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2019 Prior Authorization and Specialty RX Management Guidelines This form contains information regarding Nippon Life Benefits’ Prior Authorization program, which includes drugs that have dispensing limitations, dose limitations, and prior authorization requirements including the Prior Authorization Process on Formulary Drugs with Clinically Effective Alternatives as well as the Specialty Drug Management program. The following drugs have a Dispensing Limitation (quantity limit per 30 days unless otherwise specified) and please note that the quantity limit may include other prescription drugs if they treat the same condition: Quantity Limits Prescription Drug Albenza (336 tabs per 365 days) Imitrex Injection (12 ea) Sonata 5/10 mg (30) Alsuma Injection (12 ea) Imitrex Inj Vial (12vl) Sprix (5 bottles per 25 days) Ambien 5/10 (30) Imitrex 5mg Nasal Spray (24); Imitrex 20mg Nasal Spray (12 ea) Stadol Nasal Spray (5 ml) Ambien CR (30) Intermezzo (30) Stayxn (6) Amerge 1mg & 2.5 mg Tab (12) Levitra 2.5/5/10/20 mg (6) Stendra (6) Arymo** Levorphanol** Sumavel Dosepro 4mg (18ea), Sumavel Dosepro 6mg (12ea) Axert 6.5mg & 12.5 mg Tab (12) Lidocaine (Emla (30 gm), Lidocaine 2% gel (30 gm), Lidocaine 4% gel (30gm), Lidocaine 5% oint (50gm), Lidocaine 4% soln (50ml), Pliaglis 7-7% cream (30gm), Synera 70- 70mg patch(2)) Tamiflu 75mg Cap (14 tabs), Tamiflu 45mg (14 tabs), Tamiflu 30mg (28 tabs), Tamiflu 30mg/5ml Oral Susp, (180ml), (1 fill of either Relenza or Tamiflu every 90 days) Belbuca** Lunesta 1/2/3 mg (30) Tapentadol** Bitricide (24 tab per 365 days) Maxalt/Maxalt MLT 5mg & 10mg Tab (18) Targiniq ER** Butrans** Meperidine** Toradol 10 mg (20) Caverject (6) Methadone** Tramadol** Cialis 5/10/20 mg (6), Cialis 2.5mg (30) Methadose** Treximet 10-60mg, 85-500mg Tab (9) Nippon Life Insurance Company of America® 1 NC2021-29 rev (01/19)

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2019 Prior Authorization and

Specialty RX Management Guidelines

This form contains information regarding Nippon Life Benefits’ Prior Authorization program, which

includes drugs that have dispensing limitations, dose limitations, and prior authorization requirements

including the Prior Authorization Process on Formulary Drugs with Clinically Effective Alternatives as

well as the Specialty Drug Management program.

The following drugs have a Dispensing Limitation (quantity limit per 30 days unless otherwise specified) and

please note that the quantity limit may include other prescript ion drugs if they treat the same condit ion:

Quantity Limits

Prescription Drug

Albenza (336 tabs per 365

days)

Imitrex Injection (12 ea) Sonata 5/10 mg (30)

Alsuma Injection (12 ea) Imitrex Inj Vial (12vl) Sprix (5 bottles per 25 days)

Ambien 5/10 (30) Imitrex 5mg Nasal Spray (24);

Imitrex 20mg Nasal Spray (12 ea)

Stadol Nasal Spray (5 ml)

Ambien CR (30) Intermezzo (30) Stayxn (6)

Amerge 1mg & 2.5 mg Tab (12) Levitra 2.5/5/10/20 mg (6) Stendra (6)

Arymo** Levorphanol** Sumavel Dosepro 4mg (18ea),

Sumavel Dosepro 6mg (12ea)

Axert 6.5mg & 12.5 mg Tab (12) Lidocaine (Emla (30 gm), Lidocaine

2% gel (30 gm), Lidocaine 4% gel

(30gm), Lidocaine 5% oint (50gm),

Lidocaine 4% soln (50ml), Pliaglis

7-7% cream (30gm), Synera 70-

70mg patch(2))

Tamiflu 75mg Cap (14 tabs),

Tamiflu 45mg (14 tabs), Tamiflu

30mg (28 tabs), Tamiflu 30mg/5ml

Oral Susp, (180ml), (1 fill of either

Relenza or Tamiflu every 90 days)

Belbuca** Lunesta 1/2/3 mg (30) Tapentadol**

Bitricide (24 tab per 365 days) Maxalt/Maxalt MLT 5mg & 10mg Tab

(18)

Targiniq ER**

Butrans** Meperidine** Toradol 10 mg (20)

Caverject (6) Methadone** Tramadol**

Cialis 5/10/20 mg (6),

Cialis 2.5mg (30)

Methadose** Treximet 10-60mg, 85-500mg Tab

(9)

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Codeine** Migranal Nasal Spray – (1 x8ml) Troxyca ER**

Conzip** Monurol (1) Vantrella**

Diflucan 150mg (2) Morphabond** Viagra 25/50/100 mg (6)

Dolophine** Morphine** Xtampza ER**

Edex (6) Muse (6) Zohydro**

Edluar (30) Nucynta** Zohydro ER**

Embeda** OxyContin** Zomig Nasal Spray (12 ea)

Emverm (12 tabs per 365 days) Oxycodone** Zomig/Zomig ZMT 2.5mg & 5mg

(12)

Exalgo** Oxymorphone**

Frova 2.5 mg Tab (18) Pentazocine/naloxone**

Hydromorphone** Relenza cap(40) (1 fill of either

Releza or Tamiflu every 90 days)

Hysingla ER** Relpaz 20mg & 40 mg Tab (12)

Imitrex 25mg, 50mg, 100mg

Tab (12)

Rozerem (30)

**Opioids

- Plans implementing morphine milligram equivalent (MME) based quantity limits on opioids are providing

coverage for an initial amount of 90 MME or less per day.

- This program requires a post limit review to provide coverage for additional quantities of the prescribed

opioids of 200 MME or less per day.

- Neither initial quantities nor post limit quantities will be set up for patients with cancer, a terminal condition,

or pain being managed through hospice or palliative care.

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Dos e Opt i m i z a t i o n

A cost-savings program that identifies medications where a different dosage or quantity would be more efficient. The

pharmacy works with the physician to recommend such options. Dose optimization Quantity Limit – 30 tablets.

Drug Dose (mg) Drug Dose (mg)

Abilify 5/10/15 Lozol 1.25

Actos 15 Luvox 25/50

Altoprev 20 Micardis HCT 40-12.5

Amaryl 1 Mobic 7.5

Amturnide 150-5-12.5 Movantik 12.5

Aplenzin 174 Namenda XR 7/14

Arava 10 Nesina 6.25/12.5

Aricept 5 Niaspan 500

Aricept ODT 5 Nifedical XL 30

Avapro 75/150 Norvasc 2.5/5

Azilect 0.5 Oleptro 150

Azor 5-20 Onglyza 2.5

Benicar HCT 20-12.5 Oseni 12.5/15

Brintellix 5/10 Paxil 10/20

Bystolic 2.5/5/10 Paxil CR 12.5

Caduet 2.5-10, 2.5-

20, 2.5-40,

5-10, 5-20,

5-40

Pexeva 10/20

Cardura 1/2/4 Plendil 2.5/5

Cardura XL 4 Pravachol 10/20/40

Cartrol 2.5 Prinivil 5/10/20

Celexa 10/20 Pristiq 50

Coreg CR 10/20/40 Procardia XL 30

Corgard 20/40 Prozac 10

Crestor 5/10/20 Razadyne ER 8

Depakote ER 250 Remeron/Remeron Rapid

Disolve

7.5/15

Detrol LA 2 Requip XL 2/4/6

Dexilant 30 Reyataz 150

Diflucan 100 Rifadin 150

Diovan HCT 80-12.5 /

160-12.5

Seroquel XR 50/150/200

Ditropan XL 5 Silenor 3

Edarbi 40 Sular 8.5/17/20

Effexor XR 37.5/75 Symbyax 3/25 – 6/25

Enablex 7.5 Tekturna 150

Exforge 5-160 Tekturna HCT 150-12.5

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Exforge HCT 5-160-12.5 Toprol XL 25/50/100

Farxiga 5 Toviaz 4

Fetzima 20/40 Tribenzor 20.5-12.5

Fosamax 5 Trintellix 5/10

Inderal LA 60/80 Twynsta 40-5

Ingrezza 40 venlafaxine HCI ER 37.5/75

Intuniv 1/2 Verelan PM 100

Invega 1.5/3 Vesicare 5

Invokana 100 Viibryd 10/20

Januvia 25/50 Xadago 50

Kerlone 10 Xarelto 10

Khedezla ER 50 Xigduo XR 5/500

Latuda 20/40/60 Zaroxlyn 2.5/5

Levaquin 250 Zestoretic 10-12.5

Lexapro 5/10 Zestril 5/10/20

Linzess 145 Zocor 5/10/20

Lipitor 10/20/40 Zoloft 25/50

Livalo 1 / 2 Zyprexa Zydis 5

Lotrel 2.5-10, 5-

10, 5-20

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Pri o r Aut h o r i z a t i o n Dru g s Your physician will have to provide additional information to indicate medical necessity to CVS Caremark for the following

drugs to be filled:

Acne Agents: Topical tretinoins (Atralin, Avita, Retin-A, Retin-A Micro, Tretin-X, Tretinoin) and Differin for ages 35 and older and all ages for Fabior and Tazorac.

Anabolic Steroids: Anadrol-50, Oxandrin

Antifungals: ciclopirox topical solutions Jublia, Kerydin, Lamisil/terabinafine, Onmel/itraconazole, Penlac/ciclopirox Sporanox/itraconazole

Anti-viral: Sitavig

Compounds: All Compounds*

Dental products: Arestin

Dermatological: Santyl, Solaraze, Trianex, Dermatological Medical Products Diabetes: Generic Glumetza, Generic Fortament

Eczema: Eucrisa

Infant Formulas: New Jersey Only

Erectile Dysfunction: Caverject, Cialis, Edex, Muse, Stayxn, Viagra, through age 49

GI Motility: Lotronex

Narcolepsy: Provigil, Xyrem

Narcotic Analgesics: Actiq, Fentora, Onsolis, Subsys

Pain Management: Duexis, Vimovo

Medical Products: Saliva substitutes

Testosterones: Enanthate injection, Cypionate injection, topical gel, topical cream, topical ointment, topical

solution, transdermal patch, nasal gel, mucoadhesive buccal system, propionate implant pellets, powder/crystals

for compounding ( Androderm, Axiron, Fortesta, Striant, Testosterone Ointment, Testosterone Cream,

Methyltestosterone, Oral Fluoxymesterone, Testopel)

Topical Analgesics: Pain Patches Ulcer: Generic Zegerid

*A compound medication is one that is made by combining, mixing or altering ingredients, in response to a prescription, tocreate a customized medication that is not otherwise commercially available.

Pri o r A uthor i z a t i o n Pro c ess

For the medications above that indicate a prior authorization is required, please follow the process below.

1. Bring your prescription to a pharmacist.

2. If drugs require prior authorization, the pharmacist will receive a message stating that the physician must call

CVS Caremark at 800-294-5979.

3. Your pharmacist should advise you as well as your physician of the Prior Authorization process and number to call.

4. This means that your physician will have to call the number or FAX a letter of medical necessity to CVS Caremark.

Physician prior authorization number is 800-294-5979. Physician prior authorization FAX number is 888-836-0730.

5. CVS Caremark will evaluate the information received based on internally developed clinical criteria. The decision

will be an approval, denial, or review for more information.

App r ova l

After a claim is approved, an override is applied so that the claim will process electronically at the pharmacy and a

letter will be sent to you and your physician indicating the approval and the time period of the approval.

Den i a l

If the medication is denied, then a letter is sent to both you and your physician. The denial letter will outline

directions on how to appeal the decision.

Mis s i n g I n f o r m a t i o n

If more information is required, the physician’s office will be contacted. Once the physician’s office provides

CVS Caremark with the required information then a review will be completed within 24 – 48 hours.

Additional drugs may be added to the Prior Authorization or Quantity Limit list throughout the year. Your specific benefit

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design may not cover certain drugs, even though they appear on this list. This document is a summary reference and may

not necessarily reflect all coverage and exclusions of the plan benefit system.

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Prior Authorization Process on Formulary Drugs and Supplies

with Clinically Effective Alternatives

The following drugs and supplies are included:

Supply Name Supply Usage Available Alternatives

All insulin needles that are not BD brand needles (Examples include, but are not limited to: Owen Mumford Needles, Ultimed Needles

Diabetes Supplies, Needles BD Ultrafine Needles

All insulin syringes that are not BD brand syringes (Examples include, but are not limited to: Allison Medical Insulin Syringes, Techlite Insulin Syringes, Trividia Insulin Syringes, Ultimed Insulin Syringes, Vanishpoint Insulin Syringes

Diabetes Supplies, Syringes BD Insulin Syringes

All strips and kits that are not Accu-Chek brand strips and kits (Examples include, but are not limited to: (Ascensia, Breeze 2, Contour, Contour Next, Freestyle, One-Touch, Precision Xtra, Sure-Test, Truetest, Truetrack)

Diabetes Supplies, Strips and Kits Accu-Chek Strips and Kits

Drug Name Medication Usage Available Alternatives

Abilify Depression aripiprazole, clozapine, olanzapine,quetiapine, quetiapine ext-rel, risperidone, ziprasidone, Latuda, Vraylar

Acanya Topical Derm Acne adapalene, benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin solution, clindamycin-benzoyl peroxide, erythromycin solution, erythromycin-benzoyl peroxide, tretinoin, Atralin, Differin, Epiduo, Retin-A-Micro, Tazorac

Acticlate Anti-Infective doxycycline hyclate

Actemra Rheumatoid Arthritis Enbrel, Humira, Kevzara, Xelijanz, Xelijanz XR

Actos Diabetes pioglitazone

Adderall XR Attention deficit hyperactivity amphetamine-dextroamphetamine mixed salts ext-rel, methylphenidate ext. rel, Mydayis, Vyvanse

Aerospan Asthma Asmanex, Flovent, Pulmicort Flexhaler, Qvar, Qvar Redihaler

Alcortin A Dermatology desonide, hydrocortisone

Alevicyn Gel, Alevicyn Kit, Alevicyn SG, Alevicyn solution

Dermatology desonide, hydrocortisone

Alprolix Hemophilia IX Consult doctor

Aloquin Dermatology desonide, hydrocortisone

Altoprev Cardiovascular antilipemics atorvastatin, ezetimibe-simvastatin, fluvastatin, lovastatin, pravastatin, rosuvastatin, simvastatin

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Alvesco Asthma Arnuity Ellipta, Asmanex, Flovent, Pulmicort Flexhaler, Qvar, Qvar Redihaler

Amrix Musculoskeletal agents cyclobenzaprine

Androgel 1% Testosterone Relacement testosterone gel 2%, testosterone solution, Androderm, Androgel 1.62%

Apexicon E Dermatology desoximetasone, fluocinonide

Apidra Diabetes Fiasp, Novolog

Arthrotec Anti-inflammatory celecoxib, diclofenac sodium,

meloxicam or naproxen WITH

esomeprazole, lansoprazole,

omeprazole, pantoprazole or Dexilant

Asacol HD Inflammatory bowel disease balsalazide, sulfasalazine,

sulfasalazine del-rel, Apriso, Lialda,

Pentasa

Atacand High blood pressure candesartan, eprosartan, irbesartan,

losartan, olmesartan, telmisartan,

valsartan,

Atacand HCT High blood pressure candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide,

irbesartan-hydrochlorothiazide,

losartan-hydrochlorothiazide,

olmesartan-hydrochlorothiazide,

telmisartan-hydrochlorothiazide,

valsartan-hydrochlorothiazide

Avenova Ophthalmic Consult doctor

Beconase AQ Allergies flunisolide spray, fluticasone spray,

m o m e t a s o n e s p r a y ,

triamcinolone spray, Dymista

Benicar/Benicar HCT High Blood Pressure candesartan, candesartan-

hydrochlorothiazide, eprosartan,

irbesartan, irbesartan-

hydrochlorothiazide, losartan,

losartan-hydrochlorothiazide,

olmesartan, olmesartan-

hydrochlorothiazide, telmisartan,

telmisartan-hydrochlorothiazide,

valsartan, valsartan—

hydrochlorothiazide Bensal HP Dermatology/Misc. Skin Conditions desonide, hydrocortisone

Benzaclin Topical Derm Acne adapalene, benzoyl peroxide,

clindamycin solution, clindamycin-

benzoyl peroxide, erythromycin

solution, erythromycin-benzoyl

peroxide, tretinoin, Atralin, Differin,

Epiduo, Retin-A-Micro, Tazorac

Betapace Tab and Betapace AF Tab Ventricula Arrhythmias sotalol

butalbital-acetaminophen-caffeine capsule Pain diclofenac sodium, naproxen

Bydureon Diabetes Ozempic, Trulicity, Victoza

Byetta Diabetes (injectable) Ozempic,Trulicity, Victoza

Cafergot Migraines eletriptan, ergotamine-caffeine, naratriptan, rizatriptan, sumatriptan, zolmitriptan, Onzetra Xsail, Zembrace Symtouch, Zomig Nasal Spray

Cambia Migraine NSAID diclofenac sodium, meloxicam, naproxen

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Carac Dermatology fluorouracil cream 5%, fluorouracil soln, imiquimod, Picato, Tolac, Zyclara

Cardizem High Blood Pressure diltiazem ext-rel (except generic of Cardizem LA)

Cardizem CD High Blood Pressure diltiazem ext-rel (except generic of Cardizem LA)

Cardizem LA (and its generics) High Blood Pressure diltiazem ext-rel (except generic of Cardizem LA)

Carnitor Carnitine Deficiency Agents levocarnitine

Carnitor SF Carnitine Deficiency Agents levocarnitine

Cimzia Crohn’s Disease Cosentyx, Enbrel, Humira, Kevzara, Otezla, Stelara Subcutaneous (Plaque Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis only), Xelijanz, Xelijanz XR

clobetasol spray Dermatology clobetasol foam

Clobex Spray Dermatology clobetasol foam

Colazal Gastrointestinal/Inflammatory Bowel Disease balsalazide

Contrave Anti-Obesity Oral Belviq, BelviqXR, Saxenda

Crestor Cardiovascular Antilipemics atorvastatin, ezetimibe-simvastatin, fluvastatin, lovastatin, pravastatin, rosuvastatin, simvastatin

Cymbalta Depression desvenlafaxine ext-rel, duloxetine, venlafaxine, venlafaxine ext-rel capsule

Daklinza Anti-infectives, antivirals Epclusa, Harvoni,

Delzicol Inflammatory bowel disease balsalazide, sulfasalazine, sulfasalazine del-rel, Apriso, Lialda, Pentasa

Detrol LA Overactive bladder darifenacin ext-rel, oxybutynin ext-rel,

tolterodine, tolterodine ext-rel, trospium,

trospium ext-rel, Myrbetriq, Toviaz,

Vesicare Dexpak Pain and Inflammation dexamethasone, methylprednisolone,

prednisone solution, prednisone

Diovan High Blood Pressure candesartan, eprosartan, irbesartan, losartan, olmesartan, telmisartan, valsartan

Diovan HCT High blood pressure candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide, irbesartan-hydrochlorothiazide, losartan-hydrochlorothiazide, olmesartan-hydrochlorothiazide, telmisartan-hydrochlorothiazide, valsartan-hydrochlorothiazide

Doryx/Doryx MPC Dermatology doxycycline hyclate

Dulera Asthma Advair, Breo Ellipta, Symbicort

Dutoprol High Blood Pressure metoprolol succinate ext-rel with hydrochlorothiazide

Dyrenium Cap Edema amiloride

Edarbi High blood pressure candesartan, eprosartan, irbesartan, losartan, olmesartan, telmisartan, valsartan

Edarbyclor High blood pressure candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide,

irbesartan-hydrochlorothiazide,

losartan-hydrochlorothiazide,

olmesartan-hydrochlorothiazide,

telmisartan-hydrochlorothiazide,

valsartan-hydrochlorothiazide

E.E.S. Granules Infections erythromycins

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Effexor XR Antidepressent desvenlafaxine ext-rel, duloxetine, venlafaxine, venlafaxine ext-rel capsule

Elelyso Type 1 Gaucher Disease Cerdelga, Cerezyme

Eloctate Hemophilia VIII Adynovate, Jivi, Kogenate FS, Kovaltry, Novoeight, Nuwiq

Enablex Overactive Bladder darifenacin ext-rel, oxybutynin ext-rel, tolterodine, tolterodine ext-rel, trospium, trospium ext-rel, Myrbetriq, Toviaz, Vesicare

Entyvio Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn’s Disease Humira, Xelijanz

Eryped Sus Infections Erythromycins

Euflexxa Osteoarthritis Durolane, Gel-One, Gelsyn-3, Supartz FX, Visco-3

Evzio Opiod Reversal Agents naloxone injection, Narcan Nasal Spray

Exforge High Blood Pressure amlodipine-olmesartan, amlodipine-telmisartan, amlopdipine-valsartan

Exforge HCT High Blood Pressure amlodipine-valsartan-hydrochlorothiazide, olmesartan-amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide

Extavia Multiple Sclerosis glatiramer, Aubagio, Betaseron, Copaxone 40 MG, Gilenya, Rebif, Tecfidera, Tysabri

Fanapt Antipsychotics aripiprazole, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, quetiapine ext-rel, risperidone, ziprasidone, Latuda, Vraylar

Fasenra Severe Asthma Nucala

Fioricet Capsule Pain diclofenac sodium, naproxen

fluorouracil cream 0.5% Dermatology fluorouracil cream 5%, fluorouracil soln, imiquimod, Picato, Tolak, Zyclara

Follistim AQ Infertility Gonal-F

Fortamet Diabetes (oral medication) metformin, metformin ext-rel

Fortesta Testosterone Relacement testosterone gel 2%, testosterone solution, Androderm, Androgel 1.62%

Fosrenol Kidney Disease calcium acetate,lanthanum carbonate, sevelamer carbonate, Phoslyra, Velphoro

Gleevec Cancer imatinib mesylate, Bosulif, Sprycel

Glumetza Diabetes (oral medication) metformin, metformin ext-rel

Helixate FS Hematologic Adynovate, Jivi, Kogenate FS, Kovaltry, Novoeight, Nuwiq

Horizant Restless Leg Syndrome gabapentin,Gralise

Humalog Diabetes (insulin) Fiasp, Novolog

Humalog Mix 50/50 Diabetes (insulin) Novalog Mix 70/30

Humalog Mix 75/25 Diabetes (insulin) Novalog Mix 70/30

Humulin 70/30 Diabetes (insulin) Novolin 70/30

Humulin N Diabetes (insulin) Novolin N

Humulin R Diabetes (insulin) Novolin R

NOTE: Humulin R U-500 concentrate will not be subject to review.

Hyalgan Osteoarthritis Gel-one, Gelsyn-3, Supartz FX, Visco-3

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Indocin Suppository, Indocin Suspension Analgesics/NSAIDS celecoxib, diclofenac sodium, meloxicam, naproxen

Intermezzo Hypnotics eszopiclone, zolpidem, zolpidem ext-rel, zolpidem sublingual, Belsomra, Silenor

Intuniv Attention deficit hyperactivity amphetamine-dextroamphetamine mixed salts ext-rel, atomoxetine, guanfacine ext-rel, methylphenidate ext-rel, Mydayis, Vyvanse

Invokamet/XR Synjardy, Synjardy XR, Xigduo XR

Invokana Farxiga, Jardiance

Jalyn Prostate condition dutasteride-tamsulosin; dutasteride or finasteride with alfuzosin ext-rel, doxazosin, tamsulosin, terazosin, Rapaflo

Jentadueto/XR Janumet, Janumet XR

Kazano Diabetes Janumet, Janumet XR,

Kineret Rheumatoid Arthritis Enbrel, Humira, Kevzara, Xelijanz, Xelijanz XR

Kombiglyze XR Diabetes Janumet, Janumet XR

Lanoxin Tab (125 mcg and 250 mcg only Heart failure digoxin

Lantus Diabetes Basaglar, Levemir, Tresiba

Lazanda Pain fentanyl transdermal lozenge, Abstral, Subsys

Lescol XL Cardiovascular antilipemics atorvastatin, ezetimibe-simvastin, fluvastatin, lovastatin, pravastatin, rosuvastatin, simvastatin

Levorphanol Pain fentanyl transdermal, hydromorphone ext-rel., methadone, morphine ext.-rel., Embeda, Hysingla ER, Nucynta ER, Oxycontin

Lipitor Cardiovascular antilipemics atorvastatin, ezetimibe-simvastin,

fluvastatin, lovastatin, pravastatin,

rosuvastatin, simvastatin

Livalo Cardiovascular antilipemics atorvastatin, ezetimibe-simvastin fluvastatin,

lovastatin, pravastatin, rosuvastatin,

simvastatin

Lunesta Hypnotics eszopiclone, zolpidem, zolpidem ext-rel, zolpidem sublingual, Belsomra, Silenor

Macrodantin Urinary Tract Infection nitrofurantoin

Matzim LA High blood pressure diltiazem ext-rel (except generic of Cardizem LA)

Mavyret Hepatitis C Epclusa, Harvoni, Vosevi

Miacalcin Inj Postmenopausal osteoporosis alendronate, calcitonin salmon, ibandronate, risedronate, Forteo, Prolia, Tymlos

Miacalcin Nasal Spray Postmenopausal osteoporosis calcitonin-salmon

Millipred Pain and Inflammation dexamethasone, methylprednisolone, prednisone solution, prednisone

Minocin Anti-infectives/Antibacterials/Tetracyclines minocycline

Monovisc Osteoarthritis Durolane, Gel-one, Gelsyn-3, Supartz FX, Visco-3

Naprelan Pain and inflammation celecoxib, diclofenac sodium, meloxicam, naproxen

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Natesto Testosterone replacement testosterone gel 2%, testosterone solution, Androderm, Androgel 1.62%

Nesina Diabetes Januvia

Neupogen Hematologic Zarxio

Nexium Gastrointestinal Agents esomeprazole, lansoprazole, omeprazole, pantoprazole, Dexilant

Nilandron Cancer bicalutamide, Xtandi, Zytiga

Norditropin Growth Hormone Genotropin, Humatrope

Noritate Dermatology metronidazole, Finacea, Soolantra

Norvasc High blood pressure amlodipine

Novacort Dermatology desonide, hydrocortisone

Nutropin AQ Growth hormones Genotropin, Humatrope

Nuvigil Sleep apnea, Narcolepsy armodafinil

Oleptro Depression trazodone

Olux-E Dermatology clobetasol foam

Olysio Anti-infectives, Antivirals Epclusa, Harvoni

Omnaris Allergies flunisolide spray, fluticasone spray, m o m e t a s o n e s p r a y ,

triamcinolone spray, Dymista

Omnitrope Growth hormones Genotropin, Humatrope

Onexton Topical Derm Acne adapalene, benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin solution, clindamycin-benzoyl peroxide, erythromycin solution, erythromycin-benzoyl peroxide, tretinoin, Atralin, Differin, Epiduo, Retin-A-Micro, Tazorac

Onglyza Diabetes Januvia

Orencia Clickjet, Orencia Intravenous, Orencia Subcutaneous

Rheumatoid Arthritis Cosentyx, Enbrel, Humira, Kevzara, Otezla, Stelara Subcutaneous (Plaque Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis only), Xelijanz, Xelijanz XR

Orthovisc Osteoarthritis Durolane, Gel-One, Gelsyn-3, Supartz FX, Visco-3

Oseni Diabetes Janumet, Janumet XR,

Oxytrol Overactive bladder darifenacin ext-rel, oxybutynin ext-rel, tolterodine, tolterodine ext-rel, trospium, trospium ext-rel, Myrbetriq, Toviaz, Vesicare

Pennsaid Pain and inflammation diclofenac sodium, diclofenac sodium solution, diclofenac sodium 1% gel,

meloxicam, naproxen

Plavix Hematologic clopidogrel, prasugrel, Brilinta

Pradaxa Hemotologic warfarin, Eliquis, Xarelto

Praluent Lipid Disorders – PCSK9 Inhibitors Repatha

Pred Forte Ophthalmic/Anti-inflammatories/Steriodal dexamethasone, prednisolone acetate 1%, Durezol, Flarex, FML Forte, FML S.O.P., Maxidex, Pred Mild

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Prevacid Gastrointestinal agents esomeprazole, lansoprazole, omeprazole, pantoprazole, Dexilant

Primlev Pain hydrocodone-acetaminophen, hydromorphone, morphine, oxycodone-acetaminophen, Nucynta

Prolastin C Pulmonary Enzyme Deficiency Aralast NP, Glassia

Protonix Gastrointestinal agents esomeprazole, lansoprazole, omeprazole, pantoprazole, Dexilant

Proventil HFA Asthma levalbuterol tartrate CFC-free aerosol, Proair HFA, Proair Respiclick

Qnasl Allergies flunisolide spray, fluticasone spray, m o m e t a s o n e s p r a y , triamcinolone spray, Dymista

Qsymia Anti-Obesity Belviq, Belviq XR, Saxenda

Rayos Pain and inflammation dexamethasone, methylprednisolone solution, prednisone solution, prednisone prednisoneRelistor Gastrointestinal Movantik

Rimso-50 Interstitial cystitis Consult doctor

Riomet Diabetes (oral medication) metformin, metformin ext-rel

Rozerem Hypnotics eszopiclone, zolpidem, zolpidem ext-rel, zolpidem sublingual, Belsomra, Silenor

Saizen Growth hormones Genotropin, Humatrope

Seroquel XR Antipsychotic aripiprazole, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, quetiapine ext-rel, risperidone, ziprasidone, Latuda, Vraylar

Simponi Rheumatoid Arthritis Cosentyx, Enbrel, Humira, Kevzara, Otezla, Stelara subcutaneous (Plaque Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis only), Xelijanz, Xelijanz XR

Sorilux Antipsoriatics calcipotriene

Sprix Pain diclofenac sodium, meloxicam, naproxen

Stendra Erectile Dysfunction sildenafil, Cialis

Sumavel Dosepro Migraines eletriptan, naratriptan, rizatriptan, sumatriptan, zolmitriptan, Onzetra Xsail, Zembrace Symtouch, Zomig Nasal Spray

Synerderm Emulsion Dermatology desonide, hydrocortisone

Synvisc/Synvisc One Osteoarthritis Durolane, Gel-One, Gelsyn-3, Supartz FX, Visco-3

Taltz Plaque Psoriasis Cosentyx, Enbrel, Humira, Otezla, Stelara Subcutaneous (Plaque Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis only), Xelijanz, Xelijanz XR

Tanzeum Diabetes Ozempic, Trulicity, Victoza

Targadox Anti-infective doxycycline hyclate

Tasigna Cancer imatinib mesylate, Bosulif, Sprycel

Technivie Anti-infectives, Antivirals Epclusa, Harvoni

Testim Testosterone Replacement testosterone gel 2%, testosterone solution, Androderm, Androgel 1.62%

testosterone gel 1% Testosterone replacement testosterone gel 2%, testosterone solution, Androderm, Androgel 1.62%

Tirosint Thyroid Agents levothyroxine, Synthroid

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Tobi Cystic Fibrosis tobramycin inhalation solution, Bethkis

Tobi Podhaler Cystic Fibrosis tobramycin inhalation solution, Bethkis

Toujeo Diabetes Basaglar, Levemir, Tresiba

Tradjenta Januvia

Tricor Cardiovascular fenofibrate, fenofibric acid

Tudorza Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

(COPD)

Incruse Ellipta, Spiriva

Uroxatral Benign Prostatic hyperplasia alfuzosin ext-rel, doxazosin, tamsulosin, terazosin, Rapaflo

Valcyte Anti-Infective, Antivirals valganciclovir

Valtrex Anti-infective, Antivirals acyclovir, valacyclovir

Vanatol LQ/Vanatol S diclofenac sodium, naproxen

Vanoxide-HC Acne vulgaris adapalene, benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin solution, clindamycin-benzoyl peroxide, erythromycin solution, erythromycin-benzoyl peroxide, tretinoin, Atralin, Differin, Epiduo, Retin-A-Micro, Tazorac

Veltin Topical Derm Acne adapalene, benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin solution, clindamycin-benzoyl peroxide, erythromycin solution, erythromycin-benzoyl peroxide, tretinoin, Atralin, Differin, Epiduo, Retin-A-Micro, Tazorac

venlafaxine ext-rel tablet (except 225 mg) Depression desvenlafaxine ext-rel, duloxetine, venlafaxine, venlafaxine ext-rel capsule,

Venlafaxine ext-rel tablet (except 225 mg) Depression desvenlafaxine ext-rel, duloxetine, venlafaxine, venlafaxine ext-rel capsule,

Ventolin HFA Asthma levalbuterol tartrate CFC-free aerosol, Proair HFA, Proair Respiclick

Viagra Erectile Dysfunction sildenafil, Cialis

Viekira Pak Hepatitis Epclusa, Harvoni

Viekira XR Hepatitis Epclusa, Harvoni

Vogelxo Testosterone replacement testosterone gel 2%, testosterone solution, Androderm, Androgel 1.62%

Xelijanz, Xelijanz XR Rheumatoid Arthritis Enbrel, Humira, Kevzara

Xenazine Huntington’s Disease Agents tetrabenazine, Austedo

Xopenex HFA Asthma levalbuterol tartrate CFC-free aerosol, Proair HFA, Proair Respiclick

Zemaira Pulmonary Enzyme Deficiency Aralast NP, Glassia

Zegerid Gastrointestinal Agents esomeprazole, lansoprazole, omeprazole, pantoprazole, Dexilant

Zepatier Anti-infectives, Antivirals Epclusa, Harvoni

Zetia High Cholesterol ezetimibe

Zetonna Allergies flunisolide spray, fluticasone spray, m o m e t a s o n e s p r a y ,

triamcinolone spray, Dymista

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Ziana Topical Derm Acne adapalene, benzoyl peroxide,

clindamycin solution, clindamycin-

benzoyl peroxide, erythromycin

solution, erythromycin-benzoyl

peroxide, tretinoin, Atralin, Differin, Epiduo, Retin-A-Micro, Tazorac

Zolpimist Sleep disorders eszopiclone, zolpidem ext.-rel.,

zolpidem sublingual, Belsomra,

Silenor

Zonegran Epilepsy carbamazepine, carbamazepine

ext–rel, divalproex sodium,

divalproex sodium ext-rel,

gabapentin, lamotrigine,

lamotrigine ext. rel, levetiracetam,

levetiracelam ext-rel, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital,

phenytoin, phenytoin sodium

extended, tiagabine, topiramate,

valproic acid, zonisamide,

Fycompa, Oxtellar XR, Trokendi

XR, Vimpat

Zuplenz Antiemetic Granisetron, ondansetron,

Sancuso

*Lowercase alternative drugs indicate generic. Initial capitalized drugs indicate brand

Prior Authorizat ion Process on Formulary Drugs and supp l ies with Clinically Effect ive Alternatives

Aut h o r i z a t i o n P r o c e s

1. Upon receipt of a prescription for one of the above listed drugs or supplies, the pharmacist will be provided a list

of available alternatives.

2. The pharmacist will call your physician to discuss changing the prescription to an alternative.

3. If there is a medical reason that you cannot take an available alternative, your physician must call CVS Caremark at

855-240-0536.

4. CVS Caremark will evaluate the information received based on clinical criteria.

App r o v a l

After approval is received, the claim will process electronically at the pharmacy and a letter will be sent to you and

your physician indicating the approval and the time period for the approval.

Den i a l

If denied, a letter is sent to both you and your physician. The denial letter will outline directions on how to appeal the

decision.

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Specialty Pharmacy Drug List

If you are taking a medication on the list below, you can use CVS Caremark Specialty Pharmacy to get that medication. This program is

designed to provide the personalized care, education and support needed for you to get the full benefit of your treatment with specialty

medications. Our services include:

Access to an on-call pharmacist 24 hours a day, seven days a week

Coordination of care with you and your physician

Convenient delivery directly to you or your physician’s office

Medication- and disease-specific education and counseling

Online support through www.CVSCaremarkSpecialtyRx.com, including disease-specific information

and interactive areas to submit questions to pharmacists and nurses

To get started, call CaremarkConnect®

toll-free at 1-800-237-2767 from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday.

We’ll then work with your physician to transfer your prescription.

Please note: If you do not use CaremarkConnect®

to fill your RX prescriptions, the benefits will be payable at the out of

network level.

Questions? Visit www.CVSCaremarkSpecialtyRx.com or call CaremarkConnect®

at the number above.

Specialty Drug Class Drug Names

Acromegaly octreotide acetate (Sandostatin), Sandostatin LAR, Somatuline Depot, Somavert

Alcohol/Opioid Dependency Vivitrol

Allergic Asthma Cinquair, Fasenra, Nucala, Xolair

Allergen Immunotherapy Oralair

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) Deficiency Aralast NP, Glassia, Zemaira

Anemia Aranesp, Epogen, Procrit, Retacrit

Atopic Dermatitis Dupixent

Botulinum Toxins Botox, Dysport, Myobloc, Xeomin

Cardiac Disorders dofetilide (Tikosyn)

Coagulation Disorders Ceprotin

Contraceptives Implanon,Liletta, Mirena, Nexplanon,

Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndromes (CAPS) Arcalyst, Ilaris,

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Bethkis, Kitabis Pak, Pulmozyme, TOBI Podhaler, tobramycin nebulizer (TOBI).

Electrolyte Disorders Samsca

Gastrointestinal Disorders - Other Gattex, Ocaliva, Solesta

Gout Krystexxa

Growth Hormone and Related Disorders Growth Hormone - Genotropin, Humatrope, Norditropin,

Nutropin, Omnitrope, Saizen, Serostim, Tev-Tropin, Zomacton, Zorbtive

IGF-1 Deficiency - Increlex

Hematopoietics Mozobil

Hemophilia, Von Willebrand Disease and Related Bleeding Disorders

Advate, Adynovate, Afstyla, Alphanate, AlphaNine SD, Alproloix, Bebulin, BeneFIX, Coagadex, Corifact, Eloctate, Feiba NF, Fibryga, Helixate FS, Hemofil M, Humate-P, I d e l v i o n , I x i n i t y , Jivi, Koate, Koate-DVI, Kogenate FS, Kovaltry, Monoclate-P, Mononine, Novoeight, NovoSeven RT, Nuwiq, Obizur, Profilnine SD, Rebinyn, Recombinate, RiaSTAP, Rixubis, Stimate, Tretten, Vonvendi, Wilate, Xyntha

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Hepatitis adefovir (Hepsera), Baraclude Solution, Daklinza, entecavir (Baraclude), Epclusa, Epivir HBV Solution, Harvoni, Intron-A, lamivudine (Epivir HBV), Mavyret, Olysio, Pegasys, Peg-Intron, Rebetol Solution, Ribasphere, Ribatab, ribavirin caps (Rebetol), ribavirin tabs (Copegus, Moderiba), Solvaldi, Technivie, Vemlidy, Viekira Pak, Viread, Vosevi, Zepatier

Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) Berinert, Cinryze, Firazyr, Haegarda, Kalbitor, Ruconest, Takhzyro

HIV Medications abacavir tab (Ziagen), abacavir/lamivudine (Epzicom), abacavir/lamivudine/zidovudine tab (Trizivir), Aptivus, Atripla, Complera, Crixivan, Descovy, didanosine (Videx, Videx EC), Edurant, Egrifta, Emtriva, Evotaz, fosamprenavir (Lexiva), Fuzeon, Genvoya, Intelence, Invirase, Isentress, Juluca, Kaletra, lamivudine (Epivir), lamivudine/zidovudine (Combivir), Lexiva, lopinavir/ritonavir soln (Kaletra), nevirapine (Viramune, Viramune XR), Norvir, Odefsey, Prezcobix, Prezista, Rescriptor, Retrovir Injectable, Reyataz, Selzentry, stavudine (Zerit), Stribild, Sustiva, Tivicay, Triumeq, Truvada, Tybost, Videx Solution, Viracept, Viread, Ziagen Solution, zidovudine (Retrovir)

Hormonal Therapies Aveed, Eligard, Firmagon, leuprolide acetate (Lupron), Lupaneta Pack, Lupron Depot, Natpara, Supprelin LA, Trelstar, Vantas, Zoladex

Immune Deficiencies & Related Disorders Bivigam, Cuvitru, Cytogam, Flebogamma DIF, Gamastan S/D, Gammagard Liquid, Gammagard S/D, Gammaked, Gammaplex, Gamunex C, Hepagam B, Hizentra, Hyperhep B, Hyperrho S/D, Hyqvia, Microhogam, Nabi-HB, Octagam, Panzyga, Privigen, Rhogam, Rhophylac, Varizig, Winrho SDF

Immune (Idiopathic) Thrombocytopenic Purpura Nplate, Promacta

Infectious Disease Actimmune, Alferon N

Infertility Bravelle, Cetrotide, chorionic gonadotropin (Novarel, Pregnyl), Follistim AQ, ganirelix acetate, Gonal-F, Menopur, Ovidrel, Repronex

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Cimzia, Entyvio, Humira,Inflectra, Remicade, Renflexis, Simponi, Stelara, Tysabri

Iron Overload deferoxamine (Desferal), Exjade, Jadenu

Lipid Disorders Kynamro

Lipid Disorders – PCSK9 Inhibitors Repatha

Lysosomal Storage Disorders Aldurazyme, Cerdelga, Cerezyme, Cystagon, Elaprase, Elelyso, Fabrazyme, Kanuma, Lumizyme, Naglazyme, Vimizim, VPRIV

Movement Disorders Apokyn, Northera, Nuplazid, Radicava, Soliris, tetrabenazine (Xenazine)

Multiple Sclerosis Ampyra, Aubagio, Betaseron, Dalfampridine (generic of Ampyra, Extavia, Gilenya. glatiramer acetate (Copaxone, Glatopa), Lemtrada, mitoxantrone (Novantrone), Ocrevus, Rebif, Tecfidera, Tysabri

Neutropenia Fulphila, Granix, Leukine, Neulasta, Neupogen,Udenyca, Zarxio

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Oncology Adcetris, Afinitor, Alecensa. Alunbrig, Arzerra, Avastin, azacitidine (Vidaza), Bavencio, Beleodaq, Bendamustine, Bendeka, bexarotene (Targretin) Blincyto, Bosulif, capecitabine (Xeloda), Cabometyx, Cotellic, Cyramza, decitabine (Dacogen), Darzalex, Daurismo, Elspar, Empliciti, Erbitux, Erleada, Erivedge, Evomela, Farydak, Folotyn, Fusilev, Gazyva, Halaven, Herceptin, Hycamtin, Ibrance, Idhifa, imatinib mesylate (Gleevec), Imfinzi, Inlyta, Intron-A, Iressa, Istodax, Ixempra, Jakafi, Jevtana, Kadcyla, Keytruda, Kisqali, Kisqali/Femara Co-Pak, Kyprolis, Levoleucovorin Calcium, Lonsurf, Lorbrena, Lumoxiti, Lynparza, Mekinist, mitroxantrone (Novantrone), Mugard, Nerlynx, Nexavar, Ninlaro, Odomzo, Oncaspar, Opdivo, Perjeta, Pomalyst, Portrazza, Poteligeo, Proleukin, Purixan, Revlimid, Rituxin, Rituxin Hycela, Romidepsin, Rubraca, Rydapt, Sprycel, Stivarga, Sutent, Sylatron, Sylvant, Tafinlar, Tagrisso, Talzenna, Tarceva, Targretin, Tasigna, Tecentriq, Temodar, temozolidine (Temodar), Temsirolimus (generic of Torisel), Tepadina, Thalomid, T h y r o g e n , Torisel, Treanda, Tykerb, Valstar, Vectibix, Velcade, Vidaza, Vitrakvi, Vizimpro, Votrient, Xalkori, Xermelo, Xgeva, Xtandi, Yervoy, Yondelis, Yonsa, Zaltrap, Zelboraf, Zejula, zoledronic acid (Zometa), Zolinza, Zykadia, Zytiga

Osteoarthritis Euflexxa, Gel-One, Gelsyn-3, Genvisc 850, Hyalgan, Hymovis, Monovisc, Orthovisc, Supartz, Synvisc, Synvisc One

Osteoporosis Forteo, Prolia, Tymlos, zoledronic acid (Reclast)

Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria Soliris

Phenylketonuria Kuvan

Pre-term Birth Makena

Psoriasis Cosentyx, Enbrel, Humira, Ilumya, Inflectra, Otezla, Otrexup, Rasuvo, Remicade, Renflexis, Siliq, Stelara, Taltz Tremfya

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Adcirca, Adempas, epoprostenol sodium (Flolan, Veletri), Letairis, Opsumit, Orenitram, Remodulin, sildenafil citrate (Revatio), Tadalafil (generic of Adcirca), Tracleer, Tyvaso, Uptravi, Ventavis

Pulmonary Disorders - Other Esbriet, Ofev

Renal Disorders Parsabiv, Sensipar

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Synagis

Retinal Disorders Eylea, Iluvien, Lucentis, Macugen, Ozurdex, Retisert, Visudyne

Rheumatoid Arthritis Actemra, Cimzia, Enbrel, Humira, Inflectra, Kevzara, Orencia, Otrexup, Rasuvo, Remicade, Renflexis, Rituxan, Simponi, Simponi Aria, Xelijanz

Seizure Disorders H.P. Acthar Gel, Epilodex, Sabril Tabs, Vigabatrin pwd (Sabrilpwd), Vigadrone

Systemic Lupus Erythamatosus Benlysta

Thrombocytopenia Mulpleta

Transplant Astagraf XL, Cellcept Injectable, Cellcept Suspension, cyclosporine (Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune), Envarsus XR, mycophenolate mofetil (Cellcept), mycophenolate sodium DR (Myfortic), Nulojix, Prograf Injectable, Rapamune Solution, sirolimus tab (Rapamune) tacrolimus (Prograf), Zortress

Urea Cycle Disorders Ravicti, sodium phenylbutyrate (Buphenyl)

Additional drugs may be added or deleted to these lists throughout the year. Your specific benefit design may not cover

certain drugs even though they appear on this list. This document is a summary reference and may not necessarily

reflect all specialty drugs, coverage and exclusions of the plan benefit system.

We encourage you to register and use the Caremark website that is linked to the www.nipponlifebenefits.com

website. Use the “Coverage and Cost” tool on the CVS Caremark website for the most up to date information. If

you do not have access to the website, or would prefer to talk to a customer service representative, have your ID

card available and call CVS Caremark customer service at 866-644-7527.

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Specialty Guideline Management

Specialty Guideline Management is a program that supports safe, clinically appropriate and cost-effective use of specialty

medications. The following specialty medications require prior authorization.

Specialty Drug Class Drug Names

Acromegaly octreotide (Sandostatin), Sandostatin LAR Depot, Signifor LAR Somatuline Depot, Somavert

Allergic Asthma Cinquair, Fasenra, Nucala, Xolair

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) Deficiency Aralast NP, Glassia, Prolastin-C Zemaira

Amyloidosis Onpattro

Anemia Aranesp, Epogen, Mircera, Procrit, Retacrit

Atopic Dermatitis Dupixent

Bone Disorders Strensiq

Botulinum Toxins Botox, Dysport, Myobloc, Xeomin

Cardiac Disorders Tikosyn

Central Precocious Puberty (CPP) leuprolid, Lupron Depot-PED, Supprelin LA

Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndromes (CAPS) Arcalyst, Ilaris, Kineret

Cushing’s Syndrome Korlym, Signifor

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Bethkis, Cayston, Kalydeco, Kitabis Pak, Orkambi, Pulmozyme, TOBI Podhaler, tobramycin inhalation solution (TOBI).

Electrolyte Disorders Samsca

Gastrointestinal Disorders - Other Cholbam, Gattex, Ocaliva, Zorbtive

Gout Krystexxa

Growth Hormone (GH) and Related Disorders Genotropin, Humatrope, Increlex, Norditopin,

Nutropin/Nutropin AQ, Omnitrope, Saizen, Zomacton

Hematopoietics Mozobil, Neumega

Hemophilia and Related Bleeding Disorders Advate, Adynovate, Afstyla, Alphanate, AlphaNine SD, Alproloix, Bebulin VH, BeneFIX, Coagadex, Eloctate, Feiba NF, Helixate FS, Hemlibra,Hemofil M, Humate-P, I d e l v i o n , I x i n i t y , J i v i , Koate-DVI, Kogenate FS, Kovaltry, Monoclate-P, Mononine, Novoeight, NovoSeven, Nuwiq, Obizur, Profilnine SD, Recombinate, Rixubis, Stimate Nasal Spray, Vonvendi, Wilate, Xyntha

Hepatitis C Daklinza, Epclusa, Harvoni, Mavyret, Olysio, Pegasys, Peg-Intron, Ribavirin (ribavirin capsules/tablets, Copegus, Moderiba, Rebetol, Ribasphere, Ribasphere Ribatab), Sovaldi, Technivie, Viekira Pak, Viekira XR, Vosevi, Zepatier

Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) Berinert, Cinryze, Firazyr, Haegarda, Kalbitor, Ruconest, Takhzyro

Hormonal Therapies Aveed, Eligard, Firmagon, leuprolide, Lupaneta Pack, Lupron Depot, Natpara, Trelstar, Vantas, Zoladez

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Egrifta, Serostim

Immune Therapies Bivigam, Carimune NF, Cuvitru, GamaSTAN S/D, Gammagard, Gammaked, Gammaplex, Gamunex, Hizentra, HyQvia, Octagam, Panzyga, Privigen,

Immune (Idiopathic) Thrombocytopenia (ITP Nplate, Promacta

Infectious Disease Actimmune

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Infertility Bravelle, Cetrotide, chorionic gonadotropin (Novarel, Ovidrel, Pregnyl), Follistim AQ, ganirelix acetate, Gonal-F, leuprolide, Menopur, Repronex

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Cimzia, Entyvio, Humira, Inflectra, Remicade, Renflexis, Simponi, Stelara, Tysabri

Iron Overload deferoxamine (Desferal), Exjade, Ferriprox, Jadenu

Lipid Disorders Kynamro,Repatha

Lipodystrophy Myalept

Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSD) and Related Disorders

Adagen, Aldurazyme, Cerdelga, Cerezyme, Cystagon, Cystaran, Elaprase, Elelyso, Fabrazyme,Galafold, Kanuma, Lumizyme, Mepsevii, Naglazyme, Nityr, Orfadin, Procysbi, Vimzim, VPRIV, Zavesca

Movement Disorders Apokyn, Ingrezza, Northera, Nuplazid, Radicava, Soliris, Xenazine

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Ampyra, Aubagio, Avonex, Betaseron, Copaxone, Extavia, Gilenya, Glatopa, Lemtrada, mitoxantrone, Ocrevus, Rebif, Tecfidera, Tysabri

Muscular Dystrophy Emflamza, Exondys 51

Neuromuscular Spinraza

Neutropenia Granix, Leukine, Neulasta, Neupogen, Nivestym, Zarxio

Oncology Adcetris, Afinitor, Alecensa. Aliqopa, Alunbrig, Arzerra, Avastin, azacitidine (Vidaza), Bavencio, Beleodaq, Bendeka, Blincyto, Bosulif, capecitabine (Xeloda), Braftovi, Caprelsa, Cabometyx, Calquence, Cometriq, Copiktra, Cotellic Cyramza, Darzalex, decitabine (Dacogen), Empliciti, Erbitux, Erivedge, Erleada, Erwinaze, Farydak, Folotyn, Fusilev, Gazyva, Gilotrif, Gleevec, Halaven, Herceptin, Hycamtin Capsules, Ibrance, Iclusig, Idhifa, Imbruvica, Imfinzi, Imlygic, Inlyta, Intron-A, Iressa, Istodax, Ixempra, Jakafi, Jevtana, Kadcyla, Keytruda, Kisquali, Kyprolis, Lartruvo, Lenvima, Libatyo, Lonsurf, Lumoxiti, Lynparza, Mekinist, Mektovi, mitroxantrone, Mylotarg, Nerlynx, Nexavar, Ninlaro, Odomzo, Oncaspar, Opdivo, Perjeta, Pomalyst, Portrazza, Poteligeo, Proleukin, Revlimid, Rituxin, Rituxin Hycela, Rubraca, Rydapt, Sprycel, Stivarga, Sutent, Sylatron, Sylvant, Synribo, Tafinlar, Tagrisso, Tarceva, Targretin, Tasigna, Tecentriq, temozolomide (Temodar), Thalomid, Tibsovo, Torisel, Treanda Tykerb, Valchlor, Vectibix, Velcade, Venclexta, Verzenio, Votrient, Xalkori, Xermelo, Xgeva, Xtandi, Yervoy, Y o n s a , Zaltrap, Zejula, Zelboraf, zoledronic acid (Zometa), Zolinza, Zydelig, Zykadia, Zytiga

Osteoarthritis (OA) Euflexxa, Gel-One, Gelsyn-3, Genvisc-850, Hyalgan, Hymovis, Monovisc, Orthovisc, Supartz, Synvisc/Synvisc One, Trivisc, Visco-3

Osteoporosis Forteo, Prolia, Tymlos, zoledronic acid (Reclast)

Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) Soliris

Phenylketonuria (PKU) Kuvan, Palynziq

Pre-term Birth Makena

Psoriasis Cosentyx, Enbrel, Humira, Ilumya, Inflectra, Otezla, Otrexup, Rasuvo, Remicade, Renflexis, Siliq, Stelara, Taltz, Tremfya

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) Adcirca, Adempas, epoprostenol (Flolan), Letairis, Opsumit, Orenitram, Remoudlin, sildenafil (Revatio), Tracleer, Tyvaso, Uptravi, Veletri, Ventavis

Pulmonary Disorders - Other Esbriet, Ofev

Renal Disorders Jynarque, Parsabiv, Sensipar

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Synagis

Retinal Disorders Avastin, Eylea, Lucentis,

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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Actemra, Cimzia, Enbrel, Humira, Inflectra, Kevzara, Kineret, Olumaiant, Orencia, Otrexup, Rasuvo, Remicade, Renflexis, Rituxan, Simponi, Simponi Aria, Xelijanz, Xelijanz XR

Seizure Disorders Acthar, Epilodex, Sabril

Sickle Cell Disease Endari

Sleep Disorders Hetlioz

Systemic Lupus Erythamatosus Benlysta

Urea Cycle Disorders Buphenyl, Carbaglu, Ravicti

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