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Prescription Drugs

BLOOD

BLOOD MODIFIERS

Generic Drug (Tier 1) anagrelide
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) NEUPOGEN (P)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) pentoxifylline (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) PROCRIT (P)

BLOOD THINNERS (ANTICOAGULANTS)

Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) ARIXTRA
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) COUMADIN (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) FRAGMIN
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) LOVENOX
Generic Drug (Tier 1) warfarin (M)

STROKE PREVENTION

Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) PLAVIX (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) ticlopidine (M)

CANCER DRUGS -ORAL (ANTINEOPLASTICS)

CANCER DRUGS -ORAL (ANTINEOPLASTICS)

Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) AFINITOR (P)

CANCER DRUGS -ORAL (ANTINEOPLASTICS)

CANCER DRUGS -ORAL (ANTINEOPLASTICS)

Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) ARIMIDEX (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) AROMASIN (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) bicalutamide
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) FEMARA (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) GLEEVEC (P)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) HYCAMTIN (P)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) NEXAVAR (P)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) REVLIMID (P)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) SPRYCEL (P)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) SUTENT (P)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) TARCEVA (P)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) TASIGNA (P)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) TEMODAR (P)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) THALOMID (P)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) THIOGUANINE
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) TYKERB (P)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) VOTRIENT (P)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) XELODA (P)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) ZOLINZA (P)

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

ALZHEIMER'S DRUGS

Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) ARICEPT (M)
KEY: Preferred Brand-name Drugs (Tier 2) Preferred Brand-name Drugs (Tier 2) Generic Drugs (Tier 1) Generic Drugs (Tier 1)
P = Prior Authorization Required, Q = Quantity Limit, M = Maintenance Medication


CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

ALZHEIMER'S DRUGS

Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) NAMENDA (M)

ANTI-PARKINSON DRUGS

Generic Drug (Tier 1) amantadine (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) APOKYN (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) benztropine (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) bromocriptine (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) levodopa/carbidopa (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) ropinirole (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) selegiline (M)

ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER (ADD), NARCOLEPSY

Generic Drug (Tier 1) amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) CONCERTA (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) dexmethylphenidate (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) dextroamphetamine (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) methamphetamine (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) methylphenidate sr (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) methylphenidate (M)

SEIZURE MEDICATIONS (ANTICONVULSANTS)

Generic Drug (Tier 1) carbamazepine extended release (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) carbamazepine (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) clonazepam (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) divalproex (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) divalproex sodium (M)

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

SEIZURE MEDICATIONS (ANTICONVULSANTS)

Generic Drug (Tier 1) ethosuximide (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) gabapentin (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) lamotrigine (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) levetiracetam (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) phenobarbital (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) phenytoin (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) primidone (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) topiramate (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) valproic acid (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) zonisamide (M)

SLEEP AIDS

Generic Drug (Tier 1) flurazepam
Generic Drug (Tier 1) temazepam
Generic Drug (Tier 1) zaleplon
Generic Drug (Tier 1) zolpidem

CHEST PAIN & HEART DISEASE

CHEST PAIN & HEART DISEASE

Generic Drug (Tier 1) isosorbide dinitrate (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) isosorbide mononitrate (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) nitroglycerin sl (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) transdermal nitroglycerin (M)

DIABETES & HIGH BLOOD SUGAR

ANTIDIABETIC DRUGS

Generic Drug (Tier 1) acarbose (M)
KEY: Preferred Brand-name Drugs (Tier 2) Preferred Brand-name Drugs (Tier 2) Generic Drugs (Tier 1) Generic Drugs (Tier 1)
P = Prior Authorization Required, Q = Quantity Limit, M = Maintenance Medication


DIABETES & HIGH BLOOD SUGAR

ANTIDIABETIC DRUGS

Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) ACTOPLUS MET (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) ACTOS (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) AVANDAMET (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) AVANDARYL (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) AVANDIA (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) BYETTA (P,Q,M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) DUETACT (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) glimepiride (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) glipizide extended release (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) glipizide (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) glyburide and metformin (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) glyburide (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) JANUMET (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) JANUVIA (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) LEVEMIR (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) metformin xr (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) metformin (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) nateglinide (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) NOVO INSULIN (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) NOVOLOG (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) PRANDIN (M)

BLOOD SUGAR TEST STRIPS

Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) ACCU-CHEK meter test strips (Q,M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) OneTouch meter test strips (Q,M)

DISEASES

ARTHRITIS (RHEUMATOID)

Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) ENBREL (P)

DISEASES

ARTHRITIS (RHEUMATOID)

Generic Drug (Tier 1) hydroxychloroquine (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) HUMIRA (P)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) leflunomide (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) methotrexate (M)

BONE DISEASE

Generic Drug (Tier 1) alendronate (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) calcitonin salmon nasal spray (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) etidronate (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) EVISTA (M)

GOUT

Generic Drug (Tier 1) allopurinol (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) colchicine/probenecid (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) colchicine (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) probenecid (M)

HEPATITIS

Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) INTRON A (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) PEGASYS (P)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) ribavirin

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS DRUGS

Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) COPAXONE (P,M)
KEY: Preferred Brand-name Drugs (Tier 2) Preferred Brand-name Drugs (Tier 2) Generic Drugs (Tier 1) Generic Drugs (Tier 1)
P = Prior Authorization Required, Q = Quantity Limit, M = Maintenance Medication


DISEASES

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS DRUGS

Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) REBIF (P,M)

THYROID DISEASE

Generic Drug (Tier 1) levothyroxine (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) liothyronine (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) methimazole (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) propylthiouracil (M)

ENT (EAR/NOSE/THROAT)

ALLERGIES & COLDS (NASAL)

Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) ASTELIN
Generic Drug (Tier 1) flunisolide (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) fluticasone propionate (M)

ALLERGIES (ORAL)

Generic Drug (Tier 1) fexofenadine/p-ephed (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) fexofenadine (M)

COLDS WITH COUGHING

Generic Drug (Tier 1) guaifenesin/codeine
Generic Drug (Tier 1) hydrocodone/guaifenesin
Generic Drug (Tier 1) promethazine/codeine

ENT (EAR/NOSE/THROAT)

COLDS/CONGESTION & ALLERGIES

Generic Drug (Tier 1) phenylephrine/brompheniramine
Generic Drug (Tier 1) pseudoephedrine/chlorpheniramine

EAR DROPS

Generic Drug (Tier 1) acetic acid
Generic Drug (Tier 1) hydrocortisone/acetic acid
Generic Drug (Tier 1) hydrocortisone/neomycin/polymyxin b
Generic Drug (Tier 1) ofloxacin

MISCELLANEOUS

Generic Drug (Tier 1) lidocaine viscous

EYE

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DROPS

Generic Drug (Tier 1) prednisolone acetate

COMBINATION EYE INFECTION DROPS

Generic Drug (Tier 1) dexamethasone/neomycin/polymyxin
Generic Drug (Tier 1) dexamethasone/tobramycin
Generic Drug (Tier 1) neomycin/bacitracin/polymyxin/hc
Generic Drug (Tier 1) prednisolone/sulfacetamide

EYE INFECTION DROPS

Generic Drug (Tier 1) bacitracin
KEY: Preferred Brand-name Drugs (Tier 2) Preferred Brand-name Drugs (Tier 2) Generic Drugs (Tier 1) Generic Drugs (Tier 1)
P = Prior Authorization Required, Q = Quantity Limit, M = Maintenance Medication


EYE

EYE INFECTION DROPS

Generic Drug (Tier 1) ofloxacin
Generic Drug (Tier 1) polymyxin b/bacitracin
Generic Drug (Tier 1) polymyxin b/trimethoprim
Generic Drug (Tier 1) polymyxin/neomycin/bacitracin oint.
Generic Drug (Tier 1) polymyxin/neomycin/gramicidin sol.
Generic Drug (Tier 1) sodium sulfacetamide
Generic Drug (Tier 1) tobramycin drops
Generic Drug (Tier 1) trifluridine
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) VIGAMOX

GLAUCOMA DRUGS

Generic Drug (Tier 1) acetazolamide (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) Alphagan P 0.1% (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) AZOPT (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) brimonidine 0.15% (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) dipivefrin (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) dorzolamide/timolol (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) dorzolamide (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) ISOPTO CARBACHOL (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) levobunolol (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) LUMIGAN (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) methazolamide (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) pilocarpine (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) XALATAN (M)

MISCELLANEOUS DRUGS

Generic Drug (Tier 1) atropine
Generic Drug (Tier 1) flurbiprofen

EYE

MISCELLANEOUS DRUGS

Generic Drug (Tier 1) ketoralac tromethamine, 0.4 %
Generic Drug (Tier 1) ketorolac tromethamine 0.5%
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) RESTASIS (M)

HEART RHYTHM DISORDERS

HEART RHYTHM DISORDERS

Generic Drug (Tier 1) acebutolol (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) amiodarone (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) digoxin (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) disopyramide (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) procainamide (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) propafenone (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) propranolol (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) sotalol (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) verapamil (M)

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE & HEART DISEASE

ACE INHIBITORS

Generic Drug (Tier 1) benazepril (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) captopril (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) enalapril (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) fosinopril (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) lisinopril (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) moexipril (M)
KEY: Preferred Brand-name Drugs (Tier 2) Preferred Brand-name Drugs (Tier 2) Generic Drugs (Tier 1) Generic Drugs (Tier 1)
P = Prior Authorization Required, Q = Quantity Limit, M = Maintenance Medication


HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE & HEART DISEASE

ACE INHIBITORS

Generic Drug (Tier 1) quinapril (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) ramipril (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) trandolapril (M)

ALPHA BETA BLOCKERS

Generic Drug (Tier 1) carvedilol (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) COREG CR (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) doxazosin (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) labetalol (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) prazosin (M)

ANGIOTENSIN II BLOCKERS

Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) AVAPRO (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) DIOVAN (M)

BETA BLOCKERS

Generic Drug (Tier 1) acebutolol (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) atenolol (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) metoprolol xl (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) metoprolol (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) nadolol (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) propranolol extended rel. (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) propranolol (M)

CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS

Generic Drug (Tier 1) amlodipine (M)

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE & HEART DISEASE

CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS

Generic Drug (Tier 1) diltiazem extended release (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) diltiazem (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) felodipine (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) nifedipine extended release (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) nifedipine sustained release (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) verapamil extended release (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) verapamil (M)

COMBINATION DRUGS

Generic Drug (Tier 1) amlodipine/benazepril (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) atenolol/chlorthalidone (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) AVALIDE (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) bisoprolol/hctz (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) captopril/hctz (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) DIOVAN HCT (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) enalapril/hctz (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) lisinopril/hctz (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) moexipril/hct (M)

SYMPATHOLYTICS

Generic Drug (Tier 1) clonidine (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) guanfacine (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) hydralazine (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) methyldopa (M)

WATER PILLS OR DIURETICS

Generic Drug (Tier 1) bumetanide (M)
KEY: Preferred Brand-name Drugs (Tier 2) Preferred Brand-name Drugs (Tier 2) Generic Drugs (Tier 1) Generic Drugs (Tier 1)
P = Prior Authorization Required, Q = Quantity Limit, M = Maintenance Medication


HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE & HEART DISEASE

WATER PILLS OR DIURETICS

Generic Drug (Tier 1) chlorthalidone (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) furosemide (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) hydrochlorothiazide (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) indapamide (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) metolazone (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) spironolactone (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) torsemide (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) triamterene/hctz (M)

HIGH CHOLESTEROL DRUGS (ANTILIPEMICS)

HIGH CHOLESTEROL DRUGS (ANTILIPEMICS)

Generic Drug (Tier 1) cholestyramine (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) colestipol (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) gemfibrozil (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) lovastatin (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) LIPITOR (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) NIASPAN (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) pravastatin (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) simvastatin (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) TRICOR (M)

HIV & AIDS

MISCELLANEOUS

Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) ISENTRESS (M)

HIV & AIDS

MISCELLANEOUS

Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) SELZENTRY (M)

COMBINATION DRUGS

Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) COMBIVIR (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) EPZICOM (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) KALETRA (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) TRIZIVIR (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) TRUVADA (M)

NON-NUCLEOSIDE REVERSE TRANSCRIPTASE INHIBITORS

Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) INTELENCE (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) RESCRIPTOR (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) SUSTIVA (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) VIRAMUNE (M)

NUCLEOSIDE REVERSE TRANSCRIPTASE INHIBITORS

Generic Drug (Tier 1) didanosine (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) EMTRIVA (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) EPIVIR (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) FUZEON (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) HIVID (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) stavudine (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) VIDEX Powder (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) VIREAD (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) zidovudine capsules (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) zidovudine tablets and syrup (M)
KEY: Preferred Brand-name Drugs (Tier 2) Preferred Brand-name Drugs (Tier 2) Generic Drugs (Tier 1) Generic Drugs (Tier 1)
P = Prior Authorization Required, Q = Quantity Limit, M = Maintenance Medication


HIV & AIDS

NUCLEOSIDE REVERSE TRANSCRIPTASE INHIBITORS

Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) ZIAGEN (M)

PROTEASE INHIBITORS

Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) AGENERASE (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) APTIVUS (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) CRIXIVAN (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) FORTOVASE, INVIRASE (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) LEXIVA (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) NORVIR (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) PREZISTA (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) REYATAZ (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) VIRACEPT (M)

HORMONES

GROWTH

Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) NORDITROPIN (P)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) SEROSTIM (P)

HORMONE REPLACEMENT DRUGS

Generic Drug (Tier 1) esterified estrogens 0.625 mg/methyltestosterone 1.25 mg (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) esterified estrogens 1.25 mg/methyltestosterone 2.5 mg (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) FEMHRT (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) PREMPHASE (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) PREMPRO (M)

HORMONES

MALE

Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) ANDRODERM (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) ANDROGEL (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) methyltestosterone

MISCELLANEOUS

Generic Drug (Tier 1) desmopressin acetate tablets (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) despopressin acetate nasal spray (M)

STEROID REPLACEMENT MEDICATION

Generic Drug (Tier 1) hydrocortisone

IMMUNE SYSTEM

ANTI-REJECTION (IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS)

Generic Drug (Tier 1) azathioprine (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) cyclosporine (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) mercaptopurine (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) RAPAMUNE (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) tacrolimus (M)

INFECTIONS

BACTERIAL (CEPHALOSPORINS)

Generic Drug (Tier 1) cefaclor
KEY: Preferred Brand-name Drugs (Tier 2) Preferred Brand-name Drugs (Tier 2) Generic Drugs (Tier 1) Generic Drugs (Tier 1)
P = Prior Authorization Required, Q = Quantity Limit, M = Maintenance Medication


INFECTIONS

BACTERIAL (CEPHALOSPORINS)

Generic Drug (Tier 1) cefadroxil
Generic Drug (Tier 1) cefdinir
Generic Drug (Tier 1) cefpodoxime
Generic Drug (Tier 1) cefprozil
Generic Drug (Tier 1) cefuroxime
Generic Drug (Tier 1) cephalexin capsules

BACTERIAL (COMBINATION ANTIBIOTICS)

Generic Drug (Tier 1) erythromycin/sulfisoxazole
Generic Drug (Tier 1) trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole

BACTERIAL (FLUROQUINOLONES)

Generic Drug (Tier 1) ciprofloxacin er (Q)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) ciprofloxacin
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) LEVAQUIN

BACTERIAL (MACROLIDES)

Generic Drug (Tier 1) azithromycin suspension (Q)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) azithromycin tablets (Q)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) clarithromycin extended release
Generic Drug (Tier 1) clarithromycin suspension
Generic Drug (Tier 1) clarithromycin
Generic Drug (Tier 1) erythromycin delayed release pellets
Generic Drug (Tier 1) erythromycin ethylsuccinate
Generic Drug (Tier 1) erythromycin stearate

BACTERIAL (MISCELLANEOUS ANTIBIOTICS)

Generic Drug (Tier 1) clindamycin

INFECTIONS

BACTERIAL (MISCELLANEOUS ANTIBIOTICS)

Generic Drug (Tier 1) metronidazole

BACTERIAL (PENICILLINS)

Generic Drug (Tier 1) amoxicillin/clavulanate
Generic Drug (Tier 1) amoxicillin/pot.clavulanate
Generic Drug (Tier 1) amoxicillin
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) AUGMENTIN XR

BACTERIAL (SULFONAMIDES)

Generic Drug (Tier 1) sulfisoxazole
Generic Drug (Tier 1) trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole

BACTERIAL (TETRACYCLINES)

Generic Drug (Tier 1) doxycycline monohydrate
Generic Drug (Tier 1) doxycycline
Generic Drug (Tier 1) minocycline
Generic Drug (Tier 1) tetracycline

FUNGAL (ANTIFUNGAL DRUGS)

Generic Drug (Tier 1) clotrimazole
Generic Drug (Tier 1) fluconazole
Generic Drug (Tier 1) itraconazole
Generic Drug (Tier 1) ketoconazole
Generic Drug (Tier 1) nystatin
KEY: Preferred Brand-name Drugs (Tier 2) Preferred Brand-name Drugs (Tier 2) Generic Drugs (Tier 1) Generic Drugs (Tier 1)
P = Prior Authorization Required, Q = Quantity Limit, M = Maintenance Medication


INFECTIONS

FUNGAL (ANTIFUNGAL DRUGS)

Generic Drug (Tier 1) terbinafine

MISCELLANEOUS ANTI-INFECTIVE DRUGS

Generic Drug (Tier 1) chloroquine phosphate
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) DAPSONE
Generic Drug (Tier 1) hydroxychloroquine
Generic Drug (Tier 1) mefloquine
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) ZYVOX

TUBERCULOSIS (ANTITUBERCULOSIS DRUG)

Generic Drug (Tier 1) ethambutol (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) isoniazid/rifampin (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) isoniazid (M)

URINARY TRACT

Generic Drug (Tier 1) nitrofurantoin (macrocrystals)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) nitrofurantoin exten. rel.

VIRAL (ANTIVIRAL DRUGS)

Generic Drug (Tier 1) acyclovir
Generic Drug (Tier 1) amantadine
Generic Drug (Tier 1) famciclovir
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) VALCYTE
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) VALTREX

LOW BLOOD PRESSURE

LOW BLOOD PRESSURE

Generic Drug (Tier 1) midodrine (M)

MENTAL HEALTH

ANTIDEPRESSANTS

Generic Drug (Tier 1) bupropion xl 150mg (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) bupropion (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) citalopram (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) clomipramine (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) desipramine (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) doxepin (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) EFFEXOR-XR (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) fluoxetine (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) imipramine (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) LEXAPRO (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) mirtapazine orally disintegrating (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) mirtazapine (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) nefazodone (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) nortriptyline (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) paroxetine controlled release (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) paroxetine (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) protriptyline (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) sertraline (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) tranylcypromine (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) trazodone (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) venlafaxine (M)

ANTIPSYCHOTIC DRUGS

Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) ABILIFY (M)
KEY: Preferred Brand-name Drugs (Tier 2) Preferred Brand-name Drugs (Tier 2) Generic Drugs (Tier 1) Generic Drugs (Tier 1)
P = Prior Authorization Required, Q = Quantity Limit, M = Maintenance Medication


MENTAL HEALTH

ANTIPSYCHOTIC DRUGS

Generic Drug (Tier 1) chlorpromazine (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) fluphenazine (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) haloperidol (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) perphenazine (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) risperidone (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) SEROQUEL (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) thioridazine (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) thiothixene (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) trifluoperazine (M)

ANXIETY

Generic Drug (Tier 1) alprazolam
Generic Drug (Tier 1) buspirone
Generic Drug (Tier 1) diazepam
Generic Drug (Tier 1) lorazepam

MANIC-DEPRESSION OR BIPOLAR DRUGS

Generic Drug (Tier 1) lithium carbonate ext. rel. (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) valproic acid (M)

MUSCLE RELAXERS

MUSCLE RELAXERS

Generic Drug (Tier 1) carisoprodol
Generic Drug (Tier 1) cyclobenzaprine

MUSCLE RELAXERS

MUSCLE RELAXERS

Generic Drug (Tier 1) diazepam
Generic Drug (Tier 1) methocarbamol
Generic Drug (Tier 1) tizanidine

OB-GYN

BIRTH CONTROL PILLS (MONOPHASIC CONTRACEPTIVES)

Generic Drug (Tier 1) 0.03mg ethinyl estradiol/ 0.15mg levonorgestrel (Q,M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) 30 mcg ethinyl estradiol/0.15 mg levonorgestrel (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) drospirenone/ethinylestradiol (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) ethinyl estradiol/desogestrel (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) ethinylestradiol 30 mcg/desogestrel 0.15 mg (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) low-ogestrel (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) mestranol/norethindrone (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) necon (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) ogestrel (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) zovia (M)

BIRTH CONTROL PILLS (PROGESTIN ONLY)

Generic Drug (Tier 1) medroxyprogesterone injection (Q)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) norethindrone 0.35 mg (M)

BIRTH CONTROL PILLS (TRIPHASIC CONTRACEPTIVES)

Generic Drug (Tier 1) desogestrel/ethinylestradiol (M)
KEY: Preferred Brand-name Drugs (Tier 2) Preferred Brand-name Drugs (Tier 2) Generic Drugs (Tier 1) Generic Drugs (Tier 1)
P = Prior Authorization Required, Q = Quantity Limit, M = Maintenance Medication


OB-GYN

BIRTH CONTROL PILLS (TRIPHASIC CONTRACEPTIVES)

Generic Drug (Tier 1) desogestril/ethinyl estradiol (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) ethinyl estradiol+norethindrone (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone acetate (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) norgestinate-ethinyl estradiol (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN LO (M)

BREAST CANCER (ANTI-ESTROGENS)

Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) FARESTON (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) tamoxifen (M)

FEMALE HORMONES (ESTROGENS)

Generic Drug (Tier 1) estradiol patch (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) estradiol tablets (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) estradiol (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) estropipate (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) ESTRACE VAGINAL CREAM (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) PREMARIN VAGINAL CREAM (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) PREMARIN (M)

FEMALE HORMONES (PROGESTINS)

Generic Drug (Tier 1) medroxyprogesterone acetate (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) PROMETRIUM (M)

FEMALE HORMONES (REPLACEMENT COMBINATIONS)

Generic Drug (Tier 1) esterified estrogens 0.625 mg/methyltestosterone 1.25 mg (M)

OB-GYN

FEMALE HORMONES (REPLACEMENT COMBINATIONS)

Generic Drug (Tier 1) esterified estrogens 1.25 mg/methyltestosterone 2.5 mg (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) FEMHRT (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) PREMPHASE (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) PREMPRO (M)

FERTILITY

Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) BRAVELLE (P)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) chorionic gonadotropin (P)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) clomiphene
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) CETROTIDE (P)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) ganirelix acetate (P)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) GONAL-F (P)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) MENOPUR (P)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) OVIDREL (P)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) progesterone in oil (P)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) REPRONEX (P)

PRENATAL VITAMINS

Generic Drug (Tier 1) prenatal vitamins (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) prenatal vitamins

UTERINE CONTRACTIONS & BLEEDING

Generic Drug (Tier 1) terbutaline

YEAST OR BACTERIAL INFECTIONS

Generic Drug (Tier 1) clindamycin
KEY: Preferred Brand-name Drugs (Tier 2) Preferred Brand-name Drugs (Tier 2) Generic Drugs (Tier 1) Generic Drugs (Tier 1)
P = Prior Authorization Required, Q = Quantity Limit, M = Maintenance Medication


OB-GYN

YEAST OR BACTERIAL INFECTIONS

Generic Drug (Tier 1) metronidazole vaginal gel
Generic Drug (Tier 1) nystatin vaginal
Generic Drug (Tier 1) terconazole
Generic Drug (Tier 1) triple sulfa

PAIN MANAGEMENT (ANALGESICS)

PAIN MANAGEMENT (ANALGESICS)

Generic Drug (Tier 1) acetaminophen/codeine
Generic Drug (Tier 1) apap/dichloral-phenazone/isometheptene (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) butalbital/apap
Generic Drug (Tier 1) butalbital/caffeine/apap
Generic Drug (Tier 1) butalbital/caffeine/aspirin
Generic Drug (Tier 1) butorphanol (Q)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) codeine
Generic Drug (Tier 1) diclofenac sodium xr (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) diclofenac sodium (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) diflunisal (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) dihydroergotamine mesylate (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) etodolac xl (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) etodolac (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) fentanyl lozenge (P)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) fentanyl transdermal
Generic Drug (Tier 1) hydrocodone/apap
Generic Drug (Tier 1) hydromorphone
Generic Drug (Tier 1) ibuprofen/hydrocodone (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) ibuprofen (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) indomethacin (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) ketorolac (Q,M)

PAIN MANAGEMENT (ANALGESICS)

PAIN MANAGEMENT (ANALGESICS)

Generic Drug (Tier 1) meloxicam (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) meperidine
Generic Drug (Tier 1) morphine sulfate
Generic Drug (Tier 1) morphine, sustained release
Generic Drug (Tier 1) nabumetone (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) naproxen (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) oxaprozin (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) oxycodone, sustained release (Q)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) oxycodone/apap
Generic Drug (Tier 1) oxycodone/aspirin
Generic Drug (Tier 1) piroxicam (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) propoxyphene/apap
Generic Drug (Tier 1) salsalate (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) sulindac (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) sumatriptan (Q)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) tramadol (M)

RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS

ASTHMA & COPD (MISCELLANEOUS INHALERS)

Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) ADVAIR (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) cromolyn sodium (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) COMBIVENT (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) ipratropium bromide (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) SPIRIVA (M)

ASTHMA (BRONCHODILATORS)

Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) PROAIR HFA (M)
KEY: Preferred Brand-name Drugs (Tier 2) Preferred Brand-name Drugs (Tier 2) Generic Drugs (Tier 1) Generic Drugs (Tier 1)
P = Prior Authorization Required, Q = Quantity Limit, M = Maintenance Medication


RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS

ASTHMA (BRONCHODILATORS)

Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) SEREVENT (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) VENTOLIN HFA (M)

ASTHMA (METHYLXANTHINES)

Generic Drug (Tier 1) theophylline (M)

ASTHMA (ORAL BRONCHODILATORS)

Generic Drug (Tier 1) metaproterenol (M)

ASTHMA (ORAL STEROIDS)

Generic Drug (Tier 1) dexamethasone
Generic Drug (Tier 1) prednisone

ASTHMA (STEROID INHALERS)

Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) AZMACORT (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) FLOVENT HFA (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) PULMICORT (M)

MISCELLANEOUS DRUGS

Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) EPIPEN; EPIPEN JR. (Q)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) SINGULAIR (M)

SKIN

ACNE

Generic Drug (Tier 1) benzoyl peroxide/erythromycin

SKIN

ACNE

Generic Drug (Tier 1) clindamycin phos/benzyl peroxide
Generic Drug (Tier 1) clindamycin
Generic Drug (Tier 1) erythromycin
Generic Drug (Tier 1) isotretinoin
Generic Drug (Tier 1) minocycline
Generic Drug (Tier 1) tretinoin cream and gel (P)

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY OR CORTICOSTEROIDS

Generic Drug (Tier 1) aug. betamethasone diprop. oint.
Generic Drug (Tier 1) betamethasone diprop.
Generic Drug (Tier 1) clobetasol propionate
Generic Drug (Tier 1) desonide
Generic Drug (Tier 1) fluocinolone acetonide oint, cream, sol.
Generic Drug (Tier 1) fluocinonide
Generic Drug (Tier 1) halobetasol propionate
Generic Drug (Tier 1) hydrocortisone valerate
Generic Drug (Tier 1) mometasone furoate
Generic Drug (Tier 1) triamcinolone acetonide cream, oint.

DISEASES-ECZEMA & PSORIASIS

Generic Drug (Tier 1) methotrexate (oral)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) PROTOPIC
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) TAZORAC (P)

GENITAL WARTS

Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) ALDARA
KEY: Preferred Brand-name Drugs (Tier 2) Preferred Brand-name Drugs (Tier 2) Generic Drugs (Tier 1) Generic Drugs (Tier 1)
P = Prior Authorization Required, Q = Quantity Limit, M = Maintenance Medication


SKIN

LICE AND SCABIES TREATMENT

Generic Drug (Tier 1) permethrin cream

MISCELLANEOUS

Generic Drug (Tier 1) ciclopirox
Generic Drug (Tier 1) fluorouracil

TOPICAL ANTIBIOTICS

Generic Drug (Tier 1) clindamycin topical
Generic Drug (Tier 1) erythromycin
Generic Drug (Tier 1) metronidazole topical gel
Generic Drug (Tier 1) mupirocin ointment
Generic Drug (Tier 1) silver sulfadiazine

TOPICAL ANTIFUNGAL DRUGS

Generic Drug (Tier 1) clotrimazole/betamethasone
Generic Drug (Tier 1) econazole
Generic Drug (Tier 1) ketoconazole cream
Generic Drug (Tier 1) nystatin
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) ZOVIRAX CREAM AND OINTMENT

STEROIDS (ORAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS)

STEROIDS (ORAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS)

Generic Drug (Tier 1) dexamethasone

STEROIDS (ORAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS)

STEROIDS (ORAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS)

Generic Drug (Tier 1) methylprednisolone
Generic Drug (Tier 1) prednisolone sodium

STOMACH & DIGESTIVE DISORDERS

ACID & STOMACH ULCERS

Generic Drug (Tier 1) cimetidine (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) famotidine 40 mg (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) KAPIDEX (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) lansoprazole (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) misoprostol (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) nizatidine (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) omeprazole 10mg & 40mg (P,M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) pantoprazole (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) PREVPAC
Generic Drug (Tier 1) ranitidine 300 mg (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) sucralfate

ANTI-DIARRHEAL DRUGS

Generic Drug (Tier 1) diphenoxylate/atropine

ANTI-NAUSEA

Generic Drug (Tier 1) dronabinol
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) EMEND (Q)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) granisetron (Q)
KEY: Preferred Brand-name Drugs (Tier 2) Preferred Brand-name Drugs (Tier 2) Generic Drugs (Tier 1) Generic Drugs (Tier 1)
P = Prior Authorization Required, Q = Quantity Limit, M = Maintenance Medication


STOMACH & DIGESTIVE DISORDERS

ANTI-NAUSEA

Generic Drug (Tier 1) ondansetron
Generic Drug (Tier 1) prochlorperazine
Generic Drug (Tier 1) promethazine

BOWEL & COLON DISEASE

Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) ASACOL (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) ENTOCORT EC (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) hydrocortisone/pramoxine (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) hydrocortisone (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) mesalamine rectal susp (M)

IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

Generic Drug (Tier 1) clidinium/chlordiazepoxide
Generic Drug (Tier 1) dicyclomine
Generic Drug (Tier 1) hyoscyamine

MALABSORPTION DISEASE

Generic Drug (Tier 1) pancrelipase (M)

MISCELLANEOUS

Generic Drug (Tier 1) peg/electrolyte soln.
Generic Drug (Tier 1) sulfasalazine (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) ursodiol (M)

SEVERE HEARTBURN & REFLUX

Generic Drug (Tier 1) metoclopramide (M)

SUBSTANCE ABUSE

ALCOHOL ABUSE

Generic Drug (Tier 1) disulfiram

DRUG ADDICTION

Generic Drug (Tier 1) naltrexone

QUIT SMOKING AIDS

Generic Drug (Tier 1) bupropion sr

SUPPLEMENTS

POTASSIUM (EFF. TABLET)

Generic Drug (Tier 1) potassium chlor. eff. tablet (M)

POTASSIUM (TABLETS)

Generic Drug (Tier 1) potassium chlor. tablet (M)

VITAMIN D

Generic Drug (Tier 1) calcitriol capsules (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) calcitriol suspension (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) HECTOROL (M)

UROLOGY

BLADDER CONTROL (ANTISPASMODICS)

Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) DETROL LA (M)
KEY: Preferred Brand-name Drugs (Tier 2) Preferred Brand-name Drugs (Tier 2) Generic Drugs (Tier 1) Generic Drugs (Tier 1)
P = Prior Authorization Required, Q = Quantity Limit, M = Maintenance Medication


UROLOGY

BLADDER CONTROL (ANTISPASMODICS)

Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) DETROL (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) hyoscyamine (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) oxybutynin sr (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) oxybutynin (M)

BLADDER CONTROL (CHOLINERGIC AGENTS)

Generic Drug (Tier 1) bethanechol chloride (M)

IMPOTENCE (ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION)

Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) VIAGRA (Q)

PROSTATE DISEASE (BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERTROPHY)

Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) AVODART (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) doxazosin (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) finasteride (M)
Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) FLOMAX (M)
Generic Drug (Tier 1) terazosin (M)

URINARY TRACT PAIN (ANESTHETICS)

Generic Drug (Tier 1) phenazopyridine
KEY: Preferred Brand-name Drug (Tier 2) Preferred Brand-Name Drugs (Tier 2) Generic Drug (Tier 1) Generic Drugs (Tier 1)
P = Prior Authorization Required, Q = Quantity Limit, M = Maintenance Medication

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