
Nonpreferred Brands Signifor LAR PA, QL
7H. Thyroid hormones
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Armour Thyroid thyroid,pork
Cytomel liothyronine sodium
Levoxyl; Synthroid levothyroxine sodium
Nature-Throid thyroid,pork
NP Thyroid thyroid,pork
Westhroid thyroid,pork
Preferred Brands Thyrolar
Nonpreferred Brands Armour Thyroid 15mg, 30mg, 60mg, 90mg, 120mg, 180mg, 240mg, 300mg
Tirosint
WP Thyroid 32.5mg, 65mg, 81.25mg, 130mg
7I. Urea cycle disorder agents
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Buphenyl powder sodium phenylbutyrate
Buphenyl tablet sodium phenylbutyrate QL
Preferred Brands Carbaglu PA
Nonpreferred Brands Ravicti PA, QL
7J. Vitamin D analogs
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Calciferol (Rx Only) ergocalciferol (vitamin d2)
Hectorol doxercalciferol
Rocaltrol calcitriol
Zemplar paricalcitol
Nonpreferred Brands Rayaldee QL
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7K. Miscellaneous endocrine
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics DDAVP desmopressin acetate
DDAVP desmopressin (nonrefrigerated)
Dostinex cabergoline
Miacalcin nasal spray calcitonin,salmon,synthetic
Zavesca miglustat PA, QL
Preferred Brands Cholbam PA, QL Galafold PA, QL GlucaGen HypoKit
Glucagon Emergency Kit
Korlym PA, QL Kuvan PA Lupron Depot-PED
Miacalcin injection
Natpara PA, QL Palynziq PA, QL Sensipar
Somavert PA Strensiq PA, QL Synarel
Xermelo PA, QL
Nonpreferred Brands Cerdelga PA, QL Cetylev
DDAVP solution
Egrifta PA, QL Myalept PA, QL Proglycem
Stimate
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8. Antineoplastics and immunosuppresants
8A. Adjuvant therapy
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Leucovorin tablet leucovorin calcium
Preferred Brands Aranesp PA Granix
Leukine
Mesnex tablet
Neulasta QL Neupogen
Procrit PA
Nonpreferred Brands Epogen PA Mircera PA, QL Zarxio
8B. Alkylating agents
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Alkeran tablet melphalan
Cyclophosphamide capsule cyclophosphamide
Temodar temozolomide
Preferred Brands Emcyt
Gleostine; Lomustine
Leukeran
Matulane
Myleran
8C. Antimetabolites
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Methotrexate methotrexate sodium
Methotrexate PF injection methotrexate sodium/pf
Purinethol mercaptopurine
Xeloda capecitabine
Preferred Brands Lonsurf PA, QL Tabloid
Trexall
Nonpreferred Brands Purixan
Xatmep
PA - Prior approval may be required ST - Step therapy may be required QL - Quantity limits may apply Preventative drugs may be covered at $0 if criteria are met
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8D. Hormonal agents
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preventive Drugs Evista raloxifene hcl PA, QL
Tamoxifen tamoxifen citrate PA, QL
Preferred Generics Arimidex anastrozole PA
Aromasin exemestane PA
Casodex bicalutamide
Eulexin flutamide
Evista raloxifene hcl QL
Femara letrozole PA
Lupron leuprolide acetate
Megace, ES megestrol acetate
Nilandron nilutamide
Tamoxifen tamoxifen citrate QL
Zytiga abiraterone acetate QL
Preferred Brands Depo-Provera 400mg
Erleada PA, QL Fareston
Kisqali Femara co-pack PA, QL Lupron Depot
Trelstar, Depot, LA
Xtandi QL Yonsa PA, QL Zoladex QL Zytiga 500mg QL
Nonpreferred Brands Eligard
Faslodex
Lupaneta Pack
Soltamox
PA - Prior approval may be required ST - Step therapy may be required QL - Quantity limits may apply Preventative drugs may be covered at $0 if criteria are met
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8E. Immunomodulators
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Cellcept mycophenolate mofetil
Gengraf; Neoral cyclosporine, modified
Imuran azathioprine
Myfortic mycophenolate sodium
Prednisone prednisone
Prograf tacrolimus
Rapamune tablet sirolimus
Sandimmune capsule cyclosporine
Preferred Brands Arcalyst PA Azasan
Rapamune solution
Sandimmune solution
Somatuline Depot PA, QL Thalomid
Nonpreferred Brands Astagraf XL
Envarsus XR
Kineret PA, QL Pomalyst PA, QL Revlimid QL
PA - Prior approval may be required ST - Step therapy may be required QL - Quantity limits may apply Preventative drugs may be covered at $0 if criteria are met
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8F. Kinase inhibitors and molecular target inhibitors
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Gleevec imatinib mesylate QL
Preferred Brands Afinitor, Disperz PA, QL Alecensa PA, QL Alunbrig PA, QL Bosulif PA, QL Braftovi PA, QL Cabometyx PA, QL Calquence PA, QL Caprelsa PA, QL Cometriq PA, QL Copiktra PA, QL Cotellic PA, QL Gilotrif PA, QL Ibrance PA, QL Iclusig PA, QL Idhifa PA, QL Imbruvica; 280mg, 420mg, 560mg tablet PA, QL Inlyta PA, QL Iressa PA, QL Jakafi PA, QL Kisqali, Femara co-pack PA, QL Lenvima PA, QL Lynparza PA, QL Mekinist PA, QL Mektovi PA, QL Nerlynx PA, QL Nexavar PA, QL Ninlaro PA, QL Rubraca PA, QL Rydapt PA, QL Sprycel PA, QL Stivarga PA, QL Sutent PA, QL Tafinlar PA, QL Tagrisso PA, QL Tarceva PA, QL Tasigna PA, QL Tibsovo PA, QL Tykerb PA Venclexta PA, QL Verzenio PA, QL Vizimpro PA, QL Votrient PA, QL Xalkori PA, QL Zejula PA, QL Zelboraf PA, QL Zydelig PA, QL Zykadia PA, QL
Nonpreferred Brands Daurismo PA, QL Lorbrena PA, QL Talzenna PA, QL Vitrakvi PA, QL
PA - Prior approval may be required ST - Step therapy may be required QL - Quantity limits may apply Preventative drugs may be covered at $0 if criteria are met
ver. 1 Blue Cross Clinical Drug List - January 2019 Page 63
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Limits
8F. Kinase inhibitors and molecular target inhibitors (Continued)
Trade name Generic name Xospata PA, QL Zortress
8G. Miscellaneous antineoplastic agents
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Hydrea hydroxyurea
Sandostatin octreotide acetate
Targretin capsule bexarotene PA, QL
Vepesid etoposide
Vesanoid tretinoin
Preferred Brands Droxia
Erivedge PA, QL Farydak PA, QL Hycamtin capsule
Lysodren
Odomzo PA, QL Sandostatin LAR Depot PA Zolinza PA, QL
PA - Prior approval may be required ST - Step therapy may be required QL - Quantity limits may apply Preventative drugs may be covered at $0 if criteria are met
ver. 1 Blue Cross Clinical Drug List - January 2019 Page 64
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9. Immunology and hematology
9A. Hematopoietic agents
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Brands Aranesp PA Granix
Leukine
Mulpleta PA, QL Neulasta QL Neupogen
Procrit PA Promacta PA
Nonpreferred Brands Doptelet PA, QL Epogen PA Mircera PA, QL Tavalisse PA, QL Zarxio
9B. Immunoglobulins
Trade name Generic name Limits
Nonpreferred Brands Cuvitru PA Gammagard liquid PA Gammaked PA Gamunex-C sub-q PA Hizentra PA HyQvia PA
9C. Interferons and MS therapy
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Ampyra dalfampridine PA, QL
Copaxone glatiramer acetate QL
Glatopa glatiramer acetate QL
Preferred Brands Actimmune
Avonex QL Gilenya QL Intron A
Pegasys, Proclick QL Peg-Intron, Redipen QL Plegridy QL Rebif, Rebidose QL Tecfidera QL
Nonpreferred Brands Alferon N
Aubagio QL Betaseron QL Extavia QL Sylatron QL
PA - Prior approval may be required ST - Step therapy may be required QL - Quantity limits may apply ver. 1 Blue Cross Clinical Drug List - January 2019 Page 65
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9D. Miscellaneous immunology and hematology
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Brands Benlysta PA, QL Haegarda PA
Nonpreferred Brands Firazyr PA, QL Ruconest PA, QL Siklos PA Takhzyro PA, QL
PA - Prior approval may be required ST - Step therapy may be required QL - Quantity limits may apply ver. 1 Blue Cross Clinical Drug List - January 2019 Page 66
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10. Dermatology
10A. Acne treatment
Trade name Generic name Limits
Preferred Generics Acanya clindamycin phos/benzoyl perox
Aczone 5% dapsone
Adoxa doxycycline monohydrate PA
Amnesteem; Claravis; Myorisan; Zenatane isotretinoin
Atralin tretinoin
Avidoxy 100mg doxycycline monohydrate
Benzaclin clindamycin phos/benzoyl perox
Benzamycin erythromycin/benzoyl peroxide
Cleocin-T, swabs clindamycin phosphate
Differin cream, gel adapalene
Doryx doxycycline hyclate PA
Duac clindamycin phos/benzoyl perox
Epiduo adapalene/benzoyl peroxide
Erythromycin topical gel, solution, swab erythromycin base in ethanol
Klaron