Intuit and CVS Caremark are always looking for ways to offer you more choices and help you save money on your prescriptions. Your plan is designed to help you and your employer maintain affordable prescription drug coverage, and save on prescription costs by encouraging the use of lower-cost generic drugs. Starting August 1, 2011, the following pharmacy plan changes will be implemented. Brand Medications Requiring Use of a Generic First You can save money by using safe, effective generic medications when possible. According to your prescription benefit plan, in order for certain brand-name medications to be covered, you will have to try a generic medication first. The chart below tells you which kinds of drugs require you to use a generic first. This chart only provides a sample list of generic drug options and may not include all drugs available. Drug Class Step 1: You will have to try one of these Step 2: Before you can try one of these Condition Treated* Antihistamines/Combinations
fexofenadine-pseudoephedrine 60 mg/120 mg
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)
Protonix Packets Zegerid Powder for Oral Susp
Additionally, for the drug classes shown below, you will have to try a generic medication first, or a preferred brand product in order to receive a non preferred brand medication. (shown in Step 2).
Drug Class Step 1: You will have to try one Step 2: Before you can try one of ACE Inhibitors/Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists (ARBs)/ Direct Renin Inhibitors/ Combinations
fosinopril/fosinopril HCTZ lisinopril/lisinopril HCTZ losartan/losartan HCTZ moexipril/moexipril HCTZ quinapril/quinapril HCTZ ramipril trandolapril trandolapril-verapamil ext-rel
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Drug Class Step 1: You will have to try one Step 2: Before you can try one of Beta Agonists, Short Acting Bisphosphonates/Combinations COX-2 Inhibitors/Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory (NSAIDs)/ Combinations HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (HMGs or Statins)/Combinations Nasal Steroids Selective Serotonin Agonists/ Combinations Sleeping Agents Urinary Antispasmodics
Enablex Gelnique Oxytrol Sanctura XR Vesicare
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Health Security Challenges: Biological Weapons and Pandemic Influenza This article examines two disease-based threats to Australia’s security—biological weapons and pandemic influenza—and the national and international dimensions of Australia’s response. Overall, the best response is to increase public health capacity because the measures needed to protect people during a natura
All medications, even those you buy without a prescription, from the health food shop or another source, are potent substances. Treat them with care and respect. Storage • Many tablets and capsules are brightly coloured and look like lollies which are attractive to children, so it is important to store them in a locked cupboard. If they are marked REFRIGERATE, then store them in a secure
