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Prior Authorization & Medication Quantity Limits

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RegenceRx

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Medication Quantity Limits

Certain medications are FDA approved for short-term use. Others may have adverse effects when overused. By using information from the FDA, practicing doctors and pharmacists, and scientific publications, our doctors and pharmacists have established maximum quantities for the following medications.

Medications that Require Prior Authorization if Prescribed Above the Maximum Quantity
Maximum Quantity Per Month Unless Otherwise Specified
Ambien CR™ 14 tablets
Edluar™ 14 tablets
Exalgo™ 120 tablets
Imitrex® injection 6 injections
Imitrex® Nasal Spray 6 canisters
Infergen® 12 injections (per month)
Intermezzo® 14 tablets
Lunesta® 14 tablets
Opana® ER 80 mg per day
Relenza® 10 discs (2 treatment courses) per 6 months
Rozerem™ 14 tablets
sumatriptan succinate tablet (Imitrex®) 12 tablets
Tamiflu® 30mg 40 capsules (2 treatment courses) per 6 months
Tamiflu® 45mg 20 capsules (2 treatment courses) per 6 months
Tamiflu® 75mg 20 capsules (2 treatment courses) per 6 months
Tamiflu® 12mg/ml 150ml (2 treatment courses) per 6 months
zolpidem tartrate CR (Ambien CR™) 14 tablets

Effective March 9, 2012
Updated April 4
, 2012

*This medication is FDA approved for once a week administration only.

NOTE: In addition to the medications listed above, there are limits to the amount of medication eligible for coverage for all prescriptions. These limits are based on your prescription benefit along with information from the FDA and scientific literature about maximum, safe, effective dosages.

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Prior-Authorization Medication List - Retail/Prescription Benefit

Some medications may need prior authorization because better medication values are available. For example, the generic options listed in bold are the best value for most members. However, when it comes to medications, we also know that one-size may not fit all. That’s why for certain medications listed below that need prior authorization, we have an automated way to review your previous RegenceRx prescription history and automatically determine coverage for medications when certain criteria are met.

Medications that need Prior Authorization
Possible Alternatives
Cholesterol
atorvastatin, Crestor®
 
simvastatin
(Zocor®), pravastatin (Pravachol®), lovastatin (Mevacor®)
Lipitor®, Livalo®, Vytorin® simvastatin (Zocor®), pravastatin (Pravachol®), lovastatin (Mevacor®) or Crestor®
Depression
Cymbalta®, Pristiq™, Viibryd™
 
bupropion SR
(Wellbutrin SR®), bupropion XL 300mg (Wellbutrin XL®), fluoxetine (Prozac®), fluvoxamine maleate, mirtazapine (Remeron®), paroxetine (Paxil®), sertraline (Zoloft®)
Diabetes
ACTOplus Met™, Actos®, Avandamet®, Avandaryl™, Avandia®, Bydureon™, Byetta®, Duetact™, Janumet®, Janumet® XR, Januvia™, Jentadueto™, Juvisync™, Kombiglyze™ XR, Onglyza™, Tradjenta™, Victoza®
 
metformin
(Glucophage®), glimepiride (Amaryl®), glipizide (Glucotrol®), glyburide (Diabeta®), insulin
High Blood Pressure
Benicar®, Benicar HCT®, Micardis®, Micardis HCT®
 
Benazepril/HCT
(Lotensin/HCT®), captopril/HCT(Capoten/Captozide®) enalapril /HCT(Vasotec/Vaseretic®), fosinopril/HCT (Monopril/HCT®), lisinopril/HCT (Zestril/Zestoretic®, Prinivil/Prinzide®), losartan/HCT (Cozaar/Hyzaar®), moexipril/HCT (Univasc/Uniretic®), quinapril/HCT (Accupril/Accuretic®), trandolapril (Mavik®)
Amturnide™, Atacand®, Atacand-HCT®, Avalide®, Avapro®, Azor®, Diovan®, Diovan HCT®, Edarbi™, Exforge®, Exforge HCT®, Tekamlo™, Tekturna®, Tekturna HCT®, Teveten®, Teveten HCT®, Tribenzor, Twynsta®, Valturna® Benazepril/HCT (Lotensin/HCT®), captopril /HCT(Capoten/Captozide®) enalapril/HCT (Vasotec/Vaseretic®), fosinopril/HCT (Monopril/HCT®), lisinopril/HCT (Zestril/Zestoretic®, Prinivil/Prinzide®), losartan/HCT (Cozaar/Hyzaar®), moexipril/HCT (Univasc/Uniretic®), quinapril/HCT (Accupril/Accuretic®), trandolapril (Mavik®), Benicar®, Benicar HCT®, Micardis®, Micardis HCT®
Mental Health
Abilify®, Fanapt®, Geodon®, Invega®, Latuda®, Saphris®, ziprasidone
 
clozapine
(Clozaril®), olanzapine (Zyprexa®), risperidone (Risperdal®), Seroquel®, Seroquel XR®
Migraines
Maxalt®, Maxalt-MLT®, Relpax®
 
sumatriptan (Imitrex®)
Alsuma™, Amerge®, Axert®, Frova®, naratriptan, Sumavel™ DosePro™, Treximet™, Zomig®, Zomig-ZMT®  
sumatriptan (Imitrex®), Maxalt®, Maxalt-MLT®, Relpax®
Multiple Sclerosis
Betaseron®, Extavia®
 
Avonex®, Copaxone®, Rebif®
Nasal Steroids
Beconase AQ®, Nasonex®, Omnaris®, Qnasl™, Rhinocort Aqua®, Veramyst®
 
flunisolide
(Nasalide®), fluticasone (Flonase®), triamcinolone acetonide (Nasacort® AQ)
Pain and Inflammation
Celebrex®
 
Generic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) such as:
diclofenac (Voltaren®), etodolac (Lodine®), flurbiprofen (Ansaid®), ibuprofen (Motrin®), indomethacin (Indocin®), ketoprofen (Orudis®), nabumetone (Relafen®), naproxen (Naprosyn®), oxaprozin (Daypro®), piroxicam (Feldene®), salsalate (Disalcid®), sulindac (Clinoril®), tolmetin (Tolectin®)
Stomach Acid
Dexilant™, Kapidex™, lansoprazole
 
omeprazole (Prilosec®)
Aciphex, Nexium®, Prevacid®, Vimovo™  
omeprazole
(Prilosec®), Dexilant™, Kapidex™
Other Medications that Have Limited Uses, May Not be a Covered Benefit or Require Medical Diagnostic Tests
Abstral®
Actiq®
Actonel®
Actonel® with Calcium
Adcirca™
Afinitor®
amphetamine/dextroamphetamine
    ER capsule (Mfgs: Global, Barr/Teva)
Ampyra™
Arcalyst™
Atelvia™
Blood Glucose test strips and meters
  (Mfgs: Lifescan/JJ, Abbott and Roche)
Caprelsa®
ciclopirox (topical solution)
Cimzia®
CNL 8™
Doryx®
Egrifta™
Embeda™
Enbrel®
Erivedge™
Fentora™
Firazyr®
Forteo®
Gilenya™
Gleevec®
Growth Hormone
Humira®
Incivek™
Increlex™
Inlyta®
Itraconazole
Jakafi™
Kalydeco™
Kineret®
Lamisil®
Lazanda®
Letairis®
Lyrica™
Modafinil
Nexavar®
Nuvigil®
Onsolis™
Orencia® SQ injection
OxyContin®
Pedipirox-4™
Pegasys®
PEG-Intron®
PenLac®
Promacta®
Provigil®
Qualaqun™
Raptiva®
Relistor™
Revatio™
Revlimid®
Savella™
Simponi™
Solodyn®
Sporanox®
Sprycel®
Subsys™
Sutent®
Sylatron™
Tarceva™
Tasigna®
terbinafine
Tracleer®
Tykerb®
Tyvaso®
Vandetanib
Ventavis®
Victrelis™
Votrient™
Xalkori®
Xenazine®
Xyrem®
Zavesca®
Zelboraf™
Zolinza™
ZolpiMist™
Zytiga™
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Effective April 6, 2012
Updated April 25, 2012

NOTE: Because scientific information changes, our medication Prior Authorization List is subject to change. If the requested medication is authorized, there maybe limits to the amount of medication that is eligible for coverage. Please call our Customer Service Department if you have any questions.