1199SEIU Preferred Drug List Please take this guide with you the next time you visit your doctor.
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If you have questions about your prescription drug benefit, visit Express-Scripts.com or call Express Scripts Member Services at (800) 818-6720.
For questions about your 1199SEIU benefits, call the 1199SEIU Benefit Funds’ Member Services representatives at (646) 473-9200. Express Scripts manages your prescription benefit for the 1199SEIU Benefit Funds.
Section II provides a listing of nonpreferred brands and their possible preferred alternatives. SAFETY CONSIDERATION SYMBOLS Here is a quick guide that explains our safety symbols. These symbols appear next to certain medications.
Weigh the risk of birth defects and other adverse outcomes. PRESCRIPTION PROGRAM CONSIDERATION SYMBOLS
For more information, please call Express Scripts: (800) 753-2851.
This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the PriorAuthorization Program.
This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Step TherapyProgram.
This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the QuantityDuration Program.
This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this specialty medication must be obtainedthrough Accredo. Please call Accredo: (800) 803-2523.
[PICA] This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this specialty drug is available through the NYC
Municipal Program called PICA. NYC municipal employees can contact Accredo/CuraScriptCustomer Service at (800) 467-2006 and inquire about drug coverage.
Shaded areas indicate the most recent additions to the Preferred Drug List. Drugs Not Covered by the 1199SEIU Benefit Funds
Over-the-counter Drugs (except for diabetic supplies) or as mandatedby PPACA legislation
Please refer to your Summary Plan Description for a complete list of excluded drugs.Information was in effect at the time of printing and may be subject to change. For the most up-to-date 1199SEIU Benefit Funds Preferred Drug List go to www.1199SEIUBenefits.org. SECTION I: THERAPEUTIC DRUG CATEGORIES ADRENAL HORMONES (EFFECTIVE 3-1-11) ANTIANDROGENS (EFFECTIVE 3-1-11) ANTICONVULSANTS (EFFECTIVE 7-1-10) ANTI-INFECTIVES (Antibiotics) Oral Penicillins Oral Cephalosporins Oral Quinolones Oral Tetracyclines Oral Erythromycins and other Macrolides ANTIPARKINSONISM AGENTS (EFFECTIVE 1-1-10) ANTIVERTIGO & ANTIEMETIC DRUGS (EFFECTIVE 4-1-10) Key: G = Preferred generic medication.
This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Prior Authorization Program.
This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Step Therapy Program.
This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Quantity Duration Program.
This symbol indicates that this specialty medication must be obtained through Accredo. Please call: (800) 803-2523.
[PICA] This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this specialty drug is available through the NYC Municipal Program
called PICA. NYC municipal employees can contact Accredo/CuraScript Customer Service at (800) 467-2006 andinquire about drug coverage. ANTI-PSORIATIC/ANTI-SEBORRHEIC (EFFECTIVE 3-1-11) Anti-Psoriatic/Anti-Seborrheic Topical Agents BENIGN PROSTATE HYPERPLASIA (BPH) THERAPY BIOTECHNOLOGY DRUGS) Factor VIII - Recombinant Drugs Erythroid Stimulants (EFFECTIVE 7-1-10) (EFFECTIVE 3-1-14) CARDIOVASCULAR (Blood Pressure/Heart/Cholesterol) Beta Blockers Select Combination Antihypertensives Angiotensin II Blockers Calcium Channel Blockers Long-Acting Nitrates (Topical) Antilipidemics - Statin Drugs (EFFECTIVE 7-1-10) Antiplatelet Agents Dihydropyridines (EFFECTIVE 7-1-10) Other Antilipidemics ACE Inhibitors Key: G = Preferred generic medication.
This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Prior Authorization Program.
This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Step Therapy Program.
This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Quantity Duration Program.
This symbol indicates that this specialty medication must be obtained through Accredo. Please call: (800) 803-2523.
[PICA] This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this specialty drug is available through the NYC Municipal Program
called PICA. NYC municipal employees can contact Accredo/CuraScript Customer Service at (800) 467-2006 andinquire about drug coverage. DRUGS TO TREAT OVERACTIVE BLADDER (UPDATED 3-1-14) ENDOCRINE (Diabetes/Hormones/Contraceptives) Insulin Therapy DPP-4 Inhibitors (EFFECTIVE 6-1-12) (UPDATED 3-1-14) Blood Glucose Test Strips Oral Hypoglycemic Agents (REVISED – EFFECTIVE 4-1-10) Estrogen Agents (oral/vaginal) (UPDATED 1-1-13) Blood Glucose Monitoring Androgen Replacement Agents EVISED – EFFECTIVE 10-1-09) Contraceptive Agents Injectable Hypoglycemic Agents (EFFECTIVE 10-1-09) Estrogen Patches (EFFECTIVE 7-1-09) (GLP-1 receptor agonist) PDATED 3-1-14) GASTROINTESTINAL H-Pylori Agents (EFFECTIVE 1-1-13) Irritable Bowel Syndrome (EFFECTIVE 3-1-14) Ulcer Drugs Ulcerative Colitis Agents Pancreatic Enzymes (UPDATED 3-1-14) (EFFECTIVE 1-1-13) Key: G = Preferred generic medication.
This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Prior Authorization Program.
This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Step Therapy Program.
This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Quantity Duration Program.
This symbol indicates that this specialty medication must be obtained through Accredo. Please call: (800) 803-2523.
[PICA] This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this specialty drug is available through the NYC Municipal Program
called PICA. NYC municipal employees can contact Accredo/CuraScript Customer Service at (800) 467-2006 andinquire about drug coverage. EPINEPHRINE AUTOINJECTORS (EFFECTIVE 3-1-14) GOUT THERAPY (EFFECTIVE 3-1-11) GROWTH HORMONES (REVISED – EFFECTIVE 7-1-10) IMMUNOGLOBULIN AGENTS (INJECTABLES) (EFFECTIVE 5-1-09) INTERFERONS (EFFECTIVE 10-1-09) Hepatitis C Agents Injectable Multiple Sclerosis Agents (E FFECTIVE 3-1-11) PROTEASE INHIBITORS - HEPATITIS C (EFFECTIVE 9-20-11) SELECT BIOLOGIC AND IMMUNOLOGIC AGENTS (EFFECTIVE 7-1-10) Rheumatoid Arthritis Agents Plaque Psoriasis Agents (Injectables) (Injectables) Crohn’s Disease Agents (Injectables) MUSCLE RELAXANTS (EFFECTIVE 10-1-09) Key: G = Preferred generic medication.
This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Prior Authorization Program.
This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Step Therapy Program.
This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Quantity Duration Program.
This symbol indicates that this specialty medication must be obtained through Accredo. Please call: (800) 803-2523.
[PICA] This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this specialty drug is available through the NYC Municipal Program
called PICA. NYC municipal employees can contact Accredo/CuraScript Customer Service at (800) 467-2006 andinquire about drug coverage. NARCOTIC ANALGESICS (Pain Relievers) Narcotics Miscellaneous Analgesic Therapy (EFFECTIVE 1-1-09) NON-NARCOTIC ANALGESICS (Pain Relievers) Osteoarthritis Agents NSAID COX-2 Inhibitors (Injectable) (EFFECTIVE 7-1-09) Migraine/Headache Therapy (EFFECTIVE 1-1-09) OPHTHALMICS (Eye Preparations) Ophthalmic Combination Carbonic Anhydrase Ophthalmic Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors/Beta Agonists Inhibitors (E FFECTIVE 1-1-10) FFECTIVE 7-1-13) Ophthalmic Beta-Blockers Ophthalmics-Steroids (EFFECTIVE 1-1-10) (EFFECTIVE 1-1-10) Ophthalmic Anti-Inflammatory Agents (NSAIDs) (EFFECTIVE 3-1-11) Miscellaneous Ophthalmics- Antibiotic-Ophthalmics Antihistamine & Mast-Cell (EFFECTIVE 1-1-09) Stabilizers (EFFECTIVE 3-1-11) Ophthalmic Steroid-Antibiotic Combinations (EFFECTIVE 3-1-11) Miscellaneous Glaucoma Agents (EFFECTIVE 5-1-09) Key: G = Preferred generic medication.
This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Prior Authorization Program.
This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Step Therapy Program.
This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Quantity Duration Program.
This symbol indicates that this specialty medication must be obtained through Accredo. Please call: (800) 803-2523.
[PICA] This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this specialty drug is available through the NYC Municipal Program
called PICA. NYC municipal employees can contact Accredo/CuraScript Customer Service at (800) 467-2006 andinquire about drug coverage. OSTEOPOROSIS/PAGET’S DISEASE OTICS (Ear Preparations) (EFFECTIVE 4-1-10) PSYCHOTHERAPEUTICS (Anxiety/Depression) Hypnotic Agents Anxiolytics Miscellaneous Antidepressants SSRI Antidepressants Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (EFFECTIVE 5-1-09) Antipsychotics RESPIRATORY (Allergy/Asthma/COPD) Beta Agonist Agents Inhaled Corticosteroid Therapy Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (UPDATED 1-1-13) (UPDATED 7-1-13) (PAH) Agents (EFFECTIVE 6-1-12)
Short-Acting Beta Agonist (nebulized solutions)
Anticholinergic Agents PDATED 3-1-14) Miscellaneous Pulmonary Agents Nasal Corticosteroids (UPDATED 3-1-14) Key: G = Preferred generic medication.
This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Prior Authorization Program.
This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Step Therapy Program.
This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Quantity Duration Program.
This symbol indicates that this specialty medication must be obtained through Accredo. Please call: (800) 803-2523.
[PICA] This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this specialty drug is available through the NYC Municipal Program
called PICA. NYC municipal employees can contact Accredo/CuraScript Customer Service at (800) 467-2006 andinquire about drug coverage. TOPICAL ACTINIC KERATOSE AGENTS (EFFECTIVE 1-1-13) TOPICAL ACNE THERAPY (EFFECTIVE 1-1-09) TOPICAL ANTIFUNGALS TOPICAL ANTIVIRAL THERAPY (EFFECTIVE 1-1-09) TOPICAL CORTICOSTEROIDS (Topical Skin Products) Low Potency Medium Potency Very High Potency High Potency
betamethasone dipropionate(cream, gel, lotion, ointment)
VITAMINS — All generics are preferred (Most commonly used listed below) (EFFECTIVE 1-1-09) Prenatal Vitamin Therapy Multivitamin Therapy Vitamin D Analog Agents (EFFECTIVE 1-1-13) Iron Supplement Therapy Vitamin B Therapy Key: G = Preferred generic medication.
This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Prior Authorization Program.
This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Step Therapy Program.
This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Quantity Duration Program.
This symbol indicates that this specialty medication must be obtained through Accredo. Please call: (800) 803-2523.
[PICA] This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this specialty drug is available through the NYC Municipal Program
called PICA. NYC municipal employees can contact Accredo/CuraScript Customer Service at (800) 467-2006 andinquire about drug coverage.
If your prescribed drug is in the “nonpreferred” column, ask your doctor if she or he can prescribe oneof the alternatives listed. SECTION II: NONPREFERRED DRUGS AND THEIR POSSIBLE PREFERRED ALTERNATIVES Nonpreferred Product Possible Preferred Alternatives Nonpreferred Product Possible Preferred Alternatives
clozapine (generic), olanzapine (generic), quetiapine fumarate
ciprofloxacin (generic), erythromycin ointment (generic),
(generic), risperidone (generic), ziprasidone HCl (generic)
gentamicin (generic), levofloxacin (generic), ofloxacin
olanzapine (generic), Risperdal Consta® (Janssen)
(generic), tobramycin (generic), Vigamox® (Alkon)
Androderm® (Watson Pharmaceuticals), Androgel® (Unimed
clindamycin (generic) + benzoyl peroxide (generic)
lansoprazole (generic), omeprazole (generic),
pantoprazole (generic), rabeprazole (generic), Nexium®(AstraZeneca)
alendronate 5mg (generic), alendronate 10mg (generic),
corvita (generic), nicotinamide (generic), therobec plus
alendronate 35mg (generic), alendronate 70mg (generic),
flunisolide (generic), fluticasone propionate (generic),
alendronate 35mg (generic), alendronate 70mg (generic),
triamcinolone acetonide (generic), Nasonex® (Schering)
candesartan (generic), eprosartan mesylate (generic),
alendronate (generic), ibandronate (generic)
irbesartan (generic), losartan potassium (generic), telmisartan(generic), Micardis® (BIPI)
candesartan/HCTZ (generic), irbesartan/HCTZ (generic),
bromfenac (generic), diclofenac (generic), flurbiprofen
losartan/HCTZ (generic), valsartan/HCTZ (generic), Micardis
benzoyl peroxide (generic), clindamycin phosphate (generic),
azelastine (generic), cromolyn (generic), epinastine (generic),
epinephrine (generic), Epi Pen® (Mylan), Epi Pen Jr® (Mylan)
ciprofloxacin (generic), erythromycin ointment (generic),
Dulera® (Merck), Symbicort® (AstraZeneca)
gentamicin (generic), levofloxacin (generic), ofloxacin(generic), tobramycin (generic), Vigamox® (Alkon)
Dulera® (Merck), Symbicort® (AstraZeneca)
betaxolol (generic), carteolol (generic), timolol (generic),
levobunolol (generic), metipranolol (generic)
atorvastatin (generic), lovastatin (generic), pravastatin
betaxolol (generic), carteolol (generic), timolol (generic),
(generic), simvastatin (generic), Niaspan ER® (Abbott)
levobunolol (generic), metipranolol (generic)
Alvesco® (Sunovion Pharmaceuticals), Asmanex® (Merck),
Pulmicort Flexhaler® (AstraZeneca), Qvar® (IVAX)
Ferrex 28 (generic), Ferrex 150 Forte (generic), Ferrex 150
Alvesco® (Sunovion Pharmaceuticals), Asmanex® (Merck),
Forte Plus (generic), Multigen Plus (generic), Poly-Iron 150
Pulmicort Flexhaler® (AstraZeneca), Qvar® (IVAX)
azelastine (generic), cromolyn (generic), epinastine (generic),
Flebogamma® (Grifols Biologicals, Inc), Gamunex® (Talecris
Biotherapeutics), Gamunex-C® (Talecris Biotherapeutics),
azelastine (generic), cromolyn (generic), epinastine (generic),
Advair® (GlaxoSmithKline), Dulera® (Merck),
azelastine (generic), cromolyn (generic), epinastine (generic),
paroxetine mesylate (generic), citalopram (generic),
estradiol patch (generic), Estraderm (Novartis),Vivelle
escitalopram (generic), fluvoxamine (generic)
paroxetine mesylate (generic), fluoxetine (generic),
ondansetron (generic), granisetron (generic), Emend® (Merck)
fluorometholone (generic), prednisolone (generic)
bromfenac sodium (generic), diclofenac (generic), flurbiprofen (generic), ketorolac (generic)
atorvastatin (generic), fluvastatin (generic), lovastatin(generic), pravastatin (generic), simvastatin (generic)
albuterol inhalant solution (generic), levalbuterol inhalantsolution (generic)
chloral hydrate (generic), temazepam (generic), triazolam
losartan/HCTZ (generic) + amlodipine (generic),
Micardis HCT (BIPI) + amlodipine (generic)
acebutolol HCl (generic), atenolol HCl (generic),
ondansetron (generic), granisetron (generic), Emend® (Merck)
metoprolol tartrate (generic), metoprolol succinate
bupropion (generic), bupropion SR (generic)
fluorouracil (generic), imiquimod (generic), Picato® Gel (Leo Labs)
amlodipine besylate (generic), nicardipine HCl (generic),
epinephrine (generic), Epi Pen® (Mylan), Epi Pen Jr® (Mylan)
Flebogamma® (Grifols Biologicals, Inc), Gamunex® (Talecris
Biotherapeutics), Gamunex-C® (Talecris Biotherapeutics),
alfuzosin HCl (generic), finasteride (generic), tamsulosin
dexamethasone (generic), metoclopramide (generic),
naratriptan (generic), rizatriptan (generic), sumatriptan
granisetron (generic), ondansetron (generic), Emend® (Merck)
(generic), zolmitriptan (generic), Relpax® (Pfizer)
*Branded generics have the same co-payment as regular generics. Nonpreferred Product Possible Preferred Alternatives Nonpreferred Product Possible Preferred Alternatives
candesartan/HCTZ (generic), irbesartan/HCTZ (generic),
losartan/HCTZ (generic), valsartan/HCTZ (generic), Micardis
neomycin/polymyxin/HC (generic), ofloxacin (generic)
neomycin/polymyxin/HC (generic), ofloxacin (generic)
estradiol patch (generic), Estraderm® (Novartis), Vivelle®
azelastine (generic), cromolyn (generic), epinastine (generic),
flavoxate (generic), oxybutynin (generic), oxybutynin ER(generic), tolterodine tartrate (generic), trospium (generic),
Myrbetriq® (Astellas), Vesicare® (GlaxoSmithKline)
betamethasone valerate cream (generic), desoximetasone
cream (generic), fluocinolone acetonide cream (generic),hydrocortisone valerate cream (generic), triamcinolone
adapalene (generic) + benzoyl peroxide (generic)
hydrocortisone acetate/pramoxine (generic)
neomycin/polymyxin/HC (generic), ofloxacin (generic)
carbamazepine (generic), divalproex (generic)
econazole nitrate (generic), ketoconazole (generic),
betamethasone valerate cream (generic), desoximetasone
lansoprazole (generic), omeprazole (generic),
cream (generic), fluocinolone acetonide cream (generic),
pantoprazole (generic), rabeprazole (generic), Nexium®
hydrocortisone valerate cream (generic), triamcinolone
estradiol patch (generic), Estraderm® (Novartis), Vivelle®
neomycin/polymyxin/HC (generic), ofloxacin (generic)
corvita (generic), nicotinamide (generic), therobec plus
Hyalgan® (Sanofi Pharm), Synvisc® (Genzyme),
Ferrex 28 (generic), Ferrex 150 Forte (generic), Ferrex 150
Forte Plus (generic), Multigen Plus (generic), Poly-Iron 150
hydromorphone (generic), morphine ER (generic),
verapamil HCl tablet, sustained action (generic)
econazole nitrate (generic), ketoconazole (generic),
atorvastatin (generic), fluvastatin (generic), lovastatin
(generic), pravastatin (generic), simvastatin (generic)
amlodipine (generic), benazepril (generic),
metformin HCl (generic), Byetta® (Amlyin Pharmaceuticals),
Janumet® (Merck & Co.), Januvia® (Merck & Co.), Onglyza®
Avonex® (Biogen), Betaseron® (Berlex Laboratories),
dextroamphetamine-amphetamine (generic), methylphenidate
tretinoin (generic), Azelex® (Allergan), Finacea® (Bayer)
ciprofloxacin (generic), levofloxacin (generic), ofloxacin
balsalazide disodium (generic), mesalamine enema (generic),
sulfasalazine (generic), Apriso® (Salix), Asacol HD® (Procter &
clozapine (generic), olanzapine (generic), quetiapine fumarate
Gamble), Canasa® (Aptalis), Pentasa® (Shire US)
(generic), risperidone (generic), ziprasidone HCl (generic)
desonide (generic), alclometasone (generic),
Accu-Chek Aviva Plus® (Roche), Breeze 2® (Bayer), Contour
lansoprazole (generic), omeprazole (generic),
pantoprazole (generic), rabeprazole (generic), Nexium®(AstraZeneca)
meclizine (generic), promethazine (generic),
adapalene (generic), tretinoin (generic), Azelex® (Allergan),
Ferrex 28 (generic), Ferrex 150 Forte (generic), Ferrex 150
Forte Plus (generic), Multigen Plus (generic), Poly-Iron 150
candesartan (generic), eprosartan mesylate (generic),
irbesartan (generic), losartan (generic), Micardis® (BIPI)
Androderm® (Watson Pharmaceuticals), Androgel® (Unimed)
sulfasalazine (generic), balsalazide (generic),
Asacol® (Procter & Gamble), Delzicol® (Warner Chilcott),Pentasa® (Shire US)
etodolac (generic), ibuprofen (generic), meloxicam (generic),naproxen (generic),
Alvesco® (Sunovion Pharmaceuticals), Asmanex® (Merck),
ibuprofen (generic), famotidine (generic)
Pulmicort Flexhaler® (AstraZeneca), Qvar® (IVAX)
Alvesco® (Sunovion Pharmaceuticals), Asmanex® (Merck),
metoprolol succinate (generic), hydrochlorothiazide (generic)
Pulmicort Flexhaler® (AstraZeneca), Qvar® (IVAX)
fluticasone propionate + azelastine nasal spray (generic)
fluorouracil (generic), imiquimod (generic), Picato® Gel
amlodipine besylate (generic), nifedipine ER (generic)
candesartan (generic), eprosartan mesylate (generic),
irbesartan (generic), losartan (generic), telmisartan (generic),
dexmethylphenidate (generic), dextroamphetamine-
amphetamine (generic), methylphenidate ER (generic)
*Branded generics have the same co-payment as regular generics. Nonpreferred Product Possible Preferred Alternatives Nonpreferred Product Possible Preferred Alternatives
Arcapta Neohaler® (Novartis), Serevent Diskus® (GSK)
fentanyl lozenge (generic), fentanyl patch (generic)
Androderm® (Watson Pharmaceuticals), Androgel® (Unimed
acebutolol HCl (generic), atenolol (generic), metoprolol
Accu-Chek Aviva Plus® (Roche), Breeze 2® (Bayer), Contour
balsalazide disodium (generic), mesalamine enema (generic),
sulfasalazine (generic), Apriso® (Salix), Asacol HD® (Procter &Gamble), Canasa® (Aptalis), Pentasa® (Shire US)
naratriptan (generic), rizatriptan (generic), sumatriptan(generic), zolmitriptan (generic), Relpax (Pfizer)
acyclovir ointment (generic), lidocaine gel (generic)
Flebogamma® (Grifols Biologicals, Inc), Gamunex® (Talecris
Biotherapeutics), Gamunex-C® (Talecris Biotherapeutics),
atorvastatin (generic), Zetia® (Merck-Schering Plough)
atorvastatin (generic), fluvastatin (generic), lovastatin
Gammagard® Liquid Flebogamma® (Grifols Biologicals, Inc), Gamunex® (Talecris
(generic), pravastatin (generic), simvastatin (generic)
Biotherapeutics), Gamunex-C® (Talecris Biotherapeutics),Hizentra® (CSL Behring AG)
Junel FE® (Barr Pharmaceuticals), Microgestin FE® (WatsonPharmaceuticals)
Flebogamma® (Grifols Biologicals, Inc), Gamunex® (TalecrisBiotherapeutics), Gamunex-C® (Talecris Biotherapeutics),
Gildess FE® (Dynamic Pharma), Junel FE® (Barr
Pharmaceuticals), Microgestin FE® (Watson Pharmaceuticals)
Flebogamma® (Grifols Biologicals, Inc), Gamunex® (Talecris
Junel FE® (Barr Pharmaceuticals), Microgestin FE® (Watson
Biotherapeutics), Gamunex-C® (Talecris Biotherapeutics),
Gildess FE® (Dynamic Pharma), Junel FE® (Barr
Flebogamma® (Grifols Biologicals, Inc), Gamunex® (Talecris
Pharmaceuticals), Microgestin FE® (Watson Pharmaceuticals)
Biotherapeutics), Gamunex-C® (Talecris Biotherapeutics),
fluorometholone (generic), prednisolone (generic)
fenofibrate (generic), Niaspan ER® (Abbott)
oxybutynin (generic), oxybutynin ER (generic), Vesicare®
latanoprost (generic), travoprost (generic)
temazepam (generic), triazolam (generic), zolpidem (generic),
oxybutynin (generic), oxybutynin ER (generic), Vesicare®
Hyalgan® (Sanofi Pharm), Synvisc® (Genzyme), Synvisc-One® (Genzyme)
fluorometholone (generic), prednisolone (generic)
Norditropin® (Nov Nordisk), Tev-Tropin® (Gate
estradiol (generic), estropipate (generic), Cenestin
estradiol patch (generic), Estraderm (Novartis),Vivelle(Novartis), Vivelle-Dot (Novartis)
folbee (generic), folbee plus (generic), folbic (generic),
renal caps (generic), triphrocaps (generic)
desoximetasone cream (generic), fluocinonide cream
econazole nitrate (generic), ketoconazole (generic),
Junel FE® (Barr Pharmaceuticals), Microgestin FE® (Watson
Norditropin® (Nov Nordisk), Tev-Tropin® (Gate
bromfenac (generic), diclofenac (generic), flurbiprofen
estradiol patch (generic), Estraderm (Novartis),Vivelle
metronidazole topical (generic), Finacea® (Bayer)
dextroamphetamine/amphetamine (generic), methylphenidate
ciprofloxacin (generic), erythromycin ointment (generic),
olanzapine (generic), quetiapine fumarate (generic),
gentamicin (generic), levofloxacin (generic), ofloxacin
risperidone (generic), ziprasidone HCl (generic)
(generic), tobramycin (generic), Vigamox® (Alkon)
olanzapine (generic), Risperdal Consta® (Janssen)
econazole nitrate (generic), ketoconazole (generic),
ciprofloxacin (generic), erythromycin ointment (generic),
gentamicin (generic), levofloxacin (generic), ofloxacin
etodolac (generic), ibuprofen (generic), indomethacin
(generic), tobramycin (generic), Vigamox® (Alkon)
(generic), naproxen (generic), sulindac (generic)
betaxolol (generic), carteolol (generic), timolol (generic),
levobunolol (generic), metipranolol (generic)
ciprofloxacin (generic), erythromycin ointment (generic),
tamsulosin (generic) + finasteride (generic)
gentamicin (generic), levofloxacin (generic), ofloxacin
Janumet (Merck & Co.), Janumet XR (Merck & Co.),
(generic), tobramycin (generic), Vigamox® (Alkon)
Januvia® (Merck & Co.), simvastatin (generic)
Januvia® (Merck & Co.), Onglyza® (Bristol Myers Squibb)
Janumet (Merck & Co.), Janumet XR (Merck & Co.),
pramipexole Di-HCl (generic), ropinirole (generic), Apokyn®
bromfenac (generic), diclofenac (generic), flurbiprofen
bicalutamide (generic), flutamide (generic)
azelastine (generic), cromolyn sodium (generic), epinastine
(generic), Pataday® (Alcon), Patanol® (Alcon)
clozapine (generic), olanzapine (generic), quetiapine fumarate
ciprofloxacin (generic), levofloxacin (generic), ofloxacin
(generic), risperidone (generic), ziprasidone HCl (generic)
*Branded generics have the same co-payment as regular generics. Nonpreferred Product Possible Preferred Alternatives Nonpreferred Product Possible Preferred Alternatives
tobramycin-dexamethasone (generic), neomycin/bacitracin/polymyxin B/HC (generic), neomycin/
polymyxin B/dexamethasone (generic), neomycin/
polymyxin B/HC (generic), TobraDex® Oint (Alcon)
folbee (generic), folbee plus (generic), folbic (generic),
Norditropin® (NovoNordisk), Tev-Tropin® (Gate
renal caps (generic), triphrocaps (generic)
carbamazepine (generic), levetiracetam (generic),
Norditropin® (NovoNordisk), Tev-Tropin® (Gate
topiramate (generic), Banzel® (Eisai Inc.)
metformin (generic),+ Prandin® (Novo Nordisk)
Norditropin® (NovoNordisk), Tev-Tropin® (Gate
Accu-Chek Aviva Plus® (Roche), Breeze 2® (Bayer), Contour
tobramycin-dexamethasone (generic), neomycin/bacitracin/polymyxin B/HC (generic), neomycin/
polymyxin B/dexamethasone (generic), neomycin/
PNV-DHA (generic), Zatean-PN Plus (generic),
polymyxin B/HC (generic), TobraDex® Oint (Alcon)
Zatean-PN DHA (generic), Zatean-PN (generic), Prenatal
PNV-DHA (generic), Zatean-PN Plus (generic),
Flebogamma® (Grifols Biologicals, Inc), Gamunex® (Talecris
Zatean-PN DHA (generic), Zatean-PN (generic),
Biotherapeutics), Gamunex-C® (Talecris Biotherapeutics),
estradiol (generic), Cenestin® (Barr/Duramed), Enjuvia®
flunisolide (generic), fluticasone propionate (generic),
PNV-DHA (generic), Zatean-PN Plus (generic),
triamcinolone acetonide (generic), Nasonex® (Schering)
Zatean-PN DHA (generic), Zatean-PN (generic),
Norditropin® (Nov Nordisk), Tev-Tropin® (Gate
Accu-Chek Aviva Plus® (Roche), Breeze 2® (Bayer), ContourNext® (Bayer)
Accu-Chek Aviva Plus® (Roche), Breeze 2® (Bayer), ContourNext® (Bayer)
venlafaxine HCl (generic), citalopram HBR (generic), duloxetine (generic), fluoxetine HCl (generic), paroxetine HCl
Accu-Chek Aviva Plus® (Roche), Breeze 2® (Bayer), Contour
Flebogamma® (Grifols Biologicals, Inc), Gamunex® (Talecris
felbamate (generic), lamotrigine (generic),
Biotherapeutics), Gamunex-C® (Talecris Biotherapeutics),
topiramate (generic), Banzel® Tablet (Eisai Inc.)
bromfenac sodium (generic), diclofenac (generic),
flurbiprofen (generic), ketorolac (generic)
doxycycline monohydrate (generic), minocycline (generic)
ciprofloxacin HCl (generic), levofloxacin (generic), ofloxacin(generic), Avelox® (Schering)
MonoNessa® (Watson), TriNessa® (Watson)
flunisolide (generic), fluticasone propionate (generic),
triamcinolone acetonide (generic), Nasonex® (Schering)
Hyalgan® (Sanofi Pharm), Synvisc® (Genzyme),
doxazosin (generic), terazosin (generic), finesteride (generic),
Januvia® (Merck & Co.) + pioglitazone (generic)
dorzolamide (generic), dorzolamide/timolol (generic),
latanoprost (generic), travoprost (generic)
flunisolide (generic), fluticasone propionate (generic), triamcinolone acetonide (generic), Nasonex® (Schering)
econazole nitrate (generic), ketoconazole (generic), nystatin (generic)
sodium sulfacetamide 10% and sulfur 5% (generic)
flavoxate (generic), oxybutynin (generic), oxybutynin ER(generic), tolterodine tartrate (generic), trospium (generic),
temazepam (generic), triazolam (generic), zolpidem (generic),
Creon® (Abbott), Zenpep® (Aptalis Pharma)
Creon® (Abbott), Zenpep® (Aptalis Pharma)
divalproex (generic), lamotrigine (generic), levetiracetam(generic)
betamethasone valerate cream (generic), desoximetasonecream (generic), fluocinolone acetonide cream (generic),
hydrocortisone valerate cream (generic), triamcinolone
Norditropin® (NovoNordisk), Tev-Tropin® (Gate
ondansetron (generic), granisetron (generic), Emend® (Merck)
cloxapine (generic), olanzepine (generic), quetiapine fumarate(generic), risperidone (generic), ziprasidone HCl (generic)
etodolac (generic), ibuprofen (generic), naproxen (generic)
albuterol sulfate (generic), levalbuterol HCl (generic)
Norditropin® (NovoNordisk), Tev-Tropin® (Gate
Creon® (Abbott), Zenpep® (Aptalis Pharma)
zolpidem (generic), temazepam (generic), triazolam (generic),
*Branded generics have the same co-payment as regular generics. Nonpreferred Product Possible Preferred Alternatives Nonpreferred Product Possible Preferred Alternatives
pancrelipase (generic), Creon® (Abbott), Zenpep® (Aptalis
simvastatin (generic) + Niaspan ER® (Abbott)
amlodipine (generic) + losartan (generic) or Micardis® (BIPI)
fenofibrate (generic), Niaspan ER® (Abbott)
Ferrex 28 (generic), Ferrex 150 Forte (generic), Ferrex 150
cefaclor (generic), cefuroxime axetil (generic)
Forte Plus (generic), Multigen Plus (generic), Poly-Iron 150
etodolac (generic), ibuprofen (generic), naproxen (generic)
valproic acid (generic), divalproex (generic)
Androderm® (Watson Pharmaceuticals), Androgel (Unimed
flunisolide (generic), fluticasone propionate (generic),
triamcinolone acetonide (generic), Nasonex® (Schering)
corvita (generic), nicotinamide (generic), therobec plus (generic), V-C Forte
citalopram (generic), fluoxetine HCl (generic),
paroxetine HCl (generic), sertraline HCl (generic)
Hyalgan® (Sanofi Pharm), Synvisc® (Genzyme),
Creon® (Abbott), Zenpep® (Aptalis Pharma)
cefuroxime axetil (generic), cefdinir (generic)
Creon® (Abbott), Zenpep® (Aptalis Pharma)
Accu-Chek Aviva Plus® (Roche), Breeze 2® (Bayer), ContourNext® (Bayer)
PNV-DHA (generic), Zatean-PN Plus (generic), Zatean-PN DHA (generic), Zatean-PN (generic),
PNV-DHA (generic), Zatean-PN Plus (generic),
Zatean-PN DHA (generic), Zatean-PN (generic), Prenatal Plus (generic)
betamethasone dipropionate/calcipotriene (generic)
folbee (generic), folbee plus (generic), folbic (generic),
renal caps (generic), triphrocaps (generic)
tretinoin (generic), Azelex® (Allergan), Finacea® (Bayer)
Creon® (Abbott), Zenpep® (Aptalis Pharma)
eprosartan mesylate (generic) + amlodipine besylate
etodolac (generic), ibuprofen (generic), naproxen (generic)
(generic), Micardis (BIPI) + amlodipine besylate (generic),losartan potassium (generic) + amlodipine besylate (generic)
atorvastatin (generic), simvastatin (generic), Zetia®(Merck-Schering Plough)
candesartan (generic), eprosartan mesylate (generic),irbesartan (generic), losartan potassium (generic), telmisartan
acyclovir ointment (generic) + hydrocortisone (generic)
econazole nitrate (generic), ketoconazole (generic),
candesartan/HCTZ (generic), irbesartan/HCTZ (generic),
losartan/HCTZ (generic), valsartan/HCTZ (generic), Micardis
flunisolide (generic), fluticasone propionate (generic),
triamcinolone acetonide (generic), Nasonex® (Schering)
clindamycin phosphate (generic), tretinoin (generic)
candesartan/HCTZ (generic), irbesartan/HCTZ (generic),
diclofenac sodium (generic), ibuprofen(generic), naproxen
losartan/HCTZ (generic), valsartan/HCTZ (generic), Micardis
fluocinolone acetonide solution, non oral (generic)
tobramycin-dexamethasone (generic), neomycin/bacitracin/polymyxin B/HC (generic), neomycin/
zolpidem tartrate (generic), zaleplon (generic)
polymyxin B/dexamethasone (generic), neomycin/
polymyxin B/HC (generic), TobraDex® Oint (Alcon)
alclometasone dipropionate (generic), fluocinolone
flavoxate (generic), oxybutynin (generic), oxybutynin ER
acetonide (generic), hydrocortisone (generic)
(generic), tolterodine tartrate (generic), trospium (generic),
diclofenac (generic), etodolac (generic), ibuprofen (generic),
Myrbetriq® (Astellas), Vesicare® (GlaxoSmithKline)
Januvia® (Merck & Co.), Onglyza® (Bristol Myers Squibb)
latanoprost (generic), travaprost (generic)
fluorouracil (generic), imiquimod (generic), Picato® Gel
sumatriptan (generic), naproxen (generic)
eprosartan mesylate (generic) + amlodipine besylate
tobramycin-dexamethasone (generic), neomycin/
(generic), Micardis (BIPI) + amlodipine besylate (generic),
bacitracin/polymyxin B/HC (generic), neomycin/
losartan potassium (generic) + amlodipine besylate (generic)
polymyxin B/dexamethasone (generic), neomycin/polymyxin B/HC (generic), TobraDex® Oint (Alcon)
ciprofloxacin (generic), erythromycin ointment (generic),
gentamicin (generic), levofloxacin (generic), ofloxacin
epinephrine (generic), Epi Pen® (Mylan), Epi Pen Jr® (Mylan)
(generic), tobramycin (generic), Vigamox® (Alkon)
Creon® (Abbott), Zenpep® (Aptalis Pharma)
olanzapine (generic), Risperdal Consta® (Janssen)
*Branded generics have the same co-payment as regular generics.
Square Dancing led to ‘Just Friends’ Forever… What can be more important than friendships? They are the source of much happiness and support, much fellowship, much sharing and caring about one another. Since moving to New England, I have been truly blessed to have such a unique group of friends, the original gang being formed 30 years ago. Since then others have come on board as well as le