Affordable prescription guide - employer sponsored plans

Affordable prescription guideEmployer-sponsored plans — January 2014 Here’s a list of the most commonly prescribed medications on the Priority Health approved drug list. Take this guide with you whenever you visit your doctor.
Remember, you’ll save money when you use generics or preferred brand drugs.
• Generics (least expensive) are listed in lowercase • Preferred brands are listed in UPPERCASE This list isn’t all-inclusive, and coverage varies based on your employer’s plan. Coverage is not guaranteed and this list is subject to change. To verify coverage and see a complete list of approved drugs, go to priorityhealth.com or contact Customer Service using the phone number on the back of your Priority Health ID card.
Anticoagulants/Antiplatelets
Cephalosporins
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Erythromycins/Macrolides
Anticonvulsants
Cardiovascular
ACE Inhibitors/ARBS
Fluoroquinolones
Penicillins
Anti-infectives
Beta Blockers
Antifungals
Tetracyclines
Antivirals
acyclovirfamciclovirTAMIFLU (QL)valacyclovir Calcium Channel Blockers
Sedative Hypnotics
Estrogens (transdermal)
Cholesterol Lowering (statins)
Gastrointestinal
H2 Receptor Antagonist
Dermatologic
Diuretics
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)
Central Nervous System
Miscellaneous Topicals
Antidepressants (SSRI/SNRI)
Miscellaneous GI/GU
Endocrine
Diabetic (oral)
Antidepressants (misc.)
Ophthalmic
ADD/ADHD
Diabetic (insulin)
Migraine
Diabetic Test Strips
Glaucoma
Estrogens (oral)
Miscellaneous
Thyroid Replacement
Osteoporosis
ACTONELalendronatecalcitonin-salmonibandronatePROLIA (PA)zoledronic acid Pain Management (opioids)
APAP/codeineAVINZAfentanyl patchhydrocodone/APAP 325mg methadonemorphine sulfate/EROXYCONTINtramadol/ER Respiratory
Steroids (Inhaled)
PULMICORT (tier 1 copay)
QVAR (tier 1 copay)
Steroids (Nasal)
Step 1:
• flunisolide
• fluticasone
• triamcinolone acetate
Step 2:
• OMNARIS
Steroid/LABA combos
DULERA (tier 1 copay)
SYMBICORT (tier 1 copay)
Quick Relief Inhalers
Over-the-counter (OTC) medications
Medications that do not require a prescription are not covered under the pharmacy benefit unless specifically listed. Employer-sponsored plans currently cover Prilosec OTC, Prevacid OTC, Zegerid OTC, and Zaditor OTC with a prescription.
Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee
Doctors, pharmacists and other health care professionals from the Priority Health network meet six times a year to research and review the newest drugs on the market. Because of this attention to detail, you can be confident that our list is up-to-date with the highest quality, most effective choices to meet your needs. Cost is only a consideration when medical evidence shows that less expensive drugs in the same class are equally safe and effective.
Quantity limits and prior authorization
Certain medications may have monthly quantity limits (QL) or require prior authorization (PA) to ensure safe and appropriate use. Approval forms are available at priorityhealth.com and your doctor may submit a request by faxing 877.974.4411. You and your doctor will be notified regarding the decision within 15 days. Step therapy
Some medications require step therapy because there are other drugs in the same category that are just as safe and effective but may cost less. This provides a safe alternative and saves you money. If the lower cost drug isn’t effective or if it is medically necessary your doctor can work with Priority Health and request an exception.

Source: http://www.priorityhealth.com/provider/clinical-resources/medication-resources/~/media/documents/pharmacy/affordable-prescription-guide.pdf