Formulary Drug List Changes

B3, M1, and M2 Formulary drug lists

B3 Formulary drug list

Drug name Description of change Generic or more cost-effective option
Adrenalin vials Covered under medical benefit  
ANALPRAM HC 2.5%-1% CREAM Moving to Tier 3 hydrocortisone/pramoxine 2.5-1% cream
Epinephrine vials Covered under medical benefit  
HYRIMOZ(CF) SYRINGES/PENS Moving to Tier 3 ADALIMUMAB-ADAZ, ADALIMUMAB-ADBM, ADALIMUMAB-RYVK, CYLTEZO, HUMIRA, SIMLANDI
IBRANCE CAPSULES & TABLETS Moving to Tier 3 KISQALI, VERZENIO
SPIRIVA HANDIHALER Moving to Tier 3 tiotropium inhalers
UDENYCA SYRINGES, ONBODY, & PENS Moving to Tier 3 FULPHILA, NYVEPRIA
Vitamin D2/D3 400 unit capsules/tablets No longer covered vitamin D2/D3 unit capsules/tablets [over-the-counter (OTC)]
ZIEXTENZO SYRINGES Moving to Tier 3 FULPHILA, NYVEPRIA

M1 and M2 Formulary drug lists

Drug name Description of change Generic or more cost-effective option
Adrenalin vials Covered under medical benefit  
ALBUTEROL HFA INHALERS (BRAND) No longer covered albuterol HFA inhalers (generic)
Aliskiren tablets Moving to Tier 3 benazepril tablets, lisinopril tablets, losartan tablets, ramipril capsules, valsartan tablets
Amlodipine/valsartan/HCTZ tablets Moving to Tier 3 amlodipine/olmesartan/HCTZ tablets
AMPYRA TABLETS Tier 4 (already non-formulary) dalfampridine tablets
Aripiprazole ODT tablets Moving to Tier 3 aripiprazole, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone tablets
Aspirin 325mg tablets No longer covered aspirin [over-the-counter (OTC)]
ASTRINGYN WOUND SOLUTION Covered under medical benefit  
Atovaquone suspension Moving to Tier 3 trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole tablets/suspension
AUBAGIO TABLETS Tier 4 (already non-formulary) teriflunomide tablets
Baclofen suspension Moving to Tier 3 baclofen tablets
Bexarotene gel Moving to Tier 3  
Bimatoprost 0.03% eye drops Moving to Tier 3 latanoprost 0.005% eye drops, travoprost 0.004% eye drops
Brimonidine 0.15% eye drops Moving to Tier 3 brimonidine 0.2% eye drops
Bromfenac 0.09% eye drops Moving to Tier 3 diclofenac 0.1% eye drops, ketorolac 0.5% eye drops, flurbiprofen 0.03% eye drops
Buprenorphine-naloxone SL films Moving to Tier 3 buprenorphine SL tablets
Carvedilol ER capsules Moving to Tier 3 carvedilol tablets
Cephalexin tablets No longer covered cephalexin capsules
CHANTIX TABLETS No longer covered bupropion SR tablets, varenicline tablets
Chlorzoxazone 250mg, 375mg & 750mg tablets No longer covered chlorzoxazone 500mg tablets, cyclobenzaprine tablets, baclofen tablets, tizanidine tablets, methocarbamol tablets
Ciclopirox 8% treatment kit No longer covered ciclopirox 8% solution
Clindamycin/Clindacin 1% foam & medicated pads No longer covered clindamycin gel/lotion/solution
Clindamycin-tretinoin 1.2%-0.025% gel No longer covered clindamycin gel/lotion/solution, tretinoin cream/gel
Colchicine capsules Moving to Tier 3 colchicine tablets
CORLANOR TABLETS No longer covered ivabradine tablets
CYCLOSET 0.8 MG TABLET No longer covered repaglinide tablets
Desoximetasone 0.25% Spray No longer covered desoximetasone 0.25% cream/gel/ointment
Dexamethasone syringes & vials Covered under medical benefit  
Dextroamphetamine solution Moving to Tier 3 dextroamphetamine tablets
Diazepam rectal kits Moving to Tier 3  
Doxycycline monohydrate capsules & tablets No longer covered doxycycline hyclate capsules & tablets
Doxylamine-pyridoxine tablets No longer covered doxylamine [over-the-counter (OTC)], pyridoxine [over-the-counter (OTC)]
E.E.S./erythromycin ES tablets Moving to Tier 3 erythromycin DR tablets, erythromycin tablets
Eletriptan tablets Moving to Tier 3 sumatriptan, rizatriptan, zolmitriptan tablets
EMPAVELI VIALS No longer covered FABHALTA CAPSULES
Enalapril solution Moving to Tier 3 enalapril tablets
Epinephrine vials Covered under medical benefit  
Erythromycin capsules Moving to Tier 3 erythromycin tablets
ESBRIET CAPSULES Tier 4 (already non-formulary) pirfenidone capsules/tablets
Everolimus tablets Moving to Tier 3 cyclosporine capsules, sirolimus tablets, tacrolimus capsules
FARXIGA TABLETS No longer covered JARDIANCE TABLETS
Fenofibrate 40 mg tablets No longer covered fenofibrate 48 mg tablets
Fenofibrate 120 mg tablets No longer covered fenofibrate 145 mg tablets
Fentanyl patches Moving to Tier 3 hydromorphone, morphine, oxymorphone tablets
Ferrous sulfate (iron) drops, including FER-IN-SOL No longer covered ferrous sulfate (iron) drops [over-the-counter (OTC)]
Griseofulvin suspension/tablets Moving to Tier 3 terbinafine tablets
HEMLIBRA VIALS Covered under medical benefit  
Hydrocortisone enemas Moving to Tier 3 hydrocortisone cream
Hydrocortisone valerate cream/ointment Moving to Tier 3 betamethasone, fluocinolone cream/ointment
Hydromorphone suppositories Moving to Tier 3 hydromorphone liquid/tablets, morphine suppositories
HYDROMORPHONE SYRINGES Covered under medical benefit  
HYRIMOZ(CF) SYRINGES/PENS No longer covered ADALIMUMAB-ADAZ, ADALIMUMAB-ADBM, ADALIMUMAB-RYVK, CYLTEZO, HUMIRA, SIMLANDI
IBRANCE CAPSULES & TABLETS No longer covered KISQALI, VERZENIO
ILUMYA SYRINGES No longer covered ADALIMUMAB-ADAZ, ADALIMUMAB-ADBM, ADALIMUMAB-RYVK, CYLTEZO, ENBREL, HUMIRA, OTEZLA, SIMLANDI, SKYRIZI, STELARA, TALTZ, TREMFYA
INSULIN ASPARTATE 100 UNIT/ML VIALS No longer covered INSULIN LISPRO 100 UNIT/ML VIALS
IRESSA TABLETS No longer covered gefitinib tablets
ISTURISA TABLETS No longer covered ketoconazole tablets
Javygtor powder packets & tablets No longer covered sapropterin powder packets & tablets
KEVZARA PENS & SYRINGES No longer covered ADALIMUMAB-ADAZ, ADALIMUMAB-ADBM, ADALIMUMAB-RYVK, CYLTEZO, ENBREL, HUMIRA, SIMLANDI
LANREOTIDE SYRINGES (BRAND) Tier 4 (already non-formulary) lanreotide syringes (generic)
Lanthanum chewable tablets Moving to Tier 3 calcium acetate capsules, sevelamer tablets
LEVALBUTEROL HFA INHALERS No longer covered albuterol HFA inhalers (generic)
Levofloxacin solution Moving to Tier 3 levofloxacin tablets
Lidocaine-prilocaine cream kit No longer covered lidocaine-prilocaine cream
LIDOCAINE-TETRACAINE 7%-7% CREAM No longer covered lidocaine-prilocaine cream 
Lisdexamfetamine chewable tablets Moving to Tier 3 dexmethylphenidate capsules/tablets, dextroamphetamine tablets, dextroamphetamine-amphetamine capsules, lisdexamfetamine capsules, methylphenidate tablets
Mafenide powder packets Moving to Tier 3 silver sulfadiazine cream
MAVENCLAD TABLETS No longer covered fingolimod capsules, teriflunomide tablets
MAVYRET PELLET PACKS & TABLETS No longer covered EPCLUSA, HARVONI, ZEPATIER 
Meperidine solution/tablets Moving to Tier 3 hydromorphone, morphine, oxycodone, oxymorphone tablets
Mesalamine enemas/suppositories Moving to Tier 3  
Metformin ER osmotic tablets (generic Fortamet) No longer covered metformin HCl ER tablets, metformin HCl tablets
Methoxsalen Moving to Tier 3  
Mondoxyne capsules No longer covered doxycycline hyclate capsules & tablets
Morphine ER capsules Moving to Tier 3 morphine ER tablets
Naproxen DR/EC tablets Moving to Tier 3 naproxen tablets
NEUPOGEN SYRINGES & VIALS No longer covered FULPHILA, NYVEPRIA
NORPACE CR  CAPSULES No longer covered disopyramide capsules
NOVOLOG 100 UNIT/ML VIALS No longer covered INSULIN LISPRO 100 UNIT/ML VIALS
NUPLAZID CAPSULES & TABLETS No longer covered clozapine tablets, quetiapine tablets
NUZYRA TABLETS No longer covered levofloxacin tablets
Olanzapine-fluoxetine capsules No longer covered fluoxetine capsules, olanzapine tablets
PALYNZIQ SYRINGES No longer covered sapropterin powder packets & tablets
Paroxetine capsules Moving to Tier 3 paroxetine tablets
Penicillamine tablets Moving to Tier 3  
Potassium iodide solution Moving to Tier 3 potassium iodide [over-the-counter (OTC)]
Praziquantel tablets Moving to Tier 3  
Procentra solution Moving to Tier 3 dextroamphetamine tablets
Pyridostigmine ER tablets Moving to Tier 3 pyridostigmine tablets
Pyridoxine vials Covered under medical benefit  
RADICAVA SUSPENSION No longer covered riluzole tablets
Rifabutin capsules Moving to Tier 3 ethambutolm isoniazid, pyrazinamide tablets
Rivastigmine patches Moving to Tier 3 donepezil tablets, rivastigmine capsules
Spinosad suspension Moving to Tier 3 permethrin cream, over-the-counter (OTC) products
SPIRIVA HANDIHALERS Tier 3 (already non-formulary) tiotropium inhalers
SSKI SOLUTION Moving to Tier 3 potassium iodide [over-the-counter (OTC)]
Sumatriptan-naproxen tablets No longer covered naproxen tablets, sumatriptan tablets
SYMBICORT INHALERS Tier 3 (already non-formulary) budesonide/formoterol inhalers, fluticaseon/salmeterol inhalers
T-SLIM CARTRIDGES Tier 3 (already non-formulary)  
Tetracycline tablets No longer covered tetracycline capsules
Thiamine vials Covered under medical benefit  
Tiagabine tablets Moving to Tier 3 carbamazepine, lamotrigine, levetiracetam, oxcarbazepine, phenytoin, valproic acid
TOBRAMYCIN PAK  No longer covered tobramycin ampules for nebulization
Tretinoin gel micro 0.04% & 0.1% pumps No longer covered tretinoin cream/gel
UDENYCA SYRINGES, ONBODY, & PENS No longer covered FULPHILA, NYVEPRIA
Vancomycin solution Moving to Tier 3 vancomycin capsules
Vitamin D2/D3 400 unit capsules/tablets No longer covered vitamin D2/D3 unit capsules/tablets [over-the-counter (OTC)]
Voriconazole tablets/suspension Moving to Tier 3 itraconazole capsules
VYVANSE CHEWABLE TABLETS No longer covered dexmethylphenidate capsules/tablets, dextroamphetamine tablets, dextroamphetamine-amphetamine capsules, lisdexamfetamine capsules, methylphenidate tablets
XIGDUO TABLETS No longer covered SYNJARDY TABLETS, SYNJARDY XR TABLETS
XOLAIR PENS & SYRINGES No longer covered DUPIXENT, FASENRA, TEZSPIRE
XURIDEN PACKETS No longer covered VISTOGARD PACKETS
ZARXIO SYRINGES No longer covered GRANIX, NIVESTYM
ZIEXTENZO SYRINGES No longer covered FULPHILA, NYVEPRIA
Zolpidem SL tablets Moving to Tier 3 zolpidem tablets
ZYPITAMAG TABLETS No longer covered atorvastatin, rosuvastatin, simvastatin tablets
ZYTIGA TABLETS Tier 4 (already non-formulary) abiraterone tablets

M4 Formulary drug list

Drug name Description of change Generic or more cost-effective option
Adrenalin vials Covered under medical benefit  
ALBUTEROL HFA INHALERS (BRAND) No longer covered albuterol HFA inhalers (generic)
Aliskiren tablets Moving to Tier 3 benazepril tablets, lisinopril tablets, losartan tablets, ramipril capsules, valsartan tablets
Amlodipine/valsartan/HCTZ tablets Moving to Tier 3 amlodipine/olmesartan/HCTZ tablets
AMPYRA TABLETS Tier 4 (already non-formulary) dalfampridine tablets
Aripiprazole ODT tablets Moving to Tier 3 aripiprazole, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone tablets
Aspirin 325mg tablets No longer covered aspirin [over-the-counter (OTC)]
ASTRINGYN WOUND SOLUTION Covered under medical benefit  
Atovaquone suspension Moving to Tier 3 trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole tablets/suspension
AUBAGIO TABLETS Tier 4 (already non-formulary) teriflunomide tablets
Baclofen suspension Moving to Tier 3 baclofen tablets
Bexarotene gel Moving to Tier 3  
Bimatoprost 0.03% eye drops Moving to Tier 3 latanoprost 0.005% eye drops, travoprost 0.004% eye drops
Brimonidine 0.15% eye drops Moving to Tier 3 brimonidine 0.2% eye drops
Bromfenac 0.09% eye drops Moving to Tier 3 diclofenac 0.1% eye drops, ketorolac 0.5% eye drops, flurbiprofen 0.03% eye drops
Buprenorphine-naloxone SL films Moving to Tier 3 buprenorphine SL tablets
Carvedilol ER capsules Moving to Tier 3 carvedilol tablets
Cephalexin tablets No longer covered cephalexin capsules
CHANTIX TABLETS No longer covered bupropion SR tablets, varenicline tablets
Chlorzoxazone 250mg, 375mg & 750mg tablets No longer covered chlorzoxazone 500mg tablets, cyclobenzaprine tablets, baclofen tablets, tizanidine tablets, methocarbamol tablets
Ciclopirox 8% treatment kit No longer covered ciclopirox 8% solution
Clindamycin/Clindacin 1% foam & medicated pads No longer covered clindamycin gel/lotion/solution
Clindamycin-tretinoin 1.2%-0.025% gel No longer covered clindamycin gel/lotion/solution, tretinoin cream/gel
Colchicine capsules Moving to Tier 3 colchicine tablets
CORLANOR TABLETS No longer covered ivabradine tablets
CYCLOSET 0.8 MG TABLET No longer covered repaglinide tablets
Desoximetasone 0.25% Spray No longer covered desoximetasone 0.25% cream/gel/ointment
Dexamethasone syringes & vials Covered under medical benefit  
Dextroamphetamine solution Moving to Tier 3 dextroamphetamine tablets
Diazepam rectal kits Moving to Tier 3  
Doxycycline monohydrate capsules & tablets No longer covered doxycycline hyclate capsules & tablets
Doxylamine-pyridoxine tablets No longer covered doxylamine [over-the-counter (OTC)], pyridoxine [over-the-counter (OTC)]
E.E.S./erythromycin ES tablets Moving to Tier 3 erythromycin DR tablets, erythromycin tablets
Eletriptan tablets Moving to Tier 3 sumatriptan, rizatriptan, zolmitriptan tablets
EMPAVELI VIALS No longer covered FABHALTA CAPSULES
Enalapril solution Moving to Tier 3 enalapril tablets
Epinephrine vials Covered under medical benefit  
Erythromycin capsules Moving to Tier 3 erythromycin tablets
ESBRIET CAPSULES Tier 4 (already non-formulary) pirfenidone capsules/tablets
Everolimus tablets Moving to Tier 3 cyclosporine capsules, sirolimus tablets, tacrolimus capsules
FARXIGA TABLETS No longer covered JARDIANCE TABLETS
Fenofibrate 40 mg tablets No longer covered fenofibrate 48 mg tablets
Fenofibrate 120 mg tablets No longer covered fenofibrate 145 mg tablets
Fentanyl patches Moving to Tier 3 hydromorphone, morphine, oxymorphone tablets
Ferrous sulfate (iron) drops, including FER-IN-SOL No longer covered ferrous sulfate (iron) drops [over-the-counter (OTC)]
Griseofulvin suspension/tablets Moving to Tier 3 terbinafine tablets
HEMLIBRA VIALS Covered under medical benefit  
Hydrocortisone enemas Moving to Tier 3 hydrocortisone cream
Hydrocortisone valerate cream/ointment Moving to Tier 3 betamethasone, fluocinolone cream/ointment
Hydromorphone suppositories Moving to Tier 3 hydromorphone liquid/tablets, morphine suppositories
HYDROMORPHONE SYRINGES Covered under medical benefit  
HYRIMOZ(CF) SYRINGES/PENS No longer covered ADALIMUMAB-ADAZ, ADALIMUMAB-ADBM, ADALIMUMAB-RYVK, CYLTEZO, HUMIRA, SIMLANDI
IBRANCE CAPSULES & TABLETS No longer covered KISQALI, VERZENIO
ILUMYA SYRINGES No longer covered ADALIMUMAB-ADAZ, ADALIMUMAB-ADBM, ADALIMUMAB-RYVK, CYLTEZO, ENBREL, HUMIRA, OTEZLA, SIMLANDI, SKYRIZI, STELARA, TALTZ, TREMFYA
INSULIN ASPARTATE 100 UNIT/ML VIALS No longer covered INSULIN LISPRO 100 UNIT/ML VIALS
IRESSA TABLETS No longer covered gefitinib tablets
ISTURISA TABLETS No longer covered ketoconazole tablets
Javygtor powder packets & tablets No longer covered sapropterin powder packets & tablets
KEVZARA PENS & SYRINGES No longer covered ADALIMUMAB-ADAZ, ADALIMUMAB-ADBM, ADALIMUMAB-RYVK, CYLTEZO, ENBREL, HUMIRA, SIMLANDI
LANREOTIDE SYRINGES (BRAND) Tier 4 (already non-formulary) lanreotide syringes (generic)
Lanthanum chewable tablets Moving to Tier 3 calcium acetate capsules, sevelamer tablets
LEVALBUTEROL HFA INHALERS No longer covered albuterol HFA inhalers (generic)
Levofloxacin solution Moving to Tier 3 levofloxacin tablets
Lidocaine-prilocaine cream kit No longer covered lidocaine-prilocaine cream 
LIDOCAINE-TETRACAINE 7%-7% CREAM No longer covered lidocaine-prilocaine cream
Lisdexamfetamine chewable tablets Moving to Tier 3 dexmethylphenidate capsules/tablets, dextroamphetamine tablets, dextroamphetamine-amphetamine capsules, lisdexamfetamine capsules, methylphenidate tablets
Mafenide powder packets Moving to Tier 3 silver sulfadiazine cream
MAVENCLAD TABLETS No longer covered fingolimod capsules, teriflunomide tablets
MAVYRET PELLET PACKS & TABLETS No longer covered EPCLUSA, HARVONI, ZEPATIER
Meperidine solution/tablets Moving to Tier 3 hydromorphone, morphine, oxycodone, oxymorphone tablets
Mesalamine enemas/suppositories Moving to Tier 3  
Metformin ER osmotic tablets (generic Fortamet) No longer covered metformin HCl ER tablets, metformin HCl tablets
Methoxsalen Moving to Tier 3  
Mondoxyne capsules No longer covered doxycycline hyclate capsules & tablets
Morphine ER capsules Moving to Tier 3 morphine ER tablets
Naproxen DR/EC tablets Moving to Tier 3 naproxen tablets
NEUPOGEN SYRINGES & VIALS No longer covered FULPHILA, NYVEPRIA
NORPACE CR  CAPSULES No longer covered disopyramide capsules
NOVOLOG 100 UNIT/ML VIALS No longer covered INSULIN LISPRO 100 UNIT/ML VIALS
NUPLAZID CAPSULES & TABLETS No longer covered clozapine tablets, quetiapine tablets
NUZYRA TABLETS No longer covered levofloxacin tablets
Olanzapine-fluoxetine capsules No longer covered fluoxetine capsules, olanzapine tablets
PALYNZIQ SYRINGES No longer covered sapropterin powder packets & tablets
Paroxetine capsules Moving to Tier 3 paroxetine tablets
Penicillamine tablets Moving to Tier 3  
Potassium iodide solution Moving to Tier 3 potassium iodide [over-the-counter (OTC)]
Praziquantel tablets Moving to Tier 3  
Procentra solution Moving to Tier 3 dextroamphetamine tablets
Pyridostigmine ER tablets Moving to Tier 3 pyridostigmine tablets
Pyridoxine vials Covered under medical benefit  
RADICAVA SUSPENSION No longer covered riluzole tablets
Rifabutin capsules Moving to Tier 3 ethambutolm isoniazid, pyrazinamide tablets
Rivastigmine patches Moving to Tier 3 donepezil tablets, rivastigmine capsules
Spinosad suspension Moving to Tier 3 permethrin cream, over-the-counter (OTC) products
SPIRIVA HANDIHALERS Tier 3 (already non-formulary) tiotropium inhalers
SSKI SOLUTION Moving to Tier 3 potassium iodide [over-the-counter (OTC)]
Sumatriptan-naproxen tablets No longer covered naproxen tablets, sumatriptan tablets
SYMBICORT INHALERS Tier 3 (already non-formulary) budesonide/formoterol inhalers, fluticaseon/salmeterol inhalers
T-SLIM CARTRIDGES Tier 3 (already non-formulary)  
Tetracycline tablets No longer covered tetracycline capsules
Thiamine vials Covered under medical benefit  
Tiagabine tablets Moving to Tier 3 carbamazepine, lamotrigine, levetiracetam, oxcarbazepine, phenytoin, valproic acid
TOBRAMYCIN PAK  No longer covered tobramycin ampules for nebulization
Tretinoin gel micro 0.04% & 0.1% pumps No longer covered tretinoin cream/gel
UDENYCA SYRINGES, ONBODY, & PENS No longer covered FULPHILA, NYVEPRIA
Vancomycin solution Moving to Tier 3 vancomycin capsules
Vitamin D2/D3 400 unit capsules/tablets No longer covered vitamin D2/D3 unit capsules/tablets [over-the-counter (OTC)]
Voriconazole tablets/suspension Moving to Tier 3 itraconazole capsules
VYVANSE CHEWABLE TABLETS No longer covered dexmethylphenidate capsules/tablets, dextroamphetamine tablets, dextroamphetamine-amphetamine capsules, lisdexamfetamine capsules, methylphenidate tablets
XIGDUO TABLETS No longer covered SYNJARDY TABLETS, SYNJARDY XR TABLETS
XOLAIR PENS & SYRINGES No longer covered DUPIXENT, FASENRA, TEZSPIRE
XURIDEN PACKETS No longer covered VISTOGARD PACKETS
ZARXIO SYRINGES No longer covered GRANIX, NIVESTYM
ZIEXTENZO SYRINGES No longer covered FULPHILA, NYVEPRIA
Zolpidem SL tablets Moving to Tier 3 zolpidem tablets
ZYPITAMAG TABLETS No longer covered atorvastatin, rosuvastatin, simvastatin tablets
ZYTIGA TABLETS Tier 4 (already non-formulary) abiraterone tablets

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*These drugs have been selected by an independent group of experts made up of doctors and pharmacists. This group reviews drugs to see how well they work relative to their cost. They also compare their effectiveness to similar drugs used to treat the same condition. Please talk with your doctor to see if these new options are right for you.