1199SEIU Funds Preferred Drug List (PDL)

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1199SEIU Funds Preferred Drug List (PDL)
1199SEIU
Preferred Drug List (PDL)
Please take this guide
with you the next time
you visit your doctor.
© 2016 Express Scripts Holding Company. All Rights Reserved.
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.
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MG46779G
(Ed. 08/16)
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 or other adverse outcomes.
Do not use during pregnancy.
PRESCRIPTION PROGRAM CONSIDERATION SYMBOLS
For more information, please call Express Scripts: (800) 753-2851.
[PA]This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Prior
Authorization Program.
[ST]This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Step Therapy
Program.
[QD]This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Quantity
Duration Program.
OTHER SYMBOLS:
[AC]This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this specialty medication must be obtained
through Accredo. Please call Accredo: (800) 803-2523.
[CVS]This symbol indicates that this medication is only available through CVS Health.
Please call: (800) 818-6720 for dispensing guidelines.
[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 Customer
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
Cosmetic Drugs
Non-Sedating Antihistamines
Fertility Drugs
O
ver-the-counter Drugs (except for diabetic supplies) or as mandated
by PPACA legislation
Investigational/Experimental Drugs
Select Cough & Cold Drugs
Erectile Dysfunction Drugs
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.
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Section I: Therapeutic Drug Categories
Adrenal Hormones
(Effective 3-1-11)
Gmethylprednisolone
Gprednisolone
prednisolone sodium phosphate
G
Gprednisone
G
cortisone acetate
Gdexamethasone
G
fludrocortisone acetate
Ghydrocortisone
Alzheimer’s Agents
G
G
Grivastigmine
P
Exelon Solution
P
Namenda Dose Pak
Anticonvulsants
G
P
nilutamide [PICA]
Xtandi [AC/PA/QD/PICA]
P
Zytiga [AC/PA/QD/PICA]
(Effective 7-1-10)
G
carbamazepine
G
carbamazepine XR
G
clonazepam
G
diazepam kit
G
divalproex sodium
G
divalproex sodium ER
G
divalproex sodium sprinkles
G
ethosuximide
Gfelbamate
Ggabapentin
Glamotrigine
G
lamotrigine ODT
G
lamotrigine XR
Glevetiracetam
G
levetiracetam XR
Goxcarbazepine
G
phenobarbital
G
phenytoin chewable tablet
G
phenytoin extended-release
G
phenytoin suspension
G
primidone
Gtiagabine
topiramate [PA]
G
G
valproic acid
Gzonisamide
P
Banzel Tablet
P
Celontin
P
Diastat
P
Dilantin 30mg
P
Gabitril 12mg, 16mg
PLyrica [ST/QD]
P
Peganone
PVimpat
G
G
G
Gclarithromycin, c larithromycin ER
Gerythromycin base
Gerythromycin ethylsuccinate
Gerythromycin ethylsuccinate/
sulfisoxazole acetyl
Gerythromycin stearate
PDificid
Eryped Suspension
P
(Antibiotics)
Oral Penicillins
Gamoxicillin trihydrate
Gamoxicillin trihydrate/
potassium clavulanate, ER
Gamoxicillin trihydrate/
potassium clavulanate chewable
Gamoxicillin trihydrate/
potassium clavulanate suspension
Gampicillin trihydrate
Gdicloxacillin sodium
Gpenicillin v potassium
PAugmentin Suspension
125 - 31.25mg/5ml
Oral Tetracyclines
G
G
G
G
P
Namenda XR
PNamzaric
(Effective 3-1-11)
bicalutamide [PICA]
flutamide [PICA]
Anti-Infectives
Celestone Solution
Medrol Tablet 2mg
(Effective 1-1-16)
Gdonepezil
Ggalantamine
Gmemantine
Antiandrogens
P
P
demeclocycline HCl
doxycycline hyclate capsule
doxycycline hyclate enteric coated tablet
doxycycline hyclate tablet
Antiparkinsonism Agents
Gamantadine
Gbenztropine
Gbromocriptine
Gcarbidopa
Gcarbidopa/levadopa
Key: G =Preferred generic medication.
P =Preferred brand-name medication.
=
Weigh the risk of birth defects or
other adverse outcomes.
=Do not use during pregnancy.
doxycycline monohydrate
minocycline HCl, XR
tetracycline HCl
Oral Cephalosporins
Gcefaclor, ER
Gcefadroxil hydrate
Gcefdinir
Gcefditoren pivoxil
Gcefixime suspension
Gcefpodoxime proxetil
Gcefprozil
Gceftibuten
Gcefuroxime axetil
Gcephalexin monohydrate
PCeftin Suspension
Oral Erythromycins and other
Macrolides
Oral Quinolones
Gciprofloxacin ER
Gciprofloxacin HCl tablet
Gciprofloxacin suspension
Glevofloxacin
Gmoxifloxacin
Gofloxacin
P
Avelox ABC Pack
Gazithromycin
(Effective 1-1-10)
G
carbidopa/levadopa ER
Gcarbidopa/levadopa/entacapone
Gentacapone
Gpramipexole Di-HCl
Gpramipexole ER
Gropinirole
Gselegiline
Gtolcapone
Gtrihexylphenidyl
PApokyn [AC]
[pa]This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Prior Authorization Program.
[st]This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Step Therapy Program.
[qd]This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Quantity Duration Program.
[ac]This symbol indicates that this specialty medication must be obtained through Accredo. Please call: (800) 803-2523.
[cvs]This symbol indicates that this medication is only available through CVS Health. Please call: (800) 818-6720 for
dispensing guidelines.
[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 Customer Service at (800) 467-2006 and inquire
about drug coverage.
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Antivertigo & Antiemetic Drugs
G
G
ondansetron HCl [QD/PICA]
ondansetron ODT [QD/PICA]
(Effective 4-1-10)
G
granisetron HCl [QD/PICA]
PEmend [QD/PICA]
Anti-Psoriatic/Anti-Seborrheic
Anti-Psoriatic/Anti-Seborrheic
Topical Agents
(Effective 3-1-11)
G
calcitriol ointment
G
Drithocreme HP
Ghydrocortisone acetate/
pramoxine
G
selenium sulfide
Gcalcipotriene
Gcalcipotriene/betamethasone
G
P
P
sodium sulfacetamide
Pramosone
Pramosone E
Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH) Therapy
G
alfuzosin HCl ER
Gdoxazosin
G
dutasteride
G
G
G
dutasteride-tamsulosin
finasteride
tamsulosin HCl
Gterazosin
Biotechnology Drugs
Erythroid Stimulants
Hereditary Angioedema - Plasma
derived C1 Esterase Inhibitors
(Effective 3-1-14)
PAranesp [AC/PA/PICA]
PProcrit [AC/PA/PICA]
Cardiovascular
(Effective 6-1-15)
PBerinert [PA/AC]
(Blood Pressure/Heart/Cholesterol)
Beta Blockers
Gacebutolol HCl
atenolol
G
Gbetaxolol HCl
Gbisoprolol fumarate
Gcarvedilol
Glabetalol HCl
Gmetoprolol succinate XL
Gmetoprolol tartrate
Gnadolol
Gpindolol
Gpropranolol HCl
Gpropranolol HCl capsule, sustained
action 24 hr
Gtimolol maleate
PHemangeol
Calcium Channel Blockers
Gdiltiazem HCl
Gdiltiazem HCl capsule, sustained
release 12 hr
Gdiltiazem HCl capsule, sustained
release 24 hr
Gnimodipine
G
verapamil ER
G
verapamil ER PM
G
verapamil HCl
G
verapamil HCl capsule, 24 hr
sustained release pellets
Dihydropyridines
Gamlodipine besylate
Gfelodipine
Gisradipine
Key: G =Preferred generic medication.
P =Preferred brand-name medication.
=
Weigh the risk of birth defects or
other adverse outcomes.
=Do not use during pregnancy.
Gnicardipine
Gnifedipine tablet, sustained action
Gnifedipine tablet, sustained release
osmotic push
Gnisoldipine
ACE Inhibitors
G
G
G
G
lovastatin [QD]
pravastatin [QD]
rosuvastatin [QD]
simvastatin [QD]
Other Antilipidemics
Gcolestipol HCl
Gcholestyramine/aspartame
Gcholestyramine/sucrose
Gfenofibrate
Gfenofibrate, micronized
Gfenofibrate, nanocrystal
G
fenofibric acid
Ggemfibrozil
G
niacin ER
G
omega-3 acid ethyl esters [PA]
PColestid
PJuxtapid
PWelchol
PZetia
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
benazepril HCl
captopril
enalapril maleate
fosinopril sodium
lisinopril
moexipril HCl
perindopril erbumine
quinapril
ramipril capsules
trandolapril
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
c andesartan
c andesartan/hydrochlorothiazide Select Combination
eprosartan mesylate 600mg
G
G
G
amlodipine/atorvastatin [QD]
atorvastatin calcium [QD]
fluvastatin, ER [QD]
Angiotensin II Blockers
irbesartan
irbesartan/hydrochlorothiazide
losartan/hydrochlorothiazide
losartan potassium
telmisartan
telmisartan/HCTZ
valsartan
valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide
Antilipidemics - Statin Drugs
Antihypertensives
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
a mlodipine besylate/benazepril
a mlodipine/valsartan
amlodipine/valsartan/HCTZ
atenolol/chlorthalidone
benazepril HCl/HCTZ
bisoprolol fumarate/
hydrochlorothiazide
captopril/hydrochlorothiazide
enalapril maleate/HCTZ
fosinopril/hydrochlorothiazide
lisinopril/hydrochlorothiazide
[pa]This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Prior Authorization Program.
[st]This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Step Therapy Program.
[qd]This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Quantity Duration Program.
[ac]This symbol indicates that this specialty medication must be obtained through Accredo. Please call: (800) 803-2523.
[cvs]This symbol indicates that this medication is only available through CVS Health. Please call: (800) 818-6720 for
dispensing guidelines.
[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 Customer Service at (800) 467-2006 and inquire
about drug coverage.
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Cardiovascular
(Blood Pressure/Heart/Cholesterol), continued
Gmethyldopa/hydrochlorothiazide
Gmetoprolol/hydrochlorothiazide
G
moexipril/hydrochlorothiazide
G
propranolol/hydrochlorothiazide
G
nadolol/bendroflumethiazide
G
quinapril/hydrochlorothiazide
G
telmisartan/amlodipine
G
trandolapril/verapamil
Long-Acting Nitrates (Topical)
(Effective 7-1-10)
Gnitroglycerin patches, ointment
Drugs
to
Endocrine
Gcilostazol
G
clopidogrel bisulfate
Gdipyridamole
Gaspirin/dipyridamole
PBrilinta
PEffient
PZontivity
PCSK9 Inhibitors (Effective 1-1-16)
P
P
P
P
G
G
P
Repatha Syringe [PA/AC]
Anticoagulants (oral) (Eff. 7-1-14)
Gwarfarin
PEliquis
PPradaxa
PSavaysa
PXarelto
Antidotes (Effective 1-1-16)
PPraxbind
Praluent Pen [PA/AC]
Praluent Syringe [PA/AC]
Repatha Pushtronex [PA/AC]
Repatha Sureclick [PA/AC]
(Updated 3-1-14)
tolterodine tartrate, ER
trospium chloride, ER
PMyrbetriq
PVesicare
(Diabetes/Hormones/Contraceptives)
Insulin Therapy (Updated 7-1-16)
Rapid Acting
PAfrezza
PHumalog
Short Acting
Humulin R
Humulin R Kwikpen
Intermediate Acting
P
Humulin N, Humulin Kwikpen
PHumulin 70/30, Humulin 70/30
Kwikpen
P
Humalog Mix 75-25
P
Humalog Mix 50-50
Long Acting
P
P
(Effective 7-1-10)
Treat Overactive Bladder
Gdarifenacin hydrobromide
Gflavoxate
Goxybutynin chloride, ER
P
P
Antiplatelet Agents (oral)
Lantus, Lantus Solostar
Toujeo Solostar
Oral Hypoglycemic Agents
(Revised – Effective 4-1-10)
Gacarbose
Gglimepiride
G
glipizide, glipizide ER
G
glipizide/metformin HCl [QD]
Gglyburide
Gglyburide/metformin
G
glyburide micronized
Gmetformin HCl,
metformin HCl ER
Gmiglitol
Gnateglinide
G
pioglitazone HCl [QD]
G
pioglitazone/glimepiride [QD]
G
pioglitazone/metformin [QD]
Grepaglinide
G
repaglinide/metformin [QD]
Gtolazamide
Gtolbutamide
Key: G =Preferred generic medication.
P =Preferred brand-name medication.
=
Weigh the risk of birth defects or
other adverse outcomes.
=Do not use during pregnancy.
P
P
P
Avandamet [QD]
Avandaryl [QD]
Avandia [QD]
Blood Glucose Monitoring Devices
(Updated 7-1-16)
SGLT2/DPP4 Inhibitor
Combinations (Effective 1-1-16)
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Injectable Hypoglycemic Agents
(Effective 10-1-09)
SGLT2 - Sodium Glucose
Co-transporter Agents
(Updated 7-1-16)
PInvokamet [QD]
PInvokana [QD]
PJardiance [QD]
P
Synjardy [QD]
ACCU-CHEK Aviva Plus
ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus
ACCU-CHEK Nano SmartView
Contour Next EZ Monitor
Contour Next Meter
Contour Next Monitor
Contour Next USB Meter
Contour Next USB Monitor
Contour USB Meter
True Metrix Blood Glucose Meter
True Metrix Air Glucose Meter
PGlyxambi
Contraceptive Agents
(GLP-1 receptor agonist)
(Updated 7-1-16)
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
P
P
Bydureon [PA/QD], Bydureon Pen [PA/QD]
PByetta [PA/QD]
PTrulicity [PA/QD]
DPP-4 Inhibitors (Updated 7-1-16)
P
Janumet, Janumet XR
PJanuvia
PJentadueto [QD]
PJentadueto XR [QD]
P
Tradjenta [QD]
Blood Glucose Test Strips
(Updated 7-1-16)
PACCU-CHEK Aviva Plus Test Strips
PACCU-CHEK Compact Plus Test
Strips
P
ACCU-CHEK SmartView Test Strip
PBreeze 2
P
Contour Next Test Strips
P
Contour Test Strips
P
True Metrix Glucose Test Strips
Amethia, Amethia Lo
Cryselle
Gianvi
Gildess FE
Gildess 24 FE
Junel FE
Lomedia 24 FE
Loryna
Microgestin, Microgestin FE
Mononessa
Necon
Next Choice
Next Choice One Dose
norgestimate-ethinyl estradiol
norethindrone-e.estriadol-iron
Orsythia
Previfem
Syeda
Trinessa, Trinessa Lo
Tri-Previfem
Wymzya FE
Xulane
Zenchent FE
Ella
[pa]This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Prior Authorization Program.
[st]This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Step Therapy Program.
[qd]This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Quantity Duration Program.
[ac]This symbol indicates that this specialty medication must be obtained through Accredo. Please call: (800) 803-2523.
[cvs]This symbol indicates that this medication is only available through CVS Health. Please call: (800) 818-6720 for
dispensing guidelines.
[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 Customer Service at (800) 467-2006 and inquire
about drug coverage.
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Endocrine
(Diabetes/Hormones/Contraceptives) continued
Intrauterine Devices/Subdermal
Implants (Effective 1-1-16)
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Liletta [AC]
Mirena [CVS]
Nexplanon [AC]
Skyla [CVS]
Oral/Transdermal Testosterone
Replacement Agents
Estrogen Agents (oral/vaginal)
(Updated 7-1-16)
(Updated 1-1-13)
G
G
Cenestin
Enjuvia
Estring
Osphena
Vagifem Vaginal Tablets
G
testosterone gel pump
1.25gm (1%) [PA]
P
Androderm Patch [PA]
P
Androgel pump 20.25/1.25 [PA]
P
Axiron [PA]
P
Methitest
Estrogen Patches (Effective 7-1-09)
G
estradiol
G
methyltestosterone capsule
G
testosterone gel in packet
25mg (1%), 50mg (1%) [PA]
estradiol tabs
estropipate
Gastrointestinal
H-Pylori Agents (Effective 1-1-13)
Grabeprazole [QD]
Granitidine HCl
P
Nexium OTC [QD]
PNexium Rx Suspension [QD]
Glansoprazole/amoxicillin/
clarithromycin
PPylera
Pancreatic Enzymes
Ulcer Drugs
(Effective 1-1-13)
Gcimetidine tablet
Gesomeprazole capsule [QD]
Gfamotidine, f amotidine suspension
G
lansoprazole [QD]
G
misoprostol
Gnizatidine
Gomeprazole [QD]
Gomeprazole/sodium bicarbonate
capsule, packet [QD]
G
pantoprazole [QD]
PCreon
PZenpep
Bowel Evacuants (Effective 6-1-15)
Growth Hormones
PEpi Pen [PICA]
P
Epi Pen Jr. [PICA]
G
probenecid w/colchicine
PColcrys
PKrystexxa [AC/PA]
PUloric [ST/QD]
(Effective 3-1-14)
PLinzess
(Effective 3-1-14)
(Revised – Effective 7-1-10)
Egrifta [PA]
Norditropin Flexpro [PA/AC/PICA]
P
Norditropin Nordiflex [PA/AC/PICA]
PZomacton [PA/AC/PICA]
Immunoglobulin Agents (injectables)
P
P
Phosphate Binders (Effective 6-1-15)
(Effective 3-1-11)
Gallopurinol
Gprobenecid
P
P
G
balsalazide disodium
G
mesalamine enema
Gsulfasalazine
PApriso
PCanasa
PLialda
calcium acetate
sevelamer carbonate
PEG 3350 bowel preparation
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
epinephrine autoinjector [PICA]
Gout Therapy
(Updated 7-1-16)
G
G
G
Epinephrine Autoinjectors
G
Ulcerative Colitis Agents
Carimune NF Nanofiltered [PA/AC]
Flebogamma DIF [PA/AC]
Immunotherapy (Oral)
PGrastek [PA]
Key: G =Preferred generic medication.
P =Preferred brand-name medication.
=
Weigh the risk of birth defects or
other adverse outcomes.
=Do not use during pregnancy.
PZorbtive [PA/AC/PICA]
(Effective 5-1-09)
PGamunex [PA/AC]
PGamunex-C [PA/AC]
PHizentra [PA/AC]
(Effective 10-1-14)
POralair [PA/AC]
PRagwitek [PA]
[pa]This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Prior Authorization Program.
[st]This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Step Therapy Program.
[qd]This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Quantity Duration Program.
[ac]This symbol indicates that this specialty medication must be obtained through Accredo. Please call: (800) 803-2523.
[cvs]This symbol indicates that this medication is only available through CVS Health. Please call: (800) 818-6720 for
dispensing guidelines.
[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 Customer Service at (800) 467-2006 and inquire
about drug coverage.
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Hepatitis C Antivirals (Direct-Acting/Protease Inhibitors)
Genotype 1
P
P
Genotype 3 (Effective 1-1-16)
Harvoni [PA/AC/QD]
Sovaldi [PA/AC/QD]
P
P
Multiple Sclerosis Injectables
PAvonex [PA/AC/PICA]
P
Copaxone 40mg [PA/AC/PICA]
Select Biologic
PActemra [PA/AC/PICA]
PEnbrel [PA/AC/PICA]
PHumira [PA/AC/QD/PICA]
POrencia [ST/PA/AC/PICA]
Muscle Relaxants
Harvoni [PA/AC/QD]
Agents
PPlegridy [PA/AC/PICA]
P
Rebif, Rebif Rebidose [PA/AC/PICA]
(Effective 7-1-10)
PRemicade [ST/PA/AC]
PRituxan [PA/AC]
Crohn’s Disease Agents
(Injectables)
Plaque Psoriasis Agents
(Injectables)
PCosentyx [PA/AC/PICA]
PEnbrel [PA/AC/PICA]
PHumira [PA/AC/QD/PICA]
G
G
acetaminophen/butalbital
acetaminophen/caffeine/
butalbital
G
aspirin/caffeine/butalbital
G
aspirin/caffeine/dihydrocodeine
G
buprenorphine HCl SL tablets [PA/QD]
G
c odeine/APAP/caffeine/butalbital
G
codeine/aspirin/caffeine/
butalbital
G
codeine phosphate/acetaminophen
Gcodeine sulfate tablet
Non-Narcotic Analgesics
NSAIDs
diclofenac/misoprostol
diclofenac potassium
diclofenac sodium
diclofenac sodium topical
drops, gel
etodolac
etodolac tablet, sustained
release 24 hr
fenoprofen calcium 600mg
flurbiprofen
ibuprofen
indomethacin [QD]
indomethacin capsule, sustained
action [QD]
ketoprofen
Key: G =Preferred generic medication.
P =Preferred brand-name medication.
=
Weigh the risk of birth defects or
other adverse outcomes.
=Do not use during pregnancy.
G
dantrolene sodium
G
meprobamate
Gmetaxalone
Gmethocarbamol
G
orphenadrine citrate
G
orphenadrine cmpd
orphenadrine cmpd forte
G
Gtizanidine
(Pain Relievers)
Narcotics
G
P
(Effective 10-1-09)
Narcotic Analgesics
G
G
G
G
G
PExtavia [PA/AC/PICA]
P
Glatiramer Acetate [PA/AC/PICA]
PHumira [PA/AC/QD/PICA]
P
Humira Pediatric [PA/AC/QD/PICA]
Gbaclofen
G
carisoprodol cmpd/codeine
Gchlorzoxazone
G
cyclobenzaprine, XR
G
G
Genotype 4, 5, & 6 (Effective 1-1-16)
(Effective 3-1-11)
and Immunologic
Rheumatoid Arthritis Agents
(Injectables)
G
G
G
G
Daklinza [PA/AC/QD]
Sovaldi [PA/AC/QD]
(Effective 4-1-15)
Gdihydrocodeine/APAP/caffeine
G
fentanyl citrate lozenges [QD]
G
fentanyl patch [PA]
Ghydrocodone bit/acetaminophen
Ghydrocodone/ibuprofen
Ghydromorphone
G
hydromorphone ER [QD]
G
levorphanol tartrate
G
meperidine tabs, solution
Gmethadone
Gmorphine sulfate
G
morphine sulfate, sustained action [QD]
Goxycodone/acetaminophen
G
oxycodone/aspirin
Goxycodone HCl [QD]
Goxycodone/ibuprofen
Goxymorphone
Goxymorphone ER [QD]
POxycontin [QD]
Miscellaneous Analgesic
Therapy (Effective 1-1-09)
G
G
G
tramadol [QD]
tramadol ER tablets [QD]
tramadol/acetaminophen [QD]
(Pain Relievers)
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
k etoprofen capsule, 24 hr
sustained release pellets
ketorolac tablets
meclofenamate sodium
mefenamic acid
meloxicam [QD]
nabumetone
naproxen
naproxen sodium, ER
oxaprozin
piroxicam
sulindac
tolmetin sodium
NSAID COX-2 Inhibitors
Gcelecoxib
Migraine/Headache Therapy
(Effective 1-1-09)
G
almotriptan malate [QD]
G
frovatriptan succinate [QD]
Gnaratriptan [QD]
G
rizatriptan (tabs, disintegrating tabs) [QD]
Gsumatriptan (tabs, nasal spray) [QD]
Gsumatriptan injection [QD/PICA]
Gzolmitriptan [QD]
Gzolmitriptan ODT [QD]
PRelpax [QD]
Osteoarthritis Agents
(Injectable) (Updated 7-1-16)
PEuflexxa [AC/PA/QD]
PMonovisc [AC/PA]
POrthovisc [AC/PA]
[pa]This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Prior Authorization Program.
[st]This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Step Therapy Program.
[qd]This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Quantity Duration Program.
[ac]This symbol indicates that this specialty medication must be obtained through Accredo. Please call: (800) 803-2523.
[cvs]This symbol indicates that this medication is only available through CVS Health. Please call: (800) 818-6720 for
dispensing guidelines.
[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 Customer Service at (800) 467-2006 and inquire
about drug coverage.
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Ophthalmics
(Eye Preparations)
Ophthalmic Combination
Carbonic Anhydrase
Inhibitors/Beta Antagonists
(Effective 7-1-13)
Gdorzolamide/timolol
Glatanoprost
Gtravoprost
Ophthalmic Carbonic Anhydrase
Inhibitors (Effective 1-1-10)
Gdorzolamide
Ophthalmic Beta-Blockers
Ophthalmics-Steroids
(Effective 1-1-10)
(Effective 1-1-10)
Gdexamethasone
Gfluorometholone
G
prednisolone acetate
G
prednisolone sodium phosphate
P
FML S.O.P.
Miscellaneous OphthalmicsAntihistamine & Mast-Cell
Stabilizers (Effective 3-1-11)
Gazelastine
Gcromolyn
G
epinastine HCl
olopatadine HCl
G
PPataday
Ophthalmic ProstaglandinAnalogues
(Effective 5-1-09)
Gbimatoprost
G
betaxolol HCL
Gcarteolol
Glevobunolol
Gmetipranolol
timolol maleate
G
Antibiotic-Ophthalmics
(Effective 1-1-09)
Gbacitracin
G
bacitracin/polymyxin B
G
ciprofloxacin drops
G
erythromycin base ointment
Ggatifloxacin
Ggentamicin sulfate ointment, drops
Glevofloxacin
Gneomycin sulfate/bacitracin/
polymyxin B ointment
Gneomycin sulfate/gramicidin D/
polymyxin B drops
Gofloxacin drops
Gpolymyxin B/trimethoprim drops
Gtobramycin sulfate drops
P
Ciloxan Oph Ointment
PTobrex Oph Ointment
PVigamox
Ophthalmic Anti-Inflammatory
Agents (NSAIDs) (Effective 3-1-11)
G
G
G
G
bromfenac sodium
diclofenac sodium
flurbiprofen sodium
ketorolac tromethamine
Ophthalmic Steroid-Antibiotic
Combinations (Effective 3-1-11)
Gneomycin/bacitracin/
polymyxin B/HC
Gneomycin/polymyxin B/
dexamethasone
G
neomycin/polymyxin B/HC
Gtobramycin-dexamethasone
suspension
P
TobraDex Oint
Osteoporosis/Paget’s Disease
Galendronate solution [QD]
Galendronate tab [QD]
Galendronate weekly [QD]
calcitonin-salmon nasal spray
G
Otics
G
ibandronate [QD]
G
raloxifene HCl
G
risedronate sodium DR [QD]
Grisedronate sodium tablet [QD]
PMiacalcin Injection
(Ear Preparations) (Effective 4-1-10)
Gneomycin/polymyxin/HC
Psychotherapeutics
Gofloxacin
(Anxiety/Depression)
Oral Hypnotic Agents
G
estazolam [QD]
Geszopiclone [QD]
G
flurazepam HCl [QD]
G
temazepam [QD]
G
triazolam [QD]
Gzaleplon [QD]
Gzolpidem [QD], zolpidem ER [QD]
G
zolpidem SL tablet [QD]
Miscellaneous Antidepressants
Gamitriptyline-chlordiazepoxide
amitriptyline HCl
G
Gamitriptyline-perphenazine
Gamoxapine
Gbupropion HCl tablet [QD]
bupropion HCl tablet, sust. action [QD]
G
Key: G =Preferred generic medication.
P =Preferred brand-name medication.
=
Weigh the risk of birth defects or
other adverse outcomes.
=Do not use during pregnancy.
G
clomipramine HCl
G
desipramine HCl
doxepin HCl
G
duloxetine HCl [QD]
G
imipramine HCl
G
imipramine pamoate
G
G
maprotiline HCl
G
mirtazapine tablet
G
mirtazapine tablet, rapid dissolve
G
nortriptyline HCl
G
phenylzine sulfate
G
protriptyline HCl
G
tranylcypromine sulfate
Gtrazodone HCl
G
trimipramine maleate
G
venlafaxine HCl, ER [QD]
PMarplan
P
Nuplazid [AC]
Anxiolytics
G
alprazolam, alprazolam ER, ODT
Gbuspirone HCl
chlordiazepoxide HCl
G
clorazepate dipotassium
G
diazepam
G
lorazepam
G
oxazepam
G
SSRI Antidepressants
G
citalopram HBr [QD]
Gescitalopram oxalate [QD]
G
fluoxetine DR 90mg [QD]
fluoxetine HCl capsules 10mg, 20mg, 40mg [QD]
G
G
fluoxetine HCl oral solution [QD]
fluoxetine HCl tablet 10mg, 20mg [QD]
G
G
fluvoxamine maleate, ER [QD]
paroxetine HCl [QD]
G
[pa]This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Prior Authorization Program.
[st]This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Step Therapy Program.
[qd]This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Quantity Duration Program.
[ac]This symbol indicates that this specialty medication must be obtained through Accredo. Please call: (800) 803-2523.
[cvs]This symbol indicates that this medication is only available through CVS Health. Please call: (800) 818-6720 for
dispensing guidelines.
[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 Customer Service at (800) 467-2006 and inquire
about drug coverage.
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Psychotherapeutics
G
(Anxiety/Depression)
sertraline HCl [QD]
Antipsychotics (Updated 7-1-16)
Garipiprazole [QD]
G
aripiprazole ODT [QD]
G
chlorpromazine injection [PICA]
G
chlorpromazine tablet
G
clozapine, clozapine ODT
Gfluphenazine
Ghaloperidol
G
haloperidol decanoate injection [PICA]
G
haloperidol lactate concentrate
Gloxapine
Gmolindone
Respiratory
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder (Effective 5-1-09)
Inhaled Corticosteroid Therapy
Anticholinergic/Muscarinic Agents
(Updated 7-1-13)
(Updated 6-1-15)
Short-Acting Agents
Gamphetamine and
dextroamphetamine salts [PA]
Gamphetamine and
dextroamphetamine salts ER [PA]
G
clonidine ER [PA]
G
D-amphetamine tablet, ER [PA]
G
dexmethylphenidate, ER [PA]
G
guanfacine ER [PA]
Gmethylphenidate solution
Gmethylphenidate tablet, chewable [PA]
G
methylphenidate CD, ER [PA]
PStrattera [PA]
PVyvanse [PA]
(Allergy/Asthma/COPD)
Beta Agonist Agents
(Updated 1-1-13)
Short-Acting Beta Agonist (inhalers)
P
P
G
olanzapine [QD], olanzapine ODT [QD]
Golanzapine-fluoxetine [QD]
Gpaliperidone [QD]
Gperphenazine
Gpimozide
Gquetiapine fumarate
G
risperidone tab, ODT [QD]
Gthioridazine
Gthiothixene
Gtrifluoperazine HCl
G
ziprasidone HCl [QD]
PAristada
PFazaclo
PRisperdal Consta
PSeroquel XR [QD]
ProAir HFA
ProAir Respiclick
Short-Acting Beta Agonist (nebulized solutions)
Galbuterol sulfate inhalant solution
Glevalbuterol inhalation solution
Long-Acting Beta Agonist (inhalers)
P
Arcapta Neohaler
PSerevent Diskus [QD]
Nasal Corticosteroids
Gbudesonide
Gflunisolide
Gfluticasone propionate
G
mometasone furoate
G
triamcinolone acetonide
Gbudesonide soln [QD]
P
Alvesco [QD]
P
Asmanex [QD], Asmanex HFA [QD]
P
Pulmicort Flexhaler [QD]
P
QVAR [QD]
Miscellaneous Pulmonary Agents
(Updated 3-1-14)
PCombivent
P
Combivent Respimat
P
Dulera [QD]
P
Symbicort [QD]
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
(PAH) Agents
Gipratropium inhalant soln
P
Atrovent HFA Inhaler
Long-Acting Agents (LAMA)
P
P
P
Spiriva Inhaler [QD]
Spiriva Respimat [QD]
Tudorza Pressair [QD]
Long-Acting Muscarinic/
Beta 2 combination Agents
(Effective 1-1-16)
P
Stiolto Respimat [QD]
(Endothelial Receptor Antagonist)
(Effective 6-1-12)
POpsumit [ST/AC/PA]
PTracleer [ST/AC/PA]
Topical Actinic Keratosis Agents (Effective 1-1-13)
Gfluorouracil cream 5%
Gfluorouracil solution 2%, 5%
G
imiquimod 5%
PPicato Gel 0.015%, 0.05%
Topical Acne Therapy (Effective 1-1-09)
Gadapalene
Gbenzoyl peroxide
Gbenzoyl peroxide microspheres
Gclindamycin/benzoyl peroxide
Gclindamycin phosphate
G
clindamycin phosphate/tretinoin [PA]
Gerythromycin base/benzoyl
peroxide
Key: G =Preferred generic medication.
P =Preferred brand-name medication.
=
Weigh the risk of birth defects or
other adverse outcomes.
=Do not use during pregnancy.
Gerythromycin base/ethyl alcohol
Gerythromycin base/ethyl alcohol gel
Gerythromycin base/ ethyl alcohol
swabs
Gmetronidazole cream, gel, lotion
G
Neuac Gel
Gsulfacetamide sodium/sulfur
Gsulfacetamide sodium/sulfur/urea
Gtretinoin [PA]
Gtretinoin microspheres [PA]
PAzelex
PFinacea
[pa]This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Prior Authorization Program.
[st]This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Step Therapy Program.
[qd]This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Quantity Duration Program.
[ac]This symbol indicates that this specialty medication must be obtained through Accredo. Please call: (800) 803-2523.
[cvs]This symbol indicates that this medication is only available through CVS Health. Please call: (800) 818-6720 for
dispensing guidelines.
[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 Customer Service at (800) 467-2006 and inquire
about drug coverage.
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Topical Antifungals
Gciclopirox
Gciclopirox solution
Gclotrimazole
Gclotrimazole/betamethasone
Geconazole nitrate
Gketoconazole
G
naftifine cream 2%
Gnystatin
Gnystatin w/triamcinolone
Goxiconazole nitrate 1% cream
Topical Antiviral Therapy (Effective 1-1-09)
G
acyclovir ointment
PDenavir Cream
Topical Corticosteroids
(Topical Skin Products)
Low Potency
Galclometasone (cream, ointment)
Gdesonide 0.05% (cream, lotion,
ointment)
Gfluocinolone (cream, ointment)
Ghydrocortisone (cream, ointment)
P
Capex Shampoo 0.01%
Medium Potency
Gbetamethasone valerate (cream
lotion, foam)
Gdesoximetasone 0.05% (cream,
ointment)
Gfluocinolone 0.025% (cream,
ointment)
G
flurandrenolide 0.05% (cream)
Gfluticasone (cream, ointment, lotion)
Ghydrocortisone butyrate (cream,
ointment, solution)
Ghydrocortisone butyrate/emollient
(cream)
Ghydrocortisone valerate (cream)
Gmometasone 0.1% (cream, ointment,
solution)
Gprednicarbate 0.1% (cream,
ointment)
Gtriamcinolone 0.025%, 0.1% (cream,
ointment, lotion, aerosol)
PCordran Tape
High Potency
Gamcinonide (cream, ointment, lotion)
Gapexicon E (cream)
Gbetamethasone dipropionate
(cream, gel, lotion, ointment)
Gbetamethasone DP augmented
(cream, lotion)
Gbetamethasone valerate 0.1%
(ointment)
Gdesoximetasone (cream, ointment
0.25%, gel 0.05%)
Gdiflorasone diacetate 0.05% (cream)
Gfluocinonide (gel, cream, ointment,
solution)
Gfluocinonide-E (cream)
Gtriamcinolone acetonide 0.5%
(cream, ointment)
Very High Potency
Gbetamethasone augmented
(ointment)
Gclobetasol E (cream)
Gclobetasol propionate (cream,
ointment, lotion, solution, spray,
foam, gel, shampoo)
Gdiflorasone diacetate (ointment)
Ghalobetasol propionate (cream,
ointment)
Topical Miscellaneous Anesthetic Preparations (Effective 6-1-15)
Glidocaine (cream, oint, gel, patch)
[PA/QD]
Vitamins —
All generics are preferred (Most commonly used listed below) (Effective 1-1-09)
G
G
G
Prenatal Vitamin Therapy
G
Prenatal Plus
GPNV-DHA
GZatean-PN
G
Zatean-PN DHA
G
Zatean-PN Plus
Multivitamin Therapy
GCorvita
G
V-C Forte
Iron Supplement Therapy
G
G
G
G
G
GFolbee
G
Folbee Plus
P =Preferred brand-name medication.
=
Weigh the risk of birth defects or
other adverse outcomes.
=Do not use during pregnancy.
Vitamin D Analog Agents
Gcalcitriol
Gdoxercalciferol
Gparicalcitol
(Effective 1-1-16)
benzphetamine HCL [PA]
diethylpropion HCL, ER [PA]
phendimetrazine tartrate [PA]
Key: G =Preferred generic medication.
GFolbic
Renal Caps
G
GTriphrocaps
(Effective 1-1-13)
Vitamin B Therapy
Ferrex 28
Ferrex 150 Forte
Weight Loss Agents
Ferrex 150 Forte Plus
Multigen Plus
Poly-Iron 150 Forte
G
P
P
phentermine HCL [PA]
Contrave [PA]
Qsymia [PA]
P
P
Saxenda [PA]
Xenical [PA]
[pa]This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Prior Authorization Program.
[st]This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Step Therapy Program.
[qd]This symbol next to a drug name indicates that this medication is subject to the Quantity Duration Program.
[ac]This symbol indicates that this specialty medication must be obtained through Accredo. Please call: (800) 803-2523.
[cvs]This symbol indicates that this medication is only available through CVS Health. Please call: (800) 818-6720 for
dispensing guidelines.
[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 Customer Service at (800) 467-2006 and inquire
about drug coverage.
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If your prescribed drug is in the “nonpreferred” column, ask your doctor if she or he can prescribe one
of the alternatives listed.
Section II: Nonpreferred Drugs and Their Possible Preferred Alternatives*
Nonpreferred ProductPossible Preferred Alternatives
Nonpreferred ProductPossible Preferred Alternatives
Abilify Maintena®olanzapine (generic), Risperdal Consta® (Janssen)
Abilify vial® olanzepine (generic)
fentanyl citrate lozenge (generic)
Abstral®
Acanya®clindamycin (generic) + benzoyl peroxide (generic)
Aciphex Sprinkle®Nexium OTC (AstraZeneca), esomeprazole (generic),
lansoprazole (generic), omeprazole (generic), omeprazole/
sodium bicarbonate (generic), pantoprazole (generic),
rabeprazole (generic)
doxycycline hyclate tablet (generic)
Acticlate® pioglitazone/metformin (generic)
Actoplus Met XR®
Acuvail®bromfenac (generic), diclofenac (generic), flurbiprofen
(generic), ketorolac (generic)
Aczone®benzoyl peroxide (generic), clindamycin phosphate (generic),
erythromycin (generic)
Adasuve Inhaler®loxapine (generic)
epinephrine (generic), Epi Pen® (Mylan), Epi Pen Jr® (Mylan)
Adrenaclick®
®
Advair Diskus Dulera® (Merck), Symbicort® (AstraZeneca)
Advair HFA®Dulera® (Merck), Symbicort® (AstraZeneca)
Advicor® atorvastatin (generic), fluvastatin (generic), lovastatin
(generic), pravastatin (generic), rosuvastatin (generic),
simvastatin (generic), niacin ER (generic)
Adzenys® XR-ODTdextroamphetamine/amphetamine ER (generic)
Aerospan®Alvesco® (Sunovion Pharmaceuticals), Asmanex® (Merck),
Asmanex® HFA (Merck), Pulmicort Flexhaler® (AstraZeneca),
Qvar® (IVAX)
Akne-Mycin®erythromycin (generic)
Akynzeo®granisetron (generic), ondansetron (generic), Emend (Merck)
acetaminophen/butalbital (generic)
Allzital®
Alocril®azelastine (generic), cromolyn (generic),
epinastine (generic), olopatadine (generic), Pataday® (Alcon)
Alodox®erythromycin (generic), gentamicin (generic), tobramycin
(generic)
alogliptin (Perrigo)Januvia (Merck & Co.), Tradjenta (Boehringer Ingelheim)
alogliptin-metformin (Perrigo)Janumet (Merck & Co.), Janumet XR (Merck & Co.),
Jentadueto (Boehringer Ingelheim)
alogliptin-pioglitazone (Perrigo)Januvia (Merck & Co.), Tradjenta (Boehringer Ingelheim),
pioglitazone (generic)
Alomide®azelastine (generic), cromolyn (generic),
epinastine (generic), olopatadine (generic), Pataday® (Alcon)
Alora®estradiol patch (generic)
Alrex®fluorometholone (generic), prednisolone (generic)
Altoprev®atorvastatin (generic), fluvastatin (generic), lovastatin
(generic), pravastatin (generic), rosuvastatin (generic),
simvastatin (generic)
Amitiza®Linzess® (Actavis/Ironwood)
amoxicillin ER
amoxicillin (generic)
Amrix®cyclobenzaprine (generic)
Amturnide®candesartan/HCTZ (generic) + amlodipine (generic),
irbesartan/HCTZ (generic) + amlodipine (generic), losartan/
HCTZ (generic) + amlodipine (generic), telmisartan/HCTZ
(generic) + amlodipine (generic), valsartan/HCTZ (generic)
+ amlodipine (generic)
Androgel® Packettestosterone gel in packet (generic), testosterone gel pump
1.25gm (1%) (generic), Androderm (Watson), Androgel pump
20.25/1.25 (Unimed), Axiron (Eli Lilly)
Anoro Ellipta®Stiolto Respimat® (Boehringer Ingelheim)
fenofibrate (generic)
Antara® 30mg, 90mg
Anzemet®ondansetron (generic), granisetron (generic), Emend® (Merck)
APOP®adapalene (generic). clindamycin phosphate (generic),
erythromycin (generic), sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur (generic)
Apidra®Humalog® (Eli Lilly)
Apidra Solostar®Humalog® (Eli Lilly)
bupropion (generic), bupropion SR (generic)
Aplenzin®
methylphenidate ER (generic)
Aptensio XR®
Aptiom®carbamazepine (generic), lamotrigine (generic), levetiracetam
(generic), gabapentin (generic), topiramate (generic)
Arnuity Ellipta®
Alvesco® (Sunovion Pharmaceuticals), Asmanex® (Merck), Asmanex®
HFA (Merck), Pulmicort Flexhaler® (AstraZeneca), Qvar® (IVAX)
®
Asacol HD balsalazide disodium (generic), mesalamine enema (generic),
sulfasalazine (generic), Apriso (Salix), Canasa (Aptalis), Lialda
(Shire US)
Asmalpred®, Asmalpred Plus®
prednisolone sodium phosphate (generic)
epinephrine (generic), Epi Pen® (Mylan), Epi Pen Jr® (Mylan)
Auvi-Q®
Avar® (foam, pads), Avar-E®, Avar LS®sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur (generic)
Azasite®ciprofloxacin (generic), erythromycin ointment (generic),
gentamicin (generic), levofloxacin (generic), ofloxacin
(generic), tobramycin (generic),Vigamox® (Alkon)
®
Azilect selegiline (generic)
Azopt®
dorzolamide (generic)
Azor®amlodipine/benazepril (generic)
Bacmin®Corvita (generic),V-C Forte (generic)
Banzel® SuspensionBanzel® Tablets (Eisai Inc.)
Beconase AQ®budesonide (generic), flunisolide (generic), fluticasone
propionate (generic), mometasone furoate (generic),
triamcinolone acetonide (generic)
Belbuca®
buprenorphine SL (generic)
Belsomra®estazolam (generic), eszopiclone (generic), flurazepam
(generic), temazepam (generic), zaleplon (generic), zolpidem
(generic)
Belviq®Contrave ER (Takeda), Qysmia (Vivus, Inc.), Saxenda (Novo
Nordisk), Xenical (Genentech)
Benicar®candesartan (generic), eprosartan mesylate (generic),
irbesartan (generic), losartan (generic), telmisartan (generic),
valsartan (generic)
Benicar HCT®candesartan/HCTZ (generic), irbesartan/HCTZ (generic),
losartan/HCTZ (generic), telmisartan/HCTZ (generic),
valsartan/HCTZ (generic)
Benzamycin® Pakerythromycin/benzoyl peroxide (generic)
BenzEFoam®/BenzEFoam® Ultrabenzoyl peroxide (generic)
Bepreve®azelastine (generic), cromolyn (generic), epinastine (generic),
olopatadine (generic) , Pataday® (Alcon)
Besivance®ciprofloxacin (generic), erythromycin ointment (generic),
gentamicin (generic), levofloxacin (generic), ofloxacin
(generic), tobramycin (generic),Vigamox® (Alkon)
Betaseron®glaterimer acetate (generic), Avonex® (Biogen), Copaxone®
40 mg (Teva), Extavia® (Novartis), Rebif® (Pfizer)
Betimol®betaxolol (generic), carteolol (generic), levobunolol (generic),
metipranolol (generic), timolol maleate (generic)
Betoptic S®betaxolol (generic), carteolol (generic), levobunolol (generic),
metipranolol (generic), timolol maleate (generic)
Bevespi Aerosphere®Stiolto Respimat (Boehringer Ingelheim)
Beyaz®Folic Acid + Gianvi (generic)
Bifera Rx®Ferrex 28 (generic), Ferrex 150 Forte (generic), Ferrex 150
Forte Plus (generic), Multigen Plus (generic), Poly-Iron 150
Forte (generic)
Binosto®alendronate (generic)
Bivigam®Carimune NF Nanofiltered® (CSL Behring AG), Flebogamma
DIF ® (Grifols Biologicals, Inc.), Gamunex® (Talecris
Biotherapeutics), Gamunex-C® (Talecris Biotherapeutics),
Hizentra® (CSL Behring AG)
Breo Ellipta®Dulera® (Merck), Symbicort® (AstraZeneca)
Brisdelle®paroxetine (generic), fluoxetine (generic),
venlafaxine (generic)
Briviact®levetiracetam (generic), gabapentin (generic), topiramate
(generic), lamotrigine (generic)
Brovana® Solutionalbuterol inhalant solution (generic), levalbuterol inhalant
solution (generic)
Butisol®temazepam (generic), triazolam (generic)
Butrans®
buprenorphine (generic)
*This is a partial list of nonpreferred drugs. Please be sure that your drug is listed in Section I.
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Nonpreferred ProductPossible Preferred Alternatives
Nonpreferred ProductPossible Preferred Alternatives
Bystolic®acebutolol HCl (generic), atenolol HCl (generic),
metoprolol tartrate (generic), metoprolol succinate (generic),
propranolol HCl (generic)
Byvalson®
metoprolol tartrate (generic) + valsartan (generic)
Cambia®
diclofenac potassium (generic)
Capital® w/codeine
acetaminophen/codeine (generic)
Carac®fluorouracil (generic), imiquimod (generic), Picato® Gel
(Leo Pharma Inc.)
Cardene SR®amlodipine besylate (generic), nicardipine HCl (generic),
nifedipine ER (generic)
dilitazem ER (generic)
Cardizem® LA 120mg
Cimzia® (Crohn’s indication only) Humira® (Abbott)
Enbrel® (Amgen), Humira® (Abbott)
Cimzia® (Plaque Psoriasis indication only)
Enbrel® (Amgen), Humira® (Abbott)
Cimzia® (RA indication only)
Cinryze®Berinert® (CSL Behring)
Ciprodex®neomycin/polymyxin/HC (generic), ofloxacin (generic)
Cipro HC®neomycin/polymyxin/HC (generic), ofloxacin (generic)
Citranatal Rx®PNV-DHA (generic), Zatean-PN Plus (generic),
Zatean-PN DHA (generic), Zatean-PN (generic), Prenatal
Plus (generic)
clindamycin (generic)
Clindacin ETZ®, Clindacin PAC®
Clindagel®clindamycin phosphate (generic)
Clodan®clobetasol propionate (generic)
Cloderm®betamethasone valerate cream (generic), desoximetasone
cream (generic), fluocinolone acetonide cream (generic),
hydrocortisone valerate cream (generic), triamcinolone
acetonide cream (generic)
clozapine ODT 150mg, 200mgclozapine ODT (generic), Fazaclo (Jazz)
codeine solution
codeine sulfate tablets (generic)
colchicine tablet, capsule Colcrys® (Takeda)
Coly-Mycin S®neomycin/polymyxin/HC (generic), ofloxacin (generic)
Colyte® 227.1-21.5PEG3350-electrolyte (generic)
dorzolamide/timolol (generic)
Combigan®
Conzip®tramadol ER (generic)
Cordran® ointment, lotionbetamethasone valerate (generic), desoximetasone (generic),
fluocinolone acetonide (generic), flurandrenolide cream
(generic), hydrocortisone valerate (generic), triamcinolone
acetonide (generic)
Coreg CR®carvedilol (generic)
Cortisporin-TC®neomycin/polymyxin/HC (generic), ofloxacin (generic)
Corvite®Corvita (generic),V-C Forte (generic)
Corvite FE®Ferrex 28 (generic), Ferrex 150 Forte (generic), Ferrex 150
Forte Plus (generic), Multigen Plus (generic), Poly-Iron 150
Forte (generic)
dorzolamide/timolol (generic)
Cosopt PF®
Cycloset®metformin HCl (generic), Byetta® (Amylin Pharmaceuticals),
Janumet® (Merck & Co.), Januvia® (Merck & Co.)
Daytrana® dextroamphetamine-amphetamine (generic), methylphenidate
ER (generic)
Delzicol®balsalazide disodium (generic), mesalamine enema (generic),
sulfasalazine (generic), Apriso (Salix), Canasa (Aptalis),
Lialda (Shire US)
Desonate® Geldesonide (generic), alclometasone (generic),
hydrocortisone (generic)
desvenlafaxine ERduloxetine (generic), venlafaxine HCl ER (generic)
Dexilant®Nexium OTC (AstraZeneca), esomeprazole (generic),
lansoprazole (generic), omeprazole (generic), omeprazole/
sodium bicarbonate (generic), pantoprazole (generic),
rabeprazole (generic)
DexPak® dexamethasone (generic)
Diclegis®ondansetron (generic), granisetron (generic), Emend® (Merck)
Differin® Lotionadapalene cream (generic)
Dipentum®balsalazide disodium (generic), mesalamine enema (generic),
sulfasalazine (generic), Apriso (Salix), Canasa (Aptalis),
Lialda (Shire US)
Divigel®estradiol patch (generic)
Dolgic Plus®
butalbital/APAP/caffeine (generic)
Doral®estazolam (generic), eszopiclone (generic), flurazepam
(generic), temazepam (generic), zaleplon (generic), zolpidem
(generic)
doxycycline IR-DR
doxycycline monohydrate (generic), minocycline (generic)
Duexis®ibuprofen (generic), famotidine (generic)
Durezol®prednisolone (generic)
Durlaza®cilostazol (generic), clopidogrel (generic), dipyridamole
(generic), aspirin/dipyridamole (generic), Brilinta
(AstraZeneca), Effient (Eli Lilly), Zontivity (Merck&Co)
Dutoprol®metoprolol succinate (generic), hydrochlorothiazide (generic)
Dyanavel XR®dextroamphetamine/amphetamine ER (generic)
fluticasone propionate + azelastine nasal spray (generic)
Dymista®
E.E.S. suspension®Eryped suspension (Southwood Pharm)
Ecoza®econazole nitrate (generic)
Edarbi®candesartan (generic), eprosartan mesylate (generic),
irbesartan (generic), losartan (generic), telmisartan (generic),
valsartan (generic)
Edarbyclor®candesartan/HCTZ (generic), irbesartan/HCTZ (generic),
losartan/HCTZ (generic), telmisartan/HCTZ (generic),
valsartan/HCTZ (generic)
zolpidem (generic)
Edluar®
lidocaine cream, ointment, patch (generic)
Elenza Patch®
estradiol patch (generic)
Elestrin®
Emadine®azelastine (generic), cromolyn (generic), epinastine (generic),
olopatadine (generic), Pataday® (Alcon)
®
morphine sulfate ER (generic)
Embeda phenylzine sulfate (generic)
Emsam®
Enstilar® calcipotriene/betamethasone (generic)
Epaned®enalapril maleate (generic)
Epclusa®Harvoni (Gilead), Daklinza (Bristol Meyers Squibb), Sovaldi
(Gilead)
Epiduo®, Epiduo Forte®adapalene (generic) + benzoyl peroxide (generic)
hydrocortisone acetate/pramoxine (generic)
Epifoam®
Epogen®Aranesp® (Amgen), Procrit® (Janssen)
Equetro®carbamazepine (generic), divalproex (generic)
Ertaczo® econazole nitrate (generic), ketoconazole (generic),
nystatin (generic)
Ery-Tab® 500mgerythromycin base (generic)
esomeprazole strontiumNexium OTC (AstraZeneca), esomeprazole magnesium
(generic), lansoprazole (generic), omeprazole (generic),
omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate (generic), pantoprazole
(generic), rabeprazole (generic)
Estrace® Vaginal CreamVagifem® (Novo Nordisk), Osphena® (Shionogi)
Estrasorb®estradiol patch (generic)
Estrogel®estradiol patch (generic)
Evamist®estradiol patch (generic)
Evekeo® dexmethylphenidate (generic), dextroamphetamine (generic),
methylphenidate (generic), amphetamine/dextroamphetamine
(generic)
Exelderm® econazole nitrate (generic), ketoconazole (generic),
nystatin (generic)
Fabior®tretinoin (generic), Azelex® (Allergan), Finacea® (Bayer)
Factive®ciprofloxacin (generic), levofloxacin (generic), moxifloxacin
(generic), ofloxacin (generic)
Fanapt®aripiprazole (generic), clozapine (generic), olanzapine
(generic), paliperidone (generic), quetiapine fumarate
(generic), risperidone (generic), ziprasidone HCl (generic)
Farxiga®Invokana (Janssen), Invokamet (Janssen), Jardiance (Boehringer
Ingelheim), Synjardy (Eli Lilly)
Femring®Estring® (Pfizer)
fenoprofen calcium capsulefenoprofen calcium tablet (generic)
Fenortho®fenoprofen calcium tablet (generic)
fentanyl patch 37.5mcg/hr,
fentanyl patch 25mcg/hr, 50mcg/hr, 75mcg/hr (generic)
62.5mcg/hr, 87.5mcg/hr
Fentora® fentanyl lozenge (generic)
Ferralet 90®Ferrex 28 (generic), Ferrex 150 Forte (generic), Ferrex 150
Forte Plus (generic), Multigen Plus (generic), Poly-Iron 150
Forte (generic)
Fetzima®duloxetine (generic), venlafaxine HCl (generic)
First-Lansoprazole®Nexium® Rx Suspension (AstraZeneca)
First-Omeprazole®Nexium® Rx Suspension (AstraZeneca)
*This is a partial list of nonpreferred drugs. Please be sure that your drug is listed in Section I.
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Nonpreferred ProductPossible Preferred Alternatives
Nonpreferred ProductPossible Preferred Alternatives
First-Testosterone®testosterone gel in packet (generic), testosterone gel pump
1.25gm (1%) (generic), Androderm (Watson), Androgel pump
20.25/1.25 (Unimed), Axiron (Eli Lilly)
fluorometholone (generic)
Flarex®
Flector® Patchdiclofenac sodium drops (generic), diclofenac sodium gel
(generic)
Flo-Pred®prednisolone sodium phosphate (generic)
Flovent Diskus®Alvesco® (Sunovion Pharmaceuticals), Asmanex® (Merck),
Asmanex® HFA (Merck), Pulmicort Flexhaler® (AstraZeneca),
Qvar® (IVAX)
®
Flovent HFA Alvesco® (Sunovion Pharmaceuticals), Asmanex® (Merck),
Asmanex® HFA (Merck), Pulmicort Flexhaler® (AstraZeneca),
Qvar® (IVAX)
Fluoroplex®fluorouracil (generic), imiquimod (generic), Picato® Gel
(Leo Pharma Inc.)
fluoxetine 60mg tablet
fluoxetine capsule 10mg, 20mg, 40mg (generic),
(Edgemont Pharmaceuticals)fluoxetine tablet 10mg, 20mg (generic)
FML-Forte®
fluorometholone (generic)
Focalin XR® 25mg/35mg
dimethylphenidate ER (generic)
Foradil®Arcapta Neohaler® (Novartis), Serevent Diskus® (GSK)
Forfivo XL®bupropion XL (generic)
Fortesta®testosterone gel in packet (generic), testosterone gel pump
1.25gm (1%) (generic), Androderm (Watson), Androgel pump
20.25/1.25 (Unimed), Axiron (Eli Lilly)
Fosamax D®alendronate (generic), ibandronate (generic), risedronate
(generic)
Fosrenol® sevelamer carbonate (generic), calcium acetate (generic)
Freestyle®ACCU-CHEK (Roche), Breeze 2 (Ascensia Diabetes
Care), Contour (Ascensia Diabetes Care), True Metrix
(Trividia Health)
Fycompa®carbamazepine (generic), lamotrigine (generic), levetiracetam
(generic), gabapentin (generic), topiramate (generic)
Gamastan S-D®Carimune NF Nanofiltered® (CSL Behring AG), Flebogamma
DIF ® (Grifols Biologicals, Inc.), Gamunex® (Talecris
Biotherapeutics), Gamunex-C® (Talecris Biotherapeutics),
Hizentra® (CSL Behring AG)
Gammagard® Liquid Carimune NF Nanofiltered® (CSL Behring AG), Flebogamma
DIF ® (Grifols Biologicals, Inc.), Gamunex® (Talecris
Biotherapeutics), Gamunex-C® (Talecris Biotherapeutics),
Hizentra® (CSL Behring AG)
Gammagard S-D® Carimune NF Nanofiltered® (CSL Behring AG), Flebogamma
DIF ® (Grifols Biologicals, Inc.), Gamunex® (Talecris
Biotherapeutics), Gamunex-C® (Talecris Biotherapeutics),
Hizentra® (CSL Behring AG)
Gammaked® Carimune NF Nanofiltered® (CSL Behring AG), Flebogamma
DIF ® (Grifols Biologicals, Inc.), Gamunex® (Talecris
Biotherapeutics), Gamunex-C® (Talecris Biotherapeutics),
Hizentra® (CSL Behring AG)
Gammaplex®Carimune NF Nanofiltered® (CSL Behring AG), Flebogamma
DIF ® (Grifols Biologicals, Inc.), Gamunex® (Talecris
Biotherapeutics), Gamunex-C® (Talecris Biotherapeutics),
Hizentra® (CSL Behring AG)
Gelnique® Metered Dose Geloxybutynin (generic), oxybutynin ER (generic), Myrbetriq
(Astellis),Vesicare® (GlaxoSmithKline)
Gelnique® 10% Packetsoxybutynin (generic), oxybutynin ER (generic), Myrbetriq
(Astellis),Vesicare® (GlaxoSmithKline)
Gel-One®Euflexxa (Ferring B.V), Monovisc (Depuy Mitek), Orthovisc
(Depuy Mitek)
Gelsyn-3®Euflexxa (Ferring B.V.), Monovisc (Depuy Mitek), Orthovisc
(Depuy Mitek)
Genotropin®Norditropin Flexpro® (Novo Nordisk), Norditropin
Nordiflex® (Novo Nordisk), Zomacton® (Ferring
Pharmaceuticals)
Genvisc-850®Euflexxa (Ferring B.V), Monovisc (Depuy Mitek), Orthovisc
(Depuy Mitek)
Geodon® vialolanzepine (generic)
Gialax®PEG 3350 bowel prep (generic)
Giazo®
balsalazide sodium (generic)
Golytely® 227.1-21.5
PEG3350-electrolyte (generic)
Gralise®
gabapentin (generic)
Halog®desoximetasone cream (generic), fluocinonide cream
(generic)
Helidac®lansoprazole/amoxicillin/clarithromycin (generic), Pylera®
(Aptalis Pharma)
Hetlioz®eszopiclone (generic), temazepam (generic), triazolam
(generic), zaleplon (generic), zolpidem (generic)
Humatrope®Norditropin Flexpro® (Novo Nordisk), Norditropin
Nordiflex® (Novo Nordisk), Zomacton® (Ferring
Pharmaceuticals)
Hyalgan®Euflexxa (Ferring B.V), Monovisc (Depuy Mitek), Orthovisc
(Depuy Mitek)
Hymovis®Euflexxa (Ferring B.V.), Monovisc (Depuy Mitek), Orthovisc
(Depuy Mitek)
HyQvia® Carimune NF Nanofiltered® (CSL Behring AG), Flebogamma
DIF ® (Grifols Biologicals, Inc.), Gamunex® (Talecris
Biotherapeutics), Gamunex-C® (Talecris Biotherapeutics),
Hizentra® (CSL Behring AG)
morphine sulfate ER (generic), hydromorphone ER (generic)
Hysingla ER®
Ilevro®bromfenac (generic), diclofenac (generic), flurbiprofen
(generic), ketorolac (generic)
Incruse Ellipta®Spiriva® (Boehringer Ingelheim), Spiriva® Respimat
(Boehringer Ingelheim), Tudorza™ Pressair™ (Forest
Pharmaceuticals)
Inderal XR® propranolol LA (generic)
indomethacin capsule (generic), naproxen tablet (generic)
Indocin® Suspension
Innopran XL® propranolol LA (generic)
Invega Sustenna®Aristada (Alkermes, Inc.), Risperdal Consta (Janssen)
Invega Trinza®Aristada (Alkermes, Inc.), Risperdal Consta (Janssen)
fentanyl patch (generic)
Ionsys®
Istalol®betaxolol (generic), carteolol (generic), levobunolol (generic),
metipranolol (generic), timolol maleate (generic)
Jublia® ciclopirox solution (generic)
Juvisync®Januvia® (Merck & Co.), simvastatin (generic)
morphine sulfate ER (generic)
Kadian®
Kazano®Janumet (Merck & Co.), Janumet XR (Merck & Co.),
Jentadueto (Boehringer Ingelheim)
ciclopirox nail kit (generic)
Kerydin®
Khedezla®duloxetine (generic), venlafaxine HCl ER (generic)
Kineret®Enbrel® (Amgen), Humira® (Abbott)
Kombiglyze® XRJanumet (Merck & Co.), Janumet XR (Merck & Co.),
Jentadueto (Boehringer Ingelheim)
Juxtapid (Aegerion)
Kynamro®
Lamictal® Dosepak lamotrigine (generic)
Lamictal® XR Dosepak lamotrigine XR (generic)
Lastacaft®azelastine (generic), cromolyn sodium (generic), epinastine
(generic), olopatadine (generic), Pataday® (Alcon)
®
Latuda aripiprazole (generic), clozapine (generic), olanzapine
(generic), paliperidone (generic), quetiapine fumarate
(generic), risperidone (generic), ziprasidone HCl (generic)
fentanyl lozenge (generic), fentanyl patch (generic)
Lazanda®
Letairis®Opsumit® (Actelion), Tracleer® (Actelion)
Levatol®acebutolol HCl (generic), atenolol (generic), metoprolol
tartrate (generic)
Levemir®Lantus (Sanofi-Aventis), Lantus Solostar (Sanofi-Aventis),
Toujeo Solostar (Sanofi-Aventis)
Levemir Flextouch®Lantus (Sanofi-Aventis), Lantus Solostar (Sanofi-Aventis),
Toujeo Solostar (Sanofi-Aventis)
acyclovir ointment (generic), lidocaine gel (generic)
Lidovir®
fenofibrate (generic)
Lipofen®
Liptruzet®atorvastatin (generic), Zetia® (Merck-Schering Plough)
Livalo®atorvastatin (generic), fluvastatin (generic), lovastatin
(generic), pravastatin (generic), rosuvastatin (generic),
simvastatin (generic)
Lo-Loestrin FE®Gildess FE® (Dynamic Pharma), Junel FE® (Barr
Pharmaceuticals), Microgestin FE® (Watson Pharmaceuticals)
®
Lo-Minastrin FE Gildess FE® (Dynamic Pharma), Junel FE® (Barr
Pharmaceuticals), Microgestin FE® (Watson Pharmaceuticals)
Lorzone®chlorzoxazone (generic)
Lotemax®fluorometholone (generic), prednisolone (generic)
Lumigan® 0.01%bimatoprost (generic), latanoprost (generic), travaprost
(generic)
Luzu® econazole nitrate (generic), ketoconazole (generic),
nystatin (generic)
Magnacet®oxycodone w/APAP (generic)
Maxair Autohaler®ProAir HFA® (Teva), ProAir Respiclick® (Teva)
*This is a partial list of nonpreferred drugs. Please be sure that your drug is listed in Section I.
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Nonpreferred ProductPossible Preferred Alternatives
Nonpreferred ProductPossible Preferred Alternatives
Maxidex®fluorometholone (generic), prednisolone (generic)
Menest®estradiol (generic), estropipate (generic), Cenestin® (Barr/
Duramed), Enjuvia® (Barr/Duramed)
®
Menostar estradiol patch (generic)
Mentax® econazole nitrate (generic), ketoconazole (generic),
nystatin (generic)
Metanx® Capsule Folbee (generic), Folbee Plus (generic), Folbic (generic),
Renal Caps (generic), Triphrocaps (generic)
Millipred® Solution prednisolone sodium phosphate (generic)
Minastrin 24 FE®Junel FE® (Barr Pharmaceuticals), Microgestin FE® (Watson
Pharmaceuticals)
Minitran Patch®
nitroglycerin patch (generic)
Minivelle®estradiol patch (generic)
Mircera® Aranesp® (Amgen), Procrit® (Janssen)
Mirvaso® metronidazole topical (generic), Finacea® (Bayer)
Mitigare® Colcrys® (Takeda)
Moderiba®
ribavirin (generic), Ribasphere (generic)
Momexin®mometasone furoate (generic)
Morgidox®doxycycline hyclate capsules (generic)
Morphine® sulfate oral syringe
morphine sulfate (generic)
MoviPrep® PEG 3350 bowel prep (generic)
Moxatag®
amoxicillin trihydrate (generic)
Moxeza®ciprofloxacin (generic), erythromycin ointment (generic),
gentamicin (generic), levofloxacin (generic), ofloxacin
(generic), tobramycin (generic),Vigamox® (Alkon)
Naftin® econazole nitrate (generic), ketoconazole (generic),
nystatin (generic)
Nalfon®etodolac (generic), ibuprofen (generic), indomethacin
(generic), naproxen (generic), sulindac (generic)
Naprelan® 750mgnaproxen sodium ER (generic)
Natacyn®ciprofloxacin (generic), erythromycin ointment (generic),
gentamicin (generic), levofloxacin (generic), ofloxacin
(generic), tobramycin (generic),Vigamox® (Alkon)
Natazia®
Necon (generic)
Natesto®testosterone gel in packet (generic), testosterone gel pump
1.25gm (1%) (generic), Androderm (Watson), Androgel pump
20.25/1.25 (Unimed), Axiron (Eli Lilly)
Nesina®Januvia (Merck & Co.), Tradjenta (Boehringer Ingelheim)
Neuac® Kitclindamycin phosphate/benzoyl peroxide (generic), Neuac®
Gel (Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals)
Neupro Patch®pramipexole Di-HCl (generic), pramipexole ER (generic),
ropinirole (generic), Apokyn® (U.S. World Meds)
Nevanac®bromfenac (generic), diclofenac (generic), flurbiprofen
(generic), ketorolac (generic)
Nitro-Dur Patch®
nitroglycerin patch (generic)
Noritate®metronidazole cream (generic)
Noroxin®ciprofloxacin (generic), levofloxacin (generic), moxifloxacin
(generic), ofloxacin (generic)
Novolin®Humulin® (Eli Lilly)
Novolog®Humalog® (Eli Lilly)
Novolog Mix®
Humalog Mix® (Eli Lilly)
Nucort®hydrocortisone acetate gel (generic)
Nucynta®, Nucynta ER®
tramadol (generic)
Nuox®benzoyl peroxide (generic), sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur
(generic)
Nutropin®Norditropin Flexpro® (Novo Nordisk), Norditropin
Nordiflex® (Novo Nordisk), Zomacton® (Ferring
Pharmaceuticals)
Nutropin AQ®Norditropin Flexpro® (Novo Nordisk), Norditropin
Nordiflex® (Novo Nordisk), Zomacton® (Ferring
Pharmaceuticals)
Nutropin AQ Nuspin®Norditropin Flexpro® (Novo Nordisk), Norditropin
Nordiflex® (Novo Nordisk), Zomacton® (Ferring
Pharmaceuticals)
Nuvaring®Aviane® (Barr), Lessina® (Barr)
Nyata®nystatin (generic)
Nymalize®
nimodipine (generic)
OB Complete One ®PNV-DHA (generic), Zatean-PN Plus (generic),
Zatean-PN DHA (generic), Zatean-PN (generic),
Prenatal Plus (generic)
Octagam® Carimune NF Nanofiltered® (CSL Behring AG), Flebogamma
DIF ® (Grifols Biologicals, Inc.), Gamunex® (Talecris
Biotherapeutics), Gamunex-C® (Talecris Biotherapeutics),
Hizentra® (CSL Behring AG)
trazodone HCl (generic)
Oleptro ER®
Olysio®Solvaldi® (Gilead)
Omeclamox-Pak®lansoprazole/amoxicillin/clarithromycin (generic), Pylera®
(Aptalis Pharma)
Omeprazole® + SyrSpend® SF AlkaNexium® Rx Suspension (AstraZeneca)
Omnaris®budesonide (generic), flunisolide (generic), fluticasone
propionate (generic), mometasone furoate (generic),
triamcinolone acetonide (generic)
Omnitrope®Norditropin Flexpro® (Novo Nordisk), Norditropin
Nordiflex® (Novo Nordisk), Zomacton® (Ferring
Pharmaceuticals)
Omontys® Aranesp® (Amgen), Procrit® (Janssen)
One Touch®ACCU-CHEK (Roche), Breeze 2 (Ascensia Diabetes Care),
Contour (Ascensia Diabetes Care), True Metrix (Trividia
Health)
Onexton®clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide (generic)
Onfi® felbamate (generic), lamotrigine (generic),
topiramate (generic), Banzel® Tablet (Eisai Inc.)
Onglyza®Januvia (Merck & Co.), Tradjenta (Boehringer Ingelheim)
fentanyl lozenge (generic)
Onsolis®
Onzetra Xsail®sumatriptan nasal spray (generic)
morphine sulfate ER (generic), Oxycontin® (Purdue Pharma)
Opana ER®
Oracea®doxycycline monohydrate (generic), minocycline (generic)
butalbital/acetaminophen (generic)
Orbivan CF®
Orencia SC®Enbrel® (Amgen), Humira® (Abbott)
Osensi®Januvia (Merck & Co.), Tradjenta (Boehringer Ingelheim),
pioglitazone (generic)
OsmoPrep® PEG 3350 bowel prep (generic)
Otovel®neomycin/polymyxin/HC (generic)
Otrexup®methotrexate (generic)
sulfacetamide sodium (generic)
Ovace® 9.8% Plus Lotion
sulfacetamide sodium (generic)
Ovace® 10% Plus Cleanser
sulfacetamide sodium (generic)
Ovace® 10% Plus Cream
sulfacetamide sodium (generic)
Ovace® Plus Foam
sulfacetamide sodium (generic)
Ovace® 10% Plus Shampoo
Oxaydo®oxycodone (generic), Oxycontin (Purdue Pharma)
Oxecta®oxycodone (generic), morphine sulfate (generic),
oxymorphone (generic), Oxycontin® (Purdue Pharma)
Oxistat® lotioneconazole nitrate (generic), ketoconazole (generic),
nystatin (generic)
Oxtellar XR® oxcarbazepine (generic)
oxycodone HCl ER oxycodone IR (generic), Oxycontin® (Purdue Pharma)
Oxytrol®flavoxate (generic), oxybutynin (generic), oxybutynin ER
(generic), tolterodine tartrate (generic), trospium (generic),
Myrbetriq (Astellis),Vesicare® (GlaxoSmithKline)
benzoyl peroxide (generic)
Pacnex® MX, HP, LP
Pancreaze®Creon® (Abbott), Zenpep® (Aptalis Pharma)
Pandel®betamethasone valerate cream (generic), desoximetasone
cream (generic), fluocinolone acetonide cream (generic),
hydrocortisone valerate cream (generic), triamcinolone
acetonide cream (generic)
Paxil® Suspensionfluoxetine solution (generic)
Pazeo®azelastine (generic), cromolyn (generic), epinastine (generic),
olopatadine (generic), Pataday® (Alcon)
PCE®erythromycin base (generic)
Pediapak®ciclopirox (generic)
Pennsaid Solution®diclofenac sodium drops (generic), diclofenac sodium gel
(generic)
Pentasa®balsalazide disodium (generic), mesalamine enema (generic),
sulfasalazine (generic), Apriso (Salix), Canasa (Aptalis),
Lialda (Shire US)
Perforomist®albuterol sulfate (generic), levalbuterol HCl (generic)
Pertzye®Creon® (Abbott), Zenpep® (Aptalis Pharma)
Pexeva®paroxetine HCl (generic)
sevelamer carbonate (generic), calcium acetate (generic)
Phoslyra® butalbital/acetaminophen (generic)
Phrenilin Forte® *This is a partial list of nonpreferred drugs. Please be sure that your drug is listed in Section I.
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Nonpreferred ProductPossible Preferred Alternatives
Nonpreferred ProductPossible Preferred Alternatives
Plexion®sulfacetamide/sulfur (generic)
Potaba® Folbee (generic), Folbee Plus (generic), Folbic (generic),
Renal Caps (generic), Triphrocaps (generic)
Potiga® carbamazepine (generic), levetiracetam (generic),
topiramate (generic), Banzel® tablet (Eisai Inc.)
Precision®ACCU-CHEK (Roche), Breeze 2 (Ascensia Diabetes Care),
Contour (Ascensia Diabetes Care), True Metrix (Trividia
Health)
Pred-G®tobramycin-dexamethasone (generic), neomycin/
bacitracin/polymyxin B/HC (generic), neomycin/
polymyxin B/dexamethasone (generic), neomycin/
polymyxin B/HC (generic), TobraDex® Oint (Alcon)
®
Pred Mild prednisolone acetate (generic)
Prefera-OB One®PNV-DHA (generic), Zatean-PN Plus (generic),
Zatean-PN DHA (generic), Zatean-PN (generic),
Prenatal Plus (generic)
Premarin® Tabsestradiol (generic), Cenestin® (Barr/Duramed), Enjuvia® (Barr/
Duramed)
Premarin® Vaginal CreamVagifem® (Novo Nordisk), Osphena® (Shionogi)
Prenate Essential®PNV-DHA (generic), Zatean-PN Plus (generic),
Zatean-PN DHA (generic), Zatean-PN (generic),
Prenatal Plus (generic)
Prepopik® PEG 3350 bowel prep (generic)
Prevacid® Rx disintegrating tab Nexium® Rx Suspension (AstraZeneca)
Prilosec® SuspensionNexium® Rx Suspension (AstraZeneca)
Primlev®oxycodone w/APAP (generic)
Pristiq ER®venlafaxine HCl (generic), citalopram HBR (generic),
duloxetine (generic), fluoxetine HCl (generic), paroxetine HCl
(generic), sertraline HCl (generic)
Privigen®Carimune NF Nanofiltered® (CSL Behring AG), Flebogamma
DIF ® (Grifols Biologicals, Inc.), Gamunex® (Talecris
Biotherapeutics), Gamunex-C® (Talecris Biotherapeutics),
Hizentra® (CSL Behring AG)
Prolensa®bromfenac sodium (generic), diclofenac (generic),
flurbiprofen (generic), ketorolac (generic)
Promiseb Complete®calcipotriene (generic), selenium sulfide (generic), sodium
sulfacetamide (generic)
Protonix® granulesNexium® Rx Suspension (AstraZeneca)
Proventil HFA®ProAir HFA® (Teva), ProAir Respiclick® (Teva)
Qbrelis®
lisinopril (generic)
Quarette®
Amethia (generic), Amethia Lo (generic)
Quillichew ER®methylphenidate ER (generic)
Quillivant XR®
methylphenidate ER (generic)
Qnasl®budesonide (generic), flunisolide (generic), fluticasone
propionate (generic), mometasone furoate (generic),
triamcinolone acetonide (generic)
Qroxin®
lidocaine cream, ointment, patch (generic)
Qudexy XR®topiramate IR sprinkle caps (generic)
Rapaflo®alfuzosin HCl ER (generic), dutasteride (generic), dutasteridetamsulosin (generic), doxazosin (generic), finasteride (generic),
tamsulosin (generic), terazosin (generic)
Rayos®
prednisone (generic)
Reciphexamine®
lidocaine cream, ointment, patch (generic)
Regimex®benzphetamine (generic), Contrave ER (Takeda), Qsymia
(Vivustro), Saxenda (Novo Nordisk), Xenical (Genentech)
Relyyks®
lidocaine cream, ointment, patch (generic)
Relyyt®
lidocaine cream, ointment, patch (generic)
Renagel® sevelamer carbonate (generic), calcium acetate (generic)
Renovo®
lidocaine cream, ointment, patch (generic)
Rexulti®aripiprazole (generic), clozapine (generic), olanzapine
(generic), paliperidone (generic), quetiapine fumarate
(generic), risperidone (generic), ziprasidone HCl (generic)
Riomet® Solution
metformin (generic)
Ritalin LA® 10mg, 60mg
methylphenidate ER (generic)
Rosadan® metronidazole cream (generic)
Rosula® Cleanser sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur cleanser (generic)
Roxicet® oral solution
oxycodone solution (generic)
Rozerem®eszopiclone (generic), temazepam (generic), triazolam
(generic), zaleplon (generic), zolpidem (generic)
Ruconest®Berinert® (CSL Behring)
Rybix ODT®tramadol (generic)
Rytary®carbidopa/levodopa ER (generic)
Sabril®divalproex (generic), lamotrigine (generic), levetiracetam
(generic)
Gianvi (generic)
Safyral®
Saizen®Norditropin Flexpro® (Novo Nordisk), Norditropin
Nordiflex® (Novo Nordisk), Zomacton® (Ferring
Pharmaceuticals)
Sancuso®ondansetron (generic), granisetron (generic), Emend® (Merck)
Saphris®aripiprazole (generic), clozapine (generic), olanzapine
(generic), paliperidone (generic), quetiapine fumarate
(generic), risperidone (generic), ziprasidone HCl (generic)
Sarafem®fluoxetine HCl (generic)
Seebri Neohaler®Stiolto Respimat (Boehringer Ingelheim)
selenium sulfide (generic)
SelRx®
Sernivo®betamethasone dipropionate (generic)
Serostim®Norditropin Flexpro® (Novo Nordisk), Norditropin
Nordiflex® (Novo Nordisk), Zomacton® (Ferring
Pharmaceuticals)
Silenor®eszopiclone (generic), temazepam (generic), triazolam
(generic), zaleplon (generic), zolpidem (generic)
dorzolamide/timolol (generic)
Simbrinza®
simvastatin (generic) + niacin ER (generic)
Simcor®
Enbrel® (Amgen), Humira® (Abbott)
Simponi®, Simponi® Aria (RA Indication Only)
lidocaine cream, ointment, patch (generic)
Sinelee®
minocycline (generic)
Solodyn®
Sorilux®calcipotriene (generic)
cefaclor (generic), cefuroxime axetil (generic)
Spectracef®
Spritam®levetiracetam solution (generic), levetiracetam tablet
(generic), gabapentin (generic), topiramate (generic)
Sprix®etodolac (generic), ibuprofen (generic), naproxen (generic)
valproic acid (generic), divalproex (generic)
Stavzor®
Striant®testosterone gel in packet (generic), testosterone gel pump
1.25gm (1%) (generic), Androderm (Watson), Androgel
packet 1.62%, Androgel pump 20.25/1.25 (Unimed)
Striverdi Respimat®Arcapta Neohaler® (Novartis), Serevent Diskus® (GSK)
Strovite One®Corvita (generic), V-C Forte (generic)
fentanyl citrate lozenges (generic)
Subsys® Suclear® PEG 3350 bowel prep (generic)
sumatriptan (generic)
Sumavel® DosePro®
sulfacetamide/sulfur (generic)
Sumaxin TS®
Supartz®Euflexxa (Ferring B.V), Monovisc (Depuy Mitek), Orthovisc
(Depuy Mitek)
Supartz Fx®Euflexxa (Ferring B.V), Monovisc (Depuy Mitek), Orthovisc
(Depuy Mitek)
Suprax®cefuroxime (generic), Cefdinir
Suprenza ODT®phentermine (generic), Contrave ER (Takeda), Qsymia
(Vivustro), Saxenda (Novo Nordisk), Xenical (Genentech)
Suprep® PEG 3350 bowel prep (generic)
Surestep®ACCU-CHEK (Roche), Breeze 2 (Ascensia Diabetes Care),
Contour (Ascensia Diabetes Care), True Metrix (Trividia
Health)
fluocinolone acetonide (generic)
Synalar TS®, Synalar®
hydrocodone/APAP (generic)
Synalgos-DC®
tramadol HCl (generic)
Synapryn®
lidocaine cream, ointment, patch (generic)
Synvexia®
Synvisc®Euflexxa (Ferring B.V), Monovisc (Depuy Mitek), Orthovisc
(Depuy Mitek)
Synvisc-One®Euflexxa (Ferring B.V), Monovisc (Depuy Mitek), Orthovisc
(Depuy Mitek)
Taclonex® Suspensioncalcipotriene-betamethasone ointment (generic), selenium
sulfide (generic)
Tanzeum®Bydureon (Amylin Pharmaceuticals), Bydureon Pen (Amylin
Pharmaceuticals), Byetta (Amylin Pharmaceuticals), Trulicity
(Eli-Lilly)
Tazorac® (Acne use only)tretinoin (generic), Azelex® (Allergan), Finacea® (Bayer)
Technivie®Harvoni® (Gilead), Sovaldi® (Gilead)
*This is a partial list of nonpreferred drugs. Please be sure that your drug is listed in Section I.
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Nonpreferred ProductPossible Preferred Alternatives
Nonpreferred ProductPossible Preferred Alternatives
Tekamlo®candesartan (generic) + amlodipine (generic), eprosartan
(generic) + amlodipine (generic) irbesartan (generic) +
amlodipine (generic), losartan (generic) + amlodipine
(generic), telmisartan (generic) + amlodipine (generic),
valsartan (generic) + amlodipine (generic)
Tekturna®candesartan (generic), eprosartan mesylate (generic),
irbesartan (generic), losartan potassium (generic), telmisartan
(generic), valsartan (generic)
Tekturna/HCT®candesartan/HCTZ (generic), irbesartan/HCTZ (generic),
losartan/HCTZ (generic), telmisartan/HCTZ (generic),
valsartan/HCTZ (generic)
Tersi® Foam
selenium sulfide (generic)
Testim®testosterone gel in packet (generic), testosterone gel pump
1.25gm (1%) (generic), Androderm (Watson), Androgel pump
20.25/1.25 (Unimed), Axiron (Eli Lilly)
testosterone gel in packet (generic), testosterone gel pump
testosterone gel 2%
(Qualitest Pharm)1.25gm (1%) (generic), Androderm (Watson), Androgel pump
20.25/1.25 (Unimed), Axiron (Eli Lilly)
Teveten® 400mgcandesartan (generic), eprosartan (generic), irbesartan
(generic), losartan (generic), telmisartan (generic),
valsartan (generic)
Teveten HCT®candesartan/HCTZ (generic), irbesartan/HCTZ (generic),
losartan/HCTZ (generic), telmisartan/HCTZ (generic),
valsartan/HCTZ (generic),
Texacort® fluocinolone acetonide solution, non oral (generic)
Ticanase®budesonide (generic), flunisolide (generic), fluticasone
propionate (generic), mometasone furoate (generic),
triamcinolone acetonide (generic)
Timoptic PF®betaxolol (generic), carteolol (generic), timolol maleate
(generic), levobunolol (generic), metipranolol (generic)
Tivorbex®
indomethacin (generic)
TobraDex® STtobramycin-dexamethasone (generic), neomycin/
bacitracin/polymyxin B/HC (generic), neomycin/
polymyxin B/dexamethasone (generic), neomycin/
polymyxin B/HC (generic), TobraDex® Oint (Alcon)
Tolak®fluorouracil (generic), imiquimod (generic), Picato gel (Leo
Pharma Inc.)
Topiramate ER® topiramate (generic)
Topicort® spraydesoximetasone spray (generic)
Toviaz®flavoxate (generic), oxybutynin (generic), oxybutynin ER
(generic), tolterodine tartrate (generic), trospium (generic),
Myrbetriq® (Astellas),Vesicare® (GlaxoSmithKline)
Tramadol ER® Capsules
tramadol ER tablets (generic)
Travatan Z®bimatoprost (generic), latanoprost (generic), travaprost
(generic)
Tresiba Flextouch®Lantus (Sanofi-Aventis), Lantus Solostar (Sanofi-Aventis),
Toujeo Solostar (Sanofi-Aventis)
Tretin-X® Cream, Kit
tretinoin (generic)
Treximet®sumatriptan (generic), naproxen (generic)
Tribenzor®telmisartan-amlodipine (generic) + hydrochlorothiazide
(generic)
Triglide®fenofibrate (generic)
Trintellix®paroxetine (generic), citalopram (generic),
escitalopram (generic), fluvoxamine (generic)
Trokendi XR® topiramate (generic)
Ultravate Lotion®clobetasol propionate lotion (generic), halobetasol
propionate cream (generic)
Ultresa®pancrelipase (generic), Creon® (Abbott), Zenpep® (Aptalis
Pharma)
Utibron Neohaler®Stiolto Respimat (Boehringer Ingelheim)
Vanoxide HC® benzoyl peroxide, hydrocortisone cream (generic)
Varubi®ondansetron (generic), granisetron (generic), Emend® (Merck)
Vascepa®fenofibrate (generic), niacin ER (generic)
Velphoro® sevelamer carbonate (generic), calcium acetate (generic)
Veltin®clindamycin phosphate/tretinoin (generic)
Ventolin HFA®ProAir HFA® (Teva), ProAir Respiclick® (Teva)
Veramyst®budesonide (generic), flunisolide (generic), fluticasone
propionate (generic), mometasone furoate (generic),
triamcinolone acetonide (generic)
Verdeso® desonide (generic)
Versacloz® clozapine ODT (generic)
Vexol®
fluorometholone (generic)
Vibramycin® Syrup
doxycycline monohydrate suspension (generic)
Victoza®Bydureon (Amylin Pharmaceuticals), Bydureon Pen (Amylin
Pharmaceuticals), Byetta (Amylin Pharmaceuticals), Trulicity
(Eli-Lilly)
Viekira Pak®Harvoni® (Gilead)
Viekira XR®Harvoni (Gilead)
Viibryd®citalopram (generic), fluoxetine HCl (generic),
paroxetine HCl (generic), sertraline HCl (generic)
Vimovo®
naproxen (generic) + esomeprazole magnesium (generic)
Viokace®Creon® (Abbott), Zenpep® (Aptalis Pharma)
Vitafol-OB + DHA®PNV-DHA (generic), Zatean-PN Plus (generic),
Zatean-PN DHA (generic), Zatean-PN (generic),
Prenatal Plus (generic)
Vitafol-One®PNV-DHA (generic), Zatean-PN Plus (generic),
Zatean-PN DHA (generic), Zatean-PN (generic),
Prenatal Plus (generic)
Vital-D Rx® Folbee (generic), Folbee Plus (generic), Folbic (generic),
Renal Caps (generic), Triphrocaps (generic)
Vivlodex®meloxicam (generic)
Vogelxo®testosterone gel in packet (generic), testosterone gel pump
1.25gm (1%) (generic), Androderm (Watson), Androgel pump
20.25/1.25 (Unimed), Axiron (Eli Lilly)
Vraylar®aripiprazole (generic), clozapine (generic), olanzapine
(generic), paliperidone (generic), quetiapine fumarate
(generic), risperidone (generic), ziprasidone HCL (generic)
Vytorin®atorvastatin (generic), simvastatin (generic), Zetia®
(Merck-Schering Plough)
Xartemis XR® oxycodone/APAP (generic), hydrocodone/APAP (generic)
Xerese®acyclovir ointment (generic) + hydrocortisone (generic)
Xigduo XR®Invokana (Janssen), Invokamet (Janssen), Jardiance (Boehringer
Ingelheim), Synjardy (Eli Lilly)
Xolegel® econazole nitrate (generic), ketoconazole (generic),
nystatin (generic)
Xopenex HFA®ProAir HFA® (Teva), ProAir Respiclick® (Teva)
Xtampza ER®oxycodone HCL (generic), Oxycontin (Purdue Pharma)
Zantac Rx® effervescent
cimetidine liquid (generic), ranitidine syrup (generic)
Zecuity®
sumatriptan succinate (generic)
Zelapar®
selegiline (generic)
Zembrace Symtouch®sumatriptan succinate injection (generic)
Zenzedi®
dextroamphetamine sulfate (generic)
Zepatier®Harvoni (Gilead)
Zetonna®budesonide (generic), flunisolide (generic), fluticasone
propionate (generic), mometasone furoate (generic),
triamcinolone acetonide (generic)
Zioptan®bimatoprost (generic), latanoprost (generic), travoprost
(generic)
Zipsor®diclofenac sodium (generic), ibuprofen(generic), naproxen
(generic), nabumetone (generic)
Zithranol® , Zithranol-RR®Drithocreme® HP (Summers Labs)
Zmax®
azithromycin (generic)
Zohydro ER® morphine sulfate ER (generic), oxymorphone ER (generic),
Oxycontin® (Purdue Pharma)
Zolpimist®
zolpidem tartrate (generic), zaleplon (generic)
Zolvit®hydrocodone w/APAP solution (generic)
Zomig® Nasal Spraysumatriptan nasal spray (generic)
Zorvolex®diclofenac (generic), etodolac (generic), ibuprofen (generic),
ketoprofen (generic)
Zovirax® CreamDenavir® Cream (Novartis)
Zuplenz®
ondansetron ODT (generic)
Zyclara®fluorouracil (generic), imiquimod (generic), Picato® Gel
(Leo Pharma Inc.)
Zydone®hydrocodone w/acetaminophen (generic)
Zylet® tobramycin-dexamethasone (generic), neomycin/
bacitracin/polymyxin B/HC (generic), neomycin/
polymyxin B/dexamethasone (generic), neomycin/
polymyxin B/HC (generic), TobraDex® Oint (Alcon)
®
Zyprexa Relprevv Aristada (Alkermes, Inc.), Risperdal Consta (Janssen)
*This is a partial list of nonpreferred drugs. Please be sure that your drug is listed in Section I.
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