Reduce medication waste

In an effort to lessen the likelihood of waste associated with prescriptions, we encourage you to be judicious in the quantity of medication prescribed for new medications. While our benefit allows for up to a 90 day supply for commercial and Medicare members, consider writing for less when prescribing a new medication. Why?

• Members may experience an adverse reaction or side effect with a new medication and will discontinue it before a 90 day prescription is fully used.
• The medication may require a dosage titration prior to 90 days.
• Members save money by paying only one copay, instead of two or three copays, for what could end up being wasted medication.

Go green! Reducing medication waste helps the environment, as medications that are not disposed of properly can pollute. For more information on proper medication disposal, visit www.fda.gov/Drugs.

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