Drug Formulary Updates

 Please note: The Blue Shield Drug Database & Formulary has been updated to reflect the changes from the December 2010 Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee meeting.

Drugs Added to the Formulary:

Exelon Patch

Exelon Oral Solution

Vyvanse

Drugs Removed from the Formulary:

Avandia (Effective 3/1/2011) – Formulary Alternatives: metformin, sulfonylureas, Actos

Avandamet (Effective 3/1/2011) – Formulary Alternatives: metformin, sulfonylureas, Actos

For all changes and details, download the Fourth Quarter 2010 Formulary and Medication Policy Updates below (PDF, 62KB).