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Empire BlueCross BlueShield HealthPlus New York Essential Plan Drug List Table of Contents NOTE: Not all medications and not all plans are subject to prior authorization and quantity limits. For more information regarding prior authorization or quantity limits, contact Member Services at the telephone number listed on your identification card. Tier 1: Tier 1 drugs have the lowest cost share for you. These are usually generic drugs that offer the best value compared to other drugs that treat the same conditions. Tier 2: Tier 2 drugs have a higher cost share than Tier 1. They may be preferred brand drugs, based on how well they work and their cost compared to other drugs used for the same type of treatment. Some are generic drugs that may cost more because they’re newer to the market. Tier 3: Tier 3 drugs have the highest cost share. They often include non-preferred brand and generic drugs. They may cost more than drugs on lower tiers that are used to treat the same condition. Tier 3 may also include drugs that were recently approved by the FDA or specialty drugs that are used to treat serious, long-term health conditions and that may need special handling. Brand name drugs are in UPPER CASE, bold type. Generic drugs are in lower case, plain type. $0: preventive drugs. For some members, this product may be covered at 100% with $0 cost share with a prescription from your provider if specified criteria are met. DO: dose optimization. Usually, this means you may have to switch from taking a drug twice a day to taking it once a day at a higher strength. LD: limited distribution. These drugs are available only through certain pharmacies or wholesalers, depending on what the manufacturer decides. PA: prior authorization. You may need to get benefits approved before certain prescriptions can be filled. QL: quantity limits. There are limits on the amount of medicine covered within a certain amount of time. SP: specialty drugs. Specialty drugs are used to treat difficult, long-term conditions. You may need to get this drug through a specialty pharmacy. ST: step therapy. You may need to use another recommended drug first before a prescribed drug is covered. www.empireblue.com/nyessentialplan Empire BlueCross BlueShield HealthPlus is the trade name of HealthPlus HP, LLC, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

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Empire BlueCross BlueShield HealthPlus – New York Essential Plan – Drug List

Table of Contents

NOTE: Not all medications and not all plans are subject to prior authorization and quantity limits. For

more information regarding prior authorization or quantity limits, contact Member Services at the

telephone number listed on your identification card.

Tier 1: Tier 1 drugs have the lowest cost share for you. These are usually generic drugs that offer the best value compared to other drugs that treat the same conditions.

Tier 2: Tier 2 drugs have a higher cost share than Tier 1. They may be preferred brand drugs, based on how well they work and their cost compared to other drugs used for the same type of treatment. Some are generic drugs that may cost more because they’re newer to the market.

Tier 3: Tier 3 drugs have the highest cost share. They often include non-preferred brand and generic drugs. They may cost more than drugs on lower tiers that are used to treat the same condition. Tier 3 may also include drugs that were recently approved by the FDA or specialty drugs that are used to treat serious, long-term health conditions and that may need special handling.

Brand name drugs are in UPPER CASE, bold type.

Generic drugs are in lower case, plain type.

$0: preventive drugs. For some members, this product may be covered at 100% with $0 cost share with a prescription from your provider if specified criteria are met.

DO: dose optimization. Usually, this means you may have to switch from taking a drug twice a day to taking it once a day at a higher strength.

LD: limited distribution. These drugs are available only through certain pharmacies or wholesalers, depending on what the manufacturer decides.

PA: prior authorization. You may need to get benefits approved before certain prescriptions can be filled.

QL: quantity limits. There are limits on the amount of medicine covered within a certain amount of time.

SP: specialty drugs. Specialty drugs are used to treat difficult, long-term conditions. You may need to get this drug through a specialty pharmacy.

ST: step therapy. You may need to use another recommended drug first before a prescribed drug is covered. www.empireblue.com/nyessentialplan Empire BlueCross BlueShield HealthPlus is the trade name of HealthPlus HP, LLC, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

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2019 New York Essential Plan Drug List

Table of Contents

ANALGESICS ...........................................................................................................................................................................4ANESTHETICS .........................................................................................................................................................................5ANTIARTHRITICS .................................................................................................................................................................... 5ANTIASTHMATICS .................................................................................................................................................................. 6ANTIBIOTICS ........................................................................................................................................................................... 7ANTICOAGULANTS .............................................................................................................................................................. 11ANTIDOTES ........................................................................................................................................................................... 12ANTIFUNGALS ...................................................................................................................................................................... 12ANTIHISTAMINE AND DECONGESTANT COMBINATION ................................................................................................. 13ANTIHISTAMINES ..................................................................................................................................................................13ANTIHYPERGLYCEMICS ...................................................................................................................................................... 13ANTIINFECTIVES/MISCELLANEOUS ...................................................................................................................................15ANTIINFLAM.TUMOR NECROSIS FACTOR INHIBITING AGENTS ....................................................................................16ANTINEOPLASTICS .............................................................................................................................................................. 16ANTIPARASITICS .................................................................................................................................................................. 18ANTIPARKINSON DRUGS .................................................................................................................................................... 18ANTIPLATELET DRUGS ....................................................................................................................................................... 19ANTIVIRALS ...........................................................................................................................................................................19AUTONOMIC DRUGS ............................................................................................................................................................ 20BIOLOGICALS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 21BLOOD ................................................................................................................................................................................... 23CARDIAC DRUGS ..................................................................................................................................................................23CARDIOVASCULAR .............................................................................................................................................................. 25CNS DRUGS ...........................................................................................................................................................................27COLONY STIMULATING FACTORS .....................................................................................................................................29CONTRACEPTIVES ............................................................................................................................................................... 29COUGH/COLD PREPARATIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 32DIAGNOSTIC ..........................................................................................................................................................................33DIURETICS .............................................................................................................................................................................33EENT PREPS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 34ELECT/CALORIC/H2O ...........................................................................................................................................................35GASTROINTESTINAL ............................................................................................................................................................36HORMONES ........................................................................................................................................................................... 38IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS ....................................................................................................................................................39MISCELLANEOUS MEDICAL SUPPLIES, DEVICES, NON-DRUG ..................................................................................... 40MUSCLE RELAXANTS .......................................................................................................................................................... 41PRE-NATAL VITAMINS ......................................................................................................................................................... 41PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC DRUGS ..........................................................................................................................................42SEDATIVE/HYPNOTICS ........................................................................................................................................................ 44SKIN PREPS .......................................................................................................................................................................... 45SMOKING DETERRENTS ......................................................................................................................................................48THYROID PREPS ...................................................................................................................................................................48UNCLASSIFIED DRUG PRODUCTS .....................................................................................................................................48VITAMINS ............................................................................................................................................................................... 50

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2019 New York Essential Plan Drug List

CURRENT AS OF 10/1/2019

Drug Name Tier Notes

ANALGESICS

acetaminophen-codeine oral solution 120 mg-12 mg /5 ml (5 ml), 120-12 mg/5 ml, 300 mg-30 mg /12.5 ml

Tier 1 PA; QL

acetaminophen-codeine oral tablet

Tier 1 PA; QL

almotriptan malate oral tablet

Tier 1 QL

ascomp with codeine oral capsule

Tier 1 PA; QL

butalbital compound w/codeine oral capsule

Tier 1 PA; QL

butalbital-acetaminop-caf-cod oral capsule

Tier 1 PA; QL

butalbital-acetaminophen oral tablet

Tier 1

butalbital-acetaminophen-caff oral capsule

Tier 1

butalbital-acetaminophen-caff oral tablet 50-325-40 mg

Tier 1

butalbital-aspirin-caffeine oral capsule

Tier 1

butalbital-aspirin-caffeine oral tablet

Tier 1

butorphanol tartrate nasal spray,non-aerosol

Tier 1 QL

codeine sulfate oral tablet Tier 2 PA; QL

codeine-butalbital-asa-caff oral capsule

Tier 1 PA; QL

diclofenac potassium oral tablet

Tier 1

diflunisal oral tablet Tier 1

dihydroergotamine nasal spray,non-aerosol

Tier 2 QL

diskets oral tablet,soluble Tier 1 PA; QL

eletriptan oral tablet Tier 2 QL

ELMIRON ORAL CAPSULE

Tier 3

EMBEDA ORAL CAPSULE,ORAL ONLY,EXT.REL PELL

Tier 3 PA; QL

Drug Name Tier Notes

endocet oral tablet 10-325 mg, 2.5-325 mg, 5-325 mg, 7.5-325 mg

Tier 2 QL

ergotamine-caffeine oral tablet

Tier 1

fentanyl transdermal patch 72 hour

Tier 2 PA; QL

frovatriptan oral tablet Tier 2 QL

hydrocodone-acetaminophen oral solution 10-325 mg/15 ml(15 ml), 7.5-325 mg/15 ml

Tier 1 QL

hydrocodone-acetaminophen oral tablet 10-300 mg, 10-325 mg, 2.5-325 mg, 5-300 mg, 5-325 mg, 7.5-300 mg, 7.5-325 mg

Tier 1 QL

hydrocodone-ibuprofen oral tablet 10-200 mg, 5-200 mg, 7.5-200 mg

Tier 1 QL

hydromorphone oral liquid Tier 1 QL

hydromorphone oral tablet Tier 1 QL

hydromorphone rectal suppository

Tier 2 QL

ibuprofen-oxycodone oral tablet

Tier 1 QL

ketorolac oral tablet Tier 1 QL

levorphanol tartrate oral tablet 2 mg

Tier 2 PA; QL

LEVORPHANOL TARTRATE ORAL TABLET 3 MG

Tier 2 PA

mefenamic acid oral capsule

Tier 1 QL

meperidine injection cartridge

Tier 1 QL

meperidine oral solution Tier 1 QL

meperidine oral tablet Tier 1 QL

methadone intensol oral concentrate

Tier 1 PA; QL

methadone oral concentrate

Tier 1 PA; QL

methadone oral solution Tier 1 PA; QL

methadone oral tablet Tier 1 PA; QL

methadone oral tablet,soluble

Tier 1 PA; QL

Effective 10/1/20194

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Drug Name Tier Notes

methadose oral concentrate

Tier 1 PA; QL

methadose oral tablet,soluble

Tier 1 PA; QL

migergot rectal suppository

Tier 1

morphine concentrate oral solution

Tier 1 QL

morphine oral capsule,extend.release pellets

Tier 2 PA; QL

morphine oral solution Tier 1 QL

morphine oral tablet Tier 1 QL

morphine oral tablet extended release

Tier 2 PA; QL

morphine rectal suppository

Tier 1 QL

naratriptan oral tablet Tier 1 QL

NUCYNTA ER ORAL TABLET EXTENDED RELEASE 12 HR

Tier 3 PA; QL

oxycodone oral capsule Tier 2 QL

oxycodone oral concentrate

Tier 2 QL

oxycodone oral solution Tier 2 QL

oxycodone oral syringe Tier 2 QL

oxycodone oral tablet Tier 2 QL

oxycodone-acetaminophen oral tablet 10-325 mg, 2.5-325 mg, 5-325 mg, 7.5-325 mg

Tier 1 QL

oxycodone-aspirin oral tablet

Tier 1 QL

oxymorphone oral tablet Tier 2 QL

oxymorphone oral tablet extended release 12 hr

Tier 2 PA; QL

pentazocine-naloxone oral tablet

Tier 1 QL

rizatriptan oral tablet Tier 1 QL

rizatriptan oral tablet,disintegrating

Tier 1 QL

sumatriptan nasal spray,non-aerosol

Tier 1 QL

sumatriptan succinate oral tablet

Tier 1 QL

sumatriptan succinate subcutaneous cartridge

Tier 2 QL

Drug Name Tier Notes

sumatriptan succinate subcutaneous pen injector

Tier 2 QL

sumatriptan succinate subcutaneous solution

Tier 2 QL

sumatriptan succinate subcutaneous syringe 6 mg/0.5 ml

Tier 2 QL

tencon oral tablet 50-325 mg

Tier 1

tramadol oral tablet Tier 1 QL

tramadol oral tablet extended release 24 hr

Tier 2 PA; QL

tramadol oral tablet, er multiphase 24 hr

Tier 2 PA; QL

vicodin es oral tablet Tier 2 QL

vicodin hp oral tablet Tier 2 QL

vicodin oral tablet Tier 2 QL

zebutal oral capsule 50-325-40 mg

Tier 2

ZIPSOR ORAL CAPSULE Tier 3 ST; QL

ZOHYDRO ER ORAL CAPSULE, ORAL ONLY, ER 12HR

Tier 3 PA; QL

zolmitriptan oral tablet Tier 1 QL

zolmitriptan oral tablet,disintegrating

Tier 1 QL

ANESTHETICS

lidocaine viscous mucous membrane solution

Tier 1 QL

lidocaine-prilocaine topical cream

Tier 1 QL

lidocaine-prilocaine topical kit

Tier 1

phenazopyridine oral tablet 100 mg, 200 mg

Tier 1

SYNERA TOPICAL PATCH, MEDICATED SELF-HEATING

Tier 3

ANTIARTHRITICS

allopurinol oral tablet Tier 1

celecoxib oral capsule Tier 2 ST; QL

COLCHICINE ORAL TABLET

Tier 3 PA; QL

COLCRYS ORAL TABLET

Tier 3 PA; QL

Effective 10/1/20195

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Drug Name Tier Notes

diclofenac sodium oral tablet extended release 24 hr

Tier 1

diclofenac sodium oral tablet,delayed release (dr/ec)

Tier 1

ec-naproxen oral tablet,delayed release (dr/ec)

Tier 1

etodolac oral capsule Tier 1

etodolac oral tablet Tier 1

etodolac oral tablet extended release 24 hr

Tier 1

febuxostat oral tablet Tier 2 ST; QL

fenoprofen oral tablet Tier 1 QL

flurbiprofen oral tablet Tier 1

ibu oral tablet Tier 1

ibuprofen oral suspension Tier 1 QL

ibuprofen oral tablet 400 mg, 600 mg, 800 mg

Tier 1

indomethacin oral capsule Tier 1 QL

indomethacin oral capsule, extended release

Tier 1 QL

ketoprofen oral capsule Tier 1

ketoprofen oral capsule,ext rel. pellets 24 hr 200 mg

Tier 1 QL

meclofenamate oral capsule

Tier 1

meloxicam oral suspension

Tier 1 QL

meloxicam oral tablet Tier 1 QL

nabumetone oral tablet Tier 1

naproxen oral suspension Tier 1

naproxen oral tablet Tier 1

naproxen oral tablet,delayed release (dr/ec)

Tier 1

naproxen sodium oral tablet 275 mg, 550 mg

Tier 1

ORENCIA (WITH MALTOSE) INTRAVENOUS RECON SOLN

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

ORENCIA CLICKJECT SUBCUTANEOUS AUTO-INJECTOR

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

Drug Name Tier Notes

ORENCIA SUBCUTANEOUS SYRINGE

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

oxaprozin oral tablet Tier 1

penicillamine oral capsule Tier 2

piroxicam oral capsule Tier 1

probenecid oral tablet Tier 1

probenecid-colchicine oral tablet

Tier 1

RIDAURA ORAL CAPSULE

Tier 3

sulindac oral tablet Tier 1

tolmetin oral capsule Tier 2

tolmetin oral tablet Tier 2

ANTIASTHMATICS

acetylcysteine solution Tier 2

ADVAIR HFA INHALATION HFA AEROSOL INHALER

Tier 2 QL

albuterol sulfate inhalation solution for nebulization

Tier 1

albuterol sulfate oral syrup Tier 1

ANORO ELLIPTA INHALATION BLISTER WITH DEVICE

Tier 3 QL

ARCAPTA NEOHALER INHALATION CAPSULE, W/INHALATION DEVICE

Tier 3 QL

ASMANEX TWISTHALER INHALATION AEROSOL POWDR BREATH ACTIVATED 110 MCG/ ACTUATION (30), 220 MCG/ ACTUATION (120), 220 MCG/ ACTUATION (30), 220 MCG/ ACTUATION (60)

Tier 2 QL

ASMANEX TWISTHALER INHALATION AEROSOL POWDR BREATH ACTIVATED 220 MCG/ ACTUATION (14)

Tier 2

BREO ELLIPTA INHALATION BLISTER WITH DEVICE

Tier 3 QL

BROVANA INHALATION SOLUTION FOR NEBULIZATION

Tier 3 QL

Effective 10/1/20196

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Drug Name Tier Notes

budesonide inhalation suspension for nebulization

Tier 1 QL

cromolyn inhalation solution for nebulization

Tier 2

DALIRESP ORAL TABLET

Tier 3 QL

DULERA INHALATION HFA AEROSOL INHALER

Tier 2 QL

FLOVENT DISKUS INHALATION BLISTER WITH DEVICE

Tier 2 QL

FLOVENT HFA INHALATION HFA AEROSOL INHALER

Tier 2 QL

fluticasone propion-salmeterol inhalation blister with device

Tier 1 QL

ipratropium bromide inhalation solution

Tier 1 QL

ipratropium-albuterol inhalation solution for nebulization

Tier 2

levalbuterol hcl inhalation solution for nebulization

Tier 2

metaproterenol oral syrup Tier 1

montelukast oral granules in packet

Tier 1 QL

montelukast oral tablet Tier 1 QL

montelukast oral tablet,chewable

Tier 1 QL

PERFOROMIST INHALATION SOLUTION FOR NEBULIZATION

Tier 3 QL

PROAIR HFA INHALATION HFA AEROSOL INHALER

Tier 2 QL

PROAIR RESPICLICK INHALATION AEROSOL POWDR BREATH ACTIVATED

Tier 2 QL

PROVENTIL HFA INHALATION HFA AEROSOL INHALER

Tier 3 QL

Drug Name Tier Notes

PULMICORT FLEXHALER INHALATION AEROSOL POWDR BREATH ACTIVATED

Tier 2 QL

SEREVENT DISKUS INHALATION BLISTER WITH DEVICE

Tier 2 QL

SPIRIVA RESPIMAT INHALATION MIST

Tier 3 QL

SPIRIVA WITH HANDIHALER INHALATION CAPSULE, W/INHALATION DEVICE

Tier 3 QL

STRIVERDI RESPIMAT INHALATION MIST

Tier 3 QL

SYMBICORT INHALATION HFA AEROSOL INHALER

Tier 2 QL

terbutaline oral tablet Tier 2

theochron oral tablet extended release 12 hr

Tier 1

theophylline oral elixir Tier 1

theophylline oral solution Tier 1

theophylline oral tablet extended release 12 hr

Tier 1

theophylline oral tablet extended release 24 hr

Tier 1

TUDORZA PRESSAIR INHALATION AEROSOL POWDR BREATH ACTIVATED

Tier 2 QL

VENTOLIN HFA INHALATION HFA AEROSOL INHALER

Tier 3 QL

wixela inhub inhalation blister with device

Tier 1 QL

XOPENEX HFA INHALATION HFA AEROSOL INHALER

Tier 3 QL

zafirlukast oral tablet Tier 1

zileuton oral tablet, er multiphase 12 hr

Tier 2

ANTIBIOTICS

ak-poly-bac ophthalmic (eye) ointment

Tier 1

amoxicillin oral capsule Tier 1

Effective 10/1/20197

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Drug Name Tier Notes

amoxicillin oral suspension for reconstitution

Tier 1

amoxicillin oral tablet Tier 1

amoxicillin oral tablet,chewable 125 mg, 250 mg

Tier 1

amoxicillin-pot clavulanate oral suspension for reconstitution

Tier 1

amoxicillin-pot clavulanate oral tablet

Tier 1

amoxicillin-pot clavulanate oral tablet extended release 12 hr

Tier 1

amoxicillin-pot clavulanate oral tablet,chewable

Tier 1

ampicillin oral capsule Tier 1

avidoxy oral tablet Tier 1

AZASITE OPHTHALMIC (EYE) DROPS

Tier 3

azithromycin oral packet Tier 1 QL

azithromycin oral suspension for reconstitution

Tier 1 QL

azithromycin oral tablet Tier 1 QL

bacitracin ophthalmic (eye) ointment

Tier 1

bacitracin-polymyxin b ophthalmic (eye) ointment

Tier 1

BESIVANCE OPHTHALMIC (EYE) DROPS,SUSPENSION

Tier 3

bp 10-1 topical cleanser Tier 1

CAYSTON INHALATION SOLUTION FOR NEBULIZATION

Tier 3 SP; LD

cefaclor oral capsule Tier 1

cefaclor oral suspension for reconstitution 125 mg/5 ml, 250 mg/5 ml, 375 mg/5 ml

Tier 1

cefaclor oral tablet extended release 12 hr

Tier 2

cefadroxil oral capsule Tier 1

cefadroxil oral suspension for reconstitution 250 mg/5 ml, 500 mg/5 ml

Tier 1

Drug Name Tier Notes

cefadroxil oral tablet Tier 1

cefdinir oral capsule Tier 1

cefdinir oral suspension for reconstitution

Tier 1

cefditoren pivoxil oral tablet

Tier 2

cefixime oral capsule Tier 2

cefpodoxime oral suspension for reconstitution

Tier 2

cefpodoxime oral tablet Tier 2

cefprozil oral suspension for reconstitution

Tier 1

cefprozil oral tablet Tier 1

cefuroxime axetil oral tablet

Tier 1

cephalexin oral capsule Tier 1

cephalexin oral suspension for reconstitution

Tier 1

cephalexin oral tablet Tier 1

CIPRO HC OTIC (EAR) DROPS,SUSPENSION

Tier 3

CIPRODEX OTIC (EAR) DROPS,SUSPENSION

Tier 3

ciprofloxacin (mixture) oral tablet, er multiphase 24 hr

Tier 1 QL

ciprofloxacin hcl ophthalmic (eye) drops

Tier 1

ciprofloxacin hcl oral tablet Tier 1 QL

ciprofloxacin hcl otic (ear) dropperette

Tier 1

clarithromycin oral suspension for reconstitution

Tier 1

clarithromycin oral tablet Tier 1

clarithromycin oral tablet extended release 24 hr

Tier 1

cleansing wash topical cleanser

Tier 1

clindamycin hcl oral capsule

Tier 1

clindamycin palmitate hcl oral recon soln

Tier 1

clindamycin pediatric oral recon soln

Tier 1

Effective 10/1/20198

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Drug Name Tier Notes

clindamycin phosphate topical foam

Tier 1

clindamycin phosphate topical gel

Tier 1

clindamycin phosphate topical lotion

Tier 1

clindamycin phosphate topical solution

Tier 1

clindamycin phosphate topical swab

Tier 1

clindamycin phosphate vaginal cream

Tier 1

COLY-MYCIN S OTIC (EAR) DROPS,SUSPENSION

Tier 3

CORTISPORIN TOPICAL CREAM

Tier 3

CORTISPORIN TOPICAL OINTMENT

Tier 3

CYCLOSERINE ORAL CAPSULE

Tier 3

DAPSONE ORAL TABLET

Tier 2

demeclocycline oral tablet Tier 2

dicloxacillin oral capsule Tier 1

DIFICID ORAL TABLET Tier 3 PA

doxycycline hyclate oral capsule

Tier 1

doxycycline hyclate oral tablet 100 mg, 50 mg

Tier 1

doxycycline hyclate oral tablet,delayed release (dr/ec) 100 mg, 150 mg, 75 mg

Tier 1 PA

doxycycline monohydrate oral capsule

Tier 1

doxycycline monohydrate oral suspension for reconstitution

Tier 1

doxycycline monohydrate oral tablet

Tier 1

e.e.s. 400 oral tablet Tier 2

ertapenem injection recon soln

Tier 2

ery pads topical swab Tier 1

erygel topical gel Tier 1

Drug Name Tier Notes

ery-tab oral tablet,delayed release (dr/ec) 250 mg, 333 mg

Tier 1

erythrocin (as stearate) oral tablet 250 mg

Tier 1

erythromycin ethylsuccinate oral tablet

Tier 2

erythromycin ophthalmic (eye) ointment

Tier 1

erythromycin oral capsule,delayed release(dr/ec)

Tier 2

erythromycin oral tablet Tier 2

erythromycin oral tablet,delayed release (dr/ec)

Tier 1

erythromycin with ethanol topical gel

Tier 1

erythromycin with ethanol topical solution

Tier 1

erythromycin with ethanol topical swab

Tier 1

erythromycin-benzoyl peroxide topical gel

Tier 1

ethambutol oral tablet Tier 2

FACTIVE ORAL TABLET Tier 3 QL

gatifloxacin ophthalmic (eye) drops

Tier 1

gentak ophthalmic (eye) ointment

Tier 1

gentamicin ophthalmic (eye) drops

Tier 1

gentamicin ophthalmic (eye) ointment

Tier 1

gentamicin topical cream Tier 1

gentamicin topical ointment

Tier 1

isoniazid oral solution Tier 1

isoniazid oral tablet Tier 1

levofloxacin ophthalmic (eye) drops

Tier 1

levofloxacin oral tablet Tier 2 QL

linezolid oral suspension for reconstitution

Tier 2 PA; QL

linezolid oral tablet Tier 2 PA; QL

mafenide acetate topical packet

Tier 2

Effective 10/1/20199

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Drug Name Tier Notes

methenamine hippurate oral tablet

Tier 2

methenamine mandelate oral tablet

Tier 2

metronidazole oral capsule

Tier 1

metronidazole oral tablet Tier 1

metronidazole vaginal gel Tier 1

minocycline oral capsule Tier 1

minocycline oral tablet Tier 1

minocycline oral tablet extended release 24 hr 115 mg, 135 mg, 45 mg, 65 mg, 90 mg

Tier 1 PA

MONUROL ORAL PACKET

Tier 3

morgidox oral capsule 100 mg

Tier 1

MOXATAG ORAL TABLET, ER MULTIPHASE 24 HR

Tier 3

moxifloxacin ophthalmic (eye) drops

Tier 1

moxifloxacin oral tablet Tier 2 QL

mupirocin topical ointment Tier 1

neomycin oral tablet Tier 1

neomycin-bacitracin-poly-hc ophthalmic (eye) ointment

Tier 1

neomycin-bacitracin-polymyxin ophthalmic (eye) ointment

Tier 1

neomycin-polymyxin b-dexameth ophthalmic (eye) drops,suspension

Tier 1

neomycin-polymyxin b-dexameth ophthalmic (eye) ointment

Tier 1

neomycin-polymyxin-gramicidin ophthalmic (eye) drops

Tier 1

neomycin-polymyxin-hc ophthalmic (eye) drops,suspension

Tier 1

neomycin-polymyxin-hc otic (ear) drops,suspension

Tier 1

Drug Name Tier Notes

neomycin-polymyxin-hc otic (ear) solution

Tier 1

neo-polycin hc ophthalmic (eye) ointment

Tier 1

neo-polycin ophthalmic (eye) ointment

Tier 1

nitrofurantoin macrocrystal oral capsule 100 mg, 50 mg

Tier 1

nitrofurantoin monohyd/m-cryst oral capsule

Tier 1

nitrofurantoin oral suspension

Tier 1

ofloxacin ophthalmic (eye) drops

Tier 1

ofloxacin oral tablet 300 mg, 400 mg

Tier 1 QL

ofloxacin otic (ear) drops Tier 1

ORACEA ORAL CAPSULE,IR - DELAY REL,BIPHASE

Tier 3

penicillin v potassium oral recon soln

Tier 1

penicillin v potassium oral tablet

Tier 1

polycin ophthalmic (eye) ointment

Tier 1

polymyxin b sulf-trimethoprim ophthalmic (eye) drops

Tier 1

PRIFTIN ORAL TABLET Tier 3

PRIMSOL ORAL SOLUTION

Tier 3

pyrazinamide oral tablet Tier 2

rifabutin oral capsule Tier 2

rifampin oral capsule Tier 2

RIFATER ORAL TABLET Tier 3

silver sulfadiazine topical cream

Tier 1

SIRTURO ORAL TABLET Tier 3

SIVEXTRO ORAL TABLET

Tier 3 PA; QL

ssd topical cream Tier 1

sss 10-5 topical cream Tier 1

sss 10-5 topical foam Tier 1

Effective 10/1/201910

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Drug Name Tier Notes

sulfacetamide sodium ophthalmic (eye) drops

Tier 1

sulfacetamide sodium ophthalmic (eye) ointment

Tier 1

sulfacetamide sodium-sulfur topical cleanser 10-5 % (w/w), 9-4 %, 9-4.5 %

Tier 1

sulfacetamide sodium-sulfur topical cream 10-2 %, 10-5 % (w/w)

Tier 1

sulfacetamide sodium-sulfur topical lotion 10-5 % (w/v), 10-5 % (w/w)

Tier 1

sulfacetamide sodium-sulfur topical pads, medicated 10-4 %

Tier 1

sulfacetamide sodium-sulfur topical suspension

Tier 1

sulfacetamide sod-sulfur-urea topical cleanser

Tier 1

sulfacetamide-prednisolone ophthalmic (eye) drops

Tier 1

sulfacetamide-sulfur-cleansr23 topical kit

Tier 1

sulfact na-sul-avobnz-otn-ocsa topical combo pack,cleanser and cream

Tier 1

sulfadiazine oral tablet Tier 2

sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim oral suspension

Tier 1

sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim oral tablet

Tier 1

SULFAMYLON TOPICAL CREAM

Tier 3

sulfatrim oral suspension Tier 1

SUPRAX ORAL SUSPENSION FOR RECONSTITUTION 500 MG/5 ML

Tier 3

tetracycline oral capsule Tier 1

THALOMID ORAL CAPSULE

Tier 2 PA; SP; QL

tigecycline intravenous recon soln

Tier 2

TOBRADEX OPHTHALMIC (EYE) OINTMENT

Tier 3

Drug Name Tier Notes

tobramycin in 0.225 % nacl inhalation solution for nebulization

Tier 3 SP

tobramycin ophthalmic (eye) drops

Tier 1

tobramycin-dexamethasone ophthalmic (eye) drops,suspension

Tier 1

TRECATOR ORAL TABLET

Tier 3

trimethoprim oral tablet Tier 1

vancomycin oral capsule Tier 2 PA

vandazole vaginal gel Tier 1

XIFAXAN ORAL TABLET Tier 3 PA; QL

ANTICOAGULANTS

ELIQUIS ORAL TABLET Tier 3 QL

ELIQUIS ORAL TABLETS,DOSE PACK

Tier 3 QL

enoxaparin subcutaneous solution

Tier 3 QL

enoxaparin subcutaneous syringe

Tier 3 QL

fondaparinux subcutaneous syringe

Tier 3 QL

FRAGMIN SUBCUTANEOUS SOLUTION

Tier 3 QL

FRAGMIN SUBCUTANEOUS SYRINGE

Tier 3 QL

hep flush-10 (pf) intravenous solution

Tier 1

heparin (porcine) in 5 % dex intravenous parenteral solution 20,000 unit/500 ml (40 unit/ml), 25,000 unit/250 ml(100 unit/ml), 25,000 unit/500 ml (50 unit/ml)

Tier 1

heparin (porcine) in nacl (pf) intravenous parenteral solution

Tier 1

heparin (porcine) injection cartridge

Tier 1

heparin (porcine) injection solution

Tier 1

Effective 10/1/201911

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Drug Name Tier Notes

heparin flush(porcine)-0.9nacl intravenous kit

Tier 1

heparin lock flush (porcine) intravenous solution

Tier 1

heparin lock flush (porcine) intravenous syringe 10 unit/ml

Tier 2

heparin lock flush (porcine) intravenous syringe 100 unit/ml

Tier 1

heparin lock flush intravenous solution

Tier 1

heparin lock flush intravenous syringe

Tier 1

heparin lock intravenous solution

Tier 1

heparin lockflush(porcine)(pf) intravenous syringe

Tier 1

heparin(porcine) in 0.45% nacl intravenous parenteral solution 25,000 unit/250 ml, 25,000 unit/500 ml

Tier 1

heparin, porcine (pf) injection solution

Tier 1

heparin, porcine (pf) injection syringe 5,000 unit/0.5 ml

Tier 1

heparin, porcine (pf) intravenous solution 100 unit/ml (1 ml)

Tier 1

heparin, porcine (pf) intravenous syringe

Tier 1

jantoven oral tablet Tier 1

PRADAXA ORAL CAPSULE

Tier 3 QL

warfarin oral tablet Tier 1

XARELTO ORAL TABLET

Tier 3 QL

XARELTO ORAL TABLETS,DOSE PACK

Tier 3 QL

ANTIDOTES

naloxone injection solution Tier 2 QL

naloxone injection syringe Tier 2 QL

naltrexone oral tablet Tier 1

Drug Name Tier Notes

ANTIFUNGALS

ciclopirox topical cream Tier 1

ciclopirox topical gel Tier 1

ciclopirox topical shampoo Tier 1

ciclopirox topical solution Tier 1

ciclopirox topical suspension

Tier 1

clotrimazole mucous membrane troche

Tier 2 QL

clotrimazole topical cream Tier 1

clotrimazole topical solution

Tier 1

clotrimazole-betamethasone topical cream

Tier 1

clotrimazole-betamethasone topical lotion

Tier 1

econazole topical cream Tier 1

ERTACZO TOPICAL CREAM

Tier 3

EXELDERM TOPICAL CREAM

Tier 3

EXELDERM TOPICAL SOLUTION

Tier 3

fluconazole oral suspension for reconstitution

Tier 1 QL

fluconazole oral tablet Tier 1 QL

flucytosine oral capsule Tier 2

griseofulvin microsize oral suspension

Tier 1

griseofulvin microsize oral tablet

Tier 1

griseofulvin ultramicrosize oral tablet

Tier 1

GYNAZOLE-1 VAGINAL CREAM

Tier 3

itraconazole oral capsule Tier 2 PA; QL

JUBLIA TOPICAL SOLUTION WITH APPLICATOR

Tier 3

ketoconazole oral tablet Tier 1 QL

ketoconazole topical cream

Tier 1

ketoconazole topical foam Tier 1

Effective 10/1/201912

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Drug Name Tier Notes

ketoconazole topical shampoo

Tier 1

MENTAX TOPICAL CREAM

Tier 3

miconazole-3 vaginal suppository

Tier 1

NAFTIFINE TOPICAL CREAM 1 %

Tier 2

naftifine topical cream 2 % Tier 2

NATACYN OPHTHALMIC (EYE) DROPS,SUSPENSION

Tier 3

NOXAFIL ORAL SUSPENSION

Tier 3 QL

nyamyc topical powder Tier 1

nystatin oral suspension Tier 1

nystatin oral tablet Tier 1

nystatin topical cream Tier 1

nystatin topical ointment Tier 1

nystatin topical powder Tier 1

nystatin-triamcinolone topical cream

Tier 1

nystatin-triamcinolone topical ointment

Tier 1

nystop topical powder Tier 1

oxiconazole topical cream Tier 2

OXISTAT TOPICAL LOTION

Tier 3

terbinafine hcl oral tablet Tier 1 QL

terconazole vaginal cream Tier 1

terconazole vaginal suppository

Tier 1

voriconazole oral suspension for reconstitution

Tier 2 PA; QL

voriconazole oral tablet Tier 2 PA; QL

ANTIHISTAMINE AND DECONGESTANT COMBINATION

promethazine vc oral syrup

Tier 1

promethazine-phenylephrine oral syrup

Tier 1

ANTIHISTAMINES

azelastine ophthalmic (eye) drops

Tier 1 QL

Drug Name Tier Notes

BEPREVE OPHTHALMIC (EYE) DROPS

Tier 3 PA; QL

carbinoxamine maleate oral liquid

Tier 1

carbinoxamine maleate oral tablet

Tier 1

cetirizine oral solution 1 mg/ml

Tier 1

clemastine oral tablet 2.68 mg

Tier 1

cyproheptadine oral syrup Tier 1

cyproheptadine oral tablet Tier 1

desloratadine oral tablet Tier 1

desloratadine oral tablet,disintegrating

Tier 1

diphenhydramine hcl injection solution 50 mg/ml

Tier 2

diphenhydramine hcl injection syringe

Tier 2

diphenhydramine hcl oral capsule 50 mg

Tier 1

epinastine ophthalmic (eye) drops

Tier 1 QL

fexofenadine oral tablet 180 mg

Tier 1

hydroxyzine hcl oral solution 10 mg/5 ml

Tier 1

hydroxyzine hcl oral tablet Tier 1

hydroxyzine pamoate oral capsule

Tier 1

LASTACAFT OPHTHALMIC (EYE) DROPS

Tier 3 PA; QL

levocetirizine oral solution Tier 1

levocetirizine oral tablet Tier 1

olopatadine ophthalmic (eye) drops

Tier 2 PA; QL

promethazine oral syrup Tier 1

promethazine oral tablet Tier 1

ANTIHYPERGLYCEMICS

acarbose oral tablet Tier 1

APIDRA SOLOSTAR U-100 INSULIN SUBCUTANEOUS INSULIN PEN

Tier 3 ST

Effective 10/1/201913

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Drug Name Tier Notes

APIDRA U-100 INSULIN SUBCUTANEOUS SOLUTION

Tier 3 ST

AVANDIA ORAL TABLET2 MG, 4 MG

Tier 3 ST; QL

BYDUREON BCISE SUBCUTANEOUS AUTO-INJECTOR

Tier 3 ST; QL

BYDUREON SUBCUTANEOUS PEN INJECTOR

Tier 3 ST; QL

chlorpropamide oral tablet Tier 1

CYCLOSET ORAL TABLET

Tier 3

FARXIGA ORAL TABLET Tier 3 ST; QL

glimepiride oral tablet Tier 1

glipizide oral tablet Tier 1

glipizide oral tablet extended release 24hr

Tier 1

glipizide-metformin oral tablet

Tier 1

glyburide micronized oral tablet

Tier 1

glyburide oral tablet Tier 1

glyburide-metformin oral tablet

Tier 1

HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN U-100 SUBCUTANEOUS INSULIN PEN, HALF-UNIT

Tier 2

HUMALOG KWIKPEN INSULIN SUBCUTANEOUS INSULIN PEN

Tier 2

HUMALOG MIX 50-50 INSULN U-100 SUBCUTANEOUS SUSPENSION

Tier 2

HUMALOG MIX 50-50 KWIKPEN SUBCUTANEOUS INSULIN PEN

Tier 2

HUMALOG MIX 75-25 KWIKPEN SUBCUTANEOUS INSULIN PEN

Tier 2

Drug Name Tier Notes

HUMALOG MIX 75-25(U-100)INSULN SUBCUTANEOUS SUSPENSION

Tier 2

HUMALOG U-100 INSULIN SUBCUTANEOUS CARTRIDGE

Tier 2

HUMALOG U-100 INSULIN SUBCUTANEOUS SOLUTION

Tier 2

HUMULIN 70/30 U-100 INSULIN SUBCUTANEOUS SUSPENSION

Tier 2

HUMULIN 70/30 U-100 KWIKPEN SUBCUTANEOUS INSULIN PEN

Tier 2

HUMULIN N NPH INSULIN KWIKPEN SUBCUTANEOUS INSULIN PEN

Tier 2

HUMULIN N NPH U-100 INSULIN SUBCUTANEOUS SUSPENSION

Tier 2

HUMULIN R REGULAR U-100 INSULN INJECTION SOLUTION

Tier 2

HUMULIN R U-500 (CONC) INSULIN SUBCUTANEOUS SOLUTION

Tier 2

HUMULIN R U-500 (CONC) KWIKPEN SUBCUTANEOUS INSULIN PEN

Tier 2

insulin lispro subcutaneous insulin pen

Tier 2

insulin lispro subcutaneous solution

Tier 2

INVOKAMET ORAL TABLET

Tier 3 ST; QL

JANUMET ORAL TABLET

Tier 2 ST; QL

JANUMET XR ORAL TABLET, ER MULTIPHASE 24 HR

Tier 2 ST; QL

Effective 10/1/201914

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Drug Name Tier Notes

JANUVIA ORAL TABLET Tier 2 ST; QL

JARDIANCE ORAL TABLET

Tier 2 ST; QL

JENTADUETO ORAL TABLET

Tier 2 ST; QL

LANTUS SOLOSTAR U-100 INSULIN SUBCUTANEOUS INSULIN PEN

Tier 2

LANTUS U-100 INSULIN SUBCUTANEOUS SOLUTION

Tier 2

LEVEMIR FLEXTOUCH U-100 INSULN SUBCUTANEOUS INSULIN PEN

Tier 2

LEVEMIR U-100 INSULIN SUBCUTANEOUS SOLUTION

Tier 2

metformin oral tablet Tier 1

metformin oral tablet extended release 24 hr

Tier 1

miglitol oral tablet Tier 2

nateglinide oral tablet Tier 2

NESINA ORAL TABLET Tier 3 ST; QL

NOVOLIN 70/30 U-100 INSULIN SUBCUTANEOUS SUSPENSION

Tier 2

NOVOLIN 70-30 FLEXPEN U-100 SUBCUTANEOUS INSULIN PEN

Tier 2

NOVOLIN N NPH U-100 INSULIN SUBCUTANEOUS SUSPENSION

Tier 2

NOVOLIN R REGULAR U-100 INSULN INJECTION SOLUTION

Tier 2

NOVOLOG FLEXPEN U-100 INSULIN SUBCUTANEOUS INSULIN PEN

Tier 2

NOVOLOG MIX 70-30 U-100 INSULN SUBCUTANEOUS SOLUTION

Tier 2

Drug Name Tier Notes

NOVOLOG MIX 70-30FLEXPEN U-100 SUBCUTANEOUS INSULIN PEN

Tier 2

NOVOLOG PENFILL U-100 INSULIN SUBCUTANEOUS CARTRIDGE

Tier 2

NOVOLOG U-100 INSULIN ASPART SUBCUTANEOUS SOLUTION

Tier 2

ONGLYZA ORAL TABLET

Tier 3 ST; QL

OZEMPIC SUBCUTANEOUS PEN INJECTOR

Tier 3 ST; QL

pioglitazone oral tablet Tier 1 QL

SYMLINPEN 120 SUBCUTANEOUS PEN INJECTOR

Tier 3 PA

SYMLINPEN 60 SUBCUTANEOUS PEN INJECTOR

Tier 3 PA

SYNJARDY ORAL TABLET

Tier 2 ST; QL

tolazamide oral tablet Tier 1

tolbutamide oral tablet Tier 2

TRADJENTA ORAL TABLET

Tier 2 ST; DO

TRULICITY SUBCUTANEOUS PEN INJECTOR

Tier 3 ST; QL

VICTOZA 2-PAK SUBCUTANEOUS PEN INJECTOR

Tier 2 ST; QL

VICTOZA 3-PAK SUBCUTANEOUS PEN INJECTOR

Tier 2 ST; QL

XIGDUO XR ORAL TABLET, IR - ER, BIPHASIC 24HR

Tier 3 ST; QL

ANTIINFECTIVES/MISCELLANEOUS

atovaquone oral suspension

Tier 2

atovaquone-proguanil oral tablet

Tier 1

Effective 10/1/201915

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Drug Name Tier Notes

chloroquine phosphate oral tablet

Tier 1

COARTEM ORAL TABLET

Tier 3

DARAPRIM ORAL TABLET

Tier 3 PA; LD; QL

hydroxychloroquine oral tablet

Tier 1

ivermectin oral tablet Tier 1

mefloquine oral tablet Tier 1

NEBUPENT INHALATION RECON SOLN

Tier 3

paromomycin oral capsule Tier 1

praziquantel oral tablet Tier 2

PRIMAQUINE ORAL TABLET

Tier 3

quinine sulfate oral capsule

Tier 2 PA; QL

ANTIINFLAM.TUMOR NECROSIS FACTOR INHIBITING AGENTS

CIMZIA POWDER FOR RECONST SUBCUTANEOUS KIT

Tier 3 PA; SP; LD; QL

CIMZIA STARTER KIT SUBCUTANEOUS SYRINGE KIT

Tier 3 PA; SP; LD; QL

CIMZIA SUBCUTANEOUS SYRINGE KIT

Tier 3 PA; SP; LD; QL

ENBREL MINI SUBCUTANEOUS CARTRIDGE

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

ENBREL SUBCUTANEOUS RECON SOLN

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

ENBREL SUBCUTANEOUS SYRINGE

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

ENBREL SURECLICK SUBCUTANEOUS PEN INJECTOR

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

HUMIRA PEDIATRIC CROHNS START SUBCUTANEOUS SYRINGE KIT

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

Drug Name Tier Notes

HUMIRA PEN CROHNS-UC-HS START SUBCUTANEOUS PEN INJECTOR KIT

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

HUMIRA PEN PSOR-UVEITS-ADOL HS SUBCUTANEOUS PEN INJECTOR KIT

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

HUMIRA PEN SUBCUTANEOUS PEN INJECTOR KIT

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

HUMIRA SUBCUTANEOUS SYRINGE KIT

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

HUMIRA(CF) PEDI CROHNS STARTER SUBCUTANEOUS SYRINGE KIT 80 MG/0.8 ML

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

HUMIRA(CF) PEDI CROHNS STARTER SUBCUTANEOUS SYRINGE KIT 80 MG/0.8 ML-40 MG/0.4 ML

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

HUMIRA(CF) PEN CROHNS-UC-HS SUBCUTANEOUS PEN INJECTOR KIT

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

HUMIRA(CF) PEN PSOR-UV-ADOL HS SUBCUTANEOUS PEN INJECTOR KIT

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

HUMIRA(CF) PEN SUBCUTANEOUS PEN INJECTOR KIT 40 MG/0.4 ML

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

HUMIRA(CF) SUBCUTANEOUS SYRINGE KIT

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

SIMPONI ARIA INTRAVENOUS SOLUTION

Tier 3 PA; SP

SIMPONI SUBCUTANEOUS PEN INJECTOR

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

SIMPONI SUBCUTANEOUS SYRINGE

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

ANTINEOPLASTICS

abiraterone oral tablet Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

Effective 10/1/201916

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Drug Name Tier Notes

ACTIMMUNE SUBCUTANEOUS SOLUTION

Tier 3 PA; SP; LD

AFINITOR DISPERZ ORAL TABLET FOR SUSPENSION

Tier 3 PA; SP

AFINITOR ORAL TABLET

Tier 3 PA; SP

anastrozole oral tablet Tier 2 QL

bexarotene oral capsule Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

bicalutamide oral tablet Tier 2

BOSULIF ORAL TABLET Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

capecitabine oral tablet Tier 3 PA; SP

CAPRELSA ORAL TABLET

Tier 3 PA; QL

CARAC TOPICAL CREAM

Tier 2 QL

COMETRIQ ORAL CAPSULE

Tier 3 PA; LD; QL

CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE ORAL CAPSULE

Tier 3 SP

diclofenac sodium topical gel 3 %

Tier 2 QL

EMCYT ORAL CAPSULE Tier 3 PA

ERBITUX INTRAVENOUS SOLUTION

Tier 3 PA; SP

ERIVEDGE ORAL CAPSULE

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

erlotinib oral tablet Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

etoposide oral capsule Tier 3 SP

exemestane oral tablet Tier 2 QL

FARYDAK ORAL CAPSULE

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

fluorouracil topical cream 5 %

Tier 1 QL

fluorouracil topical solution Tier 1 QL

flutamide oral capsule Tier 2

GILOTRIF ORAL TABLET

Tier 2 PA; SP; LD; QL

GLEOSTINE ORAL CAPSULE

Tier 3 PA

HYCAMTIN ORAL CAPSULE

Tier 3 SP

hydroxyurea oral capsule Tier 2

Drug Name Tier Notes

IBRANCE ORAL CAPSULE

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

ICLUSIG ORAL TABLET Tier 3 PA; QL

imatinib oral tablet Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

IMBRUVICA ORAL CAPSULE

Tier 3 PA; LD; QL

IMBRUVICA ORAL TABLET

Tier 3 PA; LD; QL

INLYTA ORAL TABLET Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

INTRON A INJECTION RECON SOLN

Tier 3 SP

INTRON A INJECTION SOLUTION

Tier 3 SP

JAKAFI ORAL TABLET Tier 3 PA; SP; LD; QL

LENVIMA ORAL CAPSULE 10 MG/DAY (10 MG X 1), 14 MG/DAY(10 MG X 1-4 MG X 1), 18 MG/DAY (10 MG X 1-4 MG X2), 20 MG/DAY (10 MG X 2), 24 MG/DAY(10 MG X 2-4 MG X 1), 8 MG/DAY (4 MG X 2)

Tier 3 PA; SP; LD; QL

LENVIMA ORAL CAPSULE 12 MG/DAY (4 MG X 3)

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

LENVIMA ORAL CAPSULE 4 MG

Tier 3 PA; SP

letrozole oral tablet Tier 2 QL

LEUKERAN ORAL TABLET

Tier 3

leuprolide subcutaneous kit

Tier 3 PA; SP

LYNPARZA ORAL TABLET

Tier 3 PA; SP; LD; QL

LYSODREN ORAL TABLET

Tier 2 QL

MATULANE ORAL CAPSULE

Tier 3 LD

MEKINIST ORAL TABLET

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

melphalan oral tablet Tier 3 SP

mercaptopurine oral tablet Tier 2

methotrexate sodium oral tablet

Tier 2

mitoxantrone intravenous concentrate

Tier 3 SP

Effective 10/1/201917

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Drug Name Tier Notes

MYLERAN ORAL TABLET

Tier 3

NEXAVAR ORAL TABLET

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

nilutamide oral tablet Tier 3 QL

ODOMZO ORAL CAPSULE

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

PICATO TOPICAL GEL Tier 3 PA; QL

POMALYST ORAL CAPSULE

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

REVLIMID ORAL CAPSULE

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

SPRYCEL ORAL TABLET

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

STIVARGA ORAL TABLET

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

SUTENT ORAL CAPSULE

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

TABLOID ORAL TABLET Tier 3

TAFINLAR ORAL CAPSULE

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

tamoxifen oral tablet Tier 2 $0

TARGRETIN TOPICAL GEL

Tier 3 PA; SP

TASIGNA ORAL CAPSULE

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

temozolomide oral capsule Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

toremifene oral tablet Tier 3 QL

tretinoin (chemotherapy) oral capsule

Tier 2

TYKERB ORAL TABLET Tier 2 PA; SP; QL

VOTRIENT ORAL TABLET

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

XALKORI ORAL CAPSULE

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

XTANDI ORAL CAPSULE Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

ZELBORAF ORAL TABLET

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

ZOLINZA ORAL CAPSULE

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

ZYDELIG ORAL TABLET Tier 3 PA; SP; LD; QL

ZYKADIA ORAL CAPSULE

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

ZYTIGA ORAL TABLET500 MG

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

Drug Name Tier Notes

ANTIPARASITICS

ALINIA ORAL SUSPENSION FOR RECONSTITUTION

Tier 3

ALINIA ORAL TABLET Tier 3

crotan topical lotion Tier 2

EURAX TOPICAL CREAM

Tier 3

EURAX TOPICAL LOTION

Tier 3

lindane topical shampoo Tier 1

malathion topical lotion Tier 1

permethrin topical cream Tier 1

SKLICE TOPICAL LOTION

Tier 3

spinosad topical suspension

Tier 1

ULESFIA TOPICAL LOTION

Tier 3

ANTIPARKINSON DRUGS

amantadine hcl oral capsule

Tier 2 QL

amantadine hcl oral solution

Tier 2

amantadine hcl oral tablet Tier 2 QL

APOKYN SUBCUTANEOUS CARTRIDGE

Tier 3 SP; LD; QL

benztropine oral tablet Tier 1

bromocriptine oral capsule Tier 1

bromocriptine oral tablet Tier 1

carbidopa oral tablet Tier 2

carbidopa-levodopa oral tablet

Tier 1

carbidopa-levodopa oral tablet extended release

Tier 2

carbidopa-levodopa oral tablet,disintegrating

Tier 2

entacapone oral tablet Tier 2 QL

pramipexole oral tablet Tier 2 QL

rasagiline oral tablet Tier 2

ropinirole oral tablet Tier 1

ropinirole oral tablet extended release 24 hr

Tier 2

Effective 10/1/201918

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Drug Name Tier Notes

selegiline hcl oral capsule Tier 2

selegiline hcl oral tablet Tier 2

tolcapone oral tablet Tier 2 QL

trihexyphenidyl oral elixir Tier 1

trihexyphenidyl oral tablet Tier 1

ANTIPLATELET DRUGS

anagrelide oral capsule Tier 2

aspirin-dipyridamole oral capsule, er multiphase 12 hr

Tier 2 QL

BRILINTA ORAL TABLET

Tier 3 QL

cilostazol oral tablet Tier 2

clopidogrel oral tablet 300 mg

Tier 2

clopidogrel oral tablet 75 mg

Tier 2 QL

dipyridamole oral tablet Tier 2

prasugrel oral tablet 10 mg Tier 2 QL

prasugrel oral tablet 5 mg Tier 2 DO

ANTIVIRALS

abacavir oral solution Tier 2

abacavir oral tablet Tier 2

abacavir-lamivudine oral tablet

Tier 3

abacavir-lamivudine-zidovudine oral tablet

Tier 3

acyclovir oral capsule Tier 1

acyclovir oral suspension 200 mg/5 ml

Tier 1

acyclovir oral tablet Tier 1

acyclovir topical ointment Tier 3 QL

adefovir oral tablet Tier 3 SP

APTIVUS ORAL CAPSULE

Tier 3

APTIVUS ORAL SOLUTION

Tier 3

atazanavir oral capsule Tier 3

BARACLUDE ORAL SOLUTION

Tier 3 SP

BIKTARVY ORAL TABLET

Tier 3

CRIXIVAN ORAL CAPSULE 200 MG, 400 MG

Tier 3

Drug Name Tier Notes

DENAVIR TOPICAL CREAM

Tier 3 QL

didanosine oral capsule,delayed release(dr/ec)

Tier 2

EDURANT ORAL TABLET

Tier 3

efavirenz oral capsule Tier 3

efavirenz oral tablet Tier 3

EMTRIVA ORAL CAPSULE

Tier 3

EMTRIVA ORAL SOLUTION

Tier 3

entecavir oral tablet Tier 3 SP

EPIVIR HBV ORAL SOLUTION

Tier 3 SP

EVOTAZ ORAL TABLET Tier 3

famciclovir oral tablet Tier 1

GENVOYA ORAL TABLET

Tier 3

INTELENCE ORAL TABLET

Tier 3

INVIRASE ORAL TABLET

Tier 3

ISENTRESS ORAL TABLET

Tier 2

ISENTRESS ORAL TABLET,CHEWABLE

Tier 2

KALETRA ORAL TABLET

Tier 3

lamivudine oral tablet 150 mg, 300 mg

Tier 2

lamivudine-zidovudine oral tablet

Tier 3

lopinavir-ritonavir oral solution

Tier 2

MAVYRET ORAL TABLET

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

moderiba oral tablet Tier 2 SP

nevirapine oral suspension Tier 2

nevirapine oral tablet Tier 2

NORVIR ORAL CAPSULE

Tier 2

NORVIR ORAL SOLUTION

Tier 2

oseltamivir oral capsule Tier 2 QL

Effective 10/1/201919

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Drug Name Tier Notes

oseltamivir oral suspension for reconstitution

Tier 2 QL

PEGASYS PROCLICK SUBCUTANEOUS PEN INJECTOR 180 MCG/0.5 ML

Tier 3 SP; QL

PEGASYS SUBCUTANEOUS SOLUTION

Tier 3 SP; QL

PEGASYS SUBCUTANEOUS SYRINGE

Tier 3 SP; QL

PEGINTRON SUBCUTANEOUS KIT 50 MCG/0.5 ML

Tier 3 SP

PREZISTA ORAL SUSPENSION

Tier 3

PREZISTA ORAL TABLET 150 MG, 600 MG, 75 MG, 800 MG

Tier 3

RELENZA DISKHALER INHALATION BLISTER WITH DEVICE

Tier 2 QL

RESCRIPTOR ORAL TABLET

Tier 3

ribasphere oral capsule Tier 2 SP

ribasphere oral tablet 600 mg

Tier 2 SP

ribasphere ribapak oral tablets,dose pack 600 mg (7)- 400 mg (7), 600 mg (7)- 600 mg (7), 600-400 mg (28)-mg (28), 600-600 mg (28)-mg (28)

Tier 2 SP

ribavirin oral capsule Tier 2 SP

ribavirin oral tablet 200 mg Tier 2 SP

rimantadine oral tablet Tier 1

ritonavir oral tablet Tier 2

SELZENTRY ORAL TABLET

Tier 3

SOFOSBUVIR-VELPATASVIR ORAL TABLET

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

stavudine oral capsule Tier 2

STRIBILD ORAL TABLET

Tier 3

tenofovir disoproxil fumarate oral tablet

Tier 3

Drug Name Tier Notes

TIVICAY ORAL TABLET Tier 3

trifluridine ophthalmic (eye) drops

Tier 1

TRIUMEQ ORAL TABLET

Tier 3

TRUVADA ORAL TABLET

Tier 2

valacyclovir oral tablet Tier 1

valganciclovir oral recon soln

Tier 2 SP

valganciclovir oral tablet Tier 2 SP

VEREGEN TOPICAL OINTMENT

Tier 3

VIRACEPT ORAL TABLET

Tier 3

VIREAD ORAL TABLET150 MG, 200 MG, 250 MG

Tier 3

VOSEVI ORAL TABLET Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

XOFLUZA ORAL TABLET

Tier 3

zidovudine oral capsule Tier 2

zidovudine oral syrup Tier 2

zidovudine oral tablet Tier 2

ZIRGAN OPHTHALMIC (EYE) GEL

Tier 3

AUTONOMIC DRUGS

bethanechol chloride oral tablet

Tier 2

cevimeline oral capsule Tier 2

dextroamphetamine oral capsule, extended release

Tier 1 PA

dextroamphetamine oral solution

Tier 1 PA

dextroamphetamine oral tablet

Tier 1 PA

dextroamphetamine-amphetamine oral capsule,extended release 24hr

Tier 1 PA

dextroamphetamine-amphetamine oral tablet

Tier 1 PA

donepezil oral tablet Tier 2

donepezil oral tablet,disintegrating

Tier 2

epinephrine injection auto-injector

Tier 1 QL

Effective 10/1/201920

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Drug Name Tier Notes

galantamine oral capsule,ext rel. pellets 24 hr

Tier 2

galantamine oral solution Tier 2

galantamine oral tablet Tier 2

guanidine oral tablet Tier 1

methamphetamine oral tablet

Tier 2 PA

midodrine oral tablet Tier 2

phenoxybenzamine oral capsule

Tier 2 QL

pilocarpine hcl oral tablet Tier 2

procentra oral solution Tier 1 PA

pyridostigmine bromide oral tablet 60 mg

Tier 2

rivastigmine tartrate oral capsule

Tier 2

SYMJEPI INJECTION SYRINGE

Tier 3 QL

zenzedi oral tablet 10 mg, 5 mg

Tier 1 PA

BIOLOGICALS

ACTHIB (PF) INTRAMUSCULAR RECON SOLN

Tier 3 $0

ADACEL(TDAP ADOLESN/ADULT)(PF) INTRAMUSCULAR SUSPENSION

Tier 3 $0

ADACEL(TDAP ADOLESN/ADULT)(PF) INTRAMUSCULAR SYRINGE

Tier 3 $0

AFLURIA QD 2019-20(3YR UP)(PF) INTRAMUSCULAR SYRINGE

Tier 1 $0

AFLURIA QD 2019-20(6-35MO)(PF) INTRAMUSCULAR SYRINGE

Tier 1 $0

AFLURIA QUAD 2019-20(6MO UP) INTRAMUSCULAR SUSPENSION

Tier 1 $0

BEXSERO INTRAMUSCULAR SYRINGE

Tier 2 $0

Drug Name Tier Notes

BOOSTRIX TDAP INTRAMUSCULAR SUSPENSION

Tier 3 $0

BOOSTRIX TDAP INTRAMUSCULAR SYRINGE

Tier 3 $0

DAPTACEL (DTAP PEDIATRIC) (PF) INTRAMUSCULAR SUSPENSION

Tier 3 $0

ENGERIX-B (PF) INTRAMUSCULAR SUSPENSION

Tier 3 $0

ENGERIX-B (PF) INTRAMUSCULAR SYRINGE

Tier 3 $0

ENGERIX-B PEDIATRIC (PF) INTRAMUSCULAR SYRINGE

Tier 3 $0

FLUAD 2019-2020 (65 YR UP)(PF) INTRAMUSCULAR SYRINGE

Tier 1 $0; QL

FLUARIX QUAD 2019-2020 (PF) INTRAMUSCULAR SYRINGE

Tier 1 $0; QL

FLUBLOK QUAD 2019-2020 (PF) INTRAMUSCULAR SYRINGE

Tier 1 $0; QL

FLUCELVAX QUAD 2019-2020 (PF) INTRAMUSCULAR SYRINGE

Tier 1 $0; QL

FLUCELVAX QUAD 2019-2020 INTRAMUSCULAR SUSPENSION

Tier 1 $0; QL

FLULAVAL QUAD 2019-2020 (PF) INTRAMUSCULAR SYRINGE

Tier 1 $0; QL

FLULAVAL QUAD 2019-2020 INTRAMUSCULAR SUSPENSION

Tier 1 $0; QL

FLUMIST QUAD 2019-2020 NASAL NASAL SPRAY SYRINGE

Tier 1 $0; QL

Effective 10/1/201921

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Drug Name Tier Notes

FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE 2019-20 (PF) INTRAMUSCULAR SYRINGE

Tier 1 $0; QL

FLUZONE QUAD 2019-2020 (PF) INTRAMUSCULAR SUSPENSION

Tier 1 $0; QL

FLUZONE QUAD 2019-2020 (PF) INTRAMUSCULAR SYRINGE

Tier 1 $0; QL

FLUZONE QUAD 2019-2020 INTRAMUSCULAR SUSPENSION

Tier 1 $0; QL

FLUZONE QUAD PEDI 2019-20 (PF) INTRAMUSCULAR SYRINGE

Tier 1 $0; QL

GARDASIL 9 (PF) INTRAMUSCULAR SUSPENSION

Tier 2 $0

GARDASIL 9 (PF) INTRAMUSCULAR SYRINGE

Tier 2 $0

GRASTEK SUBLINGUAL TABLET

Tier 3 PA; QL

HAVRIX (PF) INTRAMUSCULAR SUSPENSION 1,440 ELISA UNIT/ML

Tier 3 $0

HAVRIX (PF) INTRAMUSCULAR SYRINGE

Tier 3 $0

HEPLISAV-B (PF) INTRAMUSCULAR SOLUTION

Tier 3 $0

HEPLISAV-B (PF) INTRAMUSCULAR SYRINGE

Tier 3 $0

HIBERIX (PF) INTRAMUSCULAR RECON SOLN

Tier 3 $0

HYQVIA SUBCUTANEOUS SOLUTION

Tier 3 PA; SP

IMOVAX RABIES VACCINE (PF) INTRAMUSCULAR RECON SOLN

Tier 3

Drug Name Tier Notes

INFANRIX (DTAP) (PF) INTRAMUSCULAR SUSPENSION

Tier 3 $0

INFANRIX (DTAP) (PF) INTRAMUSCULAR SYRINGE

Tier 3 $0

IPOL INJECTION SUSPENSION

Tier 3 $0

IXIARO (PF) INTRAMUSCULAR SYRINGE

Tier 3

KINRIX (PF) INTRAMUSCULAR SUSPENSION

Tier 3 $0

KINRIX (PF) INTRAMUSCULAR SYRINGE

Tier 3 $0

MENACTRA (PF) INTRAMUSCULAR SOLUTION

Tier 3 $0

MENVEO A-C-Y-W-135-DIP (PF) INTRAMUSCULAR KIT

Tier 3 $0

M-M-R II (PF) SUBCUTANEOUS RECON SOLN

Tier 3 $0

PEDIARIX (PF) INTRAMUSCULAR SYRINGE

Tier 3 $0

PEDVAX HIB (PF) INTRAMUSCULAR SOLUTION

Tier 3 $0

PENTACEL (PF) INTRAMUSCULAR KIT

Tier 3 $0

PENTACEL ACTHIB COMPONENT (PF) INTRAMUSCULAR RECON SOLN

Tier 3 $0

PNEUMOVAX 23 INJECTION SOLUTION

Tier 2 $0

PNEUMOVAX 23 INJECTION SYRINGE

Tier 2 $0

PREVNAR 13 (PF) INTRAMUSCULAR SYRINGE

Tier 2 $0

PROQUAD (PF) SUBCUTANEOUS SUSPENSION FOR RECONSTITUTION

Tier 3 $0

Effective 10/1/201922

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Drug Name Tier Notes

QUADRACEL (PF) INTRAMUSCULAR SUSPENSION

Tier 3 $0

RABAVERT (PF) INTRAMUSCULAR SUSPENSION FOR RECONSTITUTION

Tier 3

RECOMBIVAX HB (PF) INTRAMUSCULAR SUSPENSION

Tier 3 $0

RECOMBIVAX HB (PF) INTRAMUSCULAR SYRINGE

Tier 3 $0

ROTARIX ORAL SUSPENSION FOR RECONSTITUTION

Tier 3 $0

ROTATEQ VACCINE ORAL SOLUTION

Tier 3 $0

SHINGRIX (PF) INTRAMUSCULAR SUSPENSION FOR RECONSTITUTION

Tier 2 $0

SHINGRIX GE ANTIGEN COMPONENT INTRAMUSCULAR SUSPENSION FOR RECONSTITUTION

Tier 2 $0

TENIVAC (PF) INTRAMUSCULAR SUSPENSION

Tier 3 $0

TENIVAC (PF) INTRAMUSCULAR SYRINGE

Tier 3 $0

TETANUS,DIPHTHERIA TOX PED(PF) INTRAMUSCULAR SUSPENSION

Tier 3 $0

TRUMENBA INTRAMUSCULAR SYRINGE

Tier 2 $0

TWINRIX (PF) INTRAMUSCULAR SYRINGE

Tier 3 $0

TYPHIM VI INTRAMUSCULAR SOLUTION

Tier 3

TYPHIM VI INTRAMUSCULAR SYRINGE

Tier 3

Drug Name Tier Notes

VAQTA (PF) INTRAMUSCULAR SUSPENSION

Tier 3 $0

VAQTA (PF) INTRAMUSCULAR SYRINGE

Tier 3 $0

VARIVAX (PF) SUBCUTANEOUS SUSPENSION FOR RECONSTITUTION

Tier 3 $0

VIVOTIF ORAL CAPSULE,DELAYED RELEASE(DR/EC)

Tier 2

YF-VAX (PF) SUBCUTANEOUS SUSPENSION FOR RECONSTITUTION

Tier 3

ZOSTAVAX (PF) SUBCUTANEOUS SUSPENSION FOR RECONSTITUTION

Tier 2 $0

BLOOD

DROXIA ORAL CAPSULE

Tier 3

pentoxifylline oral tablet extended release

Tier 1

tranexamic acid oral tablet Tier 1

CARDIAC DRUGS

afeditab cr oral tablet extended release 30 mg

Tier 2 DO

afeditab cr oral tablet extended release 60 mg

Tier 2 QL

amiodarone oral tablet Tier 1

amlodipine oral tablet 10 mg

Tier 1 QL

amlodipine oral tablet 2.5 mg, 5 mg

Tier 1 DO

cartia xt oral capsule,extended release 24hr 120 mg, 180 mg

Tier 1 DO

cartia xt oral capsule,extended release 24hr 240 mg, 300 mg

Tier 1 QL

digox oral tablet Tier 1

digoxin oral solution 50 mcg/ml

Tier 1

digoxin oral tablet Tier 1

Effective 10/1/201923

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Drug Name Tier Notes

diltiazem hcl oral capsule,ext.rel 24h degradable 120 mg, 180 mg

Tier 1 DO

diltiazem hcl oral capsule,ext.rel 24h degradable 240 mg

Tier 1 QL

diltiazem hcl oral capsule,extended release 12 hr

Tier 2 QL

diltiazem hcl oral capsule,extended release 24 hr 120 mg, 180 mg

Tier 1 DO

diltiazem hcl oral capsule,extended release 24 hr 240 mg, 300 mg, 360 mg, 420 mg

Tier 1 QL

diltiazem hcl oral capsule,extended release 24hr 120 mg, 180 mg

Tier 1 DO

diltiazem hcl oral capsule,extended release 24hr 240 mg, 300 mg, 360 mg

Tier 1 QL

diltiazem hcl oral tablet Tier 1 QL

diltiazem hcl oral tablet extended release 24 hr 180 mg

Tier 1 DO

diltiazem hcl oral tablet extended release 24 hr 240 mg, 300 mg, 360 mg, 420 mg

Tier 1 QL

dilt-xr oral capsule,ext.rel 24h degradable 120 mg, 180 mg

Tier 1 DO

dilt-xr oral capsule,ext.rel 24h degradable 240 mg

Tier 1 QL

disopyramide phosphate oral capsule

Tier 2

dofetilide oral capsule Tier 2

felodipine oral tablet extended release 24 hr 10 mg

Tier 1 QL

felodipine oral tablet extended release 24 hr 2.5 mg, 5 mg

Tier 1 DO

flecainide oral tablet Tier 2

isosorbide dinitrate oral tablet

Tier 1

Drug Name Tier Notes

isosorbide dinitrate oral tablet extended release

Tier 1

isosorbide mononitrate oral tablet

Tier 1

isosorbide mononitrate oral tablet extended release 24 hr

Tier 1

isradipine oral capsule Tier 1 QL

LANOXIN ORAL TABLET Tier 3

matzim la oral tablet extended release 24 hr 180 mg

Tier 1 DO

matzim la oral tablet extended release 24 hr 240 mg, 300 mg, 360 mg, 420 mg

Tier 1 QL

mexiletine oral capsule Tier 2

MULTAQ ORAL TABLET Tier 3

nicardipine oral capsule Tier 2 QL

nifedipine oral capsule Tier 2 QL

nifedipine oral tablet extended release 24hr 30 mg

Tier 2 DO

nifedipine oral tablet extended release 24hr 60 mg, 90 mg

Tier 2 QL

nifedipine oral tablet extended release 30 mg

Tier 2 DO

nifedipine oral tablet extended release 60 mg, 90 mg

Tier 2 QL

nimodipine oral capsule Tier 2 QL

nisoldipine oral tablet extended release 24 hr 17 mg, 20 mg, 8.5 mg

Tier 1 DO

nisoldipine oral tablet extended release 24 hr 25.5 mg, 30 mg, 34 mg, 40 mg

Tier 1 QL

nitro-bid transdermal ointment

Tier 1

nitroglycerin oral capsule, extended release

Tier 2

nitroglycerin sublingual tablet

Tier 1

nitroglycerin translingual spray,non-aerosol

Tier 2

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Drug Name Tier Notes

nitro-time oral capsule, extended release

Tier 1

pacerone oral tablet 100 mg, 200 mg, 400 mg

Tier 2

propafenone oral capsule,extended release 12 hr

Tier 2

propafenone oral tablet Tier 2

quinidine sulfate oral tablet Tier 1

ranolazine oral tablet extended release 12 hr

Tier 2

taztia xt oral capsule,extended release 24 hr 120 mg, 180 mg

Tier 1 DO

taztia xt oral capsule,extended release 24 hr 240 mg, 300 mg, 360 mg

Tier 1 QL

verapamil oral capsule, 24 hr er pellet ct 100 mg

Tier 1 DO

verapamil oral capsule, 24 hr er pellet ct 200 mg, 300 mg

Tier 1 QL

verapamil oral capsule,ext rel. pellets 24 hr 120 mg, 180 mg

Tier 1 DO

verapamil oral capsule,ext rel. pellets 24 hr 240 mg, 360 mg

Tier 1 QL

verapamil oral tablet Tier 1 QL

verapamil oral tablet extended release

Tier 1 QL

CARDIOVASCULAR

acebutolol oral capsule Tier 1

ADEMPAS ORAL TABLET

Tier 3 PA; SP; LD; QL

aliskiren oral tablet 150 mg

Tier 2 DO

aliskiren oral tablet 300 mg

Tier 2 QL

ambrisentan oral tablet Tier 3 PA; SP; LD; QL

amlodipine-atorvastatin oral tablet 10-10 mg, 10-20 mg, 10-40 mg, 10-80 mg, 5-80 mg

Tier 1 QL

Drug Name Tier Notes

amlodipine-atorvastatin oral tablet 2.5-10 mg, 2.5-20 mg, 2.5-40 mg, 5-10 mg, 5-20 mg, 5-40 mg

Tier 1 DO

amlodipine-benazepril oral capsule

Tier 1

atenolol oral tablet Tier 1

atenolol-chlorthalidone oral tablet

Tier 1

atorvastatin oral tablet 10 mg, 20 mg

Tier 1 DO; $0

atorvastatin oral tablet 40 mg

Tier 1 DO

atorvastatin oral tablet 80 mg

Tier 1 QL

benazepril oral tablet Tier 1

benazepril-hydrochlorothiazide oral tablet

Tier 1

betaxolol oral tablet Tier 1

bisoprolol fumarate oral tablet

Tier 1

bisoprolol-hydrochlorothiazide oral tablet

Tier 1

bosentan oral tablet Tier 3 SP; QL

BYSTOLIC ORAL TABLET

Tier 3

candesartan oral tablet Tier 1 QL

candesartan-hydrochlorothiazid oral tablet 16-12.5 mg, 32-12.5 mg

Tier 1 QL

candesartan-hydrochlorothiazid oral tablet 32-25 mg

Tier 1

captopril oral tablet Tier 2

captopril-hydrochlorothiazide oral tablet

Tier 2

carvedilol oral tablet Tier 1

cholestyramine (with sugar) oral powder

Tier 2 QL

cholestyramine (with sugar) oral powder in packet

Tier 2 QL

cholestyramine light oral powder

Tier 2 QL

Effective 10/1/201925

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Drug Name Tier Notes

cholestyramine light oral powder in packet

Tier 2

clonidine hcl oral tablet Tier 1

colesevelam oral powder in packet

Tier 2

colesevelam oral tablet Tier 2

colestipol oral granules Tier 1

colestipol oral packet Tier 1

colestipol oral tablet Tier 1

doxazosin oral tablet Tier 1

EDARBI ORAL TABLET40 MG

Tier 3 DO

EDARBI ORAL TABLET80 MG

Tier 3 QL

enalapril maleate oral tablet

Tier 1

enalapril-hydrochlorothiazide oral tablet

Tier 1

eprosartan oral tablet Tier 1 QL

ergoloid oral tablet Tier 2

ezetimibe oral tablet Tier 2 PA; QL

fenofibrate micronized oral capsule 130 mg, 43 mg

Tier 1

fenofibrate micronized oral capsule 134 mg, 200 mg, 67 mg

Tier 1 QL

fenofibrate nanocrystallized oral tablet 145 mg, 48 mg

Tier 1 QL

fenofibrate oral tablet 160 mg, 54 mg

Tier 1 QL

fenofibric acid (choline) oral capsule,delayed release(dr/ec)

Tier 1 QL

fenofibric acid oral tablet Tier 1 QL

fluvastatin oral capsule Tier 1 DO; $0

fluvastatin oral tablet extended release 24 hr

Tier 1 $0

fosinopril oral tablet Tier 1

fosinopril-hydrochlorothiazide oral tablet

Tier 1

gemfibrozil oral tablet Tier 1

guanfacine oral tablet Tier 1

hydralazine oral tablet Tier 1

Drug Name Tier Notes

irbesartan oral tablet 150 mg, 75 mg

Tier 1 DO

irbesartan oral tablet 300 mg

Tier 1 QL

irbesartan-hydrochlorothiazide oral tablet 150-12.5 mg

Tier 1 QL

irbesartan-hydrochlorothiazide oral tablet 300-12.5 mg

Tier 1

labetalol oral tablet Tier 1

LEVATOL ORAL TABLET

Tier 3

lisinopril oral tablet Tier 1

lisinopril-hydrochlorothiazide oral tablet

Tier 1

LIVALO ORAL TABLET 1 MG, 2 MG

Tier 3 ST; DO

LIVALO ORAL TABLET 4 MG

Tier 3 ST; QL

losartan oral tablet Tier 1 QL

losartan-hydrochlorothiazide oral tablet 100-12.5 mg, 100-25 mg

Tier 1 QL

losartan-hydrochlorothiazide oral tablet 50-12.5 mg

Tier 1 DO

lovastatin oral tablet 10 mg, 20 mg

Tier 1 DO; $0

lovastatin oral tablet 40 mg

Tier 1 $0; QL

methyldopa oral tablet Tier 1

methyldopa-hydrochlorothiazide oral tablet

Tier 1

metoprolol succinate oral tablet extended release 24 hr

Tier 1

metoprolol ta-hydrochlorothiaz oral tablet

Tier 1

metoprolol tartrate oral tablet

Tier 1

minoxidil oral tablet Tier 1

moexipril oral tablet Tier 1

nadolol oral tablet Tier 2

Effective 10/1/201926

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Drug Name Tier Notes

nadolol-bendroflumethiazide oral tablet 80-5 mg

Tier 1

niacin oral tablet extended release 24 hr

Tier 1 QL

olmesartan oral tablet 20 mg

Tier 2 DO

olmesartan oral tablet 40 mg, 5 mg

Tier 2 QL

perindopril erbumine oral tablet

Tier 1

pindolol oral tablet Tier 2

pravastatin oral tablet 10 mg, 20 mg

Tier 1 DO; $0

pravastatin oral tablet 40 mg

Tier 1 $0

pravastatin oral tablet 80 mg

Tier 1 $0; QL

prazosin oral capsule Tier 1

prevalite oral powder Tier 2 QL

prevalite oral powder in packet

Tier 2

propranolol oral capsule,extended release 24 hr

Tier 1

propranolol oral solution Tier 1

propranolol oral tablet Tier 1

propranolol-hydrochlorothiazid oral tablet

Tier 1

quinapril oral tablet Tier 1

quinapril-hydrochlorothiazide oral tablet

Tier 1

ramipril oral capsule Tier 1

rosuvastatin oral tablet 10 mg, 5 mg

Tier 2 DO; $0

rosuvastatin oral tablet 20 mg

Tier 2 DO

rosuvastatin oral tablet 40 mg

Tier 2 QL

sildenafil (antihypertensive) oral tablet

Tier 2 PA; SP; QL

simvastatin oral tablet 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, 5 mg

Tier 1 DO; $0

Drug Name Tier Notes

simvastatin oral tablet 80 mg

Tier 1 PA; QL

sorine oral tablet Tier 2

sotalol af oral tablet Tier 2

sotalol oral tablet Tier 2

tadalafil (antihypertensive) oral tablet

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

telmisartan oral tablet 20 mg, 40 mg

Tier 1 DO

telmisartan oral tablet 80 mg

Tier 1 QL

terazosin oral capsule Tier 1

timolol maleate oral tablet Tier 1

trandolapril oral tablet Tier 1

trandolapril-verapamil oral tablet, ir - er, biphasic 24hr 1-240 mg

Tier 1 DO

trandolapril-verapamil oral tablet, ir - er, biphasic 24hr 2-180 mg, 2-240 mg, 4-240 mg

Tier 1 QL

treprostinil sodium injection solution

Tier 3 SP

valsartan oral tablet Tier 1 QL

valsartan-hydrochlorothiazide oral tablet 160-12.5 mg, 80-12.5 mg

Tier 1 DO

valsartan-hydrochlorothiazide oral tablet 160-25 mg, 320-12.5 mg, 320-25 mg

Tier 1 QL

VECAMYL ORAL TABLET

Tier 3

VENTAVIS INHALATION SOLUTION FOR NEBULIZATION

Tier 3 PA; SP; LD; QL

CNS DRUGS

APTIOM ORAL TABLET Tier 3

BANZEL ORAL SUSPENSION

Tier 3

BANZEL ORAL TABLET Tier 3

carbamazepine oral capsule, er multiphase 12 hr

Tier 1

carbamazepine oral suspension 100 mg/5 ml

Tier 1

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Drug Name Tier Notes

carbamazepine oral tablet Tier 1

carbamazepine oral tablet extended release 12 hr

Tier 1

carbamazepine oral tablet,chewable

Tier 1

CELONTIN ORAL CAPSULE 300 MG

Tier 3

clobazam oral suspension Tier 2

clobazam oral tablet Tier 2

clonazepam oral tablet Tier 1

clonazepam oral tablet,disintegrating

Tier 1

DIASTAT ACUDIAL RECTAL KIT

Tier 2 QL

DIASTAT RECTAL KIT Tier 2 QL

diazepam rectal kit Tier 2 QL

divalproex oral capsule, delayed rel sprinkle

Tier 2

divalproex oral tablet extended release 24 hr

Tier 2

divalproex oral tablet,delayed release (dr/ec)

Tier 2

epitol oral tablet Tier 1

ethosuximide oral capsule Tier 1

ethosuximide oral solution Tier 1

EXTAVIA SUBCUTANEOUS KIT

Tier 3 PA; SP

EXTAVIA SUBCUTANEOUS RECON SOLN

Tier 3 PA; SP

felbamate oral suspension Tier 2

felbamate oral tablet Tier 2

FYCOMPA ORAL TABLET

Tier 3

gabapentin oral capsule Tier 2

gabapentin oral solution Tier 2

gabapentin oral tablet 600 mg, 800 mg

Tier 2

GILENYA ORAL CAPSULE 0.5 MG

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

glatiramer subcutaneous syringe

Tier 3 PA; SP

glatopa subcutaneous syringe

Tier 3 PA; SP

Drug Name Tier Notes

HORIZANT ORAL TABLET EXTENDED RELEASE

Tier 3 PA; QL

lamotrigine oral tablet Tier 1

lamotrigine oral tablet, chewable dispersible

Tier 1

levetiracetam oral solution Tier 2

levetiracetam oral tablet Tier 2

levetiracetam oral tablet extended release 24 hr

Tier 2

memantine oral solution Tier 2

memantine oral tablet Tier 2

memantine oral tablets,dose pack

Tier 2

NAMENDA TITRATION PAK ORAL TABLETS,DOSE PACK

Tier 2

oxcarbazepine oral suspension

Tier 2

oxcarbazepine oral tablet Tier 2

PEGANONE ORAL TABLET

Tier 3

phenytoin sodium extended oral capsule

Tier 1

PLEGRIDY SUBCUTANEOUS PEN INJECTOR

Tier 3 PA; SP

PLEGRIDY SUBCUTANEOUS SYRINGE

Tier 3 PA; SP

pregabalin oral capsule Tier 2 PA; QL

pregabalin oral solution Tier 2 PA; QL

primidone oral tablet Tier 1

REBIF (WITH ALBUMIN) SUBCUTANEOUS SYRINGE

Tier 2 PA; SP

REBIF REBIDOSE SUBCUTANEOUS PEN INJECTOR

Tier 2 PA; SP

REBIF TITRATION PACK SUBCUTANEOUS SYRINGE

Tier 2 PA; SP

tetrabenazine oral tablet Tier 2 PA; SP; LD

tiagabine oral tablet Tier 2

topiramate oral capsule, sprinkle

Tier 1

topiramate oral tablet Tier 1

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Drug Name Tier Notes

valproic acid (as sodium salt) oral solution

Tier 1

valproic acid oral capsule Tier 1

vigabatrin oral powder in packet

Tier 2 SP; LD

vigabatrin oral tablet Tier 2 SP

VIMPAT ORAL SOLUTION

Tier 3

VIMPAT ORAL TABLET Tier 3

zonisamide oral capsule Tier 2

COLONY STIMULATING FACTORS

ARANESP (IN POLYSORBATE) INJECTION SOLUTION

Tier 3 PA; SP

ARANESP (IN POLYSORBATE) INJECTION SYRINGE

Tier 3 PA; SP

NEULASTA SUBCUTANEOUS SYRINGE

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

NEULASTA SUBCUTANEOUS SYRINGE, W/ WEARABLE INJECTOR

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

NEUPOGEN INJECTION SOLUTION

Tier 3 PA; SP

NEUPOGEN INJECTION SYRINGE

Tier 3 PA; SP

PROCRIT INJECTION SOLUTION

Tier 3 PA; SP

PROMACTA ORAL TABLET

Tier 3 PA; SP

CONTRACEPTIVES

AFIRMELLE ORAL TABLET

Tier 1 $0

altavera (28) oral tablet Tier 1 $0

alyacen 1/35 (28) oral tablet

Tier 1 $0

alyacen 7/7/7 (28) oral tablet

Tier 1 $0

amethia lo oral tablets,dose pack,3 month

Tier 1 $0

amethia oral tablets,dose pack,3 month

Tier 1 $0

amethyst (28) oral tablet Tier 1 $0

apri oral tablet Tier 1 $0

Drug Name Tier Notes

aranelle (28) oral tablet Tier 1 $0

ashlyna oral tablets,dose pack,3 month

Tier 1 $0

aubra eq oral tablet Tier 1 $0

aubra oral tablet Tier 1 $0

AUROVELA 1.5/30 (21) ORAL TABLET

Tier 1 $0

AUROVELA 1/20 (21) ORAL TABLET

Tier 1 $0

AUROVELA 24 FE ORAL TABLET

Tier 1 $0

AUROVELA FE 1.5/30 (28) ORAL TABLET

Tier 1 $0

AUROVELA FE 1-20 (28) ORAL TABLET

Tier 1 $0

aviane oral tablet Tier 1 $0

AYUNA ORAL TABLET Tier 1 $0

azurette (28) oral tablet Tier 1 $0

BALCOLTRA ORAL TABLET

Tier 3 $0

balziva (28) oral tablet Tier 1 $0

BEKYREE (28) ORAL TABLET

Tier 1 $0

BLISOVI 24 FE ORAL TABLET

Tier 1 $0

BLISOVI FE 1.5/30 (28) ORAL TABLET

Tier 1 $0

BLISOVI FE 1/20 (28) ORAL TABLET

Tier 1 $0

briellyn oral tablet Tier 1 $0

camila oral tablet Tier 1 $0

camrese lo oral tablets,dose pack,3 month

Tier 1 $0

camrese oral tablets,dose pack,3 month

Tier 1 $0

CAYA CONTOURED VAGINAL DIAPHRAGM

Tier 3 $0

caziant (28) oral tablet Tier 1 $0

chateal (28) oral tablet Tier 1 $0

chateal eq (28) oral tablet Tier 1 $0

cryselle (28) oral tablet Tier 1 $0

cyclafem 1/35 (28) oral tablet

Tier 1 $0

cyclafem 7/7/7 (28) oral tablet

Tier 1 $0

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Drug Name Tier Notes

cyred eq oral tablet Tier 1 $0

cyred oral tablet Tier 1 $0

dasetta 1/35 (28) oral tablet

Tier 1 $0

dasetta 7/7/7 (28) oral tablet

Tier 1 $0

daysee oral tablets,dose pack,3 month

Tier 1 $0

deblitane oral tablet Tier 1 $0

delyla (28) oral tablet Tier 1 $0

desog-e.estradiol/e.estradiol oral tablet

Tier 1 $0

desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol oral tablet

Tier 1 $0

drospirenone-e.estradiol-lm.fa oral tablet

Tier 1 $0

drospirenone-ethinyl estradiol oral tablet

Tier 1 $0

econtra one-step oral tablet

Tier 1 $0; QL

elinest oral tablet Tier 1 $0

ELLA ORAL TABLET Tier 3 $0

emoquette oral tablet Tier 1 $0

enpresse oral tablet Tier 1 $0

enskyce oral tablet Tier 1 $0

errin oral tablet Tier 1 $0

estarylla oral tablet Tier 1 $0

ethynodiol diac-eth estradiol oral tablet

Tier 1 $0

falmina (28) oral tablet Tier 1 $0

FAYOSIM ORAL TABLETS,DOSE PACK,3 MONTH

Tier 1 $0

FEMCAP VAGINAL DEVICE

Tier 3 $0

FEMYNOR ORAL TABLET

Tier 1 $0

gianvi (28) oral tablet Tier 1 $0

hailey 24 fe oral tablet Tier 1 $0

HAILEY ORAL TABLET Tier 1 $0

heather oral tablet Tier 1 $0

incassia oral tablet Tier 1 $0

introvale oral tablets,dose pack,3 month

Tier 1 $0

Drug Name Tier Notes

isibloom oral tablet Tier 1 $0

jasmiel (28) oral tablet Tier 1 $0

jencycla oral tablet Tier 1 $0

jolessa oral tablets,dose pack,3 month

Tier 1 $0

JULEBER ORAL TABLET

Tier 1 $0

junel 1.5/30 (21) oral tablet Tier 1 $0

junel 1/20 (21) oral tablet Tier 1 $0

junel fe 1.5/30 (28) oral tablet

Tier 1 $0

junel fe 1/20 (28) oral tablet

Tier 1 $0

junel fe 24 oral tablet Tier 1 $0

KAITLIB FE ORAL TABLET,CHEWABLE

Tier 1 $0

KALLIGA ORAL TABLET Tier 1 $0

kariva (28) oral tablet Tier 1 $0

kelnor 1/35 (28) oral tablet Tier 1 $0

kelnor 1-50 oral tablet Tier 1 $0

kurvelo (28) oral tablet Tier 1 $0

l norgest/e.estradiol-e.estrad oral tablets,dose pack,3 month

Tier 1 $0

larin 1.5/30 (21) oral tablet Tier 1 $0

larin 1/20 (21) oral tablet Tier 1 $0

larin 24 fe oral tablet Tier 1 $0

larin fe 1.5/30 (28) oral tablet

Tier 1 $0

larin fe 1/20 (28) oral tablet

Tier 1 $0

LARISSIA ORAL TABLET

Tier 1 $0

layolis fe oral tablet,chewable

Tier 1 $0

leena 28 oral tablet Tier 1 $0

lessina oral tablet Tier 1 $0

levonest (28) oral tablet Tier 1 $0

levonorgestrel oral tablet 1.5 mg

Tier 1 $0; QL

levonorgestrel-ethinyl estrad oral tablet 0.1-20 mg-mcg, 0.15-0.03 mg

Tier 1 $0

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Drug Name Tier Notes

levonorgestrel-ethinyl estrad oral tablet 90-20 mcg (28)

Tier 1 $0

levonorgestrel-ethinyl estrad oral tablets,dose pack,3 month

Tier 1 $0

levonorg-eth estrad triphasic oral tablet

Tier 1 $0

levora-28 oral tablet Tier 1 $0

lillow (28) oral tablet Tier 1 $0

LO LOESTRIN FE ORAL TABLET

Tier 3 $0

loryna (28) oral tablet Tier 1 $0

low-ogestrel (28) oral tablet

Tier 1 $0

LO-ZUMANDIMINE (28) ORAL TABLET

Tier 1 $0

lutera (28) oral tablet Tier 1 $0

lyza oral tablet Tier 1 $0

marlissa (28) oral tablet Tier 1 $0

medroxyprogesterone intramuscular suspension

Tier 1 $0

medroxyprogesterone intramuscular syringe

Tier 1 $0

MELODETTA 24 FE ORAL TABLET,CHEWABLE

Tier 1 $0

MIBELAS 24 FE ORAL TABLET,CHEWABLE

Tier 1 $0

microgestin 1.5/30 (21) oral tablet

Tier 1 $0

microgestin 1/20 (21) oral tablet

Tier 1 $0

microgestin fe 1.5/30 (28) oral tablet

Tier 1 $0

microgestin fe 1/20 (28) oral tablet

Tier 1 $0

mili oral tablet Tier 1 $0

mono-linyah oral tablet Tier 1 $0

my way oral tablet Tier 1 $0; QL

NATAZIA ORAL TABLET Tier 3 $0

necon 0.5/35 (28) oral tablet

Tier 1 $0

next choice one dose oral tablet

Tier 1 $0; QL

nikki (28) oral tablet Tier 1 $0

Drug Name Tier Notes

nora-be oral tablet Tier 1 $0

noreth-ethinyl estradiol-iron oral tablet,chewable

Tier 1 $0

norethindrone (contraceptive) oral tablet

Tier 1 $0

norethindrone ac-eth estradiol oral tablet 1-20 mg-mcg

Tier 1 $0

norethindrone-e.estradiol-iron oral tablet

Tier 1 $0

norethindrone-e.estradiol-iron oral tablet,chewable

Tier 1 $0

norgestimate-ethinyl estradiol oral tablet 0.18/0.215/0.25 mg-25 mcg, 0.18/0.215/0.25 mg-35 mcg (28)

Tier 1 $0

norgestimate-ethinyl estradiol oral tablet 0.25-35 mg-mcg

Tier 1 $0

norgestrel-ethinyl estradiol oral tablet

Tier 1 $0

NORLYDA ORAL TABLET

Tier 1 $0

norlyroc oral tablet Tier 1 $0

nortrel 0.5/35 (28) oral tablet

Tier 1 $0

nortrel 1/35 (21) oral tablet Tier 1 $0

nortrel 1/35 (28) oral tablet Tier 1 $0

nortrel 7/7/7 (28) oral tablet

Tier 1 $0

NUVARING VAGINAL RING

Tier 3 $0

ocella oral tablet Tier 1 $0

ogestrel (28) oral tablet Tier 1 $0

option-2 oral tablet Tier 1 $0; QL

orsythia oral tablet Tier 1 $0

philith oral tablet Tier 1 $0

pimtrea (28) oral tablet Tier 1 $0

pirmella oral tablet Tier 1 $0

PLAN B ONE-STEP ORAL TABLET

Tier 1 $0; QL

portia 28 oral tablet Tier 1 $0

previfem oral tablet Tier 1 $0

RAJANI ORAL TABLET Tier 1 $0

reclipsen (28) oral tablet Tier 1 $0

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Drug Name Tier Notes

RIVELSA ORAL TABLETS,DOSE PACK,3 MONTH

Tier 1 $0

setlakin oral tablets,dose pack,3 month

Tier 1 $0

sharobel oral tablet Tier 1 $0

SIMLIYA (28) ORAL TABLET

Tier 1 $0

SIMPESSE ORAL TABLETS,DOSE PACK,3 MONTH

Tier 1 $0

SLYND ORAL TABLET Tier 3 $0

sprintec (28) oral tablet Tier 1 $0

sronyx oral tablet Tier 1 $0

syeda oral tablet Tier 1 $0

TARINA 24 FE ORAL TABLET

Tier 1 $0

tarina fe 1/20 (28) oral tablet

Tier 1 $0

tarina fe 1-20 eq (28) oral tablet

Tier 1 $0

TAYTULLA ORAL CAPSULE

Tier 3 $0

tilia fe oral tablet Tier 1 $0

TRI FEMYNOR ORAL TABLET

Tier 1 $0

tri-estarylla oral tablet Tier 1 $0

tri-legest fe oral tablet Tier 1 $0

tri-linyah oral tablet Tier 1 $0

TRI-LO-ESTARYLLA ORAL TABLET

Tier 1 $0

TRI-LO-MARZIA ORAL TABLET

Tier 1 $0

TRI-LO-MILI ORAL TABLET

Tier 1 $0

TRI-LO-SPRINTEC ORAL TABLET

Tier 1 $0

tri-mili oral tablet Tier 1 $0

tri-previfem (28) oral tablet Tier 1 $0

tri-sprintec (28) oral tablet Tier 1 $0

trivora (28) oral tablet Tier 1 $0

tri-vylibra lo oral tablet Tier 1 $0

tri-vylibra oral tablet Tier 1 $0

tulana oral tablet Tier 1 $0

tydemy oral tablet Tier 1 $0

Drug Name Tier Notes

velivet triphasic regimen (28) oral tablet

Tier 1 $0

VIENVA ORAL TABLET Tier 1 $0

viorele (28) oral tablet Tier 1 $0

vyfemla (28) oral tablet Tier 1 $0

vylibra oral tablet Tier 1 $0

wera (28) oral tablet Tier 1 $0

WIDE-SEAL DIAPHRAGM 60 VAGINAL DIAPHRAGM

Tier 3 $0

WIDE-SEAL DIAPHRAGM 65 VAGINAL DIAPHRAGM

Tier 3 $0

WIDE-SEAL DIAPHRAGM 70 VAGINAL DIAPHRAGM

Tier 3 $0

WIDE-SEAL DIAPHRAGM 75 VAGINAL DIAPHRAGM

Tier 3 $0

WIDE-SEAL DIAPHRAGM 80 VAGINAL DIAPHRAGM

Tier 3 $0

WIDE-SEAL DIAPHRAGM 85 VAGINAL DIAPHRAGM

Tier 3 $0

WIDE-SEAL DIAPHRAGM 90 VAGINAL DIAPHRAGM

Tier 3 $0

WIDE-SEAL DIAPHRAGM 95 VAGINAL DIAPHRAGM

Tier 3 $0

wymzya fe oral tablet,chewable

Tier 1 $0

xulane transdermal patch weekly

Tier 1 $0

zarah oral tablet Tier 1 $0

zenchent (28) oral tablet Tier 1 $0

zovia 1/35e (28) oral tablet Tier 1 $0

ZUMANDIMINE (28) ORAL TABLET

Tier 1 $0

COUGH/COLD PREPARATIONS

benzonatate oral capsule 100 mg, 200 mg

Tier 1

codeine-guaifen 10-100 mg/5 ml (otc)

Tier 1 PA

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Drug Name Tier Notes

codeine-guaifen 10-100 mg/5 ml a/f,d/f,s/f (otc)

Tier 1 PA

g tussin ac oral liquid Tier 1 PA

guaiatussin ac oral liquid Tier 1 PA

guaifen-codeine 100-10 mg/5 ml (otc)

Tier 1 PA

guaifen-codeine 100-10 mg/5 ml inner (otc)

Tier 1 PA

guaifen-codeine 100-10 mg/5 ml outer (otc)

Tier 1 PA

guaifen-codeine 200-20 mg/10 ml inner (otc)

Tier 1 PA

guaifen-codeine 200-20 mg/10 ml outer (otc)

Tier 1 PA

guaifenesin ac oral liquid Tier 1 PA

guaifenesin-codeine syrup (otc)

Tier 1 PA

guaifenesin-codeine syrup (otc)

Tier 1 PA

hydrocodone-chlorpheniramine oral suspension,extended rel 12 hr

Tier 1

hydrocodone-homatropine oral syrup 5-1.5 mg/5 ml

Tier 1

promethazine-codeine oral syrup

Tier 1 PA

promethazine-dm oral syrup

Tier 1

promethazine-phenyleph-codeine oral syrup

Tier 1 PA

TUZISTRA XR ORAL SUSPENSION,EXTENDED REL 12 HR

Tier 3 PA

virtussin ac oral liquid Tier 1 PA

DIAGNOSTIC

ACCU-CHEK AVIVA PLUS TEST STRP STRIP

Tier 2 QL

ACCU-CHEK COMPACT PLUS TEST STRIP

Tier 2 QL

ACCU-CHEK GUIDE STRIP

Tier 2 QL

ACCU-CHEK SMARTVIEW TEST STRIP STRIP

Tier 2 QL

ACCUTREND GLUCOSE STRIP

Tier 2 QL

Drug Name Tier Notes

GLUCAGEN DIAGNOSTIC KIT INJECTION RECON SOLN

Tier 2

GLUCAGON HCL INJECTION RECON SOLN

Tier 2

ONETOUCH VERIO STRIP

Tier 2 QL

DIURETICS

acetazolamide oral capsule, extended release

Tier 1

acetazolamide oral tablet Tier 1

amiloride oral tablet Tier 2

AMMONIUM CHLORIDE INTRAVENOUS SOLUTION

Tier 3

bumetanide oral tablet Tier 1

chlorothiazide oral tablet Tier 1

chlorthalidone oral tablet 25 mg, 50 mg

Tier 1

DYRENIUM ORAL CAPSULE

Tier 3

eplerenone oral tablet Tier 2

ethacrynic acid oral tablet Tier 2

furosemide oral solution 10 mg/ml, 40 mg/5 ml (8 mg/ml)

Tier 1

furosemide oral tablet Tier 1

hydrochlorothiazide oral capsule

Tier 1

hydrochlorothiazide oral tablet

Tier 1

indapamide oral tablet Tier 1

methazolamide oral tablet Tier 2

methyclothiazide oral tablet

Tier 1

metolazone oral tablet Tier 1

SAMSCA ORAL TABLET Tier 3 SP; LD

spironolactone oral tablet Tier 1

torsemide oral tablet Tier 1

triamterene oral capsule Tier 2

triamterene-hydrochlorothiazid oral capsule 37.5-25 mg

Tier 1

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Drug Name Tier Notes

triamterene-hydrochlorothiazid oral tablet

Tier 1

EENT PREPS

acetic acid otic (ear) solution

Tier 1

ALOCRIL OPHTHALMIC (EYE) DROPS

Tier 3 PA; QL

ALOMIDE OPHTHALMIC (EYE) DROPS

Tier 3 PA; QL

apraclonidine ophthalmic (eye) drops

Tier 1

azelastine nasal aerosol,spray

Tier 1 QL

AZOPT OPHTHALMIC (EYE) DROPS,SUSPENSION

Tier 3

betaxolol ophthalmic (eye) drops

Tier 1

bimatoprost ophthalmic (eye) drops

Tier 2

brimonidine ophthalmic (eye) drops

Tier 1

bromfenac ophthalmic (eye) drops

Tier 2

carteolol ophthalmic (eye) drops

Tier 1

COMBIGAN OPHTHALMIC (EYE) DROPS

Tier 3

cromolyn ophthalmic (eye) drops

Tier 1 QL

dexamethasone sodium phosphate ophthalmic (eye) drops

Tier 1

diclofenac sodium ophthalmic (eye) drops

Tier 1

dorzolamide ophthalmic (eye) drops

Tier 1

dorzolamide-timolol ophthalmic (eye) drops

Tier 1

DUREZOL OPHTHALMIC (EYE) DROPS

Tier 3 QL

DYMISTA NASAL SPRAY,NON-AEROSOL

Tier 3 QL

flunisolide nasal spray,non-aerosol 25 mcg (0.025 %)

Tier 1 ST; QL

Drug Name Tier Notes

fluocinolone acetonide oil otic (ear) drops

Tier 1

fluorometholone ophthalmic (eye) drops,suspension

Tier 1

flurbiprofen sodium ophthalmic (eye) drops

Tier 1

fluticasone propionate nasal spray,suspension

Tier 1 QL

FML S.O.P. OPHTHALMIC (EYE) OINTMENT

Tier 3

hydrocortisone-acetic acid otic (ear) drops

Tier 1

ketorolac ophthalmic (eye) drops

Tier 1

LACRISERT OPHTHALMIC (EYE) INSERT

Tier 3

latanoprost ophthalmic (eye) drops

Tier 1

levobunolol ophthalmic (eye) drops 0.5 %

Tier 1

LOTEMAX OPHTHALMIC (EYE) DROPS,GEL

Tier 3

LOTEMAX OPHTHALMIC (EYE) OINTMENT

Tier 3

loteprednol etabonate ophthalmic (eye) drops,suspension

Tier 2

LUMIGAN OPHTHALMIC (EYE) DROPS 0.01 %

Tier 3

metipranolol ophthalmic (eye) drops

Tier 1

NEVANAC OPHTHALMIC (EYE) DROPS,SUSPENSION

Tier 3

olopatadine nasal spray,non-aerosol

Tier 1 QL

OMNARIS NASAL SPRAY,NON-AEROSOL

Tier 3 ST; QL

PHOSPHOLINE IODIDE OPHTHALMIC (EYE) DROPS

Tier 3

pilocarpine hcl ophthalmic (eye) drops 1 %, 2 %, 4 %

Tier 1

prednisolone acetate ophthalmic (eye) drops,suspension

Tier 1

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Drug Name Tier Notes

prednisolone sodium phosphate ophthalmic (eye) drops

Tier 1

SIMBRINZA OPHTHALMIC (EYE) DROPS,SUSPENSION

Tier 3

timolol maleate ophthalmic (eye) drops

Tier 1

timolol maleate ophthalmic (eye) gel forming solution

Tier 1

TRAVATAN Z OPHTHALMIC (EYE) DROPS

Tier 3

tropicamide ophthalmic (eye) drops

Tier 1

TYZINE NASAL DROPS0.05 %

Tier 3

XIIDRA OPHTHALMIC (EYE) DROPPERETTE

Tier 3 PA; QL

ZIOPTAN (PF) OPHTHALMIC (EYE) DROPPERETTE

Tier 3

ELECT/CALORIC/H2O

calcium acetate oral tablet 667 mg

Tier 2

dentagel dental gel Tier 1

EFFER-K ORAL TABLET, EFFERVESCENT 10 MEQ, 20 MEQ

Tier 3

effer-k oral tablet, effervescent 25 meq

Tier 1

fe c plus oral tablet Tier 1

fluoride (sodium) dental gel

Tier 1

fluoride (sodium) oral drops

Tier 1 $0

fluoride (sodium) oral tablet,chewable 0.25 mg(0.55 mg sod. fluoride), 0.5 mg (1.1 mg sodium fluorid)

Tier 1 $0

fluoride (sodium) oral tablet,chewable 1 mg (2.2 mg sod. fluoride)

Tier 1

fluoridex daily defense dental paste

Tier 1

Drug Name Tier Notes

fluoritab oral tablet,chewable 0.5 mg (1.1 mg sodium fluorid)

Tier 1 $0

fluoritab oral tablet,chewable 1 mg (2.2 mg sod. fluoride)

Tier 1

FOSRENOL ORAL POWDER IN PACKET

Tier 3 PA

GLUCAGEN HYPOKIT INJECTION RECON SOLN

Tier 2

GLUCAGON EMERGENCY KIT (HUMAN) INJECTION RECON SOLN

Tier 2

klor-con 10 oral tablet extended release

Tier 1

klor-con 8 oral tablet extended release

Tier 1

klor-con m10 oral tablet,er particles/crystals

Tier 1

klor-con m15 oral tablet,er particles/crystals

Tier 1

klor-con m20 oral tablet,er particles/crystals

Tier 1

klor-con/ef oral tablet, effervescent

Tier 1

lanthanum oral tablet,chewable

Tier 2

ludent fluoride oral tablet,chewable 0.25 mg(0.55 mg sod. fluoride), 0.5 mg (1.1 mg sodium fluorid)

Tier 1 $0

ludent fluoride oral tablet,chewable 1 mg (2.2 mg sod. fluoride)

Tier 1

NUTRAMINE ORAL POWDER

Tier 3

potassium chloride oral capsule, extended release

Tier 1

potassium chloride oral tablet extended release

Tier 1

potassium chloride oral tablet,er particles/crystals

Tier 1

potassium citrate oral tablet extended release

Tier 2

potassium citrate-citric acid oral solution

Tier 1

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Drug Name Tier Notes

PREVIDENT 5000 BOOSTER PLUS DENTAL PASTE

Tier 3

PREVIDENT 5000 ENAMEL PROTECT DENTAL PASTE

Tier 3

PREVIDENT DENTAL GEL

Tier 3

sevelamer carbonate oral powder in packet

Tier 1

sevelamer carbonate oral tablet

Tier 1

sf dental gel Tier 1

sodium chloride 0.45 % intravenous parenteral solution

Tier 1

sodium chloride 0.45 % intravenous piggyback

Tier 1

sodium chloride 0.9 % injection solution

Tier 1

sodium chloride 0.9 % intravenous parenteral solution

Tier 1

sodium chloride 0.9 % intravenous piggyback

Tier 1

sodium chloride 3 % intravenous parenteral solution

Tier 1

sodium chloride 5 % intravenous parenteral solution

Tier 1

sodium chloride intravenous parenteral solution 2.5 meq/ml

Tier 1

sodium polystyrene sulfonate oral powder

Tier 2

sodium polystyrene sulfonate oral suspension

Tier 2

sodium polystyrene sulfonate rectal enema 30 gram/120 ml

Tier 1

sps (with sorbitol) oral suspension

Tier 2

sps (with sorbitol) rectal enema

Tier 1

SSKI ORAL SOLUTION Tier 3

VELPHORO ORAL TABLET,CHEWABLE

Tier 3 PA

Drug Name Tier Notes

XURIDEN ORAL GRANULES IN PACKET

Tier 3 PA; LD; QL

GASTROINTESTINAL

alosetron oral tablet Tier 2 QL

AMITIZA ORAL CAPSULE

Tier 3

anaspaz oral tablet,disintegrating

Tier 2

aprepitant oral capsule Tier 2 QL

aprepitant oral capsule,dose pack

Tier 2 QL

APRISO ORAL CAPSULE,EXTENDED RELEASE 24HR

Tier 3 QL

balsalazide oral capsule Tier 1 QL

carafate oral suspension Tier 1

CESAMET ORAL CAPSULE

Tier 3

CHOLBAM ORAL CAPSULE

Tier 3 PA; LD; QL

cimetidine hcl oral solution Tier 1

cimetidine oral tablet Tier 1

COMPAZINE ORAL TABLET

Tier 1

constulose oral solution Tier 1

DEXILANT ORAL CAPSULE,BIPHASE DELAYED RELEAS

Tier 3 PA; QL

dicyclomine oral capsule Tier 1

dicyclomine oral solution Tier 1

dicyclomine oral tablet Tier 1

DIPENTUM ORAL CAPSULE

Tier 3 QL

diphenoxylate-atropine oral liquid

Tier 1

diphenoxylate-atropine oral tablet

Tier 1

dronabinol oral capsule Tier 2

enulose oral solution Tier 1

famotidine oral suspension Tier 1

famotidine oral tablet 20 mg, 40 mg

Tier 1

fish oil ec 1,000 mg softgel Tier 1

gavilyte-c oral recon soln Tier 1 $0

gavilyte-g oral recon soln Tier 1 $0

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Drug Name Tier Notes

gavilyte-n oral recon soln Tier 1 $0

generlac oral solution Tier 1

glycopyrrolate oral tablet Tier 1

granisetron hcl oral tablet Tier 2 QL

hydrocortisone-pramoxine rectal cream 1-1 %

Tier 1

hyoscyamine sulfate oral tablet extended release 12 hr

Tier 1

lactulose oral solution Tier 1

lansoprazole oral capsule,delayed release(dr/ec)

Tier 1 QL

LINZESS ORAL CAPSULE

Tier 2

meclizine oral tablet 12.5 mg, 25 mg

Tier 1

mesalamine with cleansing wipe rectal enema kit

Tier 2 QL

methscopolamine oral tablet

Tier 1

metoclopramide hcl oral solution

Tier 1

metoclopramide hcl oral tablet

Tier 1

metoclopramide hcl oral tablet,disintegrating

Tier 1

misoprostol oral tablet Tier 1

MOTOFEN ORAL TABLET

Tier 3

MOVIPREP ORAL POWDER IN PACKET

Tier 3

nizatidine oral capsule Tier 1

nizatidine oral solution Tier 1

omega-3 acid ethyl esters oral capsule

Tier 1 QL

omeprazole oral capsule,delayed release(dr/ec)

Tier 1 QL

ondansetron hcl oral solution

Tier 2 QL

ondansetron hcl oral tablet Tier 2 QL

ondansetron oral tablet,disintegrating

Tier 2 QL

OSMOPREP ORAL TABLET

Tier 3

Drug Name Tier Notes

pantoprazole oral tablet,delayed release (dr/ec)

Tier 2 QL

peg 3350-electrolytes oral recon soln

Tier 1 $0

peg-3350 with flavor packs oral recon soln

Tier 1 $0

peg-electrolyte soln oral recon soln

Tier 1 $0

peg-prep oral kit Tier 1 $0

phenadoz rectal suppository

Tier 2

polyethylene glycol 3350 oral powder

Tier 1 $0

polyethylene glycol 3350 oral powder in packet

Tier 1 $0

PREPOPIK ORAL POWDER IN PACKET

Tier 3

prochlorperazine maleate oral tablet

Tier 1

promethazine rectal suppository

Tier 2

promethegan rectal suppository

Tier 2

rabeprazole oral tablet,delayed release (dr/ec)

Tier 2 QL

ranitidine hcl oral capsule Tier 1

ranitidine hcl oral syrup Tier 1

ranitidine hcl oral tablet 150 mg, 300 mg

Tier 1

RECTIV RECTAL OINTMENT

Tier 3

SANCUSO TRANSDERMAL PATCH WEEKLY

Tier 3 QL

scopolamine base transdermal patch 3 day

Tier 2

sodium phenylbutyrate oral tablet

Tier 2 PA; QL

sucralfate oral tablet Tier 1

sulfasalazine oral tablet Tier 1 QL

sulfasalazine oral tablet,delayed release (dr/ec)

Tier 1 QL

SUPREP BOWEL PREP KIT ORAL RECON SOLN

Tier 3

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Drug Name Tier Notes

trilyte with flavor packets oral recon soln

Tier 1 $0

trimethobenzamide oral capsule

Tier 1

ursodiol oral capsule Tier 2

ursodiol oral tablet Tier 2

VARUBI ORAL TABLET Tier 3 QL

VASCEPA ORAL CAPSULE

Tier 3 QL

VIBERZI ORAL TABLET Tier 3 PA; QL

ZENPEP ORAL CAPSULE,DELAYED RELEASE(DR/EC)10,000-32,000 -42,000 UNIT, 15,000-47,000 -63,000 UNIT, 20,000-63,000- 84,000 UNIT, 25,000-79,000- 105,000 UNIT, 3,000-10,000 -14,000-UNIT, 40,000-126,000- 168,000 UNIT, 5,000-17,000- 24,000 UNIT

Tier 2

HORMONES

AMABELZ ORAL TABLET

Tier 1

ANADROL-50 ORAL TABLET

Tier 3

budesonide oral capsule,delayed,extend.release

Tier 2 QL

cabergoline oral tablet Tier 1

calcitonin (salmon) nasal spray,non-aerosol

Tier 2 QL

chorionic gonadotropin, human injection recon soln

Tier 3 SP

chorionic gonadotropin, human intramuscular recon soln

Tier 3 PA; SP

cortisone oral tablet Tier 1

danazol oral capsule Tier 2

decadron oral elixir Tier 1

desmopressin nasal spray with pump

Tier 2

desmopressin nasal spray,non-aerosol

Tier 2

desmopressin oral tablet Tier 1

Drug Name Tier Notes

dexamethasone intensol oral drops

Tier 1

dexamethasone oral elixir Tier 1

dexamethasone oral solution

Tier 1

dexamethasone oral tablet Tier 1

DUAVEE ORAL TABLET Tier 3 QL

estradiol oral tablet Tier 1

estradiol transdermal patch semiweekly

Tier 1 QL

estradiol transdermal patch weekly

Tier 1

estradiol vaginal cream Tier 2

estradiol vaginal tablet Tier 2 QL

estradiol-norethindrone acet oral tablet

Tier 1

ESTRING VAGINAL RING

Tier 3 QL

fludrocortisone oral tablet Tier 1

GONAL-F RFF REDI-JECT SUBCUTANEOUS PEN INJECTOR

Tier 3 PA; SP

GONAL-F RFF SUBCUTANEOUS RECON SOLN

Tier 3 PA; SP

GONAL-F SUBCUTANEOUS RECON SOLN

Tier 3 PA; SP

hydrocortisone oral tablet Tier 1

hydrocortisone rectal enema

Tier 2

jinteli oral tablet Tier 1

LOPREEZA ORAL TABLET

Tier 1

LUPANETA PACK (1 MONTH) KIT. SYRINGE AND TABLET

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

LUPANETA PACK (3 MONTH) KIT. SYRINGE AND TABLET

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

medroxyprogesterone oral tablet

Tier 1 QL

MENEST ORAL TABLET Tier 3

METHITEST ORAL TABLET

Tier 3

methylergonovine oral tablet

Tier 1

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Drug Name Tier Notes

methylprednisolone oral tablet

Tier 1

methylprednisolone oral tablets,dose pack

Tier 1

millipred dp oral tablets,dose pack

Tier 1

millipred oral tablet Tier 1

mimvey lo oral tablet Tier 1

mimvey oral tablet Tier 1

norethindrone acetate oral tablet

Tier 1

NUTROPIN AQ NUSPIN SUBCUTANEOUS PEN INJECTOR

Tier 3 PA; SP

oxandrolone oral tablet Tier 2 PA

prednisolone oral solution 15 mg/5 ml

Tier 1

prednisolone sodium phosphate oral solution 10 mg/5 ml, 15 mg/5 ml (3 mg/ml), 20 mg/5 ml (4 mg/ml), 25 mg/5 ml (5 mg/ml), 5 mg base/5 ml (6.7 mg/5 ml)

Tier 1

prednisone intensol oral concentrate

Tier 1

prednisone oral solution Tier 1

prednisone oral tablet Tier 1

prednisone oral tablets,dose pack

Tier 1

PREMARIN ORAL TABLET

Tier 3 QL

PREMARIN VAGINAL CREAM

Tier 3 QL

PREMPHASE ORAL TABLET

Tier 3

PREMPRO ORAL TABLET

Tier 3

progesterone micronized oral capsule

Tier 1 QL

SANDOSTATIN LAR DEPOT INTRAMUSCULAR SUSPENSION,EXTENDED REL RECON

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

Drug Name Tier Notes

SIGNIFOR LAR INTRAMUSCULAR SUSPENSION FOR RECONSTITUTION 10 MG, 30 MG

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

SIGNIFOR LAR INTRAMUSCULAR SUSPENSION FOR RECONSTITUTION 20 MG, 40 MG, 60 MG

Tier 3 PA; SP; LD; QL

SIGNIFOR SUBCUTANEOUS SOLUTION

Tier 3 PA; SP; LD; QL

SOMATULINE DEPOT SUBCUTANEOUS SYRINGE

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

SYNAREL NASAL SPRAY,NON-AEROSOL

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

testosterone 12.5 mg/1.25 gram

Tier 2 PA; QL

testosterone 12.5 mg/1.25 gram outer

Tier 2 PA; QL

testosterone 50 mg/5 gram pkt

Tier 2 PA; QL

testosterone 50 mg/5 gram pkt inner

Tier 2 PA; QL

testosterone 50 mg/5 gram pkt outer

Tier 2 PA; QL

testosterone cypionate intramuscular oil

Tier 1

testosterone transdermal gel in metered-dose pump 20.25 mg/1.25 gram (1.62 %)

Tier 2 PA; QL

testosterone transdermal gel in packet 1 % (25 mg/2.5gram), 1.62 % (20.25 mg/1.25 gram), 1.62 % (40.5 mg/2.5 gram)

Tier 2 PA; QL

veripred 20 oral solution Tier 1

YUVAFEM VAGINAL TABLET

Tier 2 QL

IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS

ACTEMRA ACTPEN SUBCUTANEOUS PEN INJECTOR

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

ACTEMRA INTRAVENOUS SOLUTION

Tier 3 PA; SP

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Drug Name Tier Notes

ACTEMRA SUBCUTANEOUS SYRINGE

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

azathioprine oral tablet Tier 2

cyclosporine modified oral capsule

Tier 2 SP

cyclosporine modified oral solution

Tier 2 SP

cyclosporine oral capsule Tier 2 SP

gengraf oral capsule 100 mg, 25 mg

Tier 3 SP

gengraf oral solution Tier 3 SP

mycophenolate mofetil oral capsule

Tier 3 SP

mycophenolate mofetil oral tablet

Tier 3 SP

mycophenolate sodium oral tablet,delayed release (dr/ec)

Tier 3 SP

pimecrolimus topical cream

Tier 1 PA

sirolimus oral solution Tier 3 SP

STELARA INTRAVENOUS SOLUTION

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

STELARA SUBCUTANEOUS SOLUTION

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

STELARA SUBCUTANEOUS SYRINGE

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

tacrolimus oral capsule Tier 3 SP

tacrolimus topical ointment Tier 1 PA

MISCELLANEOUS MEDICAL SUPPLIES, DEVICES, NON-DRUG

ACCU-CHEK AVIVA CONTROL SOLN SOLUTION

Tier 2

ACCU-CHEK AVIVA PLUS METER

Tier 2

ACCU-CHEK COMP BLUE CONT, M-H SOLUTION

Tier 2

ACCU-CHEK COMPACT PLUS CARE KIT

Tier 2

Drug Name Tier Notes

ACCU-CHEK COMPACT PLUS CONTROL SOLUTION

Tier 2

ACCU-CHEK FASTCLIX LANCING DEV KIT

Tier 2

ACCU-CHEK GUIDE GLUCOSE METER

Tier 2

ACCU-CHEK GUIDE L1-L2 CTRL SOL SOLUTION

Tier 2

ACCU-CHEK GUIDE ME GLUCOSE MTR

Tier 2

ACCU-CHEK MULTICLIX LANCET

Tier 2

ACCU-CHEK MULTICLIX LANCET KIT

Tier 2

ACCU-CHEK NANO Tier 2

ACCU-CHEK SAFE-T-PRO PLUS

Tier 2

ACCU-CHEK SMARTVIEW CONTRL SOL SOLUTION

Tier 2

ACCU-CHEK SOFT DEV LANCETS KIT

Tier 2

ACCU-CHEK SOFTCLIX LANCET DEV

Tier 2

ACCU-CHEK SOFTCLIX LANCETS

Tier 2

ACCU-CHEK VOICEMATE KIT

Tier 2

ACCUTREND GLUCOSE CONTROL SOLUTION

Tier 2

acti-lance lancets 17 gauge, 28 gauge

Tier 1

CHEMSTRIP BG LOG BOOK

Tier 2

e-z ject lancets Tier 1

E-Z JECT THIN LANCETS

Tier 1

insulin syringe-needle u-100 syringe 1 ml 30 gauge x 3/8"

Tier 1

ONETOUCH DELICA LANC DEVICE KIT

Tier 2

ONETOUCH DELICA LANCETS

Tier 2

ONETOUCH ULTRA CONTROL SOLUTION

Tier 2

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Drug Name Tier Notes

ONETOUCH ULTRA2 METER

Tier 2

ONETOUCH ULTRA2 METER KIT

Tier 2

ONETOUCH ULTRAMINI KIT

Tier 2

ONETOUCH ULTRASOFT LANCETS

Tier 2

ONETOUCH VERIO FLEX

Tier 2

ONETOUCH VERIO HIGH CONTROL SOLUTION

Tier 2

ONETOUCH VERIO IQ METER

Tier 2

ONETOUCH VERIO MID CONTROL SOLUTION

Tier 2

ONETOUCH VERIO SYSTEM

Tier 2

thinpro insulin syringe syringe 0.3 ml 29 gauge x 1/2", 0.5 ml 29 gauge x 1/2", 1 ml 29 gauge x 1/2"

Tier 1

MUSCLE RELAXANTS

baclofen oral tablet 10 mg, 20 mg

Tier 2

carisoprodol oral tablet Tier 1

chlorzoxazone oral tablet Tier 1

cyclobenzaprine oral tablet Tier 1

dantrolene oral capsule Tier 2

metaxalone oral tablet Tier 1

methocarbamol oral tablet Tier 1

orphenadrine citrate oral tablet extended release

Tier 1

tizanidine oral capsule Tier 1

tizanidine oral tablet Tier 1

PRE-NATAL VITAMINS

bal-care dha oral combo pack,tablet and cap,dr

Tier 1

c-nate dha oral capsule Tier 1

complete natal dha oral combo pack

Tier 1

completenate oral tablet,chewable

Tier 1

elite ob with dha oral capsule

Tier 1

elite-ob 400 oral capsule Tier 1

Drug Name Tier Notes

ELITE-OB ORAL TABLET

Tier 1

folivane-ob oral capsule Tier 1

hemenatal ob + dha oral combo pack

Tier 1

hemenatal ob oral tablet Tier 1

mynatal advance oral tablet

Tier 1

mynatal oral capsule Tier 1

mynatal oral tablet Tier 1

mynatal plus oral tablet Tier 1

mynatal-z oral tablet Tier 1

mynate 90 plus oral tablet extended release

Tier 1

obstetrix dha oral combo pack,tablet and cap,dr

Tier 1

pnv ob+dha oral combo pack 27-1-50-250 mg

Tier 1

pnv-dha + docusate oral capsule

Tier 1

pnv-ferrous fumarate-docu-fa oral tablet

Tier 1

pnv-omega oral capsule Tier 1

pr natal 400 ec oral combo pack,tablet and cap,dr

Tier 1

pr natal 400 oral combo pack

Tier 1

pr natal 430 ec oral combo pack,tablet and cap,dr

Tier 1

pr natal 430 oral combo pack

Tier 1

prenaissance oral capsule Tier 1

prenaissance plus oral capsule

Tier 1

prenatabs fa oral tablet Tier 1

prenatabs rx oral tablet Tier 1

prenatal 19 (with docusate) oral tablet

Tier 1

prenatal low iron oral tablet

Tier 1

prenatal multivitamin tablet Tier 1 $0

PRENATAL ONE DAILY ORAL TABLET

Tier 1 $0

prenatal plus (calcium carb) oral tablet

Tier 1

prenatal plus oral tablet Tier 1

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Drug Name Tier Notes

prenatal vitamin plus low iron

Tier 1

prenatal-u oral capsule Tier 1

preplus oral tablet Tier 1

se-natal 19 (with docusate) oral tablet

Tier 1

se-natal 19 oral tablet,chewable

Tier 1

taron-c dha oral capsule Tier 1

taron-prex prenatal-dha oral capsule

Tier 1

tl-select oral capsule Tier 1

triadvance oral tablet Tier 1

trinatal rx 1 oral tablet Tier 1

trinate oral tablet Tier 1

triveen-duo dha oral combo pack

Tier 1

triveen-one oral capsule Tier 1

triveen-prx rnf oral capsule Tier 1

trust natal dha oral combo pack

Tier 1

vena-bal dha oral combo pack,tablet and cap,dr

Tier 1

vinacal oral tablet Tier 1

vinate care oral tablet,chewable

Tier 1

vinate gt oral tablet Tier 1

vinate ii oral tablet Tier 1

vinate m oral tablet Tier 1

vinate one oral tablet Tier 1

vinate pn care oral tablet Tier 1

vinate ultra oral tablet Tier 1

VIRT-NATE DHA ORAL CAPSULE

Tier 1

virt-pn dha oral capsule Tier 1

virt-pn plus oral capsule Tier 1

virt-select oral capsule Tier 1

vitafol-ob oral tablet Tier 1

vp-ch plus oral capsule Tier 1

vp-ch-pnv oral capsule Tier 1

zatean-pn dha oral capsule

Tier 1

zatean-pn plus oral capsule

Tier 1

Drug Name Tier Notes

zingiber oral tablet Tier 1

PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC DRUGS

ADDYI ORAL TABLET Tier 3 PA; QL

alprazolam oral tablet Tier 1

amitriptyline oral tablet Tier 1

amoxapine oral tablet Tier 1

aripiprazole oral solution Tier 2

aripiprazole oral tablet Tier 2

armodafinil oral tablet 150 mg, 250 mg, 50 mg

Tier 2 PA; QL

armodafinil oral tablet 200 mg

Tier 2 PA

atomoxetine oral capsule Tier 2 PA

bupropion hcl oral tablet 100 mg

Tier 1 QL

bupropion hcl oral tablet 75 mg

Tier 1 DO

bupropion hcl oral tablet extended release 24 hr 150 mg

Tier 1 DO

bupropion hcl oral tablet extended release 24 hr 300 mg

Tier 1 QL

bupropion hcl oral tablet sustained-release 12 hr 100 mg

Tier 1 DO

bupropion hcl oral tablet sustained-release 12 hr 150 mg

Tier 1 $0

bupropion hcl oral tablet sustained-release 12 hr 200 mg

Tier 1

buspirone oral tablet Tier 1

chlorpromazine oral tablet Tier 2

citalopram oral solution Tier 1 QL

citalopram oral tablet 10 mg, 20 mg

Tier 1 DO

citalopram oral tablet 40 mg

Tier 1 QL

clomipramine oral capsule Tier 2

clonidine hcl oral tablet extended release 12 hr

Tier 1 PA

clozapine oral tablet Tier 2

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Drug Name Tier Notes

clozapine oral tablet,disintegrating 100 mg, 12.5 mg, 25 mg

Tier 2

desipramine oral tablet Tier 2

desvenlafaxine succinate oral tablet extended release 24 hr 100 mg

Tier 1 QL

desvenlafaxine succinate oral tablet extended release 24 hr 25 mg, 50 mg

Tier 1 DO

dexmethylphenidate oral capsule,er biphasic 50-50

Tier 1 PA

dexmethylphenidate oral tablet

Tier 1 PA

diazepam intensol oral concentrate

Tier 1

diazepam oral concentrate Tier 1

diazepam oral solution Tier 1

diazepam oral tablet Tier 1

doxepin oral capsule Tier 1

doxepin oral concentrate Tier 1

duloxetine oral capsule,delayed release(dr/ec) 20 mg, 40 mg, 60 mg

Tier 2 QL

duloxetine oral capsule,delayed release(dr/ec) 30 mg

Tier 2 DO

EMSAM TRANSDERMAL PATCH 24 HOUR

Tier 3

escitalopram oxalate oral solution

Tier 1 QL

escitalopram oxalate oral tablet 10 mg, 5 mg

Tier 1 DO

escitalopram oxalate oral tablet 20 mg

Tier 1 QL

FANAPT ORAL TABLET Tier 3

FANAPT ORAL TABLETS,DOSE PACK

Tier 3

FETZIMA ORAL CAPSULE,EXT REL 24HR DOSE PACK

Tier 3 ST; QL

FETZIMA ORAL CAPSULE,EXTENDED RELEASE 24 HR

Tier 3 ST; QL

fluoxetine oral capsule 10 mg, 20 mg

Tier 1 DO

Drug Name Tier Notes

fluoxetine oral capsule 40 mg

Tier 1 QL

fluoxetine oral capsule,delayed release(dr/ec)

Tier 1 QL

fluoxetine oral solution Tier 1 QL

fluoxetine oral tablet 10 mg

Tier 1 DO

fluoxetine oral tablet 20 mg

Tier 1

fluphenazine hcl oral concentrate

Tier 1

fluphenazine hcl oral elixir Tier 1

fluphenazine hcl oral tablet Tier 1

fluvoxamine oral tablet 100 mg

Tier 1 QL

fluvoxamine oral tablet 25 mg, 50 mg

Tier 1 DO

guanfacine oral tablet extended release 24 hr

Tier 1 PA

haloperidol oral tablet Tier 1

imipramine hcl oral tablet Tier 1

LATUDA ORAL TABLET Tier 3

lithium carbonate oral capsule

Tier 1

lithium carbonate oral tablet

Tier 1

lithium carbonate oral tablet extended release

Tier 1

lithium citrate oral solution Tier 1

loxapine succinate oral capsule

Tier 1

maprotiline oral tablet Tier 1

MARPLAN ORAL TABLET

Tier 3

meprobamate oral tablet Tier 1

metadate er oral tablet extended release

Tier 1 PA

methylphenidate hcl oral capsule, er biphasic 30-70

Tier 1 PA

methylphenidate hcl oral capsule,er biphasic 50-50

Tier 1 PA

methylphenidate hcl oral solution

Tier 1 PA

methylphenidate hcl oral tablet

Tier 1 PA

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Drug Name Tier Notes

methylphenidate hcl oral tablet extended release

Tier 1 PA

methylphenidate hcl oral tablet extended release 24hr 18 mg, 27 mg, 36 mg, 54 mg

Tier 1 PA

mirtazapine oral tablet Tier 1

mirtazapine oral tablet,disintegrating

Tier 1

modafinil oral tablet 100 mg

Tier 2 PA; DO

modafinil oral tablet 200 mg

Tier 2 PA; QL

nefazodone oral tablet Tier 1

nortriptyline oral capsule Tier 1

nortriptyline oral solution Tier 1

olanzapine oral tablet Tier 2

olanzapine oral tablet,disintegrating

Tier 2

oxazepam oral capsule Tier 2

paliperidone oral tablet extended release 24hr

Tier 2

paroxetine hcl oral tablet 10 mg, 20 mg

Tier 1 DO

paroxetine hcl oral tablet 30 mg, 40 mg

Tier 1 QL

paroxetine hcl oral tablet extended release 24 hr 12.5 mg

Tier 1 DO

paroxetine hcl oral tablet extended release 24 hr 25 mg, 37.5 mg

Tier 1 QL

perphenazine oral tablet Tier 1

phenelzine oral tablet Tier 1

pimozide oral tablet Tier 2

protriptyline oral tablet Tier 2

quetiapine oral tablet Tier 2

quetiapine oral tablet extended release 24 hr

Tier 2

risperidone oral solution Tier 1

risperidone oral tablet Tier 1

risperidone oral tablet,disintegrating

Tier 2

SAPHRIS SUBLINGUAL TABLET

Tier 3

sertraline oral concentrate Tier 1 QL

Drug Name Tier Notes

sertraline oral tablet 100 mg

Tier 1 QL

sertraline oral tablet 25 mg, 50 mg

Tier 1 DO

thioridazine oral tablet Tier 1

thiothixene oral capsule Tier 1

tranylcypromine oral tablet Tier 1

trazodone oral tablet Tier 1

trifluoperazine oral tablet Tier 1

trimipramine oral capsule Tier 1

TRINTELLIX ORAL TABLET 10 MG, 5 MG

Tier 3 ST; DO

TRINTELLIX ORAL TABLET 20 MG

Tier 3 ST; QL

venlafaxine oral capsule,extended release 24hr 150 mg

Tier 1 QL

venlafaxine oral capsule,extended release 24hr 37.5 mg, 75 mg

Tier 1 DO

venlafaxine oral tablet Tier 1 QL

VENLAFAXINE ORAL TABLET EXTENDED RELEASE 24HR 150 MG, 225 MG

Tier 1 QL

venlafaxine oral tablet extended release 24hr 37.5 mg, 75 mg

Tier 1 DO

VIIBRYD ORAL TABLET10 MG, 20 MG

Tier 3 ST; DO

VIIBRYD ORAL TABLET40 MG

Tier 3 ST; QL

VIIBRYD ORAL TABLETS,DOSE PACK10 MG (7)- 20 MG (23)

Tier 3 ST; QL

VYVANSE ORAL CAPSULE

Tier 3 PA

VYVANSE ORAL TABLET,CHEWABLE

Tier 3 PA

ziprasidone hcl oral capsule

Tier 2

SEDATIVE/HYPNOTICS

estazolam oral tablet Tier 1

eszopiclone oral tablet 1 mg, 2 mg

Tier 1 QL

eszopiclone oral tablet 3 mg

Tier 1 PA; QL

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Drug Name Tier Notes

HETLIOZ ORAL CAPSULE

Tier 3 PA; SP; LD; QL

phenobarbital oral elixir Tier 1

phenobarbital oral tablet Tier 1

ramelteon oral tablet Tier 2 ST; QL

SILENOR ORAL TABLET Tier 3 QL

XYREM ORAL SOLUTION

Tier 3 PA; SP; LD; QL

zaleplon oral capsule Tier 1 QL

zolpidem oral tablet Tier 1 QL

SKIN PREPS

acitretin oral capsule Tier 2

adapalene topical cream Tier 1

adapalene topical gel Tier 1

adapalene topical gel with pump

Tier 1

adapalene-benzoyl peroxide topical gel with pump

Tier 2

alclometasone topical cream

Tier 1

alclometasone topical ointment

Tier 1

ALTABAX TOPICAL OINTMENT

Tier 3

amcinonide topical cream Tier 1

amcinonide topical lotion Tier 1

amcinonide topical ointment

Tier 1

ammonium lactate topical cream

Tier 1

ammonium lactate topical lotion

Tier 1

amnesteem oral capsule Tier 2 PA

avita topical cream Tier 1 PA

azelaic acid topical gel Tier 2

AZELEX TOPICAL CREAM

Tier 3 PA

benzoyl peroxide topical cleanser 3 %, 6 %, 9 %

Tier 1

benzoyl peroxide topical foam 5.3 %

Tier 1

betamethasone dipropionate topical cream

Tier 1

Drug Name Tier Notes

betamethasone dipropionate topical lotion

Tier 1

betamethasone dipropionate topical ointment

Tier 1

betamethasone valerate topical cream

Tier 1

betamethasone valerate topical foam

Tier 1

betamethasone valerate topical lotion

Tier 1

betamethasone valerate topical ointment

Tier 1

betamethasone, augmented topical cream

Tier 1

betamethasone, augmented topical gel

Tier 1

betamethasone, augmented topical lotion

Tier 1

betamethasone, augmented topical ointment

Tier 1

bpo topical gel Tier 1

bpo topical towelette 6 % Tier 1

calcipotriene scalp solution

Tier 1

calcipotriene topical cream Tier 1

calcipotriene topical ointment

Tier 1

calcipotriene-betamethasone topical ointment

Tier 1

calcitrene topical ointment Tier 1

calcitriol topical ointment Tier 1

claravis oral capsule Tier 2 PA

clindamycin-benzoyl peroxide topical gel

Tier 1

clindamycin-benzoyl peroxide topical gel with pump 1-5 %

Tier 1

clindamycin-tretinoin topical gel

Tier 2

clobetasol scalp solution Tier 1

clobetasol topical cream Tier 1

clobetasol topical foam Tier 1

clobetasol topical gel Tier 1

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Drug Name Tier Notes

clobetasol topical lotion Tier 1

clobetasol topical ointment Tier 1

clobetasol topical shampoo

Tier 1

clobetasol-emollient topical cream

Tier 1

clobetasol-emollient topical foam

Tier 1

CLODERM TOPICAL CREAM

Tier 3

CORDRAN TAPE LARGE ROLL TOPICAL TAPE

Tier 3

cormax scalp solution Tier 1

COSENTYX (2 SYRINGES) SUBCUTANEOUS SYRINGE

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

COSENTYX PEN (2 PENS) SUBCUTANEOUS PEN INJECTOR

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

COSENTYX PEN SUBCUTANEOUS PEN INJECTOR

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

COSENTYX SUBCUTANEOUS SYRINGE

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

dapsone topical gel Tier 2

desonide topical cream Tier 1

desonide topical lotion Tier 1

desonide topical ointment Tier 1

desoximetasone topical cream

Tier 1

desoximetasone topical gel

Tier 1

desoximetasone topical ointment

Tier 1

diclofenac sodium topical gel 1 %

Tier 2 QL

diflorasone topical cream Tier 1

diflorasone topical ointment

Tier 1

FLECTOR TRANSDERMAL PATCH 12 HOUR

Tier 3 QL

fluocinolone and shower cap scalp oil

Tier 1

fluocinolone topical cream Tier 1

Drug Name Tier Notes

fluocinolone topical oil Tier 1

fluocinolone topical ointment

Tier 1

fluocinolone topical solution

Tier 1

fluocinonide topical cream Tier 1

fluocinonide topical gel Tier 1

fluocinonide topical ointment

Tier 1

fluocinonide topical solution

Tier 1

fluocinonide-e topical cream

Tier 1

fluocinonide-emollient topical cream

Tier 1

flurandrenolide topical cream

Tier 2

flurandrenolide topical lotion

Tier 2

fluticasone propionate topical cream

Tier 1

fluticasone propionate topical lotion

Tier 1

fluticasone propionate topical ointment

Tier 1

halcinonide topical cream Tier 2

halobetasol propionate topical cream

Tier 1

halobetasol propionate topical ointment

Tier 1

HALOG TOPICAL CREAM

Tier 3

HALOG TOPICAL OINTMENT

Tier 3

hydrocortisone butyrate topical cream

Tier 1

hydrocortisone butyrate topical lotion

Tier 1

hydrocortisone butyrate topical ointment

Tier 1

hydrocortisone butyrate topical solution

Tier 1

hydrocortisone butyr-emollient topical cream

Tier 1

hydrocortisone topical cream 2.5 %

Tier 1

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Drug Name Tier Notes

hydrocortisone topical cream with perineal applicator

Tier 1

hydrocortisone topical lotion 2.5 %

Tier 1

hydrocortisone topical ointment 2.5 %

Tier 1

hydrocortisone valerate topical cream

Tier 1

hydrocortisone valerate topical ointment

Tier 1

hydrocortisone-iodoquinol topical cream

Tier 1

imiquimod topical cream in packet

Tier 1 PA; QL

methoxsalen oral capsule,liqd-filled,rapid rel

Tier 2 SP

metronidazole topical cream

Tier 1

metronidazole topical gel Tier 1

metronidazole topical gel with pump

Tier 1

metronidazole topical lotion

Tier 1

MIRVASO TOPICAL GEL Tier 3

MIRVASO TOPICAL GEL WITH PUMP

Tier 3

mometasone topical cream

Tier 1

mometasone topical ointment

Tier 1

mometasone topical solution

Tier 1

OVACE TOPICAL CLEANSER

Tier 3

PHYSIOLYTE IRRIGATION SOLUTION

Tier 3

podofilox topical solution Tier 1

prednicarbate topical cream

Tier 1

prednicarbate topical ointment

Tier 1

proctosol hc topical cream with perineal applicator

Tier 1

proctozone-hc topical cream with perineal applicator

Tier 1

Drug Name Tier Notes

prudoxin topical cream Tier 2

REGRANEX TOPICAL GEL

Tier 3

rosadan topical cream Tier 1

ROSADAN TOPICAL GEL

Tier 1

salicylic acid topical cream Tier 1

salicylic acid topical cream,extended release

Tier 1

salicylic acid topical foam Tier 1

salicylic acid topical gel Tier 1

salicylic acid topical liquid 26 %

Tier 1

salicylic acid topical lotion Tier 1

salicylic acid topical lotion,extended release

Tier 1

salicylic acid topical shampoo

Tier 1

salvax topical foam Tier 1

SANTYL TOPICAL OINTMENT

Tier 3

selenium sulfide topical lotion

Tier 1

selenium sulfide topical shampoo 2.25 %

Tier 1

sodium chloride irrigation solution

Tier 1

sulfacetamide sodium (acne) topical suspension

Tier 1

sulfacetamide sodium topical cleanser

Tier 1

SULFACETAMIDE SODIUM TOPICAL CLEANSER, GEL

Tier 1

sulfacetamide sodium topical shampoo

Tier 1

tazarotene topical cream Tier 2

TAZORAC TOPICAL CREAM 0.05 %

Tier 3

TAZORAC TOPICAL GEL Tier 3

tretinoin (emollient) topical cream

Tier 1 PA

tretinoin topical cream Tier 1 PA

tretinoin topical gel 0.01 %, 0.025 %

Tier 1 PA

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Drug Name Tier Notes

triamcinolone acetonide topical cream

Tier 1

triamcinolone acetonide topical lotion

Tier 1

triamcinolone acetonide topical ointment 0.025 %, 0.1 %, 0.5 %

Tier 1

trianex topical ointment Tier 1

triderm topical cream 0.1 %

Tier 1

TRIDERM TOPICAL CREAM 0.5 %

Tier 1

zenatane oral capsule Tier 2 PA

SMOKING DETERRENTS

bupropion hcl (smoking deter) oral tablet extended release 12 hr

Tier 1 $0; QL

CHANTIX CONTINUING MONTH BOX ORAL TABLET

Tier 3 $0; QL

CHANTIX ORAL TABLET Tier 3 $0; QL

CHANTIX STARTING MONTH BOX ORAL TABLETS,DOSE PACK

Tier 3 $0; QL

NICOTROL INHALATION CARTRIDGE

Tier 3 $0

NICOTROL NS NASAL SPRAY,NON-AEROSOL

Tier 3 $0

THYROID PREPS

ARMOUR THYROID ORAL TABLET

Tier 1

levothyroxine oral tablet Tier 1

levoxyl oral tablet 100 mcg, 112 mcg, 125 mcg, 137 mcg, 150 mcg, 175 mcg, 200 mcg, 25 mcg, 50 mcg, 75 mcg, 88 mcg

Tier 1

liothyronine oral tablet Tier 1

methimazole oral tablet 10 mg, 5 mg

Tier 1

nature-throid oral tablet Tier 1

NP THYROID ORAL TABLET 120 MG, 15 MG

Tier 1

np thyroid oral tablet 30 mg, 60 mg, 90 mg

Tier 1

propylthiouracil oral tablet Tier 1

Drug Name Tier Notes

SYNTHROID ORAL TABLET

Tier 1

THYROLAR-1 ORAL TABLET

Tier 3

THYROLAR-1/2 ORAL TABLET

Tier 3

THYROLAR-1/4 ORAL TABLET

Tier 3

THYROLAR-2 ORAL TABLET

Tier 3

THYROLAR-3 ORAL TABLET

Tier 3

unithroid oral tablet Tier 1

westhroid oral tablet 130 mg, 195 mg, 32.5 mg, 65 mg, 97.5 mg

Tier 1

WP THYROID ORAL TABLET

Tier 1

UNCLASSIFIED DRUG PRODUCTS

acamprosate oral tablet,delayed release (dr/ec)

Tier 2 QL

alendronate oral solution Tier 1

alendronate oral tablet Tier 1 QL

alfuzosin oral tablet extended release 24 hr

Tier 1

BERINERT INTRAVENOUS KIT

Tier 3 PA; LD

BERINERT INTRAVENOUS RECON SOLN

Tier 3 PA; LD

buprenorphine hcl sublingual tablet

Tier 2 QL

buprenorphine-naloxone sublingual tablet

Tier 1 QL

CARBAGLU ORAL TABLET, DISPERSIBLE

Tier 3 LD

CHEMET ORAL CAPSULE

Tier 3

chlorhexidine gluconate mucous membrane mouthwash

Tier 1

cinacalcet oral tablet 30 mg, 60 mg

Tier 2 PA; QL

cinacalcet oral tablet 90 mg

Tier 2 PA

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Drug Name Tier Notes

CYSTADANE ORAL POWDER

Tier 3 LD

darifenacin oral tablet extended release 24 hr

Tier 2 ST

DEBACTEROL MUCOUS MEMBRANE SOLUTION

Tier 3

DEBACTEROL MUCOUS MEMBRANE SWAB

Tier 3

disulfiram oral tablet Tier 1

doxercalciferol oral capsule

Tier 2

doxycycline hyclate oral tablet 20 mg

Tier 1

dutasteride oral capsule Tier 2

etidronate disodium oral tablet

Tier 2

FERRIPROX ORAL TABLET 500 MG

Tier 3 PA; LD

finasteride oral tablet Tier 1

flavoxate oral tablet Tier 1

FORTEO SUBCUTANEOUS PEN INJECTOR

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

FOSAMAX PLUS D ORAL TABLET 70 MG- 2,800 UNIT

Tier 3 ST; QL

FOSAMAX PLUS D ORAL TABLET 70 MG- 5,600 UNIT

Tier 3 ST

ibandronate oral tablet Tier 1 QL

KALYDECO ORAL GRANULES IN PACKET25 MG

Tier 3 PA; SP; QL

KALYDECO ORAL GRANULES IN PACKET50 MG, 75 MG

Tier 3 PA; SP; LD; QL

KALYDECO ORAL TABLET

Tier 3 PA; SP; LD; QL

KUVAN ORAL TABLET,SOLUBLE

Tier 3 PA; SP; LD

leucovorin calcium oral tablet

Tier 2

levocarnitine (with sugar) oral solution

Tier 1

levocarnitine oral tablet Tier 2

miglustat oral capsule Tier 3 PA; SP

Drug Name Tier Notes

MYRBETRIQ ORAL TABLET EXTENDED RELEASE 24 HR

Tier 3

NYSTATIN (BULK) POWDER 150 MILLION UNIT

Tier 1

OFEV ORAL CAPSULE Tier 3 PA; SP; LD; QL

oralone dental paste Tier 1

ORFADIN ORAL CAPSULE

Tier 3 PA; LD

OSPHENA ORAL TABLET

Tier 3 QL

oxybutynin chloride oral syrup

Tier 1

oxybutynin chloride oral tablet

Tier 1

oxybutynin chloride oral tablet extended release 24hr

Tier 1

paricalcitol oral capsule Tier 2

paroex oral rinse mucous membrane mouthwash

Tier 1

periogard mucous membrane mouthwash

Tier 1

raloxifene oral tablet Tier 1 $0

risedronate oral tablet Tier 1 QL

SAVELLA ORAL TABLET

Tier 2 QL

SAVELLA ORAL TABLETS,DOSE PACK

Tier 2 QL

SHINGRIX ADJUVANT COMPONENT-PF INTRAMUSCULAR SUSPENSION

Tier 2 $0

sildenafil oral tablet Tier 1 PA; QL

silodosin oral capsule Tier 2

solifenacin oral tablet Tier 2

tadalafil oral tablet 2.5 mg, 5 mg

Tier 1 PA; QL

tamsulosin oral capsule Tier 1

tolterodine oral tablet Tier 1

TOVIAZ ORAL TABLET EXTENDED RELEASE 24 HR

Tier 3

triamcinolone acetonide dental paste

Tier 1

trientine oral capsule Tier 2 SP

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Drug Name Tier Notes

trospium oral capsule,extended release 24hr

Tier 2

VITAMINS

calcitriol oral capsule Tier 1

calcitriol oral solution Tier 2

cyanocobalamin (vitamin b-12) injection solution

Tier 1

ergocalciferol (vitamin d2) oral capsule 50,000 unit

Tier 1

folic acid oral tablet 1 mg Tier 1

multi-vitamin with fluoride oral drops

Tier 3 $0

multivitamin with fluoride oral tablet,chewable

Tier 3 $0

multi-vitamin with fluoride oral tablet,chewable 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg

Tier 3 $0

multivitamins with fluoride oral tablet,chewable 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg

Tier 3 $0

mvc-fluoride oral tablet,chewable 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg

Tier 3 $0

triple vitamin with fluoride oral drops

Tier 3 $0

tri-vitamin with fluoride oral drops

Tier 3 $0

tri-vite with fluoride oral drops

Tier 3 $0

vitamin d2 oral capsule Tier 1

vitamins a,c,d and fluoride oral drops

Tier 3 $0

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