DH Medicare 2012 Formulary Changes

Starting in 2012 DH Medicare members will have a new CMS approved formulary provided by MedImpact (our new Pharmacy Benefit Manager/PBM).  Most generic and commonly used medications will remain the same.  Please see the list below for the top 8 DH Medicare drug changes for 2012.

 Top DH Medicare Formulary Changes for 2012

Non-Formulary           Formulary Alternative

Asmanex                    Qvar

Avalide                      losartan/HCTZ (Hyzaar)

Avapro                       losartan (Cozaar)

Nexium                      omeprazole (Prilosec), pantoprazole 
                                 (Protonix)

Pancreaze                   Creon

Symbicort                   Advair

Synthroid (brand)         levothyroxine (generic)

Ventolin                     ProAir