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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

  • 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.

    4

    4

    1

    2

    2

    3

    5

    6

    1

    2

    3

    4

    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.

    5

    6

    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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

    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 21

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

    ver. 1 Blue Cross Clinical Drug List - January 2019 Page 30

  • 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

    ver. 1 Blue Cross Clinical Drug List - January 2019 Page 31

  • 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

    ver. 1 Blue Cross Clinical Drug List - January 2019 Page 32

  • 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

    ver. 1 Blue Cross Clinical Drug List - January 2019 Page 33

  • 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

    ver. 1 Blue Cross Clinical Drug List - January 2019 Page 34

  • 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

    ver. 1 Blue Cross Clinical Drug List - January 2019 Page 35

  • 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

    ver. 1 Blue Cross Clinical Drug List - January 2019 Page 36

  • 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

    ver. 1 Blue Cross Clinical Drug List - January 2019 Page 37

  • 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

    ver. 1 Blue Cross Clinical Drug List - January 2019 Page 38

  • 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

    ver. 1 Blue Cross Clinical Drug List - January 2019 Page 39

  • 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

    ver. 1 Blue Cross Clinical Drug List - January 2019 Page 40

  • 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

    ver. 1 Blue Cross Clinical Drug List - January 2019 Page 41

  • 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

    ver. 1 Blue Cross Clinical Drug List - January 2019 Page 42

  • 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

    ver. 1 Blue Cross Clinical Drug List - January 2019 Page 43

  • 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

    ver. 1 Blue Cross Clinical Drug List - January 2019 Page 44

  • 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

    ver. 1 Blue Cross Clinical Drug List - January 2019 Page 45

  • 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

    ver. 1 Blue Cross Clinical Drug List - January 2019 Page 46

  • 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

    ver. 1 Blue Cross Clinical Drug List - January 2019 Page 47

  • 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

    ver. 1 Blue Cross Clinical Drug List - January 2019 Page 48

  • 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

    ver. 1 Blue Cross Clinical Drug List - January 2019 Page 49

  • 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

    ver. 1 Blue Cross Clinical Drug List - January 2019 Page 50

  • 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

    ver. 1 Blue Cross Clinical Drug List - January 2019 Page 51

  • 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

    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 52

  • 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

    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 53

  • 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

    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 54

  • 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

    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 55

  • 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

    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 56

  • 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

    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 57

  • 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

    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 58

  • 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

    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 59

  • 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

    ver. 1 Blue Cross Clinical Drug List - January 2019 Page 60

  • 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

    ver. 1 Blue Cross Clinical Drug List - January 2019 Page 61

  • 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

    ver. 1 Blue Cross Clinical Drug List - January 2019 Page 62

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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