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January 2012 formulary updates

Key:

PA = Prior authorization
QL = Quantity limits
T&F = Trial & failure
ST = Step therapy
B/D = Coverage varies under Medicare Part B vs. Part D
* = Medical benefit
** = No change to formulary status


ClassDrugFormularyNotesEffective
date
Analgesic Conzip (tramadol extended-release) Commercial: Non-preferred brand
Medicaid: Non-formulary
Medicare: Non-formulary

ST Required: trial and failure with generic tramadol tablets

QL: 1 capsule daily

Note: No CMS labeler code

03/01/2012
Antineoplastic Erwinaze (asparaginase Erwinia chrysanthemi) Commercial: Non-preferred specialty*
Medicaid: Medical benefit
Medicare: B/D

PA required

03/01/2012
Anesthetic Exparel (bupivacaine liposome) Commercial: Medical benefit
Medicaid: Medical benefit
Medicare: B/D
03/01/2012

Ophthalmic/
Biologic

Eylea (aflibercept) Commercial: Non-preferred specialty*
Medicaid: Medical benefit
Medicare: B/D

PA required

PA - Medicare

03/01/2012
Toxicology  Ferriprox (deferiprone) Commercial: Preferred specialty
Medicaid: Formulary
Medicare: T4
Commercial/Medicaid: Must be ordered from a network specialty pharmacy 03/01/2012
Antineoplastic Jakafi (ruxolitinib)

Commercial: Preferred specialty
Medicaid: Formulary
Medicare: T4

PA required

Limited distribution drug

03/01/2012
Antidiabetic/ Cardiovascular Juvisync (sitagliptin/simvastatin) Commercial: Preferred brand
Medicaid: Formulary
Medicare: T2

ST required: trial with metformin (90 days within the last 120 days)

QL: 1 tablet daily

03/01/2012
Analgesic Lazanda (fentanyl nasal spray) Commercial: Non-preferred specialty*
Medicaid: Non-formulary
Medicare: Non-formulary

PA required

Note: No CMS labeler code

03/01/2012
Musculoskeletal Lorzone (chlorzoxazone) Commercial: Non-preferred brand
Medicaid: Non-formulary
Medicare: Non-formulary

ST required: trial and failure with generic chlorzoxazone

QL: 4 tablets daily

Note: No CMS labeler code; high risk medication

03/01/2012
Cardiovascular Tekamlo (aliskiren/amlodipine) Commercial: Preferred brand
Medicaid: Formulary
Medicare: T2
ST updated: trial and failure with ARB (no concurrent use) 03/01/2012
Cardiovascular Tekturna (aliskiren) Commercial: Preferred brand
Medicaid: Formulary
Medicare: T2
ST updated: trial and failure with ARB (no concurrent use) 03/01/2012
Cardiovascular Tekturna HCT (aliskiren/HCTZ) Commercial: Preferred brand
Medicaid: Formulary
Medicare: T2
ST updated: trial and failure with ARB (no concurrent use) 03/01/2012
Cardiovascular Valturna (aliskiren/valsartan) Commercial: Not covered
Medicaid: Not covered
Medicare: Non-formulary pending CMS
Removed from formulary 04/01/2012
Last modified: 4/17/2012
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