PRIOR AUTHORIZATION PDL IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE

(Revised 02-05-03)


Item 
Number
Drug 
Name
Drugs 
on PDL
Drugs Which 
Require PA
Implementation 
Date
1

Proton Pump Inhibitors

Lansoprazole (Prevacid�) Esomeprazole (Nexium�) June 10, 2002
      Pantoprazole (Protonix�) Omeprazole (Prilosec�)  
       Rabeprazole (Aciphex�)  
         
1

Proton Pump Inhibitors

Lansoprazole (Prevacid�)

Esomeprazole (Nexium�)

October 14, 2002
 

UPDATES

  Omeprazole (Prilosec�)  
        Pantoprazole (Protonix�)  
       Rabeprazole (Aciphex�)  
         
2

Selective Cycloxgenase

     
 

Cox 2 Inhibitors

Valdecoxib (Betxtra�) Rofecoxib (Vioxx�) June 10, 2002
    Celecoxib (Celebrex�)     
             
3

Statins

Atorvastatin (Lipitor�) Simvastatin (Zocor�) June 24, 2002
       Fluvastatin (Lescol�)       
     Fluvastatin XL (Lescol XL�)       
      Lovastatin (Mevacor�)       
      Pravastatin (Pravachol�)        
         
 

Statins

Fluvastatin (Lescol) Atorvastatin (Lipitor) March 26, 2003
 

UPDATES

Fluvastatin XL (Lescol XL) Pravastatin (Pravachol)  
    Lovastatin     
    Lovastatin ER (Altocor)    
    Simvastatin (Zocar)     
                
4

Leukotriene Modifiers

Montelukast (Singulair�) Zileuton (Zyflo�) July 1, 2002
      Zafirlukast (Accolate�)    
           
5

Oral Diabetic Medications

       
  Prandin/Starlix Nateglinide (Starlix�) Repaglinide (Prandin�) July 1, 2002
  Precose/Glyset Acarbose (Precose�) Miglitol (Glyset�)   
         
6

Nasal Steroids

Beclomethasone (Beconase AQ�) Beclomethasone (Vancenase�) July 15, 2002
     Beclomethasone (Beconase AQ�) Beclomethasone (Vancenase AQ�)  
    Mometasone (Nasonex�) Budesonide (Rhinocort�)   
    Triamcinolone (Tri-Nasal�) Budesonide (Rhinocort Agua�)   
      Flunisloide (Nasarel�)   
      Flunisloide (Nasalide�)   
      Fluticasone (Flonase�)   
      Triamcinolone (Nasacort�)   
      Triamcinolone (Nasacort AQ�)   
          
7

Inhaled Steroids

Budesonide (Pulmicort Respules) Beclomethasone Dipropionate (Belcovent�) July 15, 2002
    Fluticasone (Flovent/Flovent Rotadisk�) Beclomethasone Dipropionate (Vanceril�)    
    Triamcinolone (Azmacort�) Beclomethasone Dipropionate (Vanceril DS�)   
       Baclomethasone Dipropionate HFA (Qvar�)   
      Budesonide (Pulmicort Turbuhaler�)   
      Flunisolide (Aerobid�, Aerobid-M�)   
      Fluticasone/Salmeterol (Advair�)   
         
7

Inhaled Steroids

Budesonide (Pulmicort Respules) Beclomethasone Dipropionate (Belcovent�) October 14, 2002
 

UPDATES

Fluticasone (Flovent/Flovent Rotadisk�) Beclomethasone Dipropionate (Vanceril�)  
    Fluticasone/Salmeterol(Advair�) Beclomethasone Dipropionate (Vanceril DS�)  
    Triamcinolone (Azmacort�) Baclomethasone Dipropionate HFA (Qvar�)  
    Fluticasone/Salmeterol (Advair�) Budesonide (Pulmicort Turbuhaler�)  
      Flunisolide (Aerobid�, Aerobid-M�)  
       
         
8 H2 Antagonists Cimetidine Nizatidine (Axid�) August 5, 2002
    Famotidine Famotidine RPD (Pepcid RPD�)  
    Ranitidine Ranitidine Efferdose (Zantac Efferdose�)  
      Ranitidine Granules (Zantac Granules�)  
         
9 Selective Serotonin      
  Reuptake Inhibitors Citalopram (Celexa�) Fluoxetine (Sarafem�) August 5, 2002
    Paroxetine (Paxil�) Fluoxetine Weekly (Prozac Weekly�)  
    Fluoxetine Sertraline (Zoloft�)   
     Fluvoxamine    
         
10 Minimally Sedating Antihistamines Loratadine (Claritin�) Cetirizine (Zyrtec�) August 5, 2002
    Loratadine/Pseudoephedrine (Claritin-D 12,24 hour) Cetirizine/Pseudoephedrine (Zyrtec-D�)  
    Desloratadine (Clarinex�) Fexofenadine (Allegra�)  
      Fexofenadine/Pseudoephedrine (Allegra-D�)  
             
11 ACE Inhibitors Benazepril (Lotensin�) Perindopril (Aceon�) August 12, 2002
     Benazepril/HCTZ (LotensinHCT�) Ramipril (Altace�)  
     Captopril    
     Captopril/HCTZ    
     Enalapril      
      Enalapril/HCTZ    
     Fosinopril (Monopril�)    
     Fosinopril/HCTZ (Monopril-HCT�)    
     Lisinopril    
     Lisinopril/HCTZ    
    Moexipril (Univasc�)    
    Moexipril/HCTZ (Uniretic�)    
    Quinapril (Accupril�)    
    Quinapril/HCTZ (Accuretic�)    
    Trandolapril (Mavik�)    
         
12 Angiotensin II Receptor      
  Blockers (ARBS) Telmisartan (Micardis�) Candesartan (Atacand�) August 12, 2002
    Telmisartan/HCTZ (Micardis HCT�) Candesartan/HCTZ (Atacand HCT�)  
    Valsartan (Diovan�) Eprosartan (Teveten�)  
    Valsartan/HCTZ (Diovan HCT�) Irbesartan (Avapro�)  
      Irbesartan/HCTZ (Avalide�)  
      Losartan (Cozaar�)  
      Losartan/HCTZ (Hyzaar�)   
         
13 Calcium Channel Blockers Diltiazem HCL Amlodipine (Norvasc�) August 12, 2002
    Diltiazem SR Bepridil (Vascor�)  
    Diltiazem XR Diltiazem ER (Tiazac�)  
    Felodipine (Plendil�) Isradipine (Dynacirc�)  
    Nicardipine Isradipine SR (Dynacirc CR�)  
    Nifedipine Nicardipine SR (Cardene SR�)  
    Nifedipine SR Nimodipine (Nimotop�)  
    Nisoldipine (Sular�) Verapamil ER (Covera HS�)  
    Verapamil Verapamil SR (Verelan PM�)  
    Verapamil SR  
        
14 Triptans Almotriptan (Axert�) Naratriptan (Amerge�) August 19, 2002
    Zolmitriptan (Zomig, Zomig ZMT�) Rizatriptan (Maxalt, Maxalt MLT�)  
      Sumatriptan (Imitrex - tablets, nasal spray and injection)  
              
  Triptans Almotriptan (Axert) Frovatriptan (Frova) March 26, 2003
  UPDATES Rizatriptan (Maxalt; Maxalt MLT) Naratriptan (Amerge)  
    Sumatriptan (Imitrex) Zolmitriptan (Zomig, Zomig ZMT)  
         
15 Oral Diabetic Medications        
 

Sulfonylureas

Acetohexamide NONE August 19, 2002
    Chlorpropamide    
    Glimepiride (Amaryl�)     
    Glipizide    
    Glipizide XL (Glucotrol XL�)    
    Glyburide    
    Glyburide extended release    
    Tolazamide    
    Tolbutamide    
         
 

Biguanides

Metformin Metformin XR (Glucophage XR�)  August 19, 2002
       Metformin/Glyburide (Glucovance�)  
            
 

Thiazolidinediones

Pioglitazone (Actos�) NONE August 19, 2002
    Rosiglitazone (Avandia�)    
               
16 Cephalosporin and Related       
   Antibotics Amoxicillin/Clavulanate (Augmentin�)   August 26, 2002
     Amoxicillin/Clavulanate (Augmentin ES-600�)     
    Cefaclor Cefpodoxime Proxetil (Vantin�)   
      Cefaclor ER Ceftibuten (Cedax�)   
      Cefadroxil Monohydrate Loracarbef (Lorabid�)  
    Cefdinir (Omnicef�)    
     Cefditoren Pivoxil (Spectracef�)    
    Cefixime (Suprax�)     
    Cefprozil (Cefzil�)    
    Cefuroxime Axetil    
    Cephalexin     
    Cephradine     
         
17 Fluoroquinolones Ciprofloxacin (Cipro�) Levofloxacin (Levaquin�) August 26, 2002
    Gatifloxacin (Tequin�) Lomefloxacin (Maxaquin�)  
    Moxifloxacin (Avelox; Avelox ABC Pack�) Norfloxacin (Noroxin�)  
      Ofloxacin (Floxin�)  
      Sparfloxacin (Zagam�)  
              
18 Macrolides Azithromycin (Zithromax�) Clarithromycin (Biaxin�) August 26, 2002
    Dirithromycin (Dynabac�) Clarithromycin SA (Biaxin XL�)  
    Erythromycin Base Erythromycin Base (PCE 333mg & 500mg)  
    Erythromycin Estolate Troleandomycin (TAO)  
    Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate    
    Erythromycin Stearate    
             
  Macrolides Azithomycin (Zithromax) Erythromycin Base (PCE 333mg & 500mg) March 26, 2003
  UPATES Dirithromycin (Dynabac) Troleandomycin (TAO)  
    Erythromycin Base     
    Erythromycin Estolate    
    Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate    
    Erythromycin Stearate    
    Clarithromycin (Biaxin)    
    Clarithromycin SA (Biaxin XL)    
         
19 Antivirals Acyclovir  Famciclovir (Famvir�) September 3, 2002
    Amantadine HCL Valganciclovir (Valcyte�)  
    Ganciclovir (Cytovene�) Zanamivir (Relenza�)  
    Oseltamivir (Tamiflu�)    
    Rimantadine HCL    
    Valacyclovir (Valtrex�)    
         
20 Oral Antifungals Fluconazole (Diflucan�) Clotrimazole (Mycelex Troche�) September 3, 2002
    Griseofulvin Flucytosine (Ancobon�)  
    Ketoconazole Itraconazole (Sporanox�)  
     Nystatin    
    Terbinafine (Lamisil�)    
         
21 ACE Inhibitors/Calcium Channel Blockers      
   Combination Products Amlodipine/Benazepril (Lotrel�) Felodipine/Enalapril (Lexxel�) September 9, 2002
    Verapamil SR/Trandolapril (Tarka�)    
         
22 Intermittent Claudication      
  Medications Pentoxifylline Cilostazol (Pletal�) September 9, 2002
         
23 Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors Aspirin/Dipyridamole ER (Aggrenox�) NONE September 9, 2002
    Clopidogrel (Plavix�)     
    Dipyridamole    
    Ticlopidine    
         
24 Antiincontinence Agents Flavoxate (Urispas�) Tolterodine (Detrol�) September 16, 2002
      Oxybutynin Tolterodine LA (Detrol LA�)  
    Oxybutynin XL (Ditropan XL�)    
         
25 Beta-Adrenergic Agents        
   

INHALATION

   
    Albuterol Sulfate (Nebulizer and Inhaler) Albuterol Sulfate Nebulizer Solution (Accuneb�) September 16, 2002
    Albuterol Sulfate (Proventil HFA�): Ventolin HFA�) Albuterol Sulfate/Ipratropium (Duoneb�)  
    Albuterol Sulfate/Ipratropium (Combivent�) Levalbuterol HCL (Xopenex�)  
    Metaproterenol Sulfate (Nebulizer Only) Metaproterenol Sulfate (Alupent Inhalant�)  
      Pirbuterol (Maxair, Autohaler)  
        Salmeterol Xinafoate (Serevent; Serevent/Diskus)  
        Terbutaline Sulfate Inhaler  
           
    

ORAL

   
     Albuterol Sulfate Albuterol Sulfate (Proventil Repetabs�)  
    Metaproterenol Sulfate Albuterol Sulfate SA (Volmax�)  
    Terbutaline Sulfate    
     Formoterol (Foradil�)    
            
25 Beta-Adrenergic Agents          
   UPDATES

INHALATION

     
     Albuterol Sulfate (Nebulizer and Inhaler) Albuterol Sulfate Nebulizer Solution (Accuneb�) October 14, 2002
    Albuterol Sulfate (Proventil HFA:  Ventolin HFA�) Albuterol Sulfate/Ipratropium (Duoneb�)   
    Albuterol Sulfate/Ipratropium (Combivent�) Bitolterol Mesylate (Tornalate�)   
    Metaproterenol Sulfate (Nebulizer Only) Levalbuterol HCL (Xopenex�)   
    Salmeterol Xinafoate (Serevent;Serevent/Diskus) Metaproterenol Sulfate (Alupent Inhalant�)   
      Pirbuterol (Maxair, Autohaler)   
      Terbutaline Sulfate Inhaler   
         
26 Bone Resorption Suppression Alendronate (Fosamax�) Etidronate (Didronel�) September 16, 2002
  Agents Calcitonin-salmon (Miacalcin�) Raloxifene (Evista�)  
      Risedronate (Actonel�)  
      Tiludronate (Skelid�)  
26 Bone Resorption Suppression Alendronate (Fosamax�) Etidronate (Didronel�) February 12, 2003
  Agents  UPDATES Calcitonin-salmon (Miacalcin�) Raloxifene (Evista�)  
    Risedronate (Actonel�) Tiludronate (Skelid�)  
         
27 Narcotics Acetaminophen w/Codeiene Aspirin/Caffeine/Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate September 23, 2002
      Acetaminophen/Caffeiene/Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate (Synalgos-DC)   
      (Panlor SS)     
    Aspirin w/Codeine Acetaminophen w/Codeine (Capital w/Codeine)  
    Belladonna & Opium Fentanyl Citrate (Actiq�)  
    Butalbital Compound w/Codeine Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen (Maxidone;Zydone)  
    Butalbital/Caff/APAP/Codeine Morphine Sulfate ER (Kadian�)  
     Butorphanol Tartrate Opium Tincture  
    Carisoprodol Compound/Codeine Oxycodone (Roxicodone;Roxicodone Intensol�)  
    Codeine Phosphate Oxycodone/Acetaminophen (Percocet 10/325mg;  
    Codeine Sulfate 2.5/325mg;7.5/325mg�)  
    Dihydrocodeine/APAP/Caffeine Oxycodone CR (Oxycontin�)  
    Fentanyl Transdermal (Duragesic�) Oxymorphone (Numorphan�)  
    Flortal w/Codeine #3 Propoxyphene Napsylate (Darvon-N�)  
    Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen     
    Hydrocodone Bitartrate/ibuprofen (Vicoprofen�)     
    Hydromorphone HCL     
    Meperidine HCL    
    Meperidine w/Promethazine    
    Methadone HCL    
    Methadose    
    Morphine Sulfate (Oral)    
    Morphine Sulfate (Rectal)    
    Morphine Sulfate ER (Avinza�)    
    Morphine Sulfate IR    
    Oxycodone HCL (except Roxicodone, Roxicodone    
    Intensol)    
    Oxycodone w/Acetaminophen (Roxicet�)    
    Oxycodone/Acetaminophen    
    Oxycodone w/Aspirin    
    Pentazocine/Naloxone HCL    
    Pentazocine/Acetaminophen    
    Propoxyphene HCL;Propoxyphene HCL Compound    
    Propoxyphene HCL w/APAP;Propoxyphene Napsylate w/APAP    
    Tramadol(Ultram�)/Tramadol/Acetaminophen  (Ultracet�)      
         
28 Stimulants Amphetamine Salts Combo Methamphetamine (Desoxyn�) October 14, 2002
    Amphetamine Salts Combo/XR (Adderall XR) Modafinil (Provigil�)   
     Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin�)      
      Desmethylphenidate Sulfate     
      Methylphenidate      
      Methylphenidate ER (Metadate CD)     
    Methylphenidate ER (Concerta�)    
    Methylphenidate LA (Ritalin LA)    
    Methylphenidate/SR (Ritalin SR/Generic)    
    Pemoline    
         
29 Alpha Adrenergic Blocking Doxazosin NONE October 14, 2002
  Agents and Finasteride Finasteride (Proscar�)    
    Prazosin    
    Tamsulosin (Flomax�)    
    Terazosin    
         
30 Beta Adrenergic Receptor Acebutolol Carteolol (Cartrol�) October 21, 2002
  Blocking Agents Atenolol Carvedilol (Coreg�)  
    Betaxolol Penbutolol (Levatol�)  
    Bisoprolol Propranolol LA (Inderal LA�)  
    Labetalol Sotalol (Betapace AF�)  
    Metoprolol    
    Metoprolol XL (Toprol XL)    
    Nadolol    
    Pindolol    
    Propanolol    
    Sotalol    
    Timolol    
 30 Beta Adrenergic Receptor  Acebutolol Carteolol (Cartol�) February 12, 2003
  Blocking Agents UPDATES Atenolol Penbutolol (Levatol�)  
    Betaxolol Propranolol LA (Inderal LA�)  
    Bisoprolol Sotalol (Betapace AF�)  
    Carvedilol (Coreg�)    
    Labetalol    
    Metoprolol    
    Metoprolol XL (Toprol XL)    
    Nadolol    
    Pindolol    
    Propanolol    
    Solatol    
    Timolol    
          
31 Estrogen Agents - Oral and Transdermal

ORAL

    
       Conjugated Estrogens (Premarin�) Esterified Estrogens (Estratab) October 21, 2002
    Diethylstilbestrol    
    Esterified Estrogens (Menest�)    
    Estradiol    
    Estropipate    
    Synthetic Conjugated Estrogens (Cenestin�)    
   

TRANSDERMAL PATCH

   
    Estradiol Estradiol (Climara�)  
         
32 Contraceptives MONOPHASIC MONOPHASIC October 21, 2002
  All covered contraceptives are Alesse; Apri; Aviane NONE  
  on the PDL. Brevicon    
    Demulen; Desogen    
    Lessina; Levien; Levlite; Levora    
    Lo/Ovral; Loestrin, FE; Low-Ogestrel    
    Microgestin FE; Modicon    
    Necon; Nelova; Nordette; Norinyl; Notrel    
    Ogestrel; Ortho-Cept; Ortho-Cyclen; Ortho-Novum    
    Ovcon; Ovral    
    Portia    
     Yasmin    
     Zovia 1/50    
        BIPHASIC BIPHASIC October 21, 2002
      Karvia NONE  
    Mircette    
    Necon    
    Ortho-Novum 10/11    
    TRIPHASIC TRIPHASIC October 21, 2002
    Cyclessa NONE  
    Enpresse; Estrostep      
    Ortho TriCyclen; Ortho-Novum 7/7/7     
    Tri-Levlen; Tri-Norinyl; Triphasil; Trivora      
    PROGESTIN ONLY PROGESTIN ONLY October 21, 2002
    Nor-Q.D. NONE  
    Ortho Micronor    
     Ovrette    
      EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION October 21, 2002
    Preven NONE  
         
    TRANSDERMAL & VAGINAL RING TRANSDERMAL & VAGINAL RING October 21, 2002
    NuvaRing NONE  
    Ortho Evra    
         
33 Sedative/Hypnotics Estrazolam Chloral Hydrate (Aquachloral Supprettes) October 21, 2002
    Flurazepam Quazepam (Doral�)  
    Temazepam 15mg; 30mg Temazepam 7.5mg (Restoril�)  
    Triazolam Zaleplon (Sonata�)  
    Zolpidem (Ambien�)    
         
34 Skeletal Muscle Relaxants Baclofen Dantrolene (Dantrium�) October 21, 2002
    Carisoprodol    
    Chlorzoxazone    
    Cyclobenzaprine    
    Diazepam    
    Metaxalone (Skelaxin�)    
    Methocarbamol    
    Orphenadrine Citrate    
    Tizanidine (Zanaflex�)    
         
35 Prostaglandin Inhibitors       
  Opthalmics Latanoprost (Xalatan�) Bimatoprost (Lumigan�) October 28, 2002
    Travoprost (Travatan�) Unoprostone (Rescula�)  
         
36 Antifungals - Topical Clotrimazole Butenafine (Mentax�) October 28, 2002
      Clotrimazole/Bethamethasone Ciclopirox (Loprox�)  
    Ketoconazole Ciclopirox (Penlac�)  
    Ketoconazole (Nizoral Shampoo) Econazole (Spectazole�)  
    Miconazole Nitrate Oxiconazole (Oxistat�)  
     Miconazole/HC (Fungoid HC) Discontinued Terbinafine (Lamisil�)   
    Naftifine (Naftin�)    
    Nystatin    
    Nystatin w/ Triamcinolone    
    Sodium Thiosulfate/Salicylate (Versiclear and Generics)    
     Sulconazole (Exelderm)    
         
37 Antiemetic/Antivertigo Agents ANTIEMETIC AGENTS ANTIEMETIC AGENTS October 28, 2002
    Metoclopramide Dolasetron (Anzemet�)  
    Dronabinol (Marinol�) Granisetron (Kytril�)  
    Ondansetron (Zofran�) Thiethylperazine Maleate (Torecan�)  
    Prochlorperazine    
      ANTIVERTIGO AGENTS ANTIVERTIGO AGENTS October 28, 2002 
    Scopolamine, Transdermal (Transderm Scop) Scopolamine, Oral (Scopace)  
         
38 Antihistamines - Nasal NONE Azelastine (Astelin�) October 28, 2002
         
39 Anticholinergic Agents - Nasal NONE Ipratropium (Atrovent�) October 28, 2002
         
40 Insulins Humalog (Children 18 years and under) Humalog (Over 18 years) November 4, 2002
    Novolin L Humalog Mix 75/25  
    Novolin N Humulin L  
    Novolin R Humulin N  
     Novolin 70/30 Humulin R  
     Novolog Humulin U  
     Relion R Humulin 50/50  
     Relion N Humulin 70/30   
     Relion 70/30 Lantus  
     Novolog Mix      
             
41 Antihyperlipidemic Agents - Cholestyramine Colesevelam (Welchol�) February 12, 2003
  Non Statins Clofibrate    
    Colestipol (Colestid�)    
    Fenofibrate (Tricor�)    
      Gemfibrozil    
      Niacin ER (Niaspan�)    
     Niacin ER/Lovastatin (Advicor�)    
     Cholestyramine/Aspartane     
           
42 Combination Estrogen Agents 17β-Estradiol/Norgestimate (Ortho-Prefast�) 17β-Estradiol/Norethindrone Acetate (Activella�) February 19, 2003
      Conjugated Estrogens (CE)/Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (MPA) (Premphase) 17β-Estradiol/Norethindrone Acetate (CombiPatch)   
      Conjugated Estrogens CE)/Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (MPA) (Prempro)  
      Ethinyl Estradiol/Norethindrone Acetate (Femhrt)   
         
43 Alzheimer's Drugs - Donepezil (Aricept�) Tacrine (Cognex�) February 19, 2003
  Cholinesterase Inhibitors Galantamine (Reminyl�)    
     Rivastigmine (Exelon�)    
         
44 Antiparkinson Agents - Amantadine HcI Biperiden (Akineton�) February 19, 2003
  Anticholinergic and Other Benztropine Mesylate Procyclidine (Kemadrin�)  
     Bromocriptine Mesylate Tolcapone (Tasmar�)  
    Diphenhydramine    
     Entacapone (Comtan�)      
    Levodopa (Larodopa�)    
    Levodopa/Carbidopa    
    Pergolide (Permax�)    
    Pramipexole (Mirapex�)    
    Ropinirole (Requip�)    
    Selegiline    
     Trihexyphenidyl     
          
45 Allergic Conjunctivitis Azelastine Hydrochloride (Optivar�) Emedastine Difumarate (Emadine�) February 26, 2003
     Cromolyn Sodium Ketorolac Tromethamine (Acular�)  
    Ketotifen Fumarate (Zaditor�)    
    Levocabastine (Livostin�)    
    Lodoxamine Tromethamine (Alomide�)     
    Loteprednol (Alrex�)    
    Nedocromil Sodium (Alocril�)    
    Olopatadine Hydrochloride (Patanol�)    
    Pemirolast Potassium (Alamast�)    
         
46 Intraocular Pressure (IOP) Brimonidine (Alphagan P�) NONE February 26, 2003
  Reducers Brinzolamide (Azopt�)    
    Dipivefrin    
    Dorzolamide (Trusopt�)    
    Dorzolamide/Timolol (Cosopt�)    
    Epinephrine    
         
47 Fluoroquinolones, Otic Ciprofloxacin/Hydrocortisone (Cipro HC Otic) NONE February 26, 2003
    Ofloxacin (Floxin Otic)    
         
48 Erythropoietins Epoetin alfa (Epogen;Procrit�) Darbepoetin alfa (Aranesp�) March 5, 2003
    Darbepoetin alfa (Aranesp�) - Pediatrics only (Under 21 years old)    
         
49 Growth Hormones Somatropin (Nutropin�) Somatrem (Protropin�) March 5, 2003
    Somatropin (Nutropin AQ�) Somatropin (Genotropin�)  
    Somatropin (Nutropin Depot) Somatropin (Humatrope�)  
    Somatropin (Serostim�) Somatropin (Norditropin�)  
      Somatropin (Saizen�)  
          
50 Multiple Sclerosis Agents Interferon beta - 1a (Avonex�) Glatiramer (Copaxone�) March 5, 2003
  (Immunomodulatory Agents) Interferon beta - 1a (Betaseron�) Interferon beta - 1a (Rebif�)  
         
51 Ulcerative Colitis Agents Mesalamine (Asacol�) Balsalazide (Colazal�) March 12, 2003
    Mesalamine (Pentasa�) - Pediatric only (Under 21 years old) Mesalamine (Pentasa�)  
    Olsalazine (Dipentum�) Mesalamine (Rowasa�)  
    Sulfasalazine (Generic)    
         
52 Phosphate Binders Calcium Acetate (PhosLo�) NONE March 19, 2003
    Magnesium Carbonate, Calcium Carbonate, Folic Acid (Magnebind 400 Rx)    
    Sevelamer (RenaGel�)    
         
53 Atopic Dermatitis      
  Immunomodulators Pimecrolimus (Elidel�) Tacrolimus (Protopic�) March 19, 2003
          
55 Anticoagulants, Injectable Dalteparin (Fragmin) Enoxaparin (Lovenox) March 26, 2003
    Fondaparinux (Arixtra)  Tinzaparin (Innohep)  
    Enoxaparin (Lovenox) - Pediatric use only     
     (Under 21 years old)     
         
56 H. Pylori Agents Bismuth   March 26, 2003
    Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Lansoprazole/Amoxicillin/  
    (Helidac) Clarithromycin (Prevpac)    
    Amoxicillin    
    Prevacid    

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PRIOR AUTHORIZATION PDL IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE

(Revised 02-05-03)


Item 
Number
Drug 
Name
Drugs 
on PDL
Drugs Which 
Require PA
Implementation 
Date
1

Proton Pump Inhibitors

Lansoprazole (Prevacid�) Esomeprazole (Nexium�) June 10, 2002
      Pantoprazole (Protonix�) Omeprazole (Prilosec�)  
       Rabeprazole (Aciphex�)  
         
1

Proton Pump Inhibitors

Lansoprazole (Prevacid�)

Esomeprazole (Nexium�)

October 14, 2002
 

UPDATES

  Omeprazole (Prilosec�)  
        Pantoprazole (Protonix�)  
       Rabeprazole (Aciphex�)  
         
2

Selective Cycloxgenase

     
 

Cox 2 Inhibitors

Valdecoxib (Betxtra�) Rofecoxib (Vioxx�) June 10, 2002
    Celecoxib (Celebrex�)     
             
3

Statins

Atorvastatin (Lipitor�) Simvastatin (Zocor�) June 24, 2002
       Fluvastatin (Lescol�)       
     Fluvastatin XL (Lescol XL�)       
      Lovastatin (Mevacor�)       
      Pravastatin (Pravachol�)        
         
 

Statins

Fluvastatin (Lescol) Atorvastatin (Lipitor) March 26, 2003
 

UPDATES

Fluvastatin XL (Lescol XL) Pravastatin (Pravachol)  
    Lovastatin     
    Lovastatin ER (Altocor)    
    Simvastatin (Zocar)     
                
4

Leukotriene Modifiers

Montelukast (Singulair�) Zileuton (Zyflo�) July 1, 2002
      Zafirlukast (Accolate�)    
           
5

Oral Diabetic Medications

       
  Prandin/Starlix Nateglinide (Starlix�) Repaglinide (Prandin�) July 1, 2002
  Precose/Glyset Acarbose (Precose�) Miglitol (Glyset�)   
         
6

Nasal Steroids

Beclomethasone (Beconase AQ�) Beclomethasone (Vancenase�) July 15, 2002
     Beclomethasone (Beconase AQ�) Beclomethasone (Vancenase AQ�)  
    Mometasone (Nasonex�) Budesonide (Rhinocort�)   
    Triamcinolone (Tri-Nasal�) Budesonide (Rhinocort Agua�)   
      Flunisloide (Nasarel�)   
      Flunisloide (Nasalide�)   
      Fluticasone (Flonase�)   
      Triamcinolone (Nasacort�)   
      Triamcinolone (Nasacort AQ�)   
          
7

Inhaled Steroids

Budesonide (Pulmicort Respules) Beclomethasone Dipropionate (Belcovent�) July 15, 2002
    Fluticasone (Flovent/Flovent Rotadisk�) Beclomethasone Dipropionate (Vanceril�)    
    Triamcinolone (Azmacort�) Beclomethasone Dipropionate (Vanceril DS�)   
       Baclomethasone Dipropionate HFA (Qvar�)   
      Budesonide (Pulmicort Turbuhaler�)   
      Flunisolide (Aerobid�, Aerobid-M�)   
      Fluticasone/Salmeterol (Advair�)   
         
7

Inhaled Steroids

Budesonide (Pulmicort Respules) Beclomethasone Dipropionate (Belcovent�) October 14, 2002
 

UPDATES

Fluticasone (Flovent/Flovent Rotadisk�) Beclomethasone Dipropionate (Vanceril�)  
    Fluticasone/Salmeterol(Advair�) Beclomethasone Dipropionate (Vanceril DS�)  
    Triamcinolone (Azmacort�) Baclomethasone Dipropionate HFA (Qvar�)  
    Fluticasone/Salmeterol (Advair�) Budesonide (Pulmicort Turbuhaler�)  
      Flunisolide (Aerobid�, Aerobid-M�)  
       
         
8 H2 Antagonists Cimetidine Nizatidine (Axid�) August 5, 2002
    Famotidine Famotidine RPD (Pepcid RPD�)  
    Ranitidine Ranitidine Efferdose (Zantac Efferdose�)  
      Ranitidine Granules (Zantac Granules�)  
         
9 Selective Serotonin      
  Reuptake Inhibitors Citalopram (Celexa�) Fluoxetine (Sarafem�) August 5, 2002
    Paroxetine (Paxil�) Fluoxetine Weekly (Prozac Weekly�)  
    Fluoxetine Sertraline (Zoloft�)   
     Fluvoxamine    
         
10 Minimally Sedating Antihistamines Loratadine (Claritin�) Cetirizine (Zyrtec�) August 5, 2002
    Loratadine/Pseudoephedrine (Claritin-D 12,24 hour) Cetirizine/Pseudoephedrine (Zyrtec-D�)  
    Desloratadine (Clarinex�) Fexofenadine (Allegra�)  
      Fexofenadine/Pseudoephedrine (Allegra-D�)  
             
11 ACE Inhibitors Benazepril (Lotensin�) Perindopril (Aceon�) August 12, 2002
     Benazepril/HCTZ (LotensinHCT�) Ramipril (Altace�)  
     Captopril    
     Captopril/HCTZ    
     Enalapril      
      Enalapril/HCTZ    
     Fosinopril (Monopril�)    
     Fosinopril/HCTZ (Monopril-HCT�)    
     Lisinopril    
     Lisinopril/HCTZ    
    Moexipril (Univasc�)    
    Moexipril/HCTZ (Uniretic�)    
    Quinapril (Accupril�)    
    Quinapril/HCTZ (Accuretic�)    
    Trandolapril (Mavik�)    
         
12 Angiotensin II Receptor      
  Blockers (ARBS) Telmisartan (Micardis�) Candesartan (Atacand�) August 12, 2002
    Telmisartan/HCTZ (Micardis HCT�) Candesartan/HCTZ (Atacand HCT�)  
    Valsartan (Diovan�) Eprosartan (Teveten�)  
    Valsartan/HCTZ (Diovan HCT�) Irbesartan (Avapro�)  
      Irbesartan/HCTZ (Avalide�)  
      Losartan (Cozaar�)  
      Losartan/HCTZ (Hyzaar�)   
         
13 Calcium Channel Blockers Diltiazem HCL Amlodipine (Norvasc�) August 12, 2002
    Diltiazem SR Bepridil (Vascor�)  
    Diltiazem XR Diltiazem ER (Tiazac�)  
    Felodipine (Plendil�) Isradipine (Dynacirc�)  
    Nicardipine Isradipine SR (Dynacirc CR�)  
    Nifedipine Nicardipine SR (Cardene SR�)  
    Nifedipine SR Nimodipine (Nimotop�)  
    Nisoldipine (Sular�) Verapamil ER (Covera HS�)  
    Verapamil Verapamil SR (Verelan PM�)  
    Verapamil SR  
        
14 Triptans Almotriptan (Axert�) Naratriptan (Amerge�) August 19, 2002
    Zolmitriptan (Zomig, Zomig ZMT�) Rizatriptan (Maxalt, Maxalt MLT�)  
      Sumatriptan (Imitrex - tablets, nasal spray and injection)  
              
  Triptans Almotriptan (Axert) Frovatriptan (Frova) March 26, 2003
  UPDATES Rizatriptan (Maxalt; Maxalt MLT) Naratriptan (Amerge)  
    Sumatriptan (Imitrex) Zolmitriptan (Zomig, Zomig ZMT)  
         
15 Oral Diabetic Medications        
 

Sulfonylureas

Acetohexamide NONE August 19, 2002
    Chlorpropamide    
    Glimepiride (Amaryl�)     
    Glipizide    
    Glipizide XL (Glucotrol XL�)    
    Glyburide    
    Glyburide extended release    
    Tolazamide    
    Tolbutamide    
         
 

Biguanides

Metformin Metformin XR (Glucophage XR�)  August 19, 2002
       Metformin/Glyburide (Glucovance�)  
            
 

Thiazolidinediones

Pioglitazone (Actos�) NONE August 19, 2002
    Rosiglitazone (Avandia�)    
               
16 Cephalosporin and Related       
   Antibotics Amoxicillin/Clavulanate (Augmentin�)   August 26, 2002
     Amoxicillin/Clavulanate (Augmentin ES-600�)     
    Cefaclor Cefpodoxime Proxetil (Vantin�)   
      Cefaclor ER Ceftibuten (Cedax�)   
      Cefadroxil Monohydrate Loracarbef (Lorabid�)  
    Cefdinir (Omnicef�)    
     Cefditoren Pivoxil (Spectracef�)    
    Cefixime (Suprax�)     
    Cefprozil (Cefzil�)    
    Cefuroxime Axetil    
    Cephalexin     
    Cephradine     
         
17 Fluoroquinolones Ciprofloxacin (Cipro�) Levofloxacin (Levaquin�) August 26, 2002
    Gatifloxacin (Tequin�) Lomefloxacin (Maxaquin�)  
    Moxifloxacin (Avelox; Avelox ABC Pack�) Norfloxacin (Noroxin�)  
      Ofloxacin (Floxin�)  
      Sparfloxacin (Zagam�)  
              
18 Macrolides Azithromycin (Zithromax�) Clarithromycin (Biaxin�) August 26, 2002
    Dirithromycin (Dynabac�) Clarithromycin SA (Biaxin XL�)  
    Erythromycin Base Erythromycin Base (PCE 333mg & 500mg)  
    Erythromycin Estolate Troleandomycin (TAO)  
    Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate    
    Erythromycin Stearate    
             
  Macrolides Azithomycin (Zithromax) Erythromycin Base (PCE 333mg & 500mg) March 26, 2003
  UPATES Dirithromycin (Dynabac) Troleandomycin (TAO)  
    Erythromycin Base     
    Erythromycin Estolate    
    Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate    
    Erythromycin Stearate    
    Clarithromycin (Biaxin)    
    Clarithromycin SA (Biaxin XL)    
         
19 Antivirals Acyclovir  Famciclovir (Famvir�) September 3, 2002
    Amantadine HCL Valganciclovir (Valcyte�)  
    Ganciclovir (Cytovene�) Zanamivir (Relenza�)  
    Oseltamivir (Tamiflu�)    
    Rimantadine HCL    
    Valacyclovir (Valtrex�)    
         
20 Oral Antifungals Fluconazole (Diflucan�) Clotrimazole (Mycelex Troche�) September 3, 2002
    Griseofulvin Flucytosine (Ancobon�)  
    Ketoconazole Itraconazole (Sporanox�)  
     Nystatin    
    Terbinafine (Lamisil�)    
         
21 ACE Inhibitors/Calcium Channel Blockers      
   Combination Products Amlodipine/Benazepril (Lotrel�) Felodipine/Enalapril (Lexxel�) September 9, 2002
    Verapamil SR/Trandolapril (Tarka�)    
         
22 Intermittent Claudication      
  Medications Pentoxifylline Cilostazol (Pletal�) September 9, 2002
         
23 Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors Aspirin/Dipyridamole ER (Aggrenox�) NONE September 9, 2002
    Clopidogrel (Plavix�)     
    Dipyridamole    
    Ticlopidine    
         
24 Antiincontinence Agents Flavoxate (Urispas�) Tolterodine (Detrol�) September 16, 2002
      Oxybutynin Tolterodine LA (Detrol LA�)  
    Oxybutynin XL (Ditropan XL�)    
         
25 Beta-Adrenergic Agents        
   

INHALATION

   
    Albuterol Sulfate (Nebulizer and Inhaler) Albuterol Sulfate Nebulizer Solution (Accuneb�) September 16, 2002
    Albuterol Sulfate (Proventil HFA�): Ventolin HFA�) Albuterol Sulfate/Ipratropium (Duoneb�)  
    Albuterol Sulfate/Ipratropium (Combivent�) Levalbuterol HCL (Xopenex�)  
    Metaproterenol Sulfate (Nebulizer Only) Metaproterenol Sulfate (Alupent Inhalant�)  
      Pirbuterol (Maxair, Autohaler)  
        Salmeterol Xinafoate (Serevent; Serevent/Diskus)  
        Terbutaline Sulfate Inhaler  
           
    

ORAL

   
     Albuterol Sulfate Albuterol Sulfate (Proventil Repetabs�)  
    Metaproterenol Sulfate Albuterol Sulfate SA (Volmax�)  
    Terbutaline Sulfate    
     Formoterol (Foradil�)    
            
25 Beta-Adrenergic Agents          
   UPDATES

INHALATION

     
     Albuterol Sulfate (Nebulizer and Inhaler) Albuterol Sulfate Nebulizer Solution (Accuneb�) October 14, 2002
    Albuterol Sulfate (Proventil HFA:  Ventolin HFA�) Albuterol Sulfate/Ipratropium (Duoneb�)   
    Albuterol Sulfate/Ipratropium (Combivent�) Bitolterol Mesylate (Tornalate�)   
    Metaproterenol Sulfate (Nebulizer Only) Levalbuterol HCL (Xopenex�)   
    Salmeterol Xinafoate (Serevent;Serevent/Diskus) Metaproterenol Sulfate (Alupent Inhalant�)   
      Pirbuterol (Maxair, Autohaler)   
      Terbutaline Sulfate Inhaler   
         
26 Bone Resorption Suppression Alendronate (Fosamax�) Etidronate (Didronel�) September 16, 2002
  Agents Calcitonin-salmon (Miacalcin�) Raloxifene (Evista�)  
      Risedronate (Actonel�)  
      Tiludronate (Skelid�)  
26 Bone Resorption Suppression Alendronate (Fosamax�) Etidronate (Didronel�) February 12, 2003
  Agents  UPDATES Calcitonin-salmon (Miacalcin�) Raloxifene (Evista�)  
    Risedronate (Actonel�) Tiludronate (Skelid�)  
         
27 Narcotics Acetaminophen w/Codeiene Aspirin/Caffeine/Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate September 23, 2002
      Acetaminophen/Caffeiene/Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate (Synalgos-DC)   
      (Panlor SS)     
    Aspirin w/Codeine Acetaminophen w/Codeine (Capital w/Codeine)  
    Belladonna & Opium Fentanyl Citrate (Actiq�)  
    Butalbital Compound w/Codeine Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen (Maxidone;Zydone)  
    Butalbital/Caff/APAP/Codeine Morphine Sulfate ER (Kadian�)  
     Butorphanol Tartrate Opium Tincture  
    Carisoprodol Compound/Codeine Oxycodone (Roxicodone;Roxicodone Intensol�)  
    Codeine Phosphate Oxycodone/Acetaminophen (Percocet 10/325mg;  
    Codeine Sulfate 2.5/325mg;7.5/325mg�)  
    Dihydrocodeine/APAP/Caffeine Oxycodone CR (Oxycontin�)  
    Fentanyl Transdermal (Duragesic�) Oxymorphone (Numorphan�)  
    Flortal w/Codeine #3 Propoxyphene Napsylate (Darvon-N�)  
    Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen     
    Hydrocodone Bitartrate/ibuprofen (Vicoprofen�)     
    Hydromorphone HCL     
    Meperidine HCL    
    Meperidine w/Promethazine    
    Methadone HCL    
    Methadose    
    Morphine Sulfate (Oral)    
    Morphine Sulfate (Rectal)    
    Morphine Sulfate ER (Avinza�)    
    Morphine Sulfate IR    
    Oxycodone HCL (except Roxicodone, Roxicodone    
    Intensol)    
    Oxycodone w/Acetaminophen (Roxicet�)    
    Oxycodone/Acetaminophen    
    Oxycodone w/Aspirin    
    Pentazocine/Naloxone HCL    
    Pentazocine/Acetaminophen    
    Propoxyphene HCL;Propoxyphene HCL Compound    
    Propoxyphene HCL w/APAP;Propoxyphene Napsylate w/APAP    
    Tramadol(Ultram�)/Tramadol/Acetaminophen  (Ultracet�)      
         
28 Stimulants Amphetamine Salts Combo Methamphetamine (Desoxyn�) October 14, 2002
    Amphetamine Salts Combo/XR (Adderall XR) Modafinil (Provigil�)   
     Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin�)      
      Desmethylphenidate Sulfate     
      Methylphenidate      
      Methylphenidate ER (Metadate CD)     
    Methylphenidate ER (Concerta�)    
    Methylphenidate LA (Ritalin LA)    
    Methylphenidate/SR (Ritalin SR/Generic)    
    Pemoline    
         
29 Alpha Adrenergic Blocking Doxazosin NONE October 14, 2002
  Agents and Finasteride Finasteride (Proscar�)    
    Prazosin    
    Tamsulosin (Flomax�)    
    Terazosin    
         
30 Beta Adrenergic Receptor Acebutolol Carteolol (Cartrol�) October 21, 2002
  Blocking Agents Atenolol Carvedilol (Coreg�)  
    Betaxolol Penbutolol (Levatol�)  
    Bisoprolol Propranolol LA (Inderal LA�)  
    Labetalol Sotalol (Betapace AF�)  
    Metoprolol    
    Metoprolol XL (Toprol XL)    
    Nadolol    
    Pindolol    
    Propanolol    
    Sotalol    
    Timolol    
 30 Beta Adrenergic Receptor  Acebutolol Carteolol (Cartol�) February 12, 2003
  Blocking Agents UPDATES Atenolol Penbutolol (Levatol�)  
    Betaxolol Propranolol LA (Inderal LA�)  
    Bisoprolol Sotalol (Betapace AF�)  
    Carvedilol (Coreg�)    
    Labetalol    
    Metoprolol    
    Metoprolol XL (Toprol XL)    
    Nadolol    
    Pindolol    
    Propanolol    
    Solatol    
    Timolol    
          
31 Estrogen Agents - Oral and Transdermal

ORAL

    
       Conjugated Estrogens (Premarin�) Esterified Estrogens (Estratab) October 21, 2002
    Diethylstilbestrol    
    Esterified Estrogens (Menest�)    
    Estradiol    
    Estropipate    
    Synthetic Conjugated Estrogens (Cenestin�)    
   

TRANSDERMAL PATCH

   
    Estradiol Estradiol (Climara�)  
         
32 Contraceptives MONOPHASIC MONOPHASIC October 21, 2002
  All covered contraceptives are Alesse; Apri; Aviane NONE  
  on the PDL. Brevicon    
    Demulen; Desogen    
    Lessina; Levien; Levlite; Levora    
    Lo/Ovral; Loestrin, FE; Low-Ogestrel    
    Microgestin FE; Modicon    
    Necon; Nelova; Nordette; Norinyl; Notrel    
    Ogestrel; Ortho-Cept; Ortho-Cyclen; Ortho-Novum    
    Ovcon; Ovral    
    Portia    
     Yasmin    
     Zovia 1/50    
        BIPHASIC BIPHASIC October 21, 2002
      Karvia NONE  
    Mircette    
    Necon    
    Ortho-Novum 10/11    
    TRIPHASIC TRIPHASIC October 21, 2002
    Cyclessa NONE  
    Enpresse; Estrostep      
    Ortho TriCyclen; Ortho-Novum 7/7/7     
    Tri-Levlen; Tri-Norinyl; Triphasil; Trivora      
    PROGESTIN ONLY PROGESTIN ONLY October 21, 2002
    Nor-Q.D. NONE  
    Ortho Micronor    
     Ovrette    
      EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION October 21, 2002
    Preven NONE  
         
    TRANSDERMAL & VAGINAL RING TRANSDERMAL & VAGINAL RING October 21, 2002
    NuvaRing NONE  
    Ortho Evra    
         
33 Sedative/Hypnotics Estrazolam Chloral Hydrate (Aquachloral Supprettes) October 21, 2002
    Flurazepam Quazepam (Doral�)  
    Temazepam 15mg; 30mg Temazepam 7.5mg (Restoril�)  
    Triazolam Zaleplon (Sonata�)  
    Zolpidem (Ambien�)    
         
34 Skeletal Muscle Relaxants Baclofen Dantrolene (Dantrium�) October 21, 2002
    Carisoprodol    
    Chlorzoxazone    
    Cyclobenzaprine    
    Diazepam    
    Metaxalone (Skelaxin�)    
    Methocarbamol    
    Orphenadrine Citrate    
    Tizanidine (Zanaflex�)    
         
35 Prostaglandin Inhibitors       
  Opthalmics Latanoprost (Xalatan�) Bimatoprost (Lumigan�) October 28, 2002
    Travoprost (Travatan�) Unoprostone (Rescula�)  
         
36 Antifungals - Topical Clotrimazole Butenafine (Mentax�) October 28, 2002
      Clotrimazole/Bethamethasone Ciclopirox (Loprox�)  
    Ketoconazole Ciclopirox (Penlac�)  
    Ketoconazole (Nizoral Shampoo) Econazole (Spectazole�)  
    Miconazole Nitrate Oxiconazole (Oxistat�)  
     Miconazole/HC (Fungoid HC) Discontinued Terbinafine (Lamisil�)   
    Naftifine (Naftin�)    
    Nystatin    
    Nystatin w/ Triamcinolone    
    Sodium Thiosulfate/Salicylate (Versiclear and Generics)    
     Sulconazole (Exelderm)    
         
37 Antiemetic/Antivertigo Agents ANTIEMETIC AGENTS ANTIEMETIC AGENTS October 28, 2002
    Metoclopramide Dolasetron (Anzemet�)  
    Dronabinol (Marinol�) Granisetron (Kytril�)  
    Ondansetron (Zofran�) Thiethylperazine Maleate (Torecan�)  
    Prochlorperazine    
      ANTIVERTIGO AGENTS ANTIVERTIGO AGENTS October 28, 2002 
    Scopolamine, Transdermal (Transderm Scop) Scopolamine, Oral (Scopace)  
         
38 Antihistamines - Nasal NONE Azelastine (Astelin�) October 28, 2002
         
39 Anticholinergic Agents - Nasal NONE Ipratropium (Atrovent�) October 28, 2002
         
40 Insulins Humalog (Children 18 years and under) Humalog (Over 18 years) November 4, 2002
    Novolin L Humalog Mix 75/25  
    Novolin N Humulin L  
    Novolin R Humulin N  
     Novolin 70/30 Humulin R  
     Novolog Humulin U  
     Relion R Humulin 50/50  
     Relion N Humulin 70/30   
     Relion 70/30 Lantus  
     Novolog Mix      
             
41 Antihyperlipidemic Agents - Cholestyramine Colesevelam (Welchol�) February 12, 2003
  Non Statins Clofibrate    
    Colestipol (Colestid�)    
    Fenofibrate (Tricor�)    
      Gemfibrozil    
      Niacin ER (Niaspan�)    
     Niacin ER/Lovastatin (Advicor�)    
     Cholestyramine/Aspartane     
           
42 Combination Estrogen Agents 17β-Estradiol/Norgestimate (Ortho-Prefast�) 17β-Estradiol/Norethindrone Acetate (Activella�) February 19, 2003
      Conjugated Estrogens (CE)/Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (MPA) (Premphase) 17β-Estradiol/Norethindrone Acetate (CombiPatch)   
      Conjugated Estrogens CE)/Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (MPA) (Prempro)  
      Ethinyl Estradiol/Norethindrone Acetate (Femhrt)   
         
43 Alzheimer's Drugs - Donepezil (Aricept�) Tacrine (Cognex�) February 19, 2003
  Cholinesterase Inhibitors Galantamine (Reminyl�)    
     Rivastigmine (Exelon�)    
         
44 Antiparkinson Agents - Amantadine HcI Biperiden (Akineton�) February 19, 2003
  Anticholinergic and Other Benztropine Mesylate Procyclidine (Kemadrin�)  
     Bromocriptine Mesylate Tolcapone (Tasmar�)  
    Diphenhydramine    
     Entacapone (Comtan�)      
    Levodopa (Larodopa�)    
    Levodopa/Carbidopa    
    Pergolide (Permax�)    
    Pramipexole (Mirapex�)    
    Ropinirole (Requip�)    
    Selegiline    
     Trihexyphenidyl     
          
45 Allergic Conjunctivitis Azelastine Hydrochloride (Optivar�) Emedastine Difumarate (Emadine�) February 26, 2003
     Cromolyn Sodium Ketorolac Tromethamine (Acular�)  
    Ketotifen Fumarate (Zaditor�)    
    Levocabastine (Livostin�)    
    Lodoxamine Tromethamine (Alomide�)     
    Loteprednol (Alrex�)    
    Nedocromil Sodium (Alocril�)    
    Olopatadine Hydrochloride (Patanol�)    
    Pemirolast Potassium (Alamast�)    
         
46 Intraocular Pressure (IOP) Brimonidine (Alphagan P�) NONE February 26, 2003
  Reducers Brinzolamide (Azopt�)    
    Dipivefrin    
    Dorzolamide (Trusopt�)    
    Dorzolamide/Timolol (Cosopt�)    
    Epinephrine    
         
47 Fluoroquinolones, Otic Ciprofloxacin/Hydrocortisone (Cipro HC Otic) NONE February 26, 2003
    Ofloxacin (Floxin Otic)    
         
48 Erythropoietins Epoetin alfa (Epogen;Procrit�) Darbepoetin alfa (Aranesp�) March 5, 2003
    Darbepoetin alfa (Aranesp�) - Pediatrics only (Under 21 years old)    
         
49 Growth Hormones Somatropin (Nutropin�) Somatrem (Protropin�) March 5, 2003
    Somatropin (Nutropin AQ�) Somatropin (Genotropin�)  
    Somatropin (Nutropin Depot) Somatropin (Humatrope�)  
    Somatropin (Serostim�) Somatropin (Norditropin�)  
      Somatropin (Saizen�)  
          
50 Multiple Sclerosis Agents Interferon beta - 1a (Avonex�) Glatiramer (Copaxone�) March 5, 2003
  (Immunomodulatory Agents) Interferon beta - 1a (Betaseron�) Interferon beta - 1a (Rebif�)  
         
51 Ulcerative Colitis Agents Mesalamine (Asacol�) Balsalazide (Colazal�) March 12, 2003
    Mesalamine (Pentasa�) - Pediatric only (Under 21 years old) Mesalamine (Pentasa�)  
    Olsalazine (Dipentum�) Mesalamine (Rowasa�)  
    Sulfasalazine (Generic)    
         
52 Phosphate Binders Calcium Acetate (PhosLo�) NONE March 19, 2003
    Magnesium Carbonate, Calcium Carbonate, Folic Acid (Magnebind 400 Rx)    
    Sevelamer (RenaGel�)    
         
53 Atopic Dermatitis      
  Immunomodulators Pimecrolimus (Elidel�) Tacrolimus (Protopic�) March 19, 2003
          
55 Anticoagulants, Injectable Dalteparin (Fragmin) Enoxaparin (Lovenox) March 26, 2003
    Fondaparinux (Arixtra)  Tinzaparin (Innohep)  
    Enoxaparin (Lovenox) - Pediatric use only     
     (Under 21 years old)     
         
56 H. Pylori Agents Bismuth   March 26, 2003
    Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Lansoprazole/Amoxicillin/  
    (Helidac) Clarithromycin (Prevpac)    
    Amoxicillin    
    Prevacid    

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