Preferred Drug List/Prior Authorization List
Updated January 2012 - The updated list is from the November 2, 2011 P&T Committee Meeting.
effective date is January 1, 2012.


Item Number

Disease State/Specialty

Item
Number

Disease State/Specialty

1

ADD/ADHD

15

Hyperlipidemia

2

Allergy

16

Immune Disorders

3

Alzheimer's

17

Infectious Disorders

4

Antipsychotic Agents

18

Multiple Sclerosis

5

Asthma/COPD

19

Ophthalmic Disorders

6

Depression

20

Opiate Dependence Agents

7

Dermatology

21

Otic Agents

8

Diabetes

22

Osteoporosis

9

Digestive Disorders

23

Pain Management

10

Growth Deficiency

24

Parkinson's

11

Heart Disease

25

Sedatives/Hypnotics

12

Hematologic Agents

26

Urology/Incontinence

13

Hemodialysis

27

Smoking Cessation

14

Hormone Therapy

28

Prostate

ADD/ADHD

Descriptive Therapeutic Class

Drugs on PDL

Drugs Which Require PA

Effective Date
January 1, 2012

Stimulants and Related Agents

Amphetamine Salt Combo (Generic; Adderall�)

Amphetamine Salt Combo ER (Generic Only)

Amphetamine Salt Combo ER (Adderall XR� - Brand Only) Armodafinil (Nuvigil�)

Atomoxetine (Strattera�)

Clonidine Extended-release (Kapvay�)

Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin� - Brand Only) Dexmethylphenidate (Generic Only)

Dexmethylphenidate ER (Focalin XR�)

Dextroamphetamine ER (Generic; Dexadrine)

Dextroamphetamine (Generic)

Dextroamphetamine Solution (Procentra�)

Guanfacine ER (Intuniv�)

Methylphenidate Solution (Generic)

Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse�)

Methamphetamine (Generic; Desoxyn�)

Methylphenidate (Generic, Metadate CD�)

Methylphenidate ER (Generic Concerta; Ritalin LA�)

Methylphenidate ER (Generic excluding generic Concerta)(Metadate CD & Concerta Brand only)

Modafinil (Provigil�)

Methylphenidate IR (Methylin Chewable & Solution�)

Methylphenidate SR (Ritalin SR�)

Methylphenidate Transdermal Patches (Daytrana�)

Allergy

Descriptive Therapeutic Class

Drugs on PDL

Drugs Which Require PA

Effective Date
January 1, 2012

Antihistamines - Minimally Sedating

Cetirizine Syrup OTC

Acrivastin/Pseudoephedrine (Semprex-D�)

Cetirizine Syrup Rx

Cetirizine Chewable Tablet OTC

Cetirizine Tablet OTC

Cetirizine Solution 5mg/5cc OTC

Cetirizine - D OTC

Desloratadine Tablet (Clarinex�)

Fexofenadine Tablet 30mg, 60mg, 180mg (Generic Only)

Desloratadine ODT (Clarinex ODT�)

Fexofenadine-D 12-hour (Generic Only)

Desloratadine Syrup (Clarinex�)

Fexofenadine-D 24-hour (Generic Only)

Desloratadine/Pseudoephedrine (Clarinex-D 12-hour�)

Loratadine Tab OTC (Generic Only)

Desloratadine/Pseudoephedrine (Clarinex-D 24-hour�)

Loratadine ODT Tablet OTC (Generic Only)

Fexofenadine Tablet 30mg, 60mg, 180mg (Allegra - Brand Only)

Loratadine-D Tablet OTC (Generic Only)

Fexofenadine ODT Tablet (Allegra ODT�)

Loratadine Syrup OTC (Generic Only)

Fexofenadine/Pseudoephedrine (Allegra-D 12-hour� - Brand Only)

Fexofenadine/Pseudoephedrine (Allegra-D 24-hour� - Brand Only)

Fexofenadine Syrup (Allegra Syrup�)

Levocetirizine Tablet (Generic; Xyzal�)

LevocetirizineSyrup (Generic; Xyzal�)

Loratadine Capsule OTC - (Claritin� - Brand Only)
Loratadine Syrup OTC (Claritin� - Brand Only)
Loratadine Tablet OTC(Claritin�)
Loratadine OTD (Claritin� - Brand Only)
Loratadine Chewable OTC - (Claritin�)
Loratadine-D 12 hours OTC (Claritin- D�)
Loratadine-D 24 hours OTC (Claritin- D�)

Rhinitis Agents, Nasal

Azelastine (Astelin; Astepro�)

Azelastine (Generic)

Fluticasone Propionate (Flonase - Brand Only)

Beclomethasone (Beconase AQ�)

Ipratropium Nasal

Budesonide Aqua (Rhinocort Aqua�)

Mometasone (Nasonex�)

Ciclesolide (Omnaris�)

Olopatadine (Patanase�)

Flunisolide

Fluticasone Furoate (Veramyst�)

Fluticasone Propionate (Generic Only)

Triamcinolone (Nasacort AQ�)

Alzheimer's

Descriptive Therapeutic Class

Drugs on PDL

Drugs Which Require PA

Effective Date
January 1, 2012

Alzheimer's Agents

Donepezil (Aricept� - Brand Only)

Donepezil (Generics Only)

Cholinesterase Inhibitors

Donepezil (Aricept ODT� - Brand Only)

Donepezil ODT (Generics Only)

Memantine Soluation (Namenda Sol�)

Donepezil 23 mg (Aricept 23mg)

Memantine Tablet (Namenda Tab�)

Galantamine Tablet

Memantine Tablet Dose Pack (Namenda Tab Dose Pack�)

Galantamine ER

Rivastigmine Capsule (Exelon Capsule� - Brand Only) Galantamine Oral Solution (Generics; Razadyne)
Rivastigmine Transdermal (Exelon Transdermal�) Rivastigmine Capsule (Generics Only)
Rivastigmine Oral Solution (Generics; Exelon Solution�)

Antipsychotic Agents

Descriptive Therapeutic Class

Drugs on PDL

Drugs Which Require PA

Effective Date
January 1, 2012

ORAL

Antipsychotic Agents

Amitriptyline/Perphenazine

Aripiprazole Oral Solution (Abilify Oral Solution�)

Aripiprazole Discmelt (Abilify) Clozapine (Clozaril; Fazaclo�)
Aripiprazole Tablet (Abilify�) Lurasidone (Latuda�)
Asenapine (Saphris) Olanzapine (Zyprexa; Zyprexa Zydis�)

Chlorpromazine

Olanzapine/Fluoxetine (Symbyax�)

Clozapine (Generics Only)

Paliperidone ER (Invega�)

Fluphenazine Elixir

Risperidone ODT (Risperdal - Brand Only)

Fluphenazine Tablet Risperidone Solution (Risperdal - Brand Only)
Haloperidol Oral Risperidone Tablet (Risperdal - Brand Only)
Haloperidol Lactate Concentrate

Iloperidone Dose pack(Fanapt�)

Iloperidone Tablet (Fanapt�)

Molindone (Moban�)

Perphenazine

Pimozide (Orap�)

Quetiapine (Seroquel�)

Quetiapine (Seroquel XR�)

Risperidone ODT (Generic Only)

Risperidone Solution (Generic Only)
Risperidone Tablet (Generic Only)

Thioridazine

Thiothixene (Generic; Navane)

Trifluoperazine (Generic)

Ziprasidone (Geodon�)

INJECTIONS

Aripiprazole (Abilify�)

Haloperidol Decanoate (Haldol - Brand Only)

Fluphenazine Decanoate Olanzapine (Zyprexa�)

Haloperidol Decanoate (Generic Only)

Olanzapine (Zyprexa Relprevv�)

Haloperidol Lactate (Generic Only) Paliperidone (Invega Sustenna�)

Risperidone (Risperdal Consta�)

Ziprasidone (Geodon�)

Asthma/COPD

Descriptive Therapeutic Class

Drugs on PDL

Drugs Which Require PA

Effective Date
January 1, 2012

Bronchodilator, Beta-Adrenergic Agents

INHALATION

Albuterol Sulfate Nebulizer Solution 100mg/20ml

Albuterol Sulfate HFA MDI (Ventolin HFA�)

Albuterol Sulfate Nebulizer Solution 2.5mg/3ml Albuterol Sulfate Nebulizer Low-Dose 0.63mg/3ml, 1.25mg/3ml
Albuterol Sulfate Nebulizer Solution 2.5mg/0.5ml Arformoterol Inhalation Solution (Brovana Inhalation Solution�)
Albuterol Sulfate Nebulizer Low-Dose (Accuneb) Formoterol DPI (Foradil�)

Albuterol Sulfate HFA (ProAir HFA�)

Formoterol Inhalation Solution (Perforomist Inhalation Solution�)

Albuterol Sulfate HFA MDI (Proventil HFA�)

Indacaterol for Inhalation (Arcapta)

Levalbuterol HCL Nebulizer Solution (Generic; Xopenex)

Levalbuterol HFA (Xopenex HFA�)

Pirbuterol (Maxair Autohaler�)

Salmeterol Xinafoate (Serevent Diskus�)

ORAL

Bronchodilator, Beta-Adrenergic

Albuterol Sulfate Syrup

Albuterol Sulfate ER (Generic; Vospire ER Tablet)

Agents cont�

Albuterol Sulfate Tablet

Metaproterenol Sulfate Tablet

Metaproterenol Sulfate Syrup

Terbutaline Sulfate

Bronchodilator, Anticholinergics (COPD)

INHALATION

Albuterol Sulfate/Ipratropium MDI (Combivent�)

Albuterol Sulfate/Ipratropium Nebulizer (Generic Only)

Albuterol Sulfate/Ipratropium Nebulizer Solution (Duoneb - Brand Only)

Ipratropium Nebulizer

Ipratropium Inhalation Aerosol MDI (Atrovent HFA�)

Tiotropium Inhalation Powder (Spiriva�)

ORAL

NONE Roflumilast (Daliresp)

Glucocorticoids, Inhalation

Beclomethasone MDI (QVAR�)

Budesonide DPI (Pulmicort Flexhaler�)

Budesonide Respules� 0.25mg; 0.5mg - 8 years old and under

Budesonide Respules�0.25mg; 0.5mg - 9 years old and over

Budesonide Respules� 0.25mg; 0.5mg (Pulmicort - Respules�) - 8 years old and under

Budesonide Respules 0.25mg; 0.5mg (Pulmicort - Respules�) - 9 years old and over

Budesonide Respules 1mg (Pulmicort - Respules�) - 8 years old and under

Budesonide Respules 1mg (Pulmicort - Respules�) - 9 years old and over

Fluticasone MDI (Flovent�)

Budesonide/Formoterol MDI (Symbicort�)

Fluticasone MDI (Flovent HFA Inhaler�)

Ciclesonide (Alvesco�)

Fluticasone/Salmeterol DPI (Advair Diskus�)

Fluticasone/Salmeterol MDI (Advair HFA�)

Mometasone DPI (Asmanex�)

Mometasone/Furoate (Dulera�)

Leukotriene Modifiers

Montelukast Chewable Tablet(Singulair�)

Montelukast Gran Pack (Singulair Gran Pack�)

Montelukast Tablet (Singulair�)

Zafirlukast (Generic Only)

Zafirlukast (Accolate� - Brand Only) Zileuton CR (Zyflo CR�)

Depression

Descriptive Therapeutic Class

Drugs on PDL

Drugs Which Require PA

Effective Date
January 1, 2012

Antidepressants, Other

Bupropion IR

Bupropion HBr ER (Aplenzin�)

Bupropion SR

Bupropion HCI IR (Wellbutrin�)

Bupropion XL Bupropion HCI SR (Wellbutrin SR�)

Mirtazapine (Generics only)

Bupropion HCI XL (Wellbutrin XL�)

Mirtazapine ODT (Generics only)

Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq�)

Trazodone

Duloxetine (Cymbalta�)

Venlafaxine ER Capsule (Effexor XR -Brand Only)

Mirtazapine (Remeron�)

Venlafaxine IR Tablet

Mirtazapine ODT (Remeron ODT�)

Nefazodone

Selegiline Patch (Emsam�)

Venlafaxine Trazodone Hydrochloride (Oleptro�)

Venlafaxine ER Capsule (Generic)

Venlafaxine ER Tablet (Generic; Schwarz; Updstate)
Vilazodone (Viibryd�)

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)

Citalopram Tablet (Generic)

Citalopram Solution

Fluoxetine Capsule (Generic)

Citalopram Tablet (Celexa�)

Fluoxetine Tablet 10mg

Escitalopram Solution (Lexapro�)

Fluvoxamine Solution

Escitalopram Tablet (Lexapro�)

Fluvoxamine Oral

Fluoxetine Tablet 20mg

Paroxetine Suspension (Paxil�)

Fluoxetine Capsule (Prozac; Sarafem�)

Paroxetine CR Tablet (Paxil CR�) Fluoxetine DR Capsule (Generic; Prozac Weekly�)
Paroxetine Tablet (Paxil�) Fluvoxamine CR (Luvox CR�)
Paroxetine Tablet (Generic) Paroxetine Suspension (Generic)
Sertraline Tablet (Generic) Paroxetine CR Tablet (Generic)
Paroxetine Mesylate (Pexeva)
Sertraline Concentrate (Zoloft; Generic)
Sertraline Tablet (Zoloft�)

Dermatology

Descriptive Therapeutic Class

Drugs on PDL

Drugs Which Require PA

Effective Date
January 1, 2012

Antifungals - Topical

Clotrimazole Rx

Butenafine (Mentax�)

Clotrimazole/Betamethasone

Ciclopirox (CNL8�)

Econazole

Ciclopirox Cream

Ketoconazole Cream

Ciclopirox Gel

Ketoconazole Shampoo (Rx only)

Ciclopirox Shampoo

Nystatin

Ciclopirox Solution

Nystatin w/ Triamcinolone

Ciclopirox Suspension

Ketoconazole (Ketocon Plus�)

Ketoconazole Foam (Extina�)

Ketoconazole (Xolegel�)
Miconazole (Nuzole�)

Miconazole/zinc oxide/white petrolatum (Vusion�)

Naftifine (Naftin�)
Nystatin (Pediaderm AF�)

Oxiconazole (Oxistat�)

Sertaconazole Nitrate (Ertaczo�)

Sulconazole (Exelderm�)

Antiparasitic Agents, Topical

Crotamiton (Eurax�)

Benzyl Alcohol (Ulesfia�)

Malathion (Ovide� - Brand only)

Lindane

Permethrin Malathion (generic only)

Spinosad (Natroba�)

Antiviral Agents, Topical

Acyclovir Ointment (Zovirax�)

Acyclovir Cream (Zovirax�)

Penciclovir Cream (Denavir�)

Acyclovir/Hydrocortisone (Xerese�)

Atopic Dermatitis - Immunomodulators

Pimecrolimus (Elidel�)

NONE

Tacrolimus (Protopic�)

Antibiotics, Topical

Gentamicin Sulfate

Mupirocin Cream (Bactroban�)

Mupirocin Ointment

Retapamulin (Altabax�)

STEROIDS, TOPICAL

Low Potency

Alclometasone Dipropionate (Aclovate� - Brand Only)

Alclometasone Dipropionate Cream, Ointment (Generic Only)

Desonide Cream, Ointment (Generic)

Desonate Gel (Generic)

Hydrocortisone Cream, Lotion, Ointment (Generic)

Desonide/Emollient Combo No. 3 (Desonil Plus�)

Desonide Lotion (Generic; Desowen; Verdeso�)

Desonide Cream Kit (Desowen Cream Kit�)

Desonide Lotion Kit (Desowen Lotion Kit�)
Desonide Ointment Kit (Desowen Ointment Kit�)
Fluocinolone Acetonide Shampoo (Capex�)
Fluocinolone Acetonide (Derma-Smoothe-FS�)
Hydrocortisone (Texacort�)
Hydrocortisone Acetate/Urea
Hydrocortisone/Aloe Gel (Generic; Nuzon�)
Hydrocortisone/Mineral Oil/Pet Ointment
Hydrocortisone/Emollient (Pediaderm HC�)
Triamcinolone (Pediaderm TA�)

Medium Potency

Clocortolone Pivalate (Cloderm�)

Betamethasone Valerate (Luxiq�)

Fluocinolone Acetonide Cream, Ointment, Solution Flurandrenolide Tape (Cordran Tape�)

Fluticasone Propionate Cream, Ointment (Generic)

Fluticasone Propionate Cream, Lotion (Cutivate�)

Hydrocortisone Butyrate Ointment, Solution

Hydrocortisone Butyrate Cream (Generic; Locoid Lipocream�)

Hydrocortisone Valerate Cream (Generic)

Hydrocortisone Probutate (Pandel�)

Prednicarbate Cream (Dermatop�)

Hydrocortisone Valerate Cream (Westcort�)

Hydrocortisone Valerate Ointment (Generic)

Mometasone Furoate Cream, Ointment, Solution (Generic; Elocon�)
Mometasone Furoate (Momexin�)
Prednicarbate Cream, Ointment (Generic)

Prednicarbate Ointment (Dermatop�)

High Potency

Amcinonide Lotion (Generic)

Amcinonide Cream, Ointment (Generic)

Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream, Lotion, Ointment (Generic)

Betamethasone Dipropionate/Prop Glycol Cream, Lotion, Ointment (Generic; Diprolene; Diprolene/AF�)

Betamethasone Valerate Cream, Lotion, Ointment (Generic)

Betamethasone Dipropionate Gel (Generic; Diprolene�)

Betamethasone Valerate Cream, Lotion (Beta Val�)

Desoximetasone Cream, Gel, Ointment (Generic; Topicort; Topicort LP�)

Fluocinonide Cream; Emollient; Gel; Ointment, Solution (Generic)

Diflorasone Diacetate Cream, Ointment (Generic)

Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream, Ointment (Generic)

Fluocinonide Cream (Vanos�)

Halcinonide Cream, Ointment (Halog�)

Triamcinolone Acetonide Aerosol (Kenlag Aerosol�)

Triamcinolone Acetonide Lotion (Generic)

Very High Potency

Clobetasol Propionate Cream, Gel, Ointment, Solution (Generic)

Clobetasol Propionate Cream (Temovate�)

Clobetasol Propionate Foam (Olux�)

Clobetasol Propionate Foam (Generic Only)

Clobetasol Propionate/Emollient (Generic Only)

Clobetasol Propionate (Clobex Lotion, Shampoo, Spray�)

Halobetasol Propionate Cream, Ointment (Generic)

Clobetasol Propionate - Emollient (Olux-E� - Brand Only)

Diflorasone Diacetate (Apexicon E�)

Halobetasol Propionate/Ammonium Lactate (Halac, Halonate, Halonate PAC, Ultravate PAC�)

Diabetes

Descriptive Therapeutic Class

Drugs on PDL

Drugs Which Require PA

Effective Date
January 1, 2012

Hypoglycemics, Meglitinides

Nateglinide (Starlix�)

Nateglinide (Generic)

Repaglinide (Prandin�)

Repaglinide/Metformin (Prandimet�)

Hypoglycemics, Thiazolidinediones (TZDs)

Pioglitazone (Actos�)

Pioglitazone/Glimeperide (Duetact�)

Pioglitazone/Metformin (Actoplus Met�)

Pioglitazone/Metformin ER (Actoplus Met XR�)

Rosiglitazone/Glimepiride (Avandaryl�)

Rosiglitazone (Avandia�)

Rosiglitazone/Metformin (Avandamet�)

Hypoglycemics

Human Insulin & Pens (Humulin�)

Human Insulin & Pens (Novolin�)

Insulins & Related Agents

Insulin Glargine & Pens (Lantus�)

Insulin Aspart & Pens (Novolog�)

Insulin Lispro & Pens (Humalog�)

Insulin Aspart/Insulin Aspart Protamine & Pens (Novolog Mix 70/30�)

Insulin Lispro/Protamine Lispro & Pens (Humalog Mix�)

Insulin Detemir & Pens (Levemir�)

Insulin Glulisine & Pens (Apidra�)

Hypoglycemics

Exenatide (Byetta, Pens�)

Liraglutide (Victoza�)

Incretin Mimetics/Enhancers

Linagliptin (Tradjenta�)

Pramlintide (Symlin�)

Pramlintide Pens (Symlin Pens�)

Saxagliptin (Onglyza�)

Saxagliptin /Metformin (Kombiglyze XR)

Sitagliptin (Januvia�)

Sitagliptin/Metformin (Janumet�)

Digestive Disorders

Descriptive Therapeutic Class

Drugs on PDL

Drugs Which Require PA

Effective Date
January 1, 2012

Antiemetic Agents

Aprepitant Oral (Emend�)

Dolasetron IV Inj (Anzemet�)

Dimenhydrinate Inj

Dolasetron Oral (Anzemet�)

Dronabinol Oral (Marinol�)

Dronabinol Oral (Generic)

Meclizine

Fosaprepitant IV Inj (Emend�)

Metoclopramide Inj

Granisetron IV Inj

Metoclopramide Oral

Granisetron Oral

Ondansetron IV Inj Granisetron Transdermal (Sancuso�)
Ondansetron Oral ODT Metoclopramide Oral ODT (Metozolv�)
Ondansetron Oral Tab Nabilone (Cesamet�)
Ondansetron Oral Solution Ondansetron Oral (Zuplenz�)
Prochlorperazine Inj Palonosetron IV Inj (Aloxi�)
Prochlorperazine Oral
Prochlorperazine Rectal
Promethazine Inj
Promethazine Oral
Promethazine Rectal
Scopolamine Oral (Scopace�)
Scopolamine Transdermal (Transderm-Scop�)
Trimethobenzamide IM Inj
Trimethobenzamide Oral
Bile Acid Salt Ursodiol Capsule (Generic Only) Chenodiol (Chenodal)
Ursodiol Tablet
Ursodiol USP (Actigall� - Brand Only)
Ursodiol (URSO 250)
Ursodiol (URSO Forte)

Pancreatic Enzymes

Creon

Pancreaze

Pancrelipase

Zenpep

Proton Pump Inhibitors

Esomeprazole (Nexium�)

Dexlansoprazole (Dexilant�)

Omeprazole (Generic legend only)

Esomeprazole Suspension (Nexium�)

Lansoprazole Capsule

Lansoprazole Capsule (Prevacid�)

Lansoprazole Solutab

Lansoprazole Solutab (Prevacid�)

Omeprazole Suspension (Prilosec�)
Omeprazole/Sodium Bicarbonate (Generic legend only)
Pantoprazole
Pantoprazole Suspension (Protonix�)

Rabeprazole (Aciphex�)

Ulcerative Colitis Agents

Balsalazide

Mesalamine DR (Asacol HD�)

Mesalamine ER (Apriso�)

Mesalamine Sulfite-free Enema (sfRowasa�)

Mesalamine Enemas

Mesalamine MMX (Lialda�)

Mesalamine (Asacol�) Mesalamine Oral (Pentasa�)

Mesalamine Suppositories (Canasa�)

Olsalazine Oral (Dipentum�)

Sulfasalazine

Growth Deficiency

Descriptive Therapeutic Class

Drugs on PDL

Drugs Which Require PA

Effective Date
January 1, 2012

Growth Deficiency

Growth Hormones

Somatropin (Genotropin�)

Somatropin (Humatrope�)

Somatropin (Norditropin�)

Somatropin (Omnitrope�)

Somatropin (Nutropin�)

Somatropin (Saizen�)

Somatropin (Nutropin AQ�)

Somatropin (Serostim�)

Somatropin (Tev-Tropin�)

Somatropin (Zorbtive�)

GOUT AGENTS

Antihyperuricemics

Allopurinol

Colchicine (Colcrys�)

Probenecid

Febuxostat (Uloric�)

Probenecid/Colchicine

Heart Disease

Descriptive Therapeutic Class

Drugs on PDL

Drugs Which Require PA

Effective Date
January 1, 2012

HYPERLIPIDEMIA

Lipotropics, Other

Cholestyramine

Colesevelam (Welchol�)

Colestipol

Ezetimibe (Zetia�)

Fenofibrate (Tricor�) Fenofibrate (Antara�)
Fenofibric Acid (Trilipix�) Fenofibrate (Fenoglide�)

Gemfibrozil

Fenofibrate (Generics)

Niacin ER (Niaspan�)

Fenofibrate (Lipofen�)

Niacin IR (Niacor�)

Fenofibrate (Triglide�)

Fenofibric Acid (Generic)

Fenofibric Acid (Fibricor�)

Omega-3-acid ethyl esters (Lovaza�)

Statins & Statin Combination Agents

Atorvastatin (Lipitor�)

Amlodipine/Atorvastatin (Caduet�)

Fluvastatin (Lescol�)

Ezetimibe/Simvastatin (Vytorin�)

Fluvastatin XL (Lescol XL�)

Lovastatin ER (Altoprev�)

Lovastatin

Niacin ER/Lovastatin (Advicor�)

Niacin ER/Simvastatin (Simcor�)

Pitavastatin (Livalo�)

Pravastatin

Rosuvastatin (Crestor�)

Simvastatin

HYPERTENSION

ACE Inhibitors & Direct Renin Inhibitors

Benazepril

Aliskiren (Tekturna�)

Benazepril/HCTZ

Aliskiren/HCTZ (Tekturna HCT�)

Captopril

Azilsartan Meoxomil (Edarbi�)

Captopril/HCTZ

Candesartan (Atacand�)

Enalapril

Candesartan/HCTZ (Atacand HCT�)

Enalapril/HCTZ

Eprosartan (Teveten�)

Fosinopril

Eprosartan/HCTZ (Teveten HCT�)

Fosinopril/HCTZ

Moexipril

Irbesartan (Avapro�) Moexipril/HCTZ
Irbesartan/HCTZ (Avalide�) Olmesartan (Benicar�)

Lisinopril

Olmesartan/HCTZ (Benicar HCT�)

Lisinopril/HCTZ

Perindopril

Losartan

Telmisartan (Micardis�)

Losartan/HCTZ

Telmisartan/HCTZ (Micardis HCT�)

Quinapril

Quinapril/HCTZ

Ramipril

Trandolapril

Valsartan (Diovan�)

Valsartan/HCTZ (Diovan HCT�)

Angiotensin Modulators/Calcium Channel Blockers Combination Products

Amlodipine/Benazepril - Generic only

Amlodipine/Aliskiren (Tekamlo�)

Amlodipine/Olmesartan (Azor�)

Amlodipine/Aliskiren/HCTZ (Amturnide�)

Amlodipine/Olmesartan Med/HCTZ (Tribenzor)

Amlodipine/Benazepril (Lotrel�)

Amlodipine/Valsartan (Exforge�) Amlodipine/Telmisartan (Twnysta�)
Amlodipine/Valsartan/HCTZ (Exforge HCT�)
Valsartan/Aliskiren (Valturna�)
Trandolapril/Verapamil

Beta Blockers Agents

Acebutolol

Carvedilol CR (Coreg CR�)

Atenolol

Metoprolol Succinate ER (Toprol XL)

Atenolol/Chlorthalidone
Betaxolol
Bisoprolol
Bisoprolol/HCTZ
Carvedilol

Labetalol

Metoprolol

Metoprolol /HCTZ

Metoprolol Succinate ER

Nadolol
Nadolol/Bendroflumethiazide

Nebivolol (Bystolic�)

Penbutolol (Levatol�)

Pindolol

Propranolol

Propranolol ER (Innopran XL�)

Propranolol LA

Propranolol/HCTZ

Sotalol

Sotalol AF

Timolol Maleate

Calcium Channel Blockers

Amlodipine

Diltiazem CD (Cardizem CD 360 mg)

Isradipine SR (Dynacirc CR�)

Diltiazem IR Nisoldipine

Diltiazem ER

Verapamil ER (Covera HS�)

DiltiazemSR

Verapamil ER PM

Felodipine ER

Isradipine

Nicardipine

Nifedipine ER

Nifedipine IR

Nimodipine

Verapamil

Verapamil ER (Generics)

VerapamilIR

Verapamil SR

ANTICOAGULANTS

Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors

Aspirin/Dipyridamole ER (Aggrenox�)

Prasugrel (Effient�)

Clopidogrel (Plavix�)

Ticlopidine

Dipyridamole

Anticoagulants

Dabigatran (Pradaxa�)

Enoxaparin (Generic)

Dalteparin (Fragmin�) Tinzaparin (Innohep�)
Enoxaparin (Lovenox�)

Fondaparinux (Arixtra�)

Rivaroxaban (Xarelto�)

Warfarin

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)

Bosentan (Tracleer�)

Ambrisentan (Letaris�)

Iloprost (Ventavis�) Treprostinil (Tyvaso�)
Sildenafil (Revatio�)

Tadalafil (Adcirca�)

Hematologic Agents

Descriptive Therapeutic Class

Drugs on PDL

Drugs Which Require PA

Effective Date
January 1, 2012

HEMATOPOIETIC AGENTS

Erythropoietins

Darbepoetin alfa (Aranesp�)

Epoetin alfa (Epogen�)

Epoetin alfa (Procrit�)

Anticoagulants - refer to HEART DISEASE

Hemodialysis

Descriptive Therapeutic Class

Drugs on PDL

Drugs Which Require PA

Effective Date
January 1, 2012

Phosphate Binders

Calcium Acetate (PhosLo�)

Calcium Acetate (Generics)

Sevelamer HCL (RenaGel�)

Calcium Acetate (Eliphos�)

Sevelamer Carbonate (Renvela�)

Lanthanum (Fosrenol�)

Hormone Therapy

Descriptive Therapeutic Class

Drugs on PDL

Drugs Which Require PA

Effective Date
January 1, 2012

Androgenic Agents

Testosterone Transdermal Patch (Androderm�)

Testosterone (Axiron�)

Testosterone Gel 1% (Androgel�)

Testosterone Gel 1% (Testim�)

Testosterone Gel (Fortesta�)

Hyperlipidemia - Refer to Heart Disease

Immune Disorders - Refer to Multiple Sclerosis

Infectious Disorders

Descriptive Therapeutic Class

Drugs on PDL

Drugs Which Require PA

Effective Date
January 1, 2012

ANTIBIOTICS

Cephalosporin and Related Antibiotics

Amoxicillin/Clavulanate Suspension

Amoxicillin/Clavulanate ER

Amoxicillin/Clavulanate Tablets

Cefaclor

Amoxicillin/Clavulanate Susp (Augmentin 125 & 250)

Cefaclor ER500

Cefadroxil

Cefdinir

Cefixime (Suprax�)

Cefditoren Pivoxil

Cefprozil

Cefpodoxime

Ceftibuten (Cedax�)

Cefuroxime AxetilSusp (Ceftin)

Cefuroxime Tablets

Cephalexin

Fluoroquinolones

Oral

CiprofloxacinTablets

Ciprofloxacin Suspension(Cipro Suspension �)

Levofloxacin (Levaquin�)

Ciprofloxacin ER

Ciprofloxacin ER (Proquin XR�)

Gemifloxacin (Factive�)

Moxifloxacin (Avelox�)

Norfloxacin (Noroxin�)

Ofloxacin

Antibiotics, Gastrointestinal

Metronidazole

Fidaxomicin (Dificid�)

Neomycin

Metronidazole ER (Flagyl ER�)

Nitazoxanide (Alinia�)

Rifaximin (Xifaxan�)

Tinidazole (Tindamax�)

Vancomycin (Vancocin�)

Antibiotic, Inhaled Tombramycin (Tobi) Azteonam (Cayston)

Macrolides - Ketolides

Azithromycin

Azithromycin ER (Zmax�)

Erythromycin

Clarithromycin

Clarithromycin ER

Telithromycin (Ketek�)

Tetracyclines

Doxycycline Hyclate (generic)

Demeclocycline

Doxycycline Hyclate DR (generic)

Doxycycline Calcium Suspension (Vibramycin�)

Doxycycline Monohyrate Doxycycline Hyclate (Doryx�)
Minocycline Cap Doxycycline DR (Oracea�)
Minocycline Tab Minocycline ER - generic

Tetracycline

Vaginal

Clindamycin Vaginal Cream

Clindamycin Vaginal Cream (Clindesse�)

Clindamycin Vaginal Ovules (Cleocin�)

Metronidazole Vaginal Gel Cream

Metronidazole Vaginal Gel (Vandazole�)

OPHTHALMIC ANTIBIOTICS -
Refer to Opthalmic Disorders

OTIC ANTIBIOTICS -
Refer to Otic Agents

ANTIFUNGALS

Antifungals, Oral

Clotrimazole Troches

Flucytosine (Ancobon�)

Fluconazole

Griseofulvin Tablets (Grifulvin V�)

Griseofulvin Suspension

Itraconazole

Griseofulvin (Gris-Peg�)

Itraconazole Solution (Sporanox�)

Ketoconazole

Miconazole (Oravig�)

Nystatin

Posaconazole (Noxafil�)

Terbinafine (no granules)

Terbinafine (Terbinex�)

Terbinafine Granules (Lamisil Granules�)

Voriconazole (generic)

Voriconazole (VFEND�)

HEPATITIS AGENTS

Hepatitis C Agents

Boceprevir (Victrelis�)

Consensus Interferon (Infergen�)

Ribavirin

Peginterferon alfa 2B (Peg-Intron�)

Peginterferon alfa 2A (Pegasys�)

Peginterferon alfa 2B (Peg-Intron Redipen�)

Telaprevir (Incivek�)

Multiple Sclerosis

Descriptive Therapeutic Class

Drugs on PDL

Drugs Which Require PA

Effective Date
January 1, 2012

Multiple Sclerosis Agents (Immunomodulatory Agents)

Glatiramer (Copaxone�)

Dalfampridine (Ampyra�)

Interferon beta - 1a (Avonex�)

Fingolimod (Gilenya�)

Interferon beta - 1a (Rebif�)

Interferon beta - 1b (Extavia�)

Interferon beta - 1b (Betaseron�)

Ophthalmic Disorders

Descriptive Therapeutic Class

Drugs on PDL

Drugs Which Require PA

Effective Date
January 1, 2012

Allergic Conjunctivitis

Cromolyn Sodium

Alcaftadine (Lastacaft�)

Loteprednol (Alrex�) Azelastine HC (Generic; Optivar�)
Olopatadine HCI (Pataday�) Bepotastine Besilate (Bepreve�)

Emedastine Difumarate (Emadine�)

Epinastine HCI (Generic; Elestat�)

Lodoxamide Tromethamine (Alomide�)

Nedocromil Sodium (Alocril�)

Olopatadine HCI (Patanol�)

Pemirolast Potassium (Alamast�)

Glaucoma Agents

Intraocular Pressure (IOP) Reducers

Betaxolol

Apraclonidine (Generic; Iopidine�)

Betaxolol (Betoptic S�) Bimatroprost (Lumigan 2.5ml; 5ml; 7.5ml�)

Brimonidine 0.15% (Alphagan P 0.15% - Brand Only)

Brimonidine 0.1% (Alphagan P 0.1%�)

Brimonidine 0.2% (Generic)

Brimonidine 0.15% (Generic only)

Brimonidine/Timolol (Combigan�)

Dorzolamide (Trusopt� - Brand Only)

Brinzolamide (Azopt�)

Dorzolamide/Timolol (Cosopt� - Brand Only)

Carteolol

Latanoprost (Xalatan� - Brand Only)

Dorzolamide (Generic only) Levobunolol (Betagan� - Brand Only)
Dorzolamide/Timolol (Generic only) Timolol (Timoptic�)

Latanoprost (Generic only)

Levobunolol (Generic only)

Metipranolol (Generic; Optipranolol�)

Pilocarpine

Timolol (Generic; Betimol�)

Timolol LA (Istalol�)

Travoprost (Travantan Z�)

Ophthalmics, Antibiotic

Besifloxacin (Besivance�)

Azithromycin (AzaSite�)

Ciprofloxacin Ointment (Ciloxan�)

Bacitracin

Ciprofloxacin Solution (Generic)

Bacitracin/Polmyxin B Ointment

Erythromycin Gatifloxacin 0.5% (Zymaxid�)

Garamycin Drops

Levofloxacin (Generic; Iquix; Quixin�)

Garamycin Ointment

Natamycin (Natacyn�)

Gatifloxacin 0.3% (Zymar�) Neomycin-Polmyxin-Gramicidin

Gentamicin Drops

Ofloxacin Solution (Ocuflox� - Brand Only)

Gentamicin Ointment

Moxifloxacin (Moxeza; Vigamox�)

Neomycin-Polymyxin-Bacitracin Ointment
Ofloxacin Solution (Generic Only)
Polymyxin B/Trimethoprim (Generic; Polytrim�)
Sulfacetamide (Generic; Bleph-10�)
Tobramycin (Generic; Tobrex�)

Ophthalmics, Antibiotic- Steroid Combos Gentamicin/Prednisolone (Pred-G;Pred-G S.O.P. �) Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Hydrocortisone
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethasone Neomycin/Bacitracin/Polymyxin B/Hydrocortisone
Sulfacetamide/Prednisolone Ointment (Blephamide S.O.P. �) Tobramycin/Dexamethasone Suspension (Generic)
Sulfacetamide/Prednisolone Solution (Generic; Blephamide�) Tobramycin/Dexamethasone ST (Tobradex ST�)
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone Ointment (Tobradex�)
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone Suspension (Tobradex�)
Tobramycin/Loteprednol (Zylet�)

Ophthalmics, Anti-Inflammatories

Dexamethasone (Generic; Maxidex�)

Bromfenac (Generic; Bromday; Xibrom�)

Diclofenac

Difluprednate (Durezol�)

Fluorometholone 0.1% Ointment (FML S.O.P. �)

Fluorometholone 0.1% Suspension (FML� - Brand Only)

Fluorometholone 0.1% Suspension (Generic)

Fluorometholone Acetate 0.1% Solution (Flarex�)

Fluorometholone 0.25% Suspension (FML Forte�)

Ketorolac (Generic; Acular�)

Flurbiprofen

Ketorolac LS (Generic; Acular LS�)

Loteprednol Drops (Lotemax�)

Ketorolac (Acuvail�)

Loteprednol Ointment (Lotemax�)

Nepafenac (Nevanac�)

Prednisolone Acetate 0.12% Solution (Generic; Pred Mild�)

Prednisolone Acetate 1% (Pred Forte�)

Prednisolone Acetate 1% (Generic)

Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate

Rimexolone (Vexol�)

Opiate Dependence Agents

Descriptive Therapeutic Class

Drugs on PDL

Drugs Which Require PA

Effective Date
January 1, 2012

Buprenorphine/Naloxone Filmtab (Suboxone�)

Buprenorphine Subling Tab (Generic)

Buprenorphine/Naloxone Subling Tab (Suboxone�) Buprenorphine Subling Tab (Subutex�)

Otic Agents

Descriptive Therapeutic Class

Drugs on PDL

Drugs Which Require PA

Effective Date
January 1, 2012

Otic Antibiotics

Ciprofloxacin/Dexamethasone (Ciprodex�)

Ciprofloxacin (Cetraxal OTIC�)

Neomycin/Polymyxin/HC (Generic; Cortisporin�) Ciprofloxacin/Hydrocortisone (Cipro HC OTIC�)
Ofloxacin (Generic; Floxin�) Neomycin/Colistin/Thonzonium/HC (Coly-Mycin S�)
Neomycin/Colistin/Thonzonium/HC (Cortisporin TC�)
Otic Anti-Infectives and Anesthetics Acetic Acid Acetic Acid/HC
Acetic Acid/Aluminum Antipyrine/Benzocaine/Policosanol (Otic Care�)
Antipyrine/Benzocaine Antipyrine/Benzocaine/Zinc (Neotic; Otozin�)
Benzocaine (Pinnacaine�) Chloroxylenol/Benzocaine/Hydrocortisone (Myoxin; Trioxin�)
Chloroxylenol/Pramoxine Chloroxylenol/Pramoxine/Zinc/Glycerine (Zinotic; Zinotic ES�)
Chloroxylenol/Pramoxine (Pramotic�)
Pramoxine HC

Osteoporosis

Descriptive Therapeutic Class

Drugs on PDL

Drugs Which Require PA

Effective Date
January 1, 2012

Bone Resorption Suppression Agents

Alendronate

Alendronate Solution (Fosamax Solution�)

Calcitonin-Salmon Nasal (Miacalcin�)

Alendronate/Vit D (Fosamax Plus D�)

Calcitonin-Salmon Nasal (Fortical�)

Calcitonin - Salmon Nasal (Generics)

Etidronate Disodium (Generics)

Etidronate (Didronel�)
Ibandronate Sodium (Boniva�)

Raloxifene (Evista�)

Risedronate (Actonel�)
Risendronate DR (Atelvia�)

Teriparatide Subcutaneous (Forteo�)

Pain Management

Descriptive Therapeutic Class

Drugs on PDL

Drugs Which Require PA

Effective Date
January 1, 2012

Analgesics/Anesthetic, Topical

Diclofenac Sodium Gel (Voltaren�)

Diclofenac Epolamine Patch (Flector�)

Lidocaine Patch (Lidoderm�)

Diclofenac Sodium (Pennsaid�)

Analgesics, Narcotics Short Acting

Acetaminophen w/Codeine

Fentanyl Buccal (Generics)

Butalbital Compound with Codeine Fentanyl Buccal (Fentora�)

Codeine

Fentanyl Buccal (Onsolis�)

Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate/Acetaminophen/Caffeine (Generics)

Fentanyl Sublingual (Abstral�)

Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate/Acetaminophen/Caffeine (Trezix�)

Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen (Hycet�)

Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen

Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen (Zamicet�)

Hydrocodone/Ibuprofen

Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen (Zolvit�)

Hydromorphone Hydrocodone/Ibuprofen (Ibudone�)

Meperidine

Hydrocodone/Ibuprofen (Reprexain�)

Morphine IR

Hydromorphone Liquid (Dilaudid�)

Oxycodone

Opium Tincture

Oxycodone/Acetaminophen

Oxymorphone

Oxycodone w/Aspirin

Oxymorphone IR (Opana�)

Oxycodone/Ibuprofen

Tapentadol (Nucynta�)

Pentazocine/Acetaminophen Tramadol ODT (Rybix ODT�)

Pentazocine/Naloxone

Tramadol

Tramadol/Acetaminophen

Analgesics, Narcotics Long Acting

Fentanyl Transdermal

Buprenorphine Transdermal (Butrans�)

Fentanyl Transdermal (Duragesic Matrix)

Hydromorphone ER (Exalgo�)

Methadone HCL Morphine Sulfate ER (Avinza�)

Morphine Sulfate ER (Kadian�)

Morphine Sulfate ER/Naltrexone (Embeda�)

Morphine Sulfate ER (Generic)

Oxycodone ER

Oxycodone ER (Oxycontin�)

Oxycodone Reformulated (OxyContin Reformulated�)

Oxymorphone ER (Opana ER�)
Tramadol ER
Tramadol ER (Ryzolt�)

Tramadol ER (Ultram ER�)

Nonsteroidal Anti - Inflammatories (NSAIDs)

Diclofenac Potassium Oral (Generic)

Celecoxib (Celebrex�)

Diclofenac Sodium Oral (Generic) Diclofenac/Misoprostol (Arthrotec�)

Esomeprazole/Naproxen (Vimovo�)

Diclofenac Potassium (Zipsor�)

Etodolac

Diclofenac SR

Flurbiprofen

Diflunisal (Generic; Dolobid�)

Ibuprofen Rx Suspension (Generic)

Etodolac SR

Ibuprofen Rx Tablet (Generic)

Fenoprofen (Generic; Nalfon�)

Indomethacin Capsule

Indomethacin Rectal (Indocin�)

Indomethacin Suspension (Indocin�)

Indomethacin ER Capsule (Generic)

Ketoprofen

Ketoprofen ER

Ketorolac

Ketorolac Nasal Spray (Sprix�)

Meloxicam Suspension (Mobic� Brand Only)

Meclofenamate

Meloxicam Tablet (Generic only)

Mefenamic Acid (Generic; Ponstel�)

Naproxen EC (Generic only) Meloxicam Suspension (Generic only)
Naproxen Sodium Meloxicam Tablet (Mobic� Brand Only)
Naproxen Suspension (Generic only) Nabumetone
Naproxen Tablet (Generic only) Naproxen EC (Naprosyn� - Brand Only)
Oxaprozin Naproxen Suspension (Naprosyn� - Brand Only)
Piroxicam (Generic; Feldene�) Naproxen Tablet (Naprosyn� - Brand Only)
Sulindac Naproxen 500mg (Naprelan�)
Tolmetin Capsule
Tolmetin Tablet

Antimigraine Agents,Triptans

Eletriptan (Relpax�)

Almotriptan (Axert�)

Sumatriptan (Imitrex� Injection - Brand only)

Diclofenac (Cambia�)

Sumatriptan (Imitrex� Nasal - Brand only)

Frovatriptan (Frova�)

Sumatriptan (Oral � Generic only)

Naratriptan

Rizatriptan (Maxalt�)
Rizatriptan (Maxalt MLT�)

Sumatriptan Injection � Generic only

Sumatriptan Nasal � Generic only

Sumatriptan (Imitrex Oral) � Brand only
Sumatriptan/Naproxen (Treximet�)
Zolmitriptan (Zomig)

Zolmitriptan (Zomig ZMT�)

Zolmitriptan (Zomig� Nasal)

Skeletal Muscle Relaxants

Baclofen

Carisoprodol

Chlorzoxazone Carisoprodol Compound
Cyclobenzaprine Carisoprodol (Soma 250 mg�)
Methocarbamol Cyclobenzaprine (Fexmid�)
Tizanidine (Generics) Cyclobenzaprine ER (Amrix�)

Dantrolene Sodium

Metaxalone

Orphenadrine

Orphenadrine Compound

Tizanidine (Zanaflex�)

Cytokine and CAM Antagonists Adalimumab Injection (Humira IJ Kit; Humira Kit�) Abatacept (Orencia Injection; Orencia Sub-Q�)
Certolizumab Pegol (Cimzia Kit; Syringe Kit�) Alefacept Injection (Amevive�)
Etanercept Injection (Enbrel Kit; Pen; Disp Syringe�) Anakinra Injection (Kineret�)
Golimumab (Simponi Pen; Disp Syringe�)
Infliximab Injection (Remicade�)
Tocilizumab (Actemra�)

Parkinson's

Descriptive Therapeutic Class

Drugs on PDL

Drugs Which Require PA

Effective Date
January 1, 2012

Antiparkinson Agents - Anticholinergic and Other

Benztropine

Bromocriptine

Carbidopa/ Levodopa

Carbidopa/ Levodopa ER (Sinemet CR� - Brand Only)

Carbidopa/ Levodopa ER (Generic Only)

Carbidopa/ Levodopa ODT

Levodopa/Carbidopa/Entacapone (Stalevo�)

Entacapone (Comtan�)

Pramipexole (Generic) Pramipexole (Mirapex�)

Ropinirole (Generic Only)

Pramipexole ER (Mirapex ER�)

Selegiline Tablet (Generic)

Rasagiline (Azilect�)

Trihexyphenidyl Elixir

Ropinirole (Requip� - Brand Only)

Trihexyphenidyl Tablet Ropinirole ER (Requip XL�)
Selegiline Capsule

Selegiline (Zelapar�)

Tolcapone (Tasmar�)

Sedatives/Hypnotics

Descriptive Therapeutic Class

Drugs on PDL

Drugs Which Require PA

Effective Date
January 1, 2012

Sedative/Hypnotics Chloral Hydrate Syrup Chloral Hydrate (Somnote�)

Temazepam (Generic)

Doxepin (Silenor�)

Triazolam (Generic Only)

Estazolam

Zaleplon (Generic Only)

Eszopiclone (Lunesta�)

Zolpidem (Generic Only)

Flurazepam

Quazepam (Doral�)

Ramelteon (Rozerem�)

Temazepam (Restoril�)

Temazepam 7.5mg (Generic; Restoril�)

Temazepam 22.5mg (Generic; Restoril�)
Triazolam (Halcion� - Brand Only)
Zalepon (Sonata � Brand Only)
Zolpidem (Ambien� - Brand Only)
Zolpidem Sublingual (Edluar; Zolpimist�)
Zolpidem ER (Generic; Ambien CR�)

Urology/Incontinence

Descriptive Therapeutic Class

Drugs on PDL

Drugs Which Require PA

Effective Date
January 1, 2012

INCONTINENCE

Bladder Relaxant Preparations

Fesoterodine Fumarate (Toviaz�)

Darifenacin (Enablex�)

Oxybutynin

Oxybutynin ER

Solifenacin (VESIcare�)

Oxybutynin Gel (Gelnique Transdermal�)

Oxybutynin Transdermal (Oxytrol�)

Tolterodine (Detrol�)

Tolterodine ER (Detrol LA�)

Trospium

Trospium (Sanctura XR�)

Smoking Cessation

SMOKING CESSATION PRODUCTS

Smoking Cessation

Bupropion SR

Nicotine Inhaler (Nicotrol Inhaler�)

Nicotine Gum Buccal (Generic; Nicorette�)

Nicotine Lozenges OTC Buccal

Nicotine Lozenges (Nicorette Lozenges�)

Nicotine Lozenges OTC Mucous Membrane

Nicotine Transdermal (Generic Only)

Nicotine Nasal Spray (Nicotrol Nasal Spray�)

Nicotine Transdermal (Nicoderm CQ� - Brand Only)
Varenicline Dose Pack (Chantix Dose Pack�)

Varenicline Tablet (Chantix Tablet-�)

Prostate

PROSTATE

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Treatment (BPH)

Alfuzosin (Uroxatral�)

Doxazosin XL (Cardura XL�)

Doxazosin

Dutasteride (Avodart�)

Finasteride

Dutasteride/Tamsulosin (Jalyn�)

Tamsulosin

Silodosin (Rapaflo�)

Terazosin

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Preferred Drug List/Prior Authorization List
Updated January 2012 - The updated list is from the November 2, 2011 P&T Committee Meeting.
effective date is January 1, 2012.


Item Number

Disease State/Specialty

Item
Number

Disease State/Specialty

1

ADD/ADHD

15

Hyperlipidemia

2

Allergy

16

Immune Disorders

3

Alzheimer's

17

Infectious Disorders

4

Antipsychotic Agents

18

Multiple Sclerosis

5

Asthma/COPD

19

Ophthalmic Disorders

6

Depression

20

Opiate Dependence Agents

7

Dermatology

21

Otic Agents

8

Diabetes

22

Osteoporosis

9

Digestive Disorders

23

Pain Management

10

Growth Deficiency

24

Parkinson's

11

Heart Disease

25

Sedatives/Hypnotics

12

Hematologic Agents

26

Urology/Incontinence

13

Hemodialysis

27

Smoking Cessation

14

Hormone Therapy

28

Prostate

ADD/ADHD

Descriptive Therapeutic Class

Drugs on PDL

Drugs Which Require PA

Effective Date
January 1, 2012

Stimulants and Related Agents

Amphetamine Salt Combo (Generic; Adderall�)

Amphetamine Salt Combo ER (Generic Only)

Amphetamine Salt Combo ER (Adderall XR� - Brand Only) Armodafinil (Nuvigil�)

Atomoxetine (Strattera�)

Clonidine Extended-release (Kapvay�)

Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin� - Brand Only) Dexmethylphenidate (Generic Only)

Dexmethylphenidate ER (Focalin XR�)

Dextroamphetamine ER (Generic; Dexadrine)

Dextroamphetamine (Generic)

Dextroamphetamine Solution (Procentra�)

Guanfacine ER (Intuniv�)

Methylphenidate Solution (Generic)

Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse�)

Methamphetamine (Generic; Desoxyn�)

Methylphenidate (Generic, Metadate CD�)

Methylphenidate ER (Generic Concerta; Ritalin LA�)

Methylphenidate ER (Generic excluding generic Concerta)(Metadate CD & Concerta Brand only)

Modafinil (Provigil�)

Methylphenidate IR (Methylin Chewable & Solution�)

Methylphenidate SR (Ritalin SR�)

Methylphenidate Transdermal Patches (Daytrana�)

Allergy

Descriptive Therapeutic Class

Drugs on PDL

Drugs Which Require PA

Effective Date
January 1, 2012

Antihistamines - Minimally Sedating

Cetirizine Syrup OTC

Acrivastin/Pseudoephedrine (Semprex-D�)

Cetirizine Syrup Rx

Cetirizine Chewable Tablet OTC

Cetirizine Tablet OTC

Cetirizine Solution 5mg/5cc OTC

Cetirizine - D OTC

Desloratadine Tablet (Clarinex�)

Fexofenadine Tablet 30mg, 60mg, 180mg (Generic Only)

Desloratadine ODT (Clarinex ODT�)

Fexofenadine-D 12-hour (Generic Only)

Desloratadine Syrup (Clarinex�)

Fexofenadine-D 24-hour (Generic Only)

Desloratadine/Pseudoephedrine (Clarinex-D 12-hour�)

Loratadine Tab OTC (Generic Only)

Desloratadine/Pseudoephedrine (Clarinex-D 24-hour�)

Loratadine ODT Tablet OTC (Generic Only)

Fexofenadine Tablet 30mg, 60mg, 180mg (Allegra - Brand Only)

Loratadine-D Tablet OTC (Generic Only)

Fexofenadine ODT Tablet (Allegra ODT�)

Loratadine Syrup OTC (Generic Only)

Fexofenadine/Pseudoephedrine (Allegra-D 12-hour� - Brand Only)

Fexofenadine/Pseudoephedrine (Allegra-D 24-hour� - Brand Only)

Fexofenadine Syrup (Allegra Syrup�)

Levocetirizine Tablet (Generic; Xyzal�)

LevocetirizineSyrup (Generic; Xyzal�)

Loratadine Capsule OTC - (Claritin� - Brand Only)
Loratadine Syrup OTC (Claritin� - Brand Only)
Loratadine Tablet OTC(Claritin�)
Loratadine OTD (Claritin� - Brand Only)
Loratadine Chewable OTC - (Claritin�)
Loratadine-D 12 hours OTC (Claritin- D�)
Loratadine-D 24 hours OTC (Claritin- D�)

Rhinitis Agents, Nasal

Azelastine (Astelin; Astepro�)

Azelastine (Generic)

Fluticasone Propionate (Flonase - Brand Only)

Beclomethasone (Beconase AQ�)

Ipratropium Nasal

Budesonide Aqua (Rhinocort Aqua�)

Mometasone (Nasonex�)

Ciclesolide (Omnaris�)

Olopatadine (Patanase�)

Flunisolide

Fluticasone Furoate (Veramyst�)

Fluticasone Propionate (Generic Only)

Triamcinolone (Nasacort AQ�)

Alzheimer's

Descriptive Therapeutic Class

Drugs on PDL

Drugs Which Require PA

Effective Date
January 1, 2012

Alzheimer's Agents

Donepezil (Aricept� - Brand Only)

Donepezil (Generics Only)

Cholinesterase Inhibitors

Donepezil (Aricept ODT� - Brand Only)

Donepezil ODT (Generics Only)

Memantine Soluation (Namenda Sol�)

Donepezil 23 mg (Aricept 23mg)

Memantine Tablet (Namenda Tab�)

Galantamine Tablet

Memantine Tablet Dose Pack (Namenda Tab Dose Pack�)

Galantamine ER

Rivastigmine Capsule (Exelon Capsule� - Brand Only) Galantamine Oral Solution (Generics; Razadyne)
Rivastigmine Transdermal (Exelon Transdermal�) Rivastigmine Capsule (Generics Only)
Rivastigmine Oral Solution (Generics; Exelon Solution�)

Antipsychotic Agents

Descriptive Therapeutic Class

Drugs on PDL

Drugs Which Require PA

Effective Date
January 1, 2012

ORAL

Antipsychotic Agents

Amitriptyline/Perphenazine

Aripiprazole Oral Solution (Abilify Oral Solution�)

Aripiprazole Discmelt (Abilify) Clozapine (Clozaril; Fazaclo�)
Aripiprazole Tablet (Abilify�) Lurasidone (Latuda�)
Asenapine (Saphris) Olanzapine (Zyprexa; Zyprexa Zydis�)

Chlorpromazine

Olanzapine/Fluoxetine (Symbyax�)

Clozapine (Generics Only)

Paliperidone ER (Invega�)

Fluphenazine Elixir

Risperidone ODT (Risperdal - Brand Only)

Fluphenazine Tablet Risperidone Solution (Risperdal - Brand Only)
Haloperidol Oral Risperidone Tablet (Risperdal - Brand Only)
Haloperidol Lactate Concentrate

Iloperidone Dose pack(Fanapt�)

Iloperidone Tablet (Fanapt�)

Molindone (Moban�)

Perphenazine

Pimozide (Orap�)

Quetiapine (Seroquel�)

Quetiapine (Seroquel XR�)

Risperidone ODT (Generic Only)

Risperidone Solution (Generic Only)
Risperidone Tablet (Generic Only)

Thioridazine

Thiothixene (Generic; Navane)

Trifluoperazine (Generic)

Ziprasidone (Geodon�)

INJECTIONS

Aripiprazole (Abilify�)

Haloperidol Decanoate (Haldol - Brand Only)

Fluphenazine Decanoate Olanzapine (Zyprexa�)

Haloperidol Decanoate (Generic Only)

Olanzapine (Zyprexa Relprevv�)

Haloperidol Lactate (Generic Only) Paliperidone (Invega Sustenna�)

Risperidone (Risperdal Consta�)

Ziprasidone (Geodon�)

Asthma/COPD

Descriptive Therapeutic Class

Drugs on PDL

Drugs Which Require PA

Effective Date
January 1, 2012

Bronchodilator, Beta-Adrenergic Agents

INHALATION

Albuterol Sulfate Nebulizer Solution 100mg/20ml

Albuterol Sulfate HFA MDI (Ventolin HFA�)

Albuterol Sulfate Nebulizer Solution 2.5mg/3ml Albuterol Sulfate Nebulizer Low-Dose 0.63mg/3ml, 1.25mg/3ml
Albuterol Sulfate Nebulizer Solution 2.5mg/0.5ml Arformoterol Inhalation Solution (Brovana Inhalation Solution�)
Albuterol Sulfate Nebulizer Low-Dose (Accuneb) Formoterol DPI (Foradil�)

Albuterol Sulfate HFA (ProAir HFA�)

Formoterol Inhalation Solution (Perforomist Inhalation Solution�)

Albuterol Sulfate HFA MDI (Proventil HFA�)

Indacaterol for Inhalation (Arcapta)

Levalbuterol HCL Nebulizer Solution (Generic; Xopenex)

Levalbuterol HFA (Xopenex HFA�)

Pirbuterol (Maxair Autohaler�)

Salmeterol Xinafoate (Serevent Diskus�)

ORAL

Bronchodilator, Beta-Adrenergic

Albuterol Sulfate Syrup

Albuterol Sulfate ER (Generic; Vospire ER Tablet)

Agents cont�

Albuterol Sulfate Tablet

Metaproterenol Sulfate Tablet

Metaproterenol Sulfate Syrup

Terbutaline Sulfate