blue cross and blue shield of alabama generic plus drug guide

Upload: arvin-matabang

Post on 26-Feb-2018

217 views

Category:

Documents


0 download

TRANSCRIPT

  • 7/25/2019 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Generic Plus Drug Guide

    1/104

    4157-D AL Prime Therapeutics LLC04/14

    Contents

    Introduction.................................................................... I

    Member prescription benefit ............................................ I

    Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee ............... I

    How to use this list .......................................................... II

    Brand drugs and generic drugs ..................................... III

    Classification .................................................................. III

    Generic substitution ....................................................... III

    Specialty drugs .............................................................. III

    Compounds ................................................................... III

    Utilization management ................................................. IV

    Prior Authorization ......................................................... IV

    Dispensing Limits ........................................................... IV

    Step Therapy ................................................................. IV

    Duplicate Therapy .......................................................... IV

    Notice ............................................................................. IV

    Key .................................................................................. V

    Generic and brand name drugs not covered .................. 1

    Therapeutic Class Drug List................................... 2

    Anti-Infective Drugs.................................................... 2

    Cancer Drugs ............................................................. 9

    Hormones, Diabetes and Related Drugs ................. 12

    Heart and Circulatory Drugs .................................... 20

    Respiratory Agents .................................................. 29

    Gastrointestinal Drugs ............................................. 32

    Genitourinary Drugs ................................................. 34

    Central Nervous System Drugs ............................... 35

    Pain Relief Drugs ..................................................... 44

    Neuromuscular Drugs .............................................. 49

    Supplements ............................................................ 53

    Blood Modifying Drugs ............................................. 55

    Topical Drugs ........................................................... 55

    Miscellaneous Categories ........................................ 61

    Index........................................................................... 66

    Please consider talking to your doctor about prescribing preferred generic and brand medications, which may

    help reduce your out-of-pocket costs. This list may help guide you and your doctor in selecting an appropriate

    medication for you.

    The Generics Plus Drug Guide is regularly updated. Please visit AlabamaBlue.com/pharmacyfor the most up-to-

    date information.

    To search for a drug name within this PDF document, use the Controland Fkeys on your keyboard, or go to

    Editin the drop-down menu and select Find/Search. Type in the word or phrase you are looking for and clickon Search. If you cannot find a drug on this list it typically means that the drug is Non-Preferred.

    Contact information

    For questions about the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama 2014 Generics Plus Drug Guide, call the customer

    service number on the back of your Blue Cross ID card or visit AlabamaBlue.com/pharmacy.

    April 2014 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Generics Plus Drug Guide

  • 7/25/2019 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Generic Plus Drug Guide

    2/104

    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama April 2014 Generics Plus Drug GuideI

    Introduction

    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is pleased to present the April 2014 Generics Plus Drug Guide.

    The Generics Plus Drug Guide includes all Preferred Brand drugs (Tier 2) and a partial listing of Generic drugs

    (Tier 1). Brand name drugs not listed in this Generics Plus Drug Guide are Non-Preferred Brands (Tier 3).

    Blue Cross may choose to not add a drug to the Preferred Brand tier for reasons including safety or effectiveness,

    or because a similar, more cost-effective drug is already available as a Preferred Brand or Generic drug. New branddrugs are Non-Preferred until reviewed and approved for inclusion by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T)

    Committee.

    Physicians are encouraged to prescribe drugs listed in this Generics Plus Drug Guide. Members are encouraged to

    show this Generics Plus Drug Guide to their physician and pharmacist.

    Member prescription benefit

    The Blue Cross prescription benefit is multi-tiered, placing prescription drugs into one of three copayment levels;

    Generic drugs (Tier 1), Preferred Brand drugs (Tier 2) and Non-Preferred Brand drugs (Tier 3). Some benefits

    (e.g., closed plan designs) do not provide coverage of the Non-Preferred Brand drugs (Tier 3). In addition, somebenefits will include a separate tier to cover specialty medications. The drug benefit includes most prescription drug

    classes, although some restrictions and exclusions do apply. For example, investigational drugs and drugs indicated

    for cosmetic purposes (e.g., Propecia for hair growth) are not covered. Coverage and copayment levels vary

    depending on the plan. Drugs that require Prior Authorization, Step Therapy, or that have Duplicate Therapy or

    Dispensing Limits are noted in the Generics Plus Drug Guide.

    Tier 1 Lowest copaymentGeneric drugslisted and unlisted generic drugs

    Tier 2 Middle copaymentPreferred Brand drugsall shown in the Generics Plus Drug Guide

    Tier 3 Highest copaymentNon-Preferred Brand drugsunlisted

    Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) committee

    The P&T Committee is comprised of independent practicing physicians and pharmacists. The Committee meets at

    least quarterly. Decisions to add or remove drugs from the Generics Plus Drug Guide are based on the drugs safety,

    efficacy, uniqueness and cost.

    Members and physicians can view the most up-to-date version of the Generics Plus Drug Guide at

    AlabamaBlue.com/pharmacy.

  • 7/25/2019 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Generic Plus Drug Guide

    3/104

    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama April 2014 Generics Plus Drug Guide II

    How to use this list

    This Generics Plus Drug Guide is organized into broad therapeutic categories. For example, Hormones, Diabetes

    and Related Drugs is a broad category. Within most categories, drugs are sub-grouped based upon drug class.

    For example, under Hormones, Diabetes and Related Drugs you will find Corticosteroids. All drugs listed, whether

    generic or brand, are preferred drugs.

    The first column of the chart lists the drug name. Generic drugs are shown in lower-case boldfacetype. Most

    generic drugs are followed by a reference brand drug in (parentheses).

    Some generic products have no reference brand.

    The second column indicates if the drug is a specialty drug. Note: Additional information about specialty drugs

    can be found in this document under the header for Specialty Drugs.

    The remaining columns indicate the Utilization Management (UM) program(s) that apply to the prescription drug

    (e.g., Duplicate Therapy, Prior Authorization, Dispensing Limits and Step Therapy). If an indicator is present in

    the column(s), then the UM program noted is possibly applied to your benefit. Some plans may have UM on

    additional medications beyond those noted in this document.

  • 7/25/2019 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Generic Plus Drug Guide

    4/104

    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama April 2014 Generics Plus Drug GuideIII

    Brand drugs and generic drugs

    Classification

    Prescription drugs are classified as either: (1) Brand drug, or (2) Generic drug. The Brand/Generic classification is

    linked to the copayment level or Tier. Blue Cross uses the Brand or Generic status provided by a nationally

    recognized company providing drug product information. The Brand/Generic status for a specific drug/specific

    marketer can sometimes change over the life of a product in the marketplace and change from Brand to Generic (orGeneric to Brand). Such changes might change your copayment share. Brand drug or Generic drug status is never

    based upon a product having a trade name. Generic drugs often have trade names.

    Generic Substitution

    Blue Cross encourages generic utilization as a way to provide high quality drugs at a reduced cost. Generic drugs

    are as safe and effective as their brand counterparts, but are usually less expensive. Generic drugs are

    manufactured under the same strict requirements of FDAs current Good Manufacturing Practice regulations required

    for Brand drugs and cover the manufacturing, identity, strength, purity and quality.

    An FDA-approved Generic drug may be substituted for the Brand counterpart when it:

    Contains the same active ingredient(s) as the brand drug

    Is identical in strength, dosage form, and route of administration

    Is therapeutically equivalent and can be expected to have the same clinical effect and safety profile

    To encourage use of Generic drugs, Tier 2 Preferred Brand drugs typically move to Tier 3 after an equivalent generic

    version becomes available.

    Specialty drugs

    Specialty drugs are high-cost drugs that may be used to treat certain complex and rare medical conditions. Specialty

    medications are injected, infused or sometimes taken by mouth. Specialty drugs often evolve out of biotech research

    and may require refrigeration or special handling.

    Some Blue Cross members must obtain their specialty drugs from a provider within our Specialty Pharmacy Network.

    If an in-network provider is not utilized you may be responsible for up to 100% of the drug cost. Our Specialty

    Pharmacy Network may consist of one or more of the following providers:

    Accredo

    CVS Caremark

    Prime Therapeutics Specialty Pharmacy

    Drugs covered by this specialty drug benefit are listed at AlabamaBlue.com/pharmacy.As always, benefits may

    vary and you should refer to your benefit booklet for specific information about your health plan. If your plan does not

    cover non-preferred brand drugs, only the specialty drugs on this Generics Plus Drug Guide would be covered. Non-

    preferred Specialty medications may be covered after review through the formulary exception process.

    Compounds

    Compounded prescriptions contain two or more drugs mixed together. Compounded prescriptions are processed

    according to member benefits. To be eligible for coverage, compounded medications must contain at least one

    FDA-approved prescription ingredient and must not be a copy of a commercially available product. All compounded

    medications are subject to review and may require prior authorization.

  • 7/25/2019 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Generic Plus Drug Guide

    5/104

    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama April 2014 Generics Plus Drug Guide IV

    Utilization management

    Blue Cross is committed to supporting proper selection and use of drugs for its members. To help assure these goals

    are met, several programs have been developed to promote drug selection that encourages both effectiveness and

    safety. Detailed coverage criteria can be found at AlabamaBlue.com/pharmacy.Drugs requiring Prior Authorization

    or Step Therapy, or drugs with Duplicate Therapy or Dispensing Limits will be noted in the Therapeutic Class Drug

    List portion of the Generics Plus Drug Guide.

    Prior authorization

    Some drugs require Prior Authorization (PA) because of their high potential for misuse or overuse. Drugs selected

    for Prior Authorization may require that specific clinical criteria are met before the drugs will be covered under a

    members prescription benefit. Approval is required for claims to process at network pharmacies.

    Dispensing Limits

    Dispensing Limits (DL) identify gender or age restrictions, and/or the maximum quantity that can be dispensed over a

    specific period of time. Limits are in place to encourage appropriate drug utilization, enhance member outcomes, and

    reduce drug benefit costs. Limits are typically developed based upon FDA-approved drug labeling.

    Step Therapy

    Step Therapy (ST) programs help manage the cost of expensive drugs by redirecting members to safe, effective and

    less expensive alternatives. Drugs included in the Step Therapy program require a more cost-effective prerequisite

    drug be tried before the Step Therapy drug will be approved for coverage. If the member meets the prerequisite

    requirement, the requested drug will be covered automatically without requiring review. If prerequisite drugs are not

    found in the claims history, Prior Authorization may be required. Drugs and drug categories included in the

    Step Therapy program are subject to change.

    Duplicate Therapy

    Duplicate Therapy (DT) programs help prevent overuse or misuse by ensuring that similar medications are not given

    concomitantly. Drugs included in the Duplicate Therapy program will not be covered if dual therapy is found in the

    claims history. Drugs and drug categories included in the Duplicate Therapy program are subject to change.

    Notice

    The purpose of the Blue Cross Generics Plus Drug Guide is to provide a guide to coverage. The Generics Plus Drug

    Guide is not intended to dictate to physicians how to practice medicine. Physicians should exercise their medical

    judgment in providing the care they feel is most appropriate for their patients.

    Neither this Generics Plus Drug Guide, nor the successful adjudication of a pharmacy claim, is guarantee of payment.

  • 7/25/2019 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Generic Plus Drug Guide

    6/104

    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama April 2014 Generics Plus Drug GuideV

    Key

    cap................................................................. capsules

    chew............................................................. chewable

    conc.......................................................... concentrate

    cr...................................................... controlled release

    dr........................................................ delayed release

    ec........................................................... enteric coated

    effe............................................................ effervescent

    equiv........................................................... equivalent

    er....................................................... extended release

    inhal.............................................................. inhalation

    inj.................................................................... injection

    liq......................................................................... liquid

    lotn...................................................................... lotionnebu.............................................................. nebulizer

    odt. ....................................... orally disintegrating tabs

    oint ................................................................ ointment

    ophth............................................................ opthalmic

    osm..................................................... osmotic release

    powd................................................................ powder

    sa....................................................... sustained action

    sl.................................................................. sublingual

    soln.................................................................. solution

    sr...................................................... sustained release

    suppos................................................... suppositories

    susp........................................................... suspension

    tab...................................................................... tablets

    td............................................................... transdermal

  • 7/25/2019 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Generic Plus Drug Guide

    7/104

    Selected generic and brand name drugs are not covered because of safety or effectiveness concerns. This list is

    subject to change.

    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama April 2014 Generics Plus Drug Guide

    acetaminophen/salicylamide/phenyltoloxamine

    Ala Quin

    Alcortin A

    Alpain

    AmoxapineArmour Thyroid

    Avandamet

    Avandaryl

    Avandia

    benzphetamine

    Bioregesic

    Bontril PDM

    Butisol

    Carisoprodol 250 mg

    carisoprodol 350 mgcarisoprodol/aspirin

    carisoprodol/aspirin/codeine

    chlordiazepoxide/clidinium

    Demerol tabs

    Didrex

    diethylpropion

    Diethylpropion

    diethylpropion ext-release

    Dologesic

    Donnatal

    Donnatal Extentabs

    Epifoam

    Equagesic

    Ergoloid Mesylates

    esterified estrogens/methyltestosterone

    flavoxate

    Halcion

    hydrocortisone/iodoquinol

    Isoxsuprine

    Ketek

    ketoconazole tabs

    Librax

    meperidine tabs

    Meperidine oral soln

    meprobamate

    Nature-Throid

    nefazodone 250 mg

    Nefazodone 50 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg, 200 mg

    Novacort

    Omontysopium tincture

    pentazocine/acetaminophen

    Pentazocine/Naloxone

    phendimetrazine

    Phendimetrazine ext-release

    phenyltoloxamine/acetaminophen

    Phospholine Iodide

    Pramosone

    pramoxine

    pramoxine/hydrocortisone topicalRegimex

    Relagesic

    Reserpine

    Rhinoflex-650

    Seconal

    sodium thiosulfate/salicylic acid lotn, 25-1%

    Soma

    Staflex

    thioridazine

    thyroid tabs, 30 mg, 60 mg, 90 mg

    Thyrolar

    ticlopidine

    triazolam

    Westhroid

    WP Thyroid

    Zgesic

    Zyflo

    Zyflo CR

  • 7/25/2019 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Generic Plus Drug Guide

    8/104

    2014

    2 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama April 2014 Generics Plus Drug Guide

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    DispensingLimits

    ANTI-INFECTIVE DRUGS

    PENICILLINS

    amoxicillin (trihydrate) cap250 mg

    amoxicillin (trihydrate) cap500 mg

    amoxicillin (trihydrate) for susp125 mg/5ml

    amoxicillin (trihydrate) for susp200 mg/5ml

    amoxicillin (trihydrate) for susp250 mg/5ml

    amoxicillin (trihydrate) for susp400 mg/5ml

    amoxicillin (trihydrate) tab500 mg

    amoxicillin (trihydrate) tab875 mg

    amoxicillin & k clavulanate chewtab 200-28.5 mg

    amoxicillin & k clavulanate chew

    tab 400-57 mg

    amoxicillin & k clavulanate forsusp 200-28.5 mg/5ml

    amoxicillin & k clavulanatefor susp 250-62.5 mg/5ml(Augmentin brand is Non-Preferred)

    amoxicillin & k clavulanate forsusp 400-57 mg/5ml

    amoxicillin & k clavulanatefor susp 600-42.9 mg/5ml

    (Augmentin es-600 brand isNon-Preferred)

    amoxicillin & k clavulanate tab sr12hr 1000-62.5 mg (Augmentinxr brand is Non-Preferred)

    amoxicillin & k clavulanate tab250-125 mg

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    D i s p e n s i n g L i m i t s

    amoxicillin & k clavulanate tab500-125 mg (Augmentin brandis Non-Preferred)

    amoxicillin & k clavulanate tab875-125 mg (Augmentin brandis Non-Preferred)

    ampicillin cap 250 mg

    ampicillin cap 500 mg

    dicloxacillin sodium cap 250 mg

    dicloxacillin sodium cap 500 mg

    penicillin v potassium for soln125 mg/5ml

    penicillin v potassium for soln250 mg/5ml

    penicillin v potassium tab250 mg

    penicillin v potassium tab500 mg

    CEPHALOSPORINS

    cefaclor cap 250 mg

    cefaclor cap 500 mgcefadroxil cap 500 mg

    cefadroxil for susp 250 mg/5ml

    cefadroxil for susp 500 mg/5ml

    cefadroxil tab 1 gm

    cefdinir cap 300 mg

    cefdinir for susp 125 mg/5ml

    cefdinir for susp 250 mg/5ml

    cefpodoxime proxetil for susp100 mg/5ml

    cefpodoxime proxetil for susp50 mg/5ml

    cefpodoxime proxetil tab 100 mg

    cefpodoxime proxetil tab 200 mg

    cefprozil for susp 125 mg/5ml

    cefprozil for susp 250 mg/5ml

    cefprozil tab 250 mg

  • 7/25/2019 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Generic Plus Drug Guide

    9/104

    201

    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama April 2014 Generics Plus Drug Guide

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    DispensingLimits

    cefprozil tab 500 mg

    ceftriaxone sodium for inj 1 gm(Rocephin brand is Non-Preferred)

    ceftriaxone sodium for inj 2 gm

    ceftriaxone sodium for inj250 mg

    ceftriaxone sodium for inj500 mg (Rocephin brand isNon-Preferred)

    cefuroxime axetil for susp125 mg/5ml (Ceftin brand isNon-Preferred)

    cefuroxime axetil tab 250 mg(Ceftin brand is Non-Preferred)

    cefuroxime axetil tab 500 mg(Ceftin brand is Non-Preferred)

    cephalexin cap 250 mg (Keflex brand is Non-Preferred)

    cephalexin cap 500 mg (Keflex brand is Non-Preferred)

    cephalexin for susp 125 mg/5mlcephalexin for susp 250 mg/5ml

    SUPRAX cefixime tab 400 mg

    SUPRAX cefixime for susp 100mg/5ml

    SUPRAX cefixime for susp 200mg/5ml

    SUPRAX cefixime for susp 500mg/5ml

    MACROLIDES

    azithromycin for susp100 mg/5ml (Zithromax brandis Non-Preferred)

    azithromycin for susp200 mg/5ml (Zithromax brandis Non-Preferred)

    azithromycin tab 250 mg(Zithromax brand is Non-Preferred)

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    D i s p e n s i n g L i m i t s

    azithromycin tab 500 mg(Zithromax brand is Non-Preferred)

    azithromycin tab 600 mg(Zithromax brand is Non-Preferred)

    clarithromycin for susp125 mg/5ml

    clarithromycin for susp250 mg/5ml (Biaxin brand isNon-Preferred)

    clarithromycin tab sr 24hr500 mg (Biaxin xl pac brand isNon-Preferred)

    clarithromycin tab 250 mg (Biaxin brand is Non-Preferred)

    clarithromycin tab 500 mg (Biaxin brand is Non-Preferred)

    erythromycin w/ delayed releaseparticles cap 250 mg

    TETRACYCLINES

    demeclocycline hcl tab 150 mgdemeclocycline hcl tab 300 mg

    doxycycline hyclate cap 100 mg(Vibramycin brand is Non-Preferred)

    doxycycline hyclate cap 50 mg

    doxycycline hyclate tab 100 mg

    doxycycline hyclate tab 20 mg

    doxycycline monohydrate cap100 mg (Monodox brand isNon-Preferred)

    doxycycline monohydrate cap150 mg (Adoxa brand is Non-Preferred)

    doxycycline monohydrate cap50 mg

    doxycycline monohydrate cap75 mg (Monodox brand is Non-Preferred)

  • 7/25/2019 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Generic Plus Drug Guide

    10/104

    2014

    4 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama April 2014 Generics Plus Drug Guide

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    DispensingLimits

    doxycycline monohydrate tab100 mg (Adoxa pak 1/100 brand is Non-Preferred)

    doxycycline monohydrate tab150 mg (Adoxa pak 1/150 brand is Non-Preferred)

    doxycycline monohydrate tab50 mg (Adoxa brand is Non-Preferred)

    doxycycline monohydrate tab75 mg (Adoxa brand is Non-

    Preferred)minocycline hcl cap 100 mg

    (Minocin brand is Non-Preferred)

    minocycline hcl cap 50 mg(Minocin brand is Non-Preferred)

    minocycline hcl cap 75 mg(Minocin brand is Non-Preferred)

    minocycline hcl tab 100 mg

    minocycline hcl tab 50 mg

    minocycline hcl tab 75 mg

    FLUOROQUINOLONES

    ciprofloxacin hcl tab 100 mg(base equiv)

    ciprofloxacin hcl tab 250 mg(base equiv) (Cipro brand isNon-Preferred)

    ciprofloxacin hcl tab 500 mg(base equiv) (Cipro brand is

    Non-Preferred)ciprofloxacin hcl tab 750 mg

    (base equiv)

    ciprofloxacin-ciprofloxacin hcltab sr 24hr 1000 mg(baseeq) (Cipro xr brand is Non-Preferred)

    ciprofloxacin-ciprofloxacinhcl tab sr 24hr 500 mg (base

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    D i s p e n s i n g L i m i t s

    eq) (Cipro xr brand is Non-Preferred)

    levofloxacin oral soln 25 mg/ml (Levaquin brand is Non-Preferred)

    levofloxacin tab 250 mg(Levaquin brand is Non-Preferred)

    levofloxacin tab 500 mg(Levaquin brand is Non-Preferred)

    levofloxacin tab 750 mg(Levaquin brand is Non-Preferred)

    ofloxacin tab 200 mg

    ofloxacin tab 300 mg

    ofloxacin tab 400 mg

    AMINOGLYCOSIDES

    neomycin sulfate tab 500 mg

    paromomycin sulfate cap250 mg

    tobramycin nebu soln300 mg/5ml (Tobi brand isNon-Preferred)

    TUBERCULOSIS

    ethambutol hcl tab 100 mg(Myambutol brand is Non-Preferred)

    ethambutol hcl tab 400 mg(Myambutol brand is Non-Preferred)

    isoniazid & rifampin cap

    150-300 mgisoniazid tab 100 mg

    isoniazid tab 300 mg

    MYCOBUTIN rifabutin cap 150mg

    PRIFTIN rifapentine tab 150 mg

    pyrazinamide tab 500 mg

  • 7/25/2019 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Generic Plus Drug Guide

    11/104

    201

    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama April 2014 Generics Plus Drug Guide

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    DispensingLimits

    rifampin cap 150 mg (Rifadin brand is Non-Preferred)

    rifampin cap 300 mg (Rifadin brand is Non-Preferred)

    FUNGAL INFECTIONS

    fluconazole for susp 10 mg/ml (Diflucan brand is Non-Preferred)

    fluconazole for susp 40 mg/ml (Diflucan brand is Non-Preferred)

    fluconazole tab 100 mg (Diflucan brand is Non-Preferred)

    fluconazole tab 150 mg (Diflucan brand is Non-Preferred)

    fluconazole tab 200 mg (Diflucan brand is Non-Preferred)

    fluconazole tab 50 mg (Diflucan brand is Non-Preferred)

    flucytosine cap 250 mg (Ancobon brand is Non-Preferred)

    flucytosine cap 500 mg (Ancobon brand is Non-Preferred)

    griseofulvin microsize susp125 mg/5ml

    griseofulvin microsize tab500 mg (Grifulvin v brand isNon-Preferred)

    itraconazole cap 100 mg(Sporanox brand is Non-Preferred)

    NOXAFIL posaconazole susp 40

    mg/mlnystatin tab 500000 unit

    terbinafine hcl tab 250 mg(Lamisil brand is Non-Preferred)

    voriconazole for susp 40 mg/ml(Vfend brand is Non-Preferred)

    voriconazole tab 200 mg (Vfend brand is Non-Preferred)

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    D i s p e n s i n g L i m i t s

    voriconazole tab 50 mg (Vfend brand is Non-Preferred)

    VIRAL INFECTIONS

    Cytomegalovirus

    VALCYTE valganciclovir hcl tab450 mg

    VALCYTE valganciclovir hcl forsoln 50 mg/ml (base equiv)

    Hepatitis

    adefovir dipivoxil tab 10 mg

    (Hepsera brand is Non-Preferred)

    BARACLUDE entecavir tab 0.5mg

    BARACLUDE entecavir tab 1 mg BARACLUDE entecavir oral soln

    0.05 mg/ml

    INCIVEK telaprevir tab 375 mg INTRON-A interferon alfa-2b inj

    6000000 unit/ml

    INTRON-A interferon alfa-2b inj10000000 unit/ml lamivudine tab 100 mg (Epivir hbv

    brand is Non-Preferred)

    PEGASYS peginterferon alfa-2ainj 180 mcg/ml

    PEGASYS peginterferon alfa-2ainj 180 mcg/0.5ml

    PEGASYS peginterferon alfa-2ainj kit 180 mcg/0.5ml

    PEGASYS PROCLICK

    peginterferon alfa-2a inj 135mcg/0.5ml

    PEGASYS PROCLICK peginterferon alfa-2a inj 180mcg/0.5ml

    ribavirin cap 200 mg (Rebetol brand is Non-Preferred)

    ribavirin tab 200 mg (Copegus brand is Non-Preferred)

  • 7/25/2019 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Generic Plus Drug Guide

    12/104

    2014

    6 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama April 2014 Generics Plus Drug Guide

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    DispensingLimits

    VICTRELIS boceprevir cap 200mg

    Herpes

    acyclovir cap 200 mg (Zovirax brand is Non-Preferred)

    acyclovir susp 200 mg/5ml(Zovirax brand is Non-Preferred)

    acyclovir tab 400 mg (Zovirax brand is Non-Preferred)

    acyclovir tab 800 mg (Zovirax brand is Non-Preferred)

    famciclovir tab 125 mg (Famvir brand is Non-Preferred)

    famciclovir tab 250 mg (Famvir brand is Non-Preferred)

    famciclovir tab 500 mg (Famvir brand is Non-Preferred)

    valacyclovir hcl tab 1 gm (Valtrex brand is Non-Preferred)

    valacyclovir hcl tab 500 mg

    (Valtrex brand is Non-Preferred)

    HIV/AIDS

    abacavir sulfate tab 300 mg(base equiv) (Ziagen brand isNon-Preferred)

    abacavir sulfate-lamivudine-zidovudine tab 300-150-300 mg(Trizivir brand is Non-Preferred)

    APTIVUS tipranavir cap 250 mg

    APTIVUS tipranavir oral soln 100mg/ml

    ATRIPLA efavirenz-emtricitabine-tenofovir df tab 600-200-300 mg

    COMPLERA emtricitabine-rilpivirine-tenofovir df tab200-25-300 mg

    CRIXIVAN indinavir sulfate cap200 mg

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    D i s p e n s i n g L i m i t s

    CRIXIVAN indinavir sulfate cap400 mg

    didanosine delayed releasecapsule 125 mg (Videx ec brand is Non-Preferred)

    didanosine delayed releasecapsule 200 mg (Videx ec brand is Non-Preferred)

    didanosine delayed releasecapsule 250 mg (Videx ec brand is Non-Preferred)

    didanosine delayed releasecapsule 400 mg (Videx ec brand is Non-Preferred)

    EDURANT rilpivirine hcl tab 25mg (base equivalent)

    EPIVIR lamivudine oral soln 10mg/ml

    EPZICOM abacavir sulfate-lamivudine tab 600-300 mg

    FUZEON enfuvirtide for inj 90 mg

    FUZEON enfuvirtide for inj kit 90mg INTELENCE etravirine tab 25 mg

    INTELENCE etravirine tab 100mg

    INTELENCE etravirine tab 200mg

    INVIRASE saquinavir mesylatecap 200 mg

    INVIRASE saquinavir mesylatetab 500 mg

    ISENTRESS raltegravirpotassium tab 400 mg (baseequiv)

    ISENTRESS raltegravirpotassium chew tab 25 mg (baseequiv)

    ISENTRESS raltegravirpotassium chew tab 100 mg(base equiv)

  • 7/25/2019 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Generic Plus Drug Guide

    13/104

    201

    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama April 2014 Generics Plus Drug Guide

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    DispensingLimits

    KALETRA lopinavir-ritonavir tab100-25 mg

    KALETRA lopinavir-ritonavir tab200-50 mg

    KALETRA lopinavir-ritonavir soln400-100 mg/5ml (80-20 mg/ml)

    lamivudine tab 150 mg (Epivir brand is Non-Preferred)

    lamivudine tab 300 mg (Epivir brand is Non-Preferred)

    lamivudine-zidovudine tab150-300 mg (Combivir brand isNon-Preferred)

    LEXIVA fosamprenavir calciumtab 700 mg (base equiv)

    LEXIVA fosamprenavir calciumsusp 50 mg/ml (base equiv)

    nevirapine tab 200 mg (Viramune brand is Non-Preferred)

    NORVIR ritonavir cap 100 mg NORVIR ritonavir tab 100 mg

    NORVIR ritonavir oral soln 80mg/ml

    PREZISTA darunavir ethanolatetab 75 mg (base equiv)

    PREZISTA darunavir ethanolatetab 150 mg (base equiv)

    PREZISTA darunavir ethanolatetab 400 mg (base equiv)

    PREZISTA darunavir ethanolatetab 600 mg (base equiv)

    PREZISTA darunavir ethanolatetab 800 mg (base equiv) PREZISTA darunavir ethanolate

    susp 100 mg/ml (base equiv)

    RESCRIPTOR delavirdinemesylate tab 100 mg

    RESCRIPTOR delavirdinemesylate tab 200 mg

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    D i s p e n s i n g L i m i t s

    REYATAZ atazanavir sulfate cap100 mg (base equiv)

    REYATAZ atazanavir sulfate cap150 mg (base equiv)

    REYATAZ atazanavir sulfate cap200 mg (base equiv)

    REYATAZ atazanavir sulfate cap300 mg (base equiv)

    SELZENTRY maraviroc tab 150mg

    SELZENTRY maraviroc tab 300mg

    stavudine cap 15 mg (Zerit brand is Non-Preferred)

    stavudine cap 20 mg (Zerit brand is Non-Preferred)

    stavudine cap 30 mg (Zerit brand is Non-Preferred)

    stavudine cap 40 mg (Zerit brand is Non-Preferred)

    stavudine for oral soln 1 mg/ml

    (Zerit brand is Non-Preferred)STRIBILD elvitegrav-cobicis-

    emtricitab-tenofov tab150-150-200-300 mg

    SUSTIVA efavirenz cap 50 mg

    SUSTIVA efavirenz cap 200 mg

    SUSTIVA efavirenz tab 600 mg

    TIVICAY dolutegravir sodium tab50 mg (base equiv)

    TRUVADA emtricitabine-tenofovir

    disoproxil fumarate tab 200-300mg

    VIRACEPT nelfinavir mesylatetab 250 mg

    VIRACEPT nelfinavir mesylatetab 625 mg

    VIRAMUNE nevirapine susp 50mg/5ml

  • 7/25/2019 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Generic Plus Drug Guide

    14/104

    2014

    8 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama April 2014 Generics Plus Drug Guide

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    DispensingLimits

    VIRAMUNE XR nevirapine tab sr24hr 100 mg

    VIRAMUNE XR nevirapine tab sr24hr 400 mg

    VIREAD tenofovir disoproxilfumarate tab 150 mg

    VIREAD tenofovir disoproxilfumarate tab 200 mg

    VIREAD tenofovir disoproxilfumarate tab 250 mg

    VIREAD tenofovir disoproxilfumarate tab 300 mg VIREAD tenofovir disoproxil

    fumarate oral powder 40 mg/gm

    ZIAGEN abacavir sulfate soln 20mg/ml (base equiv)

    zidovudine cap 100 mg (Retrovir brand is Non-Preferred)

    zidovudine syrup 10 mg/ml(Retrovir brand is Non-Preferred)

    zidovudine tab 300 mg Influenza

    TAMIFLU oseltamivir phosphatecap 30 mg (base equiv)

    TAMIFLU oseltamivir phosphatecap 45 mg (base equiv)

    TAMIFLU oseltamivir phosphatecap 75 mg (base equiv)

    TAMIFLU oseltamivir phosphatefor susp 6 mg/ml (base equiv)

    MALARIAatovaquone-proguanil hcl tab

    250-100 mg (Malarone brandis Non-Preferred)

    chloroquine phosphate tab250 mg

    chloroquine phosphate tab500 mg (Aralen brand is Non-Preferred)

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    D i s p e n s i n g L i m i t s

    DARAPRIM pyrimethamine tab25 mg

    hydroxychloroquine sulfate tab200 mg (Plaquenil brand isNon-Preferred)

    MALARONE atovaquone-proguanil hcl tab 62.5-25 mg

    mefloquine hcl tab 250 mg

    PRIMAQUINE PHOSPHATE primaquine phosphate tab 26.3mg

    PRIMAQUINE PHOSPHATE primaquine phosphate powder

    WORM INFECTIONS

    ALBENZA albendazole tab 200mg

    BILTRICIDE praziquantel tab 600mg

    STROMECTOL ivermectin tab 3mg

    OTHER ANTI-INFECTIVES

    clindamycin hcl cap 150 mg(Cleocin brand is Non-Preferred)

    clindamycin hcl cap 300 mg(Cleocin brand is Non-Preferred)

    clindamycin hcl cap 75 mg(Cleocin brand is Non-Preferred)

    clindamycin palmitate hcl forsoln 75 mg/5ml (base equiv)

    (Cleocin pediatric gr brand isNon-Preferred)

    DAPSONE dapsone tab 25 mg

    DAPSONE dapsone tab 100 mg

    erythromycin-sulfisoxazole forsusp 200-600 mg/5ml

    metronidazole tab 250 mg (Flagyl brand is Non-Preferred)

  • 7/25/2019 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Generic Plus Drug Guide

    15/104

    201

    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama April 2014 Generics Plus Drug Guide

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    DispensingLimits

    metronidazole tab 500 mg (Flagyl brand is Non-Preferred)

    sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprimsusp 200-40 mg/5ml

    sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprimtab 400-80 mg (Bactrim brandis Non-Preferred)

    sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprimtab 800-160 mg (Bactrim ds brand is Non-Preferred)

    trimethoprim tab 100 mg

    vancomycin hcl cap 125 mg(Vancocin hcl brand is Non-Preferred)

    vancomycin hcl cap 250 mg(Vancocin hcl brand is Non-Preferred)

    XIFAXAN rifaximin tab 550 mg

    ZYVOX linezolid tab 600 mg

    ZYVOX linezolid for susp 100mg/5ml

    CANCER DRUGSAFINITOR everolimus tab 2.5 mg AFINITOR everolimus tab 5 mg AFINITOR everolimus tab 7.5 mg AFINITOR everolimus tab 10 mg AFINITOR DISPERZ everolimus

    tab for oral susp 2 mg

    AFINITOR DISPERZ everolimustab for oral susp 3 mg

    AFINITOR DISPERZ everolimus

    tab for oral susp 5 mg

    ALKERAN melphalan tab 2 mg

    anastrozole tab 1 mg (Arimidex brand is Non-Preferred)

    azacitidine for inj 100 mg (Vidaza brand is Non-Preferred)

    bicalutamide tab 50 mg (Casodex brand is Non-Preferred)

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    D i s p e n s i n g L i m i t s

    bleomycin sulfate for inj 15 unit

    bleomycin sulfate for inj 30 unit

    BOSULIF bosutinib tab 100 mg BOSULIF bosutinib tab 500 mg CALCIUM FOLINATE leucovorin

    calcium inj 100 mg/10ml (10 mg/ml)

    CALCIUM FOLINATE leucovorincalcium inj 300 mg/30ml (10 mg/ml)

    CAPRELSA vandetanib tab 100mg

    CAPRELSA vandetanib tab 300mg

    CEENU lomustine cap 10 mg

    CEENU lomustine cap 40 mg

    CEENU lomustine cap 100 mg

    COMETRIQ cabozantinib s-malate cap 3 x 20 mg (60 mgdose) kit

    COMETRIQ cabozantinib s-malcap 1 x 80 mg & 1 x 20 mg (100dose) kit

    COMETRIQ cabozantinib s-malcap 1 x 80 mg & 3 x 20 mg (140dose) kit

    CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE cyclophosphamide tab 25 mg

    CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE cyclophosphamide tab 50 mg

    cytarabine for inj 1 gm

    cytarabine for inj 500 mg cytarabine inj pf 20 mg/ml cytarabine inj 100 mg/ml cytarabine inj 20 mg/ml EMCYT estramustine phosphate

    sodium cap 140 mg

    ERIVEDGE vismodegib cap 150mg

  • 7/25/2019 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Generic Plus Drug Guide

    16/104

    2014

    10 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama April 2014 Generics Plus Drug Guide

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    DispensingLimits

    ETOPOSIDE etoposide cap 50mg

    exemestane tab 25 mg (Aromasin brand is Non-Preferred)

    FARESTON toremifene citratetab 60 mg (base equivalent)

    FIRMAGON degarelix acetate forinj 80 mg (base equiv)

    FIRMAGON degarelix acetate forinj 120 mg (base equiv)

    floxuridine for inj 0.5 gmflutamide cap 125 mg

    GILOTRIF afatinib dimaleate tab20 mg (base equivalent)

    GILOTRIF afatinib dimaleate tab30 mg (base equivalent)

    GILOTRIF afatinib dimaleate tab40 mg (base equivalent)

    GLEEVEC imatinib mesylate tab100 mg (base equivalent)

    GLEEVEC imatinib mesylate tab

    400 mg (base equivalent)

    HEXALEN altretamine cap 50 mg HYCAMTIN topotecan hcl cap

    0.25 mg (base equiv)

    HYCAMTIN topotecan hcl cap 1mg (base equiv)

    hydroxyurea cap 500 mg (Hydrea brand is Non-Preferred)

    ICLUSIG ponatinib hcl tab 15 mg(base equiv)

    ICLUSIG ponatinib hcl tab 45 mg(base equiv)

    IMBRUVICA ibrutinib cap 140 mg INLYTA axitinib tab 1 mg INLYTA axitinib tab 5 mg INTRON-A interferon alfa-2b inj

    6000000 unit/ml

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    D i s p e n s i n g L i m i t s

    INTRON-A interferon alfa-2b inj10000000 unit/ml

    JAKAFI ruxolitinib phosphate tab5 mg (base equivalent)

    JAKAFI ruxolitinib phosphate tab10 mg (base equivalent)

    JAKAFI ruxolitinib phosphate tab15 mg (base equivalent)

    JAKAFI ruxolitinib phosphate tab20 mg (base equivalent)

    JAKAFI ruxolitinib phosphate tab25 mg (base equivalent) letrozole tab 2.5 mg (Femara

    brand is Non-Preferred)

    LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM leucovorin calcium tab 10 mg

    LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM leucovorin calcium tab 15 mg

    leucovorin calcium for inj100 mg

    leucovorin calcium for inj

    200 mg

    leucovorin calcium for inj350 mg

    leucovorin calcium for inj 50 mg leucovorin calcium tab 25 mg

    leucovorin calcium tab 5 mg

    LEUKERAN chlorambucil tab 2mg

    leuprolide acetate inj kit 5 mg/ml LOMUSTINE lomustine cap 10

    mgLOMUSTINE lomustine cap 40

    mg

    LOMUSTINE lomustine cap 100mg

    LUPRON DEPOT leuprolideacetate for inj kit 3.75 mg

    LUPRON DEPOT leuprolideacetate for inj kit 7.5 mg

  • 7/25/2019 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Generic Plus Drug Guide

    17/104

    201

    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama April 2014 Generics Plus Drug Guide

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    DispensingLimits

    LUPRON DEPOT leuprolideacetate (3 month) for inj kit 11.25mg

    LUPRON DEPOT leuprolideacetate (3 month) for inj kit 22.5mg

    LUPRON DEPOT leuprolideacetate (4 month) for inj kit 30mg

    LUPRON DEPOT leuprolideacetate (6 month) for inj kit 45

    mg

    LYSODREN mitotane tab 500 mg MATULANE procarbazine hcl

    cap 50 mg

    megestrol acetate susp 40 mg/ml (Megace oral brand is Non-Preferred)

    megestrol acetate tab 20 mg

    megestrol acetate tab 40 mg

    MEKINIST trametinib dimethyl

    sulfoxide tab 0.5 mg (baseequivalent)

    MEKINIST trametinib dimethylsulfoxide tab 2 mg (baseequivalent)

    mercaptopurine tab 50 mg(Purinethol brand is Non-Preferred)

    methotrexate sodium for inj1 gm

    methotrexate sodium inj pf

    25 mg/mlmethotrexate sodium inj 25 mg/

    ml

    methotrexate sodium tab 2.5 mg(base equiv)

    MYLERAN busulfan tab 2 mg

    NEXAVAR sorafenib tosylate tab200 mg (base equivalent)

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    D i s p e n s i n g L i m i t s

    NILANDRON nilutamide tab 150mg

    POMALYST pomalidomide cap 1mg

    POMALYST pomalidomide cap 2mg

    POMALYST pomalidomide cap 3mg

    POMALYST pomalidomide cap 4mg

    SPRYCEL dasatinib tab 20 mg SPRYCEL dasatinib tab 50 mg SPRYCEL dasatinib tab 70 mg SPRYCEL dasatinib tab 80 mg SPRYCEL dasatinib tab 100 mg SPRYCEL dasatinib tab 140 mg STIVARGA regorafenib tab 40

    mg

    SUTENT sunitinib malate cap12.5 mg (base equivalent)

    SUTENT sunitinib malate cap 25mg (base equivalent)

    SUTENT sunitinib malate cap 50mg (base equivalent)

    SYLATRON peginterferon alfa-2bfor inj kit 296 mcg

    SYLATRON peginterferon alfa-2bfor inj kit 444 mcg

    SYLATRON peginterferon alfa-2bfor inj kit 888 mcg

    SYLATRON peginterferon alfa-2b

    for inj kit 4 x 296 mcg

    SYLATRON peginterferon alfa-2bfor inj kit 4 x 444 mcg

    SYLATRON peginterferon alfa-2bfor inj kit 4 x 888 mcg

    TABLOID thioguanine tab 40 mg

    TAFINLAR dabrafenib mesylatecap 50 mg (base equivalent)

  • 7/25/2019 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Generic Plus Drug Guide

    18/104

    2014

    12 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama April 2014 Generics Plus Drug Guide

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    DispensingLimits

    TAFINLAR dabrafenib mesylatecap 75 mg (base equivalent)

    tamoxifen citrate tab 10 mg(base equivalent)

    tamoxifen citrate tab 20 mg(base equivalent)

    TARCEVA erlotinib tab 25 mg TARCEVA erlotinib tab 100 mg TARCEVA erlotinib tab 150 mg TARGRETIN bexarotene cap 75

    mg

    TASIGNA nilotinib cap 150 mg TASIGNA nilotinib cap 200 mg temozolomide cap 100 mg

    (Temodar brand is Non-Preferred)

    temozolomide cap 140 mg(Temodar brand is Non-Preferred)

    temozolomide cap 180 mg(Temodar brand is Non-

    Preferred)

    temozolomide cap 20 mg(Temodar brand is Non-Preferred)

    temozolomide cap 250 mg(Temodar brand is Non-Preferred)

    temozolomide cap 5 mg(Temodar brand is Non-Preferred)

    tretinoin cap 10 mg TYKERB lapatinib ditosylate tab

    250 mg (base equiv)

    VANDETANIB vandetanib tab100 mg

    VANDETANIB vandetanib tab300 mg

    VOTRIENT pazopanib hcl tab200 mg (base equiv)

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    D i s p e n s i n g L i m i t s

    XALKORI crizotinib cap 200 mg XALKORI crizotinib cap 250 mg XELODA capecitabine tab 150

    mg

    XELODA capecitabine tab 500mg

    XTANDI enzalutamide cap 40 mg ZELBORAF vemurafenib tab 240

    mg (base equivalent)

    ZOLINZA vorinostat cap 100 mg ZYTIGA abiraterone acetate tab

    250 mg

    HORMONES, DIABETES AND RELATED DRUGS

    CORTICOSTEROIDS

    budesonide cap sr 24hr 3 mg(Entocort ec brand is Non-Preferred)

    CORTISONE ACETATE cortisone acetate tab 25 mg

    DEXAMETHASONE

    dexamethasone soln 0.5 mg/5mldexamethasone elixir 0.5 mg/5ml

    dexamethasone tab 0.5 mg

    dexamethasone tab 0.75 mg

    dexamethasone tab 1.5 mg

    dexamethasone tab 4 mg

    dexamethasone tab 6 mg

    fludrocortisone acetate tab0.1 mg

    hydrocortisone tab 10 mg (Cortef

    brand is Non-Preferred)hydrocortisone tab 20 mg (Cortef

    brand is Non-Preferred)

    hydrocortisone tab 5 mg (Cortef brand is Non-Preferred)

    methylprednisolone tab 16 mg(Medrol brand is Non-Preferred)

  • 7/25/2019 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Generic Plus Drug Guide

    19/104

    201

    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama April 2014 Generics Plus Drug Guide

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    DispensingLimits

    methylprednisolone tab 32 mg(Medrol brand is Non-Preferred)

    methylprednisolone tab 4 mg(Medrol brand is Non-Preferred)

    methylprednisolone tab 4 mgdose pack (Medrol dosepak brand is Non-Preferred)

    methylprednisolone tab 8 mg(Medrol brand is Non-

    Preferred)prednisolone sod phosph oral

    soln 6.7 mg/5ml (5 mg/5mlbase) (Pediapred brand isNon-Preferred)

    prednisolone sod phosphateoral soln 15 mg/5ml (baseequiv) (Orapred brand is Non-Preferred)

    prednisolone syrup 15 mg/5ml(usp solution equivalent)

    (Prelone brand is Non-Preferred)

    PREDNISONE prednisone oralsoln 5 mg/5ml

    prednisone tab 1 mg

    prednisone tab 10 mg

    prednisone tab 10 mg dose pack

    prednisone tab 2.5 mg

    prednisone tab 20 mg

    prednisone tab 5 mg

    prednisone tab 5 mg dose packMALE HORMONES

    ANDROGEL testosterone td gel25 mg/2.5gm (1%)

    ANDROGEL testosterone td gel50 mg/5gm (1%)

    ANDROGEL testosterone td gel20.25 mg/1.25gm (1.62%)

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    D i s p e n s i n g L i m i t s

    ANDROGEL testosterone td gel40.5 mg/2.5gm (1.62%)

    ANDROGEL PUMP testosteronetd gel 12.5 mg/act (1%)

    ANDROGEL PUMP testosteronetd gel 20.25 mg/act (1.62%)

    danazol cap 100 mg danazol cap 200 mg danazol cap 50 mg testosterone cypionate im in oil

    100 mg/ml (Depo-testosterone brand is Non-Preferred)

    testosterone cypionate im in oil200 mg/ml (Depo-testosterone brand is Non-Preferred)

    testosterone enanthate im in oil200 mg/ml

    ESTROGENS

    COMBIPATCH estradiol-norethindrone ace td pttw0.05-0.14 mg/day

    COMBIPATCH estradiol-norethindrone ace td pttw0.05-0.25 mg/day

    DIVIGEL estradiol td gel 0.25mg/0.25gm (0.1%)

    DIVIGEL estradiol td gel 0.5mg/0.5gm (0.1%)

    DIVIGEL estradiol td gel 1 mg/gm(0.1%)

    estradiol & norethindroneacetate tab 0.5-0.1 mg (Activella

    brand is Non-Preferred)

    estradiol & norethindroneacetate tab 1-0.5 mg (Activella brand is Non-Preferred)

    estradiol tab 0.5 mg (Estrace brand is Non-Preferred)

    estradiol tab 1 mg (Estrace brand is Non-Preferred)

  • 7/25/2019 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Generic Plus Drug Guide

    20/104

    2014

    14 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama April 2014 Generics Plus Drug Guide

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    DispensingLimits

    estradiol tab 2 mg (Estrace brand is Non-Preferred)

    estradiol td patch weekly0.025 mg/24hr (Climara brandis Non-Preferred)

    estradiol td patch weekly0.0375 mg/24hr (37.5 mcg/24hr)(Climara brand is Non-Preferred)

    estradiol td patch weekly0.05 mg/24hr (Climara brand is

    Non-Preferred)estradiol td patch weekly

    0.06 mg/24hr (Climara brand isNon-Preferred)

    estradiol td patch weekly0.075 mg/24hr (Climara brandis Non-Preferred)

    estradiol td patch weekly0.1 mg/24hr (Climara brand isNon-Preferred)

    estropipate tab 0.75 mg

    estropipate tab 1.5 mg

    norethindrone acetate-ethinylestradiol tab 1 mg-5 mcg

    PREMARIN estrogens,conjugated tab 0.3 mg

    PREMARIN estrogens,conjugated tab 0.45 mg

    PREMARIN estrogens,conjugated tab 0.625 mg

    PREMARIN estrogens,

    conjugated tab 0.9 mgPREMARIN estrogens,

    conjugated tab 1.25 mg

    PREMPHASE conj est 0.625(14)/conj est-medroxypro ac tab0.625-5mg(14)

    PREMPRO conjugated estrogen-medroxyprogest acetate tab0.3-1.5 mg

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    D i s p e n s i n g L i m i t s

    PREMPRO conjugated estrogen-medroxyprogest acetate tab0.45-1.5 mg

    PREMPRO conjugated estrogen-medroxyprogest acetate tab0.625-2.5 mg

    PREMPRO conjugated estrogen-medroxyprogest acetate tab0.625-5 mg

    PROGESTINS

    medroxyprogesterone acetate

    tab 10 mg (Provera brand isNon-Preferred)

    medroxyprogesterone acetatetab 2.5 mg (Provera brand isNon-Preferred)

    medroxyprogesterone acetatetab 5 mg (Provera brand isNon-Preferred)

    norethindrone acetate tab5 mg (Aygestin brand is Non-Preferred)

    progesterone micronized cap100 mg (Prometrium brand isNon-Preferred)

    progesterone micronized cap200 mg (Prometrium brand isNon-Preferred)

    BIRTH CONTROL

    AMETHYST levonorgestrel-ethinyl estradiol (continuous) tab90-20 mcg

    desogest-eth estrad & eth estrad

    tab 0.15-0.02/0.01 mg(21/5)(Mircette brand is Non-Preferred)

    desogest-ethin est tab0.1-0.025/0.125-0.025/0.15-0.025mg-mg (Cyclessa brand is Non-Preferred)

  • 7/25/2019 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Generic Plus Drug Guide

    21/104

    201

    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama April 2014 Generics Plus Drug Guide

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    DispensingLimits

    desogestrel & ethinyl estradioltab 0.15 mg-30 mcg (Desogen brand is Non-Preferred)

    drospirenone-ethinyl estradioltab 3-0.02 mg (Yaz brand isNon-Preferred)

    drospirenone-ethinyl estradioltab 3-0.03 mg (Yasmin 28 brand is Non-Preferred)

    ELLA ulipristal acetate tab 30 mg

    ethynodiol diacetate & ethinyl

    estradiol tab 1 mg-35 mcg

    levonorg-eth est tab0.15-0.03mg(84) & eth est tab0.01mg(7) (Seasonique brandis Non-Preferred)

    levonorgestrel & ethinylestradiol (91-day) tab0.15-0.03 mg

    levonorgestrel & ethinylestradiol tab 0.1 mg-20 mcg

    levonorgestrel & ethinyl

    estradiol tab 0.15 mg-30 mcg

    levonorgestrel tab 0.75 mg (Planb brand is Non-Preferred)

    levonorgestrel tab 1.5 mg (Planb one-step brand is Non-Preferred)

    levonorgestrel-eth estra tab0.05-30/0.075-40/0.125-30mg-mcg

    medroxyprogesterone acetateim susp 150 mg/ml (Depo-

    provera contrac brand is Non-Preferred)

    norethindrone & ethinyl estradioltab 0.4 mg-35 mcg (Ovcon-35 brand is Non-Preferred)

    norethindrone & ethinyl estradioltab 0.5 mg-35 mcg (Brevicon-28 brand is Non-Preferred)

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    D i s p e n s i n g L i m i t s

    norethindrone & ethinyl estradioltab 1 mg-35 mcg (Norinyl 1+35 brand is Non-Preferred)

    norethindrone & ethinylestradiol-fe chew tab0.4 mg-35 mcg (Femcon fe brand is Non-Preferred)

    norethindrone ace & ethinylestradiol tab 1 mg-20 mcg(Loestrin 1/20-21 brand is Non-Preferred)

    norethindrone ace & ethinylestradiol tab 1.5 mg-30 mcg(Loestrin 1.5/30-21 brand isNon-Preferred)

    norethindrone ace & ethinylestradiol-fe tab 1 mg-20 mcg(Loestrin fe 1/20 brand is Non-Preferred)

    norethindrone ace & ethinylestradiol-fe tab 1.5 mg-30 mcg(Loestrin fe 1.5/30 brand isNon-Preferred)

    norethindrone tab 0.35 mg (Nor-qd brand is Non-Preferred)

    norethindrone-eth estradiol tab0.5-35/0.75-35/1-35 mg-mcg(Ortho-novum 7/7/7 brand isNon-Preferred)

    norethindrone-eth estradiol tab0.5-35/1-35/0.5-35 mg-mcg(Tri-norinyl 28 brand is Non-Preferred)

    norgestimate & ethinyl estradiol

    tab 0.25 mg-35 mcg (Ortho-cyclen brand is Non-Preferred)

    norgestimate-eth estrad tab0.18-35/0.215-35/0.25-35 mg-mcg (Ortho tri-cyclen brand isNon-Preferred)

    norgestrel & ethinyl estradiol tab0.3 mg-30 mcg

    INFERTILITY

  • 7/25/2019 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Generic Plus Drug Guide

    22/104

    2014

    16 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama April 2014 Generics Plus Drug Guide

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    DispensingLimits

    chorionic gonadotropin for inj10000 unit

    clomiphene citrate tab 50 mg(Clomid brand is Non-Preferred)

    FOLLISTIM AQ follitropin beta inj75 unit/0.5ml

    FOLLISTIM AQ follitropin beta inj150 unit/0.5ml

    FOLLISTIM AQ follitropin beta inj300 unit/0.36ml

    FOLLISTIM AQ follitropin beta inj600 unit/0.72ml

    FOLLISTIM AQ follitropin beta inj900 unit/1.08ml

    LUPRON DEPOT-PED leuprolideacetate for inj pediatric kit 7.5 mg

    LUPRON DEPOT-PED leuprolideacetate for inj pediatric kit 11.25mg

    LUPRON DEPOT-PED leuprolide

    acetate for inj pediatric kit 15 mg

    LUPRON DEPOT-PED leuprolideacetate (3 month) for inj pediatrickit 11.25 mg

    LUPRON DEPOT-PED leuprolideacetate (3 month) for inj pediatrickit 30 mg

    SYNAREL nafarelin acetatenasal soln 2 mg/ml

    DIABETES

    acarbose tab 100 mg (Precose

    brand is Non-Preferred)

    acarbose tab 25 mg (Precose brand is Non-Preferred)

    acarbose tab 50 mg (Precose brand is Non-Preferred)

    glimepiride tab 1 mg (Amaryl brand is Non-Preferred)

    glimepiride tab 2 mg (Amaryl brand is Non-Preferred)

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    D i s p e n s i n g L i m i t s

    glimepiride tab 4 mg (Amaryl brand is Non-Preferred)

    glipizide tab sr 24hr 10 mg(Glucotrol xl brand is Non-Preferred)

    glipizide tab sr 24hr 2.5 mg(Glucotrol xl brand is Non-Preferred)

    glipizide tab sr 24hr 5 mg(Glucotrol xl brand is Non-Preferred)

    glipizide tab 10 mg (Glucotrol brand is Non-Preferred)

    glipizide tab 5 mg (Glucotrol brand is Non-Preferred)

    glipizide-metformin hcl tab2.5-250 mg

    glipizide-metformin hcl tab2.5-500 mg

    glipizide-metformin hcl tab5-500 mg

    GLUCAGON EMERGENCY KIT glucagon (rdna) for inj kit 1 mg

    glyburide micronized tab 1.5 mg(Glynase brand is Non-Preferred)

    glyburide micronized tab 3 mg(Glynase brand is Non-Preferred)

    glyburide micronized tab 6 mg(Glynase brand is Non-Preferred)

    glyburide tab 1.25 mgglyburide tab 2.5 mg

    glyburide tab 5 mg

    glyburide-metformin tab1.25-250 mg (Glucovance brand is Non-Preferred)

    glyburide-metformin tab2.5-500 mg (Glucovance brandis Non-Preferred)

  • 7/25/2019 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Generic Plus Drug Guide

    23/104

    201

    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama April 2014 Generics Plus Drug Guide

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    DispensingLimits

    glyburide-metformin tab5-500 mg (Glucovance brandis Non-Preferred)

    KOMBIGLYZE XR saxagliptin-metformin hcl tab sr 24hr2.5-1000 mg

    KOMBIGLYZE XR saxagliptin-metformin hcl tab sr 24hr 5-500mg

    KOMBIGLYZE XR saxagliptin-metformin hcl tab sr 24hr 5-1000

    mg

    metformin hcl tab sr 24hr 500 mg(Glucophage xr brand is Non-Preferred)

    metformin hcl tab sr 24hr 750 mg(Glucophage xr brand is Non-Preferred)

    metformin hcl tab 1000 mg(Glucophage brand is Non-Preferred)

    metformin hcl tab 500 mg

    (Glucophage brand is Non-Preferred)

    metformin hcl tab 850 mg(Glucophage brand is Non-Preferred)

    nateglinide tab 120 mg (Starlix brand is Non-Preferred)

    nateglinide tab 60 mg (Starlix brand is Non-Preferred)

    ONGLYZA saxagliptin hcl tab 2.5mg (base equiv)

    ONGLYZA saxagliptin hcl tab 5mg (base equiv)

    pioglitazone hcl tab 15 mg (baseequiv) (Actos brand is Non-Preferred)

    pioglitazone hcl tab 30 mg (baseequiv) (Actos brand is Non-Preferred)

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    D i s p e n s i n g L i m i t s

    pioglitazone hcl tab 45 mg (baseequiv) (Actos brand is Non-Preferred)

    pioglitazone hcl-metformin hcltab 15-500 mg (Actoplus met brand is Non-Preferred)

    pioglitazone hcl-metformin hcltab 15-850 mg (Actoplus met brand is Non-Preferred)

    repaglinide tab 0.5 mg (Prandin brand is Non-Preferred)

    repaglinide tab 1 mg (Prandin brand is Non-Preferred)

    repaglinide tab 2 mg (Prandin brand is Non-Preferred)

    VICTOZA liraglutide inj 18mg/3ml (6 mg/ml)

    DIABETES - INSULINS

    Rapid-Acting Insulins

    NOVOLOG insulin aspart inj 100unit/ml

    NOVOLOG FLEXPEN insulinaspart inj 100 unit/ml

    NOVOLOG PENFILL insulinaspart inj 100 unit/ml

    Short-Acting Insulins

    NOVOLIN R insulin regular(human) inj 100 unit/ml

    NOVOLIN R RELION insulinregular (human) inj 100 unit/ml

    Intermediate-Acting Insulins

    NOVOLIN N insulin isophane(human) inj 100 unit/ml

    NOVOLIN N RELION insulinisophane (human) inj 100 unit/ml

    NOVOLIN 70/30 insulin isophane& regular (human) inj 100 unit/ml(70-30)

  • 7/25/2019 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Generic Plus Drug Guide

    24/104

  • 7/25/2019 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Generic Plus Drug Guide

    25/104

    201

    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama April 2014 Generics Plus Drug Guide

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    DispensingLimits

    alendronate sodium tab 5 mg alendronate sodium tab 70 mg

    (Fosamax brand is Non-Preferred)

    cabergoline tab 0.5 mg

    calcitonin (salmon) nasal soln200 unit/act (Miacalcin brandis Non-Preferred)

    calcitriol cap 0.25 mcg (Rocaltrol brand is Non-Preferred)

    calcitriol cap 0.5 mcg (Rocaltrol brand is Non-Preferred)

    calcitriol oral soln 1 mcg/ml(Rocaltrol brand is Non-Preferred)

    desmopressin acetate inj 4 mcg/ml (Ddavp brand is Non-Preferred)

    desmopressin acetate nasal soln0.01% (refrigerated) (Ddavp brand is Non-Preferred)

    desmopressin acetate nasalspray soln 0.01% (Ddavp brand is Non-Preferred)

    desmopressin acetate nasalspray soln 0.01% (refrigerated)

    desmopressin acetate tab 0.1 mg(Ddavp brand is Non-Preferred)

    desmopressin acetate tab 0.2 mg(Ddavp brand is Non-Preferred)

    EVISTA raloxifene hcl tab 60 mg

    ibandronate sodium tab 150 mg

    (base equivalent) (Boniva brand is Non-Preferred)

    levocarnitine oral soln1 gm/10ml (10%) (Carnitor brand is Non-Preferred)

    levocarnitine tab 330 mg(Carnitor brand is Non-Preferred)

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    D i s p e n s i n g L i m i t s

    LUPRON DEPOT-PED leuprolideacetate for inj pediatric kit 7.5 mg

    LUPRON DEPOT-PED leuprolideacetate for inj pediatric kit 11.25mg

    LUPRON DEPOT-PED leuprolideacetate for inj pediatric kit 15 mg

    methylergonovine maleate tab0.2 mg

    octreotide acetate inj 100 mcg/ml(0.1 mg/ml) (Sandostatin brand

    is Non-Preferred)

    octreotide acetate inj 1000 mcg/ml (1 mg/ml) (Sandostatin brand is Non-Preferred)

    octreotide acetate inj 200 mcg/ml(0.2 mg/ml) (Sandostatin brandis Non-Preferred)

    octreotide acetate inj 50 mcg/ml (0.05 mg/ml) (Sandostatin brand is Non-Preferred)

    octreotide acetate inj 500 mcg/ml

    (0.5 mg/ml) (Sandostatin brandis Non-Preferred)

    ORFADIN nitisinone cap 2 mg ORFADIN nitisinone cap 5 mg ORFADIN nitisinone cap 10 mg paricalcitol cap 1 mcg (Zemplar

    brand is Non-Preferred)

    paricalcitol cap 2 mcg (Zemplar brand is Non-Preferred)

    paricalcitol cap 4 mcg (Zemplar

    brand is Non-Preferred)SANDOSTATIN LAR DEPOT

    octreotide acetate for im inj kit 10mg

    SANDOSTATIN LAR DEPOT octreotide acetate for im inj kit 20mg

  • 7/25/2019 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Generic Plus Drug Guide

    26/104

    2014

    20 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama April 2014 Generics Plus Drug Guide

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    DispensingLimits

    SANDOSTATIN LAR DEPOT octreotide acetate for im inj kit 30mg

    SENSIPAR cinacalcet hcl tab 30mg (base equiv)

    SENSIPAR cinacalcet hcl tab 60mg (base equiv)

    SENSIPAR cinacalcet hcl tab 90mg (base equiv)

    STIMATE desmopressin acetatenasal soln 1.5 mg/ml

    HEART AND CIRCULATORY DRUGS

    ANGIOTENSIN CONVERTING ENZYME (ACE)INHIBITORS AND COMBINATIONS

    benazepril &hydrochlorothiazide tab10-12.5 mg (Lotensin hct brandis Non-Preferred)

    benazepril &hydrochlorothiazide tab20-12.5 mg (Lotensin hct brandis Non-Preferred)

    benazepril &hydrochlorothiazide tab20-25 mg (Lotensin hct brandis Non-Preferred)

    benazepril &hydrochlorothiazide tab5-6.25 mg

    benazepril hcl tab 10 mg(Lotensin brand is Non-Preferred)

    benazepril hcl tab 20 mg

    (Lotensin brand is Non-Preferred)

    benazepril hcl tab 40 mg(Lotensin brand is Non-Preferred)

    benazepril hcl tab 5 mg

    captopril tab 100 mg

    captopril tab 12.5 mg

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    D i s p e n s i n g L i m i t s

    captopril tab 25 mg

    captopril tab 50 mg

    CAPTOPRIL/HYDROCHLOROTHIA captopril & hydrochlorothiazidetab 25-15 mg

    CAPTOPRIL/HYDROCHLOROTHIA captopril & hydrochlorothiazidetab 50-15 mg

    enalapril maleate &

    hydrochlorothiazide tab10-25 mg (Vaseretic brand isNon-Preferred)

    enalapril maleate &hydrochlorothiazide tab5-12.5 mg

    enalapril maleate tab 10 mg(Vasotec brand is Non-Preferred)

    enalapril maleate tab 2.5 mg(Vasotec brand is Non-

    Preferred)enalapril maleate tab 20 mg

    (Vasotec brand is Non-Preferred)

    enalapril maleate tab 5 mg(Vasotec brand is Non-Preferred)

    fosinopril sodium &hydrochlorothiazide tab10-12.5 mg

    fosinopril sodium &

    hydrochlorothiazide tab20-12.5 mg

    fosinopril sodium tab 10 mg

    fosinopril sodium tab 20 mg

    fosinopril sodium tab 40 mg

    lisinopril & hydrochlorothiazidetab 10-12.5 mg (Zestoretic brand is Non-Preferred)

  • 7/25/2019 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Generic Plus Drug Guide

    27/104

    201

    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama April 2014 Generics Plus Drug Guide

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    DispensingLimits

    lisinopril & hydrochlorothiazidetab 20-12.5 mg (Zestoretic brand is Non-Preferred)

    lisinopril & hydrochlorothiazidetab 20-25 mg (Zestoretic brandis Non-Preferred)

    lisinopril tab 10 mg (Prinivil brand is Non-Preferred)

    lisinopril tab 2.5 mg (Zestril brand is Non-Preferred)

    lisinopril tab 20 mg (Prinivil

    brand is Non-Preferred)

    lisinopril tab 30 mg (Zestril brand is Non-Preferred)

    lisinopril tab 40 mg (Zestril brand is Non-Preferred)

    lisinopril tab 5 mg (Prinivil brand is Non-Preferred)

    moexipril hcl tab 15 mg (Univasc brand is Non-Preferred)

    moexipril hcl tab 7.5 mg (Univasc

    brand is Non-Preferred)moexipril-hydrochlorothiazide

    tab 15-12.5 mg (Uniretic brandis Non-Preferred)

    moexipril-hydrochlorothiazidetab 15-25 mg

    moexipril-hydrochlorothiazidetab 7.5-12.5 mg (Uniretic brand is Non-Preferred)

    perindopril erbumine tab 2 mg

    perindopril erbumine tab 4 mg

    (Aceon brand is Non-Preferred)perindopril erbumine tab 8 mg

    (Aceon brand is Non-Preferred)

    quinapril hcl tab 10 mg (Accupril brand is Non-Preferred)

    quinapril hcl tab 20 mg (Accupril brand is Non-Preferred)

    quinapril hcl tab 40 mg (Accupril brand is Non-Preferred)

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    D i s p e n s i n g L i m i t s

    quinapril hcl tab 5 mg (Accupril brand is Non-Preferred)

    quinapril-hydrochlorothiazidetab 10-12.5 mg (Accuretic brand is Non-Preferred)

    quinapril-hydrochlorothiazidetab 20-12.5 mg (Accuretic brand is Non-Preferred)

    quinapril-hydrochlorothiazidetab 20-25 mg (Accuretic brandis Non-Preferred)

    ramipril cap 1.25 mg (Altace brand is Non-Preferred)

    ramipril cap 10 mg (Altace brand is Non-Preferred)

    ramipril cap 2.5 mg (Altace brand is Non-Preferred)

    ramipril cap 5 mg (Altace brandis Non-Preferred)

    trandolapril tab 1 mg (Mavik brand is Non-Preferred)

    trandolapril tab 2 mg (Mavik brand is Non-Preferred)

    trandolapril tab 4 mg (Mavik brand is Non-Preferred)

    ANGIOTENSIN II RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS (ARBS)AND COMBINATIONS

    DIOVAN valsartan tab 40 mg DIOVAN valsartan tab 80 mg DIOVAN valsartan tab 160 mg DIOVAN valsartan tab 320 mg

    irbesartan tab 150 mg (Avapro brand is Non-Preferred)

    irbesartan tab 300 mg (Avapro brand is Non-Preferred)

    irbesartan tab 75 mg (Avapro brand is Non-Preferred)

    irbesartan-hydrochlorothiazidetab 150-12.5 mg (Avalide brand is Non-Preferred)

  • 7/25/2019 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Generic Plus Drug Guide

    28/104

    2014

    22 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama April 2014 Generics Plus Drug Guide

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    DispensingLimits

    irbesartan-hydrochlorothiazidetab 300-12.5 mg (Avalide brand is Non-Preferred)

    losartan potassium &hydrochlorothiazide tab100-12.5 mg (Hyzaar brand isNon-Preferred)

    losartan potassium &hydrochlorothiazide tab100-25 mg (Hyzaar brand isNon-Preferred)

    losartan potassium &hydrochlorothiazide tab50-12.5 mg (Hyzaar brand isNon-Preferred)

    losartan potassium tab 100 mg(Cozaar brand is Non-Preferred)

    losartan potassium tab 25 mg(Cozaar brand is Non-Preferred)

    losartan potassium tab 50 mg

    (Cozaar brand is Non-Preferred)

    valsartan-hydrochlorothiazidetab 160-12.5 mg (Diovan hct brand is Non-Preferred)

    valsartan-hydrochlorothiazidetab 160-25 mg (Diovan hct brand is Non-Preferred)

    valsartan-hydrochlorothiazidetab 320-12.5 mg (Diovan hct brand is Non-Preferred)

    valsartan-hydrochlorothiazidetab 320-25 mg (Diovan hct brand is Non-Preferred)

    valsartan-hydrochlorothiazidetab 80-12.5 mg (Diovan hct brand is Non-Preferred)

    BETA BLOCKERS AND COMBINATIONS

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    D i s p e n s i n g L i m i t s

    acebutolol hcl cap 200 mg(Sectral brand is Non-Preferred)

    acebutolol hcl cap 400 mg(Sectral brand is Non-Preferred)

    atenolol & chlorthalidone tab100-25 mg (Tenoretic 100 brand is Non-Preferred)

    atenolol & chlorthalidone tab50-25 mg (Tenoretic 50 brand

    is Non-Preferred)atenolol tab 100 mg (Tenormin

    brand is Non-Preferred)

    atenolol tab 25 mg (Tenormin brand is Non-Preferred)

    atenolol tab 50 mg (Tenormin brand is Non-Preferred)

    bisoprolol & hydrochlorothiazidetab 10-6.25 mg (Ziac brand isNon-Preferred)

    bisoprolol & hydrochlorothiazide

    tab 2.5-6.25 mg (Ziac brand isNon-Preferred)

    bisoprolol & hydrochlorothiazidetab 5-6.25 mg (Ziac brand isNon-Preferred)

    bisoprolol fumarate tab 10 mg(Zebeta brand is Non-Preferred)

    bisoprolol fumarate tab 5 mg(Zebeta brand is Non-Preferred)

    carvedilol tab 12.5 mg (Coreg brand is Non-Preferred)

    carvedilol tab 25 mg (Coreg brand is Non-Preferred)

    carvedilol tab 3.125 mg (Coreg brand is Non-Preferred)

    carvedilol tab 6.25 mg (Coreg brand is Non-Preferred)

  • 7/25/2019 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Generic Plus Drug Guide

    29/104

    201

    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama April 2014 Generics Plus Drug Guide

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    DispensingLimits

    labetalol hcl tab 100 mg(Trandate brand is Non-Preferred)

    labetalol hcl tab 200 mg(Trandate brand is Non-Preferred)

    labetalol hcl tab 300 mg(Trandate brand is Non-Preferred)

    metoprolol succinate tab sr 24hr100 mg (Toprol xl brand is

    Non-Preferred)metoprolol succinate tab sr 24hr

    200 mg (Toprol xl brand isNon-Preferred)

    metoprolol succinate tab sr 24hr25 mg (Toprol xl brand is Non-Preferred)

    metoprolol succinate tab sr 24hr50 mg (Toprol xl brand is Non-Preferred)

    metoprolol tartrate tab 100 mg

    (Lopressor brand is Non-Preferred)

    metoprolol tartrate tab 25 mg

    metoprolol tartrate tab 50 mg(Lopressor brand is Non-Preferred)

    nadolol tab 20 mg (Corgard brand is Non-Preferred)

    nadolol tab 40 mg (Corgard brand is Non-Preferred)

    nadolol tab 80 mg (Corgard

    brand is Non-Preferred)

    propranolol hcl cap sr 24hr120 mg (Inderal la brand isNon-Preferred)

    propranolol hcl cap sr 24hr160 mg (Inderal la brand isNon-Preferred)

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    D i s p e n s i n g L i m i t s

    propranolol hcl cap sr 24hr60 mg (Inderal la brand is Non-Preferred)

    propranolol hcl cap sr 24hr80 mg (Inderal la brand is Non-Preferred)

    propranolol hcl tab 10 mg

    propranolol hcl tab 20 mg

    propranolol hcl tab 40 mg

    propranolol hcl tab 60 mg

    propranolol hcl tab 80 mgCALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS ANDCOMBINATIONS

    amlodipine besylate tab 10 mg(Norvasc brand is Non-Preferred)

    amlodipine besylate tab 2.5 mg(Norvasc brand is Non-Preferred)

    amlodipine besylate tab 5 mg(Norvasc brand is Non-

    Preferred)amlodipine besylate-benazepril

    hcl cap 10-20 mg (Lotrel brandis Non-Preferred)

    amlodipine besylate-benazeprilhcl cap 10-40 mg (Lotrel brandis Non-Preferred)

    amlodipine besylate-benazeprilhcl cap 2.5-10 mg (Lotrel brand is Non-Preferred)

    amlodipine besylate-benazepril

    hcl cap 5-10 mg (Lotrel brandis Non-Preferred)

    amlodipine besylate-benazeprilhcl cap 5-20 mg (Lotrel brandis Non-Preferred)

    amlodipine besylate-benazeprilhcl cap 5-40 mg (Lotrel brandis Non-Preferred)

    diltiazem hcl cap sr 24hr 120 mg

  • 7/25/2019 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Generic Plus Drug Guide

    30/104

    2014

    24 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama April 2014 Generics Plus Drug Guide

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    DispensingLimits

    diltiazem hcl cap sr 24hr 180 mg

    diltiazem hcl cap sr 24hr 240 mg(Dilacor xr brand is Non-Preferred)

    diltiazem hcl coated beads capsr 24hr 120 mg (Cardizem cd brand is Non-Preferred)

    diltiazem hcl coated beads capsr 24hr 180 mg (Cardizem cd brand is Non-Preferred)

    diltiazem hcl coated beads cap

    sr 24hr 240 mg (Cardizem cd brand is Non-Preferred)

    diltiazem hcl coated beads capsr 24hr 300 mg (Cardizem cd brand is Non-Preferred)

    diltiazem hcl coated beads capsr 24hr 360 mg (Cardizem cd brand is Non-Preferred)

    diltiazem hcl extended releasebeads cap sr 24hr 120 mg(Tiazac brand is Non-

    Preferred)diltiazem hcl extended release

    beads cap sr 24hr 180 mg(Tiazac brand is Non-Preferred)

    diltiazem hcl extended releasebeads cap sr 24hr 240 mg(Tiazac brand is Non-Preferred)

    diltiazem hcl extended releasebeads cap sr 24hr 300 mg(Tiazac brand is Non-Preferred)

    diltiazem hcl extended releasebeads cap sr 24hr 360 mg(Tiazac brand is Non-Preferred)

    diltiazem hcl extended releasebeads cap sr 24hr 420 mg(Tiazac brand is Non-Preferred)

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    D i s p e n s i n g L i m i t s

    diltiazem hcl tab 120 mg(Cardizem brand is Non-Preferred)

    diltiazem hcl tab 30 mg(Cardizem brand is Non-Preferred)

    diltiazem hcl tab 60 mg(Cardizem brand is Non-Preferred)

    diltiazem hcl tab 90 mg

    felodipine tab sr 24hr 10 mg

    felodipine tab sr 24hr 2.5 mg

    felodipine tab sr 24hr 5 mg

    nifedipine tab sr 24hr osmotic30 mg (Procardia xl brand isNon-Preferred)

    nifedipine tab sr 24hr osmotic60 mg (Procardia xl brand isNon-Preferred)

    nifedipine tab sr 24hr osmotic90 mg (Procardia xl brand is

    Non-Preferred)nifedipine tab sr 24hr 30 mg

    (Adalat cc brand is Non-Preferred)

    nifedipine tab sr 24hr 60 mg(Adalat cc brand is Non-Preferred)

    nifedipine tab sr 24hr 90 mg(Adalat cc brand is Non-Preferred)

    VERAPAMIL HCL verapamil hcl

    tab 40 mgverapamil hcl cap sr 24hr

    120 mg (Verelan brand is Non-Preferred)

    verapamil hcl cap sr 24hr180 mg (Verelan brand is Non-Preferred)

  • 7/25/2019 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Generic Plus Drug Guide

    31/104

    201

    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama April 2014 Generics Plus Drug Guide

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    DispensingLimits

    verapamil hcl cap sr 24hr240 mg (Verelan brand is Non-Preferred)

    verapamil hcl cap sr 24hr360 mg (Verelan brand is Non-Preferred)

    verapamil hcl tab cr 120 mg(Calan sr brand is Non-Preferred)

    verapamil hcl tab cr 180 mg(Calan sr brand is Non-

    Preferred)verapamil hcl tab cr 240 mg

    (Calan sr brand is Non-Preferred)

    verapamil hcl tab 120 mg (Calan brand is Non-Preferred)

    verapamil hcl tab 80 mg (Calan brand is Non-Preferred)

    CHEST PAIN

    ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE isosorbide dinitrate tab 30 mg

    ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE isosorbide dinitrate sl tab 5 mg

    isosorbide dinitrate tab 10 mg

    isosorbide dinitrate tab 20 mg

    isosorbide dinitrate tab 30 mg

    isosorbide dinitrate tab 5 mg(Isordil titradose brand is Non-Preferred)

    isosorbide mononitrate tab sr24hr 120 mg (Imdur brand is

    Non-Preferred)isosorbide mononitrate tab sr

    24hr 30 mg (Imdur brand isNon-Preferred)

    isosorbide mononitrate tab sr24hr 60 mg (Imdur brand isNon-Preferred)

    isosorbide mononitrate tab10 mg

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    D i s p e n s i n g L i m i t s

    isosorbide mononitrate tab20 mg

    nitroglycerin td patch 24hr0.1 mg/hr (Nitro-dur brand isNon-Preferred)

    nitroglycerin td patch 24hr0.2 mg/hr (Nitro-dur brand isNon-Preferred)

    nitroglycerin td patch 24hr0.4 mg/hr (Nitro-dur brand isNon-Preferred)

    nitroglycerin td patch 24hr0.6 mg/hr (Nitro-dur brand isNon-Preferred)

    NITROSTAT nitroglycerin sl tab0.3 mg

    NITROSTAT nitroglycerin sl tab0.4 mg

    NITROSTAT nitroglycerin sl tab0.6 mg

    CHOLESTEROL LOWERING

    atorvastatin calcium tab 10 mg(base equivalent) (Lipitor brand is Non-Preferred)

    atorvastatin calcium tab 20 mg(base equivalent) (Lipitor brand is Non-Preferred)

    atorvastatin calcium tab 40 mg(base equivalent) (Lipitor brand is Non-Preferred)

    atorvastatin calcium tab 80 mg(base equivalent) (Lipitor brand is Non-Preferred)

    cholestyramine light powderpackets 4 gm

    cholestyramine light powder4 gm/dose (Questran light brand is Non-Preferred)

    cholestyramine powder packets4 gm (Questran brand is Non-Preferred)

  • 7/25/2019 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Generic Plus Drug Guide

    32/104

    2014

    26 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama April 2014 Generics Plus Drug Guide

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    DispensingLimits

    cholestyramine powder 4 gm/dose (Questran brand is Non-Preferred)

    choline fenofibrate cap dr135 mg (fenofibric acid equiv)(Trilipix brand is Non-Preferred)

    choline fenofibrate cap dr 45 mg(fenofibric acid equiv) (Trilipix brand is Non-Preferred)

    colestipol hcl granule packets5 gm (Colestid flavored brand

    is Non-Preferred)colestipol hcl granules 5 gm

    (Colestid flavored brand isNon-Preferred)

    colestipol hcl tab 1 gm (Colestid brand is Non-Preferred)

    fenofibrate micronized cap134 mg (Lofibra brand is Non-Preferred)

    fenofibrate micronized cap200 mg (Lofibra brand is Non-

    Preferred)fenofibrate micronized cap

    67 mg (Lofibra brand is Non-Preferred)

    fenofibrate tab 145 mg (Tricor brand is Non-Preferred)

    fenofibrate tab 160 mg (Lofibra brand is Non-Preferred)

    fenofibrate tab 48 mg (Tricor brand is Non-Preferred)

    fenofibrate tab 54 mg (Lofibra

    brand is Non-Preferred)

    gemfibrozil tab 600 mg (Lopid brand is Non-Preferred)

    lovastatin tab 10 mg

    lovastatin tab 20 mg (Mevacor brand is Non-Preferred)

    lovastatin tab 40 mg (Mevacor brand is Non-Preferred)

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    D i s p e n s i n g L i m i t s

    niacin tab cr 1000 mg(antihyperlipidemic) (Niaspan brand is Non-Preferred)

    niacin tab cr 500 mg(antihyperlipidemic) (Niaspan brand is Non-Preferred)

    niacin tab cr 750 mg(antihyperlipidemic) (Niaspan brand is Non-Preferred)

    pravastatin sodium tab 10 mg

    pravastatin sodium tab 20 mg

    (Pravachol brand is Non-Preferred)

    pravastatin sodium tab 40 mg(Pravachol brand is Non-Preferred)

    pravastatin sodium tab 80 mg(Pravachol brand is Non-Preferred)

    simvastatin tab 10 mg (Zocor brand is Non-Preferred)

    simvastatin tab 20 mg (Zocor

    brand is Non-Preferred)

    simvastatin tab 40 mg (Zocor brand is Non-Preferred)

    simvastatin tab 5 mg (Zocor brand is Non-Preferred)

    simvastatin tab 80 mg (Zocor brand is Non-Preferred)

    FLUID RETENTION

    ACETAZOLAMIDE acetazolamide tab 125 mg

    acetazolamide cap sr 12hr500 mg (Diamox brand is Non-Preferred)

    acetazolamide tab 250 mg

    amiloride & hydrochlorothiazidetab 5-50 mg

    amiloride hcl tab 5 mg

    bumetanide tab 0.5 mg

  • 7/25/2019 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Generic Plus Drug Guide

    33/104

    201

    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama April 2014 Generics Plus Drug Guide

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    DispensingLimits

    bumetanide tab 1 mg

    bumetanide tab 2 mg

    CHLOROTHIAZIDE chlorothiazide tab 250 mg

    chlorothiazide tab 250 mg

    chlorothiazide tab 500 mg

    CHLORTHALIDONE chlorthalidone tab 25 mg

    CHLORTHALIDONE chlorthalidone tab 50 mg

    furosemide oral soln 10 mg/ml

    furosemide tab 20 mg (Lasix brand is Non-Preferred)

    furosemide tab 40 mg (Lasix brand is Non-Preferred)

    furosemide tab 80 mg (Lasix brand is Non-Preferred)

    hydrochlorothiazide cap 12.5 mg(Microzide brand is Non-Preferred)

    hydrochlorothiazide tab 25 mghydrochlorothiazide tab 50 mg

    indapamide tab 1.25 mg

    indapamide tab 2.5 mg

    methazolamide tab 25 mg(Neptazane brand is Non-Preferred)

    methazolamide tab 50 mg(Neptazane brand is Non-Preferred)

    metolazone tab 10 mg

    metolazone tab 2.5 mg (Zaroxolyn brand is Non-Preferred)

    metolazone tab 5 mg (Zaroxolyn brand is Non-Preferred)

    spironolactone &hydrochlorothiazide tab25-25 mg (Aldactazide brand isNon-Preferred)

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    D i s p e n s i n g L i m i t s

    spironolactone tab 100 mg(Aldactone brand is Non-Preferred)

    spironolactone tab 25 mg(Aldactone brand is Non-Preferred)

    spironolactone tab 50 mg(Aldactone brand is Non-Preferred)

    torsemide tab 10 mg (Demadex brand is Non-Preferred)

    torsemide tab 100 mg (Demadex brand is Non-Preferred)

    torsemide tab 20 mg (Demadex brand is Non-Preferred)

    torsemide tab 5 mg (Demadex brand is Non-Preferred)

    triamterene &hydrochlorothiazide cap37.5-25 mg (Dyazide brand isNon-Preferred)

    triamterene &

    hydrochlorothiazide tab37.5-25 mg (Maxzide-25 brandis Non-Preferred)

    triamterene &hydrochlorothiazide tab75-50 mg (Maxzide brand isNon-Preferred)

    HEART RHYTHM

    amiodarone hcl tab 100 mg

    amiodarone hcl tab 200 mg(Cordarone brand is Non-

    Preferred)

    amiodarone hcl tab 400 mg

    disopyramide phosphate cap100 mg (Norpace brand isNon-Preferred)

    disopyramide phosphate cap150 mg (Norpace brand isNon-Preferred)

  • 7/25/2019 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Generic Plus Drug Guide

    34/104

    2014

    28 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama April 2014 Generics Plus Drug Guide

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    DispensingLimits

    flecainide acetate tab 100 mg

    flecainide acetate tab 150 mg

    flecainide acetate tab 50 mg

    mexiletine hcl cap 150 mg

    mexiletine hcl cap 200 mg

    mexiletine hcl cap 250 mg

    propafenone hcl cap sr 12hr225 mg (Rythmol sr brand isNon-Preferred)

    propafenone hcl cap sr 12hr

    325 mg (Rythmol sr brand isNon-Preferred)

    propafenone hcl cap sr 12hr425 mg (Rythmol sr brand isNon-Preferred)

    propafenone hcl tab 150 mg(Rythmol brand is Non-Preferred)

    propafenone hcl tab 225 mg(Rythmol brand is Non-Preferred)

    propafenone hcl tab 300 mg

    quinidine gluconate tab cr324 mg

    quinidine sulfate tab 200 mg

    quinidine sulfate tab 300 mg

    sotalol hcl (afib/afl) tab 120 mg(Betapace af brand is Non-Preferred)

    sotalol hcl (afib/afl) tab 160 mg(Betapace af brand is Non-

    Preferred)sotalol hcl (afib/afl) tab 80 mg

    (Betapace af brand is Non-Preferred)

    sotalol hcl tab 120 mg (Betapace brand is Non-Preferred)

    sotalol hcl tab 160 mg (Betapace brand is Non-Preferred)

    sotalol hcl tab 240 mg

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    D i s p e n s i n g L i m i t s

    sotalol hcl tab 80 mg (Betapace brand is Non-Preferred)

    OTHER HEART RELATED DRUGS

    amlodipine besylate-atorvastatincalcium tab 10-20 mg (Caduet brand is Non-Preferred)

    amlodipine besylate-atorvastatincalcium tab 10-40 mg (Caduet brand is Non-Preferred)

    clonidine hcl tab 0.1 mg(Catapres brand is Non-

    Preferred)

    clonidine hcl tab 0.2 mg(Catapres brand is Non-Preferred)

    clonidine hcl tab 0.3 mg(Catapres brand is Non-Preferred)

    clonidine hcl td patch weekly0.1 mg/24hr (Catapres-tts-1 brand is Non-Preferred)

    clonidine hcl td patch weekly

    0.2 mg/24hr (Catapres-tts-2 brand is Non-Preferred)

    clonidine hcl td patch weekly0.3 mg/24hr (Catapres-tts-3 brand is Non-Preferred)

    DIBENZYLINE phenoxybenzamine hcl cap 10mg

    digoxin tab 0.125 mg (Lanoxin brand is Non-Preferred)

    digoxin tab 0.25 mg (Lanoxin

    brand is Non-Preferred)

    doxazosin mesylate tab 1 mg(Cardura brand is Non-Preferred)

    doxazosin mesylate tab 2 mg(Cardura brand is Non-Preferred)

  • 7/25/2019 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Generic Plus Drug Guide

    35/104

    201

    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama April 2014 Generics Plus Drug Guide

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    DispensingLimits

    doxazosin mesylate tab 4 mg(Cardura brand is Non-Preferred)

    doxazosin mesylate tab 8 mg(Cardura brand is Non-Preferred)

    eplerenone tab 25 mg (Inspra brand is Non-Preferred)

    eplerenone tab 50 mg (Inspra brand is Non-Preferred)

    guanfacine hcl tab 1 mg (Tenex

    brand is Non-Preferred)

    guanfacine hcl tab 2 mg (Tenex brand is Non-Preferred)

    hydralazine hcl tab 10 mg

    hydralazine hcl tab 100 mg

    hydralazine hcl tab 25 mg

    hydralazine hcl tab 50 mg

    LETAIRIS ambrisentan tab 5 mg LETAIRIS ambrisentan tab 10

    mg

    methyldopa tab 250 mg

    methyldopa tab 500 mg

    midodrine hcl tab 10 mg

    midodrine hcl tab 2.5 mg

    midodrine hcl tab 5 mg

    minoxidil tab 10 mg

    minoxidil tab 2.5 mg

    OPSUMIT macitentan tab 10 mg prazosin hcl cap 1 mg (Minipress

    brand is Non-Preferred)prazosin hcl cap 2 mg (Minipress

    brand is Non-Preferred)

    prazosin hcl cap 5 mg (Minipress brand is Non-Preferred)

    sildenafil citrate tab 20 mg(Revatio brand is Non-Preferred)

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    D i s p e n s i n g L i m i t s

    terazosin hcl cap 1 mg

    terazosin hcl cap 10 mg

    terazosin hcl cap 2 mg

    terazosin hcl cap 5 mg

    TRACLEER bosentan tab 62.5mg

    TRACLEER bosentan tab 125mg

    ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION

    CIALIS tadalafil tab 2.5 mg CIALIS tadalafil tab 5 mg CIALIS tadalafil tab 10 mg CIALIS tadalafil tab 20 mg BEE STING KITS

    EPIPEN 2-PAK epinephrine injdevice 0.3 mg/0.3ml (1:1000)

    EPIPEN-JR 2-PAK epinephrineinj device 0.15 mg/0.3ml (1:2000)

    RESPIRATORY AGENTS

    ANTIHISTAMINEScetirizine hcl syrup 1 mg/ml

    (5 mg/5ml)

    cyproheptadine hcl syrup2 mg/5ml

    cyproheptadine hcl tab 4 mg

    fexofenadine hcl tab 60 mg

    promethazine hcl suppos12.5 mg

    promethazine hcl suppos 25 mg

    promethazine hcl syrup6.25 mg/5ml

    promethazine hcl tab 12.5 mg

    promethazine hcl tab 25 mg

    promethazine hcl tab 50 mg

    NASAL PRODUCTS

    azelastine hcl nasal spray137 mcg/spray (1 mg/ml)

  • 7/25/2019 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Generic Plus Drug Guide

    36/104

    2014

    30 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama April 2014 Generics Plus Drug Guide

    Drug Name Specialty

    PriorAuthorization

    StepTherapy

    DuplicateTherapy

    DispensingLimits

    (Astelin brand is Non-Preferred)

    flunisolide nasal soln 0.025%(Flunisolide brand is Non-Preferred)

    fluticasone propionate nasalsusp 50 mcg/act (Flonase brand is Non-Preferred)

    ipratropium bromide nasal soln0.03% (21 mcg/spray) (Atrovent brand is Non-Preferred)

    ipratropium bromide nasal soln0.06% (42 mcg/spray) (Atrovent brand is Non-Preferred)

    NASONEX mometasone furoatenasal susp 50 mcg/act

    triamcinolone acetonide nasalinhal 55 mcg/act (Nasacort aq brand is Non-Preferred)

    COUGH/COLD/ALLERGY

    acetylcysteine inhal soln 10%

    acetylcysteine inhal soln 20%

    PROMETHAZINE VC PLAIN promethazine & phenylephrinesyrup 6.25-5 mg/5ml

    PROMETHAZINE VC/CODEINE phenylephrine-promethazine w/codeine syrup 5-6.25-10 mg/5ml

    TGQ 50PSE/3BRM/30DM pseudoephed-bromphen-dmsyrup 50-3-30 mg/5ml

    ASTHMA/COPD

    ADVAIR DISKUS fluticasone-salmeterol aer powder ba 100-50mcg/dose

    ADVAIR DISKUS fluticasone-salmeterol aer powder ba 250-50mcg/dose

    ADVAIR DISKUS fluticasone-salmeterol aer powder