Pending changes to the approved drug list

From time to time, we add or remove drugs from the approved drug list (formulary). We also may change their tier, which determines how much you pay for them. We make these changes based on the scientific evidence we have of their value in helping people get well and stay healthy.

If you are taking a drug that is being removed

If we remove drugs from the formulary during the year, we'll notify you of the change at least 60 days before the date that the change becomes effective. The exceptions to this 60-day notice are when the FDA decides a drug is not safe, or if a drug manufacturer removes the drug from the market.

We may also immediately remove a brand name drug if we are replacing it with a new generic drug that will appear on the same or lower cost sharing tier and with the same or fewer restrictions. If you are currently taking that brand name drug, we may not tell you in advance before we make that change, but we will later provider you with information about the specific change(s) we have made.

You may ask Priority Health to make an exception for you so you can continue taking a drug that's removed from the formulary. We must make a decision within 72 hours of your request. Contact Customer Service to make these requests.

Learn more about asking for an exception.

Current and pending changes to the 2021 approved drug list

KEY:

  • ALL CAPS = Brand names
  • Lower case = Generic
  • B/D = Coverage varies under Medicare Part B (medical) vs. Part D (prescription) benefits
  • HI = Home infusion drug
  • LA = Limited availability (available only at certain pharmacies)
  • PA = Prior authorization from Priority Health is required
  • QL = Quantity limits apply
  • ST = Step therapy, trying other drugs first is required

Additions effective Dec. 1, 2021

Drug name Tier Category Notes
azathioprine tablet 100mg, 75mg 4 Immunological Agents: Immunosuppressants B/D
difluprednate 0.05% eye drop 3 Ophthalmic Agents: Ophthalmic Anti-inflammatories ST
everolimus oral tablet 10mg 5 Antineoplastics: Molecular Target Inhibitors PA
everolimus oral tablet soluble 5 Antineoplastics: Molecular Target Inhibitors

PA

KERENDIA® 4 Cardiovascular Agents: Diuretics, Potassium-sparing PA, QL (30 EA per 30 days)
PANRETIN® GEL 0.1% 5 Dermatological Agents: Dermatological Agents, Other PA, QL (60 GM per 30 days)
paroxetine hcl 10mg/5ml suspension 4 Antidepressants: SSRIs/SNRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors/Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor  
varenicline 4 Anti-Addiction/Substance Abuse Treatment Agents: Smoking Cessation Agents  

Additions effective Nov. 1, 2021

Drug name Tier Category Notes
INVEGA HAFYERA™ 1,092 MG/3.5 ML
5  Antipsychotics: 2nd Generation/Atypical  QL (3.5 ML per 180 days)
INVEGA HAFYERA™ 1,560 MG/5 ML 5  Antipsychotics: 2nd Generation/Atypical  QL (5 ML per 180 days)
nevibolol 4  Cardiovascular Agents: Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agents  
WELIREG™ 5  Antineoplastics: Antineoplastics, Other

PA, QL (90 EA per 30 days)

Additions effective Oct. 1, 2021

Drug name Tier Category Notes
XOFLUZA (80 MG DOSE) ORAL TABLET THERAPY PACK 1 X 80 MG 4 Antivirals: Anti-influenza Agents QL (2 EA per 365 days)
XOFLUZA (40 MG DOSE) ORAL TABLET THERAPY PACK 1 X 40 MG 4  Antivirals: Anti-influenza Agents  QL (4 EA per 365 days)
 potassium chloride er 15 MEQ tablet 2  Electrolyte/Minerals/Metals/Vitamins: Electrolyte/Mineral Replacement  
 sunitinib malate capsule 5  Antineoplastics: Molecular Target Inhibitors

 PA

 UPTRAVI 1,800 MCG VIAL 5  Respiratory Tract/Pulmonary Agents: Pulmonary Antihypertensives PA, QL (60 EA per 30 days)

Additions effective September 1, 2021

Drug name Tier Category Notes
COSENTYX® SYRINGE 75mg/0.5ml 5 Immunological agents: Immunological agents, other PA
DUPIXENT® PEN 200mg/1.14ml 5 Immunological agents: Immunological agents, other PA
LUMAKRAS™ 5 Antineoplastics: Molecular target inhibitors PA, QL (224 EA per 28 days)
QELBREE™ 100mg 4 Central nervous system agents: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder agents, non-amphetamines PA, QL (30 EA per 30 days)
QELBREE™ 150mg, 200mg 4 Central nervous system agents: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder agents, non-amphetamines PA, QL (60 EA per 30 days)
TRUSELTIQ™ PACK 100mg 5 Antineoplastics: Enzyme inhibitor PA, (QL 21 EA per 28 days)
TRUSELTIQ™ PACK 50mg, 125mg 5 Antineoplastics: Enzyme inhibitor PA, (QL 42 EA per 28 days)
TRUSELTIQ™ PACK 75mg 5 Antineoplastics: Enzyme inhibitor PA, (QL 63 EA per 28 days)
VARENICLINE 4 Anti-addiction substance abuse treatment agents: Smoking cessation agents

Additions effective August 1, 2021

Drug name Tier Category Notes
arformoterol 15mcg/2ml solution 5 Respiratory tract/Pulmonary agents: Bronchodilators, sympathomimetic B/D
AYVAKIT™ TABLET 25mg, 50mg 5 Antineoplastics: Molecular target inhibitors PA, QL (30 EA per 30 days)
etravirine 5 Antivirals: Anti-Hiv agents, non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (Nnrti)
hydrocodone/ibuprofen 7.5mg/200mg 4 Analgesics: Opioid analgesics, short-acting QL (150 EA per 30days)
INVEGA TRINZA® SYRINGE 273mg/0.875ml 5 Antipsychotics: 2nd generation/atypical QL (0.875 ML per 90days)
INVEGA TRINZA® SYRINGE 410mg/1.315ml 5 Antipsychotics: 2nd generation/atypical QL (1.315 ML per 90days)
INVEGA TRINZA® SYRINGE 546mg/1.75ml 5 Antipsychotics: 2nd generation/atypical QL (1.75 ML per 90days)
INVEGA TRINZA® SYRINGE 819mg/2.625ml 5 Antipsychotics: 2nd generation/atypical QL (2.625 ML per 90days)
PANCREAZE® DR 37,000 UNIT CAP 4 Genetic or enzyme or protein disorder: Replacement, modifiers, treatment ST
TRIKAFTA® 50-25-37.5mg/75mg 5 Respiratory tract/pulmonary agents: Cystic fibrosis agents PA, QL (84 Ea per 28 days)
vancomycin hcl 1.5 gram vial 2 Antibacterials: Antbacterials, other HI

Additions effective July 1, 2021

Drug name Tier Category Notes
EVKEEZA™ 5 Cardiovascular agents: Dyslipidemics, other PA
FOTIVDA® 5 Antineoplastics: Molecular target inhibitors PA, QL (30 EA per 30 days)
INGREZZA® CAPSULE 60mg 5 Central nervous system agents, other PA, QL (30 EA per 30 days)
LUPKYNIS™ 5 Immunological agents: Immunosuppressants PA
NULIBRY™ 5 Genetic or enzyme or protein disorder: Replacement, modifiers, treatment PA
SKYRIZI™ PEN 150mg/ml 5 Immunological agents, other PA, QL (2 EA per 84 days)
SKYRIZI™ SYRINGE 150mg/ml 5 Immunological agents, other PA, QL (2 EA per 84 days)
unithroid® 137mcg 2 Hormonal agents, stimulant/replacement/modifying (thyroid)  
VERQUVO™ 4 Cardiovascular agents, other PA, QL (30 EA per 30 days)
XCOPRI® 250mg DAILY DOSE PACK 5 Anticonvulsants, other QL (56 EA per 28 days)
XPOVIO® (100mg ONCE WEEKLY) ORAL TABLET THERAPY PACK 50mg 5 Antineoplastics, other PA, QL (8 EA per 28 days)
XPOVIO® (40mg ONCE WEEKLY) ORAL TABLET THERAPY PACK 40mg 5 Antineoplastics, other PA, QL (4 EA per 28 days)
XPOVIO® (40mg TWICE WEEKLY) ORAL TABLET THERAPY PACK 40mg 5 Antineoplastics, other PA, QL (8 EA per 28 days)
XPOVIO® (60mg ONCE WEEKLY) ORAL TABLET THERAPY PACK 60mg 5 Antineoplastics, other PA, QL (4 EA per 28 days)
XPOVIO® (80mg ONCE WEEKLY) ORAL TABLET THERAPY PACK 40mg 5 Antineoplastics, other PA, QL (8 EA per 28 days)

Additions effective June 1, 2021

Drug name Tier Category Notes
desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol tablet 0.15-30mg-mcg oral 2 Hormonal agents, stimulant/replacement/modifying (sex hormones/modifiers): Estrogens
droxidopa 5 Cardiovascular agents: Alpha-adrenergic agonists PA
flucytosine 5 Antifungals
methocarbamol 4 Skeletal muscle relaxants
pentamidine vial 4 Antiparasitics: Antiprotozoals
tolvaptan 5 Electrolytes/minerals/metals/vitamins: Electrolyte/mineral/metal modifiers PA
UKONIQ™ 5 Antineoplastics: Molecular target inhibitors PA, QL (120 EA per 30 days)

Additions effective May 1, 2021

Drug name Tier Category Notes
brinzolamide 1% eye drop 4 Ophthalmic agents: Ophthalmic intraocular pressure lowering agents, other
CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE TABLET 25mg, 50mg 3 Antineoplastics: Alkylating agents B/D
estarylla™ 2 Hormonal agents, simulant/replacement/modifying (sex hormones/modifiers): Estrogens
HUMIRA® (CF) PEN PEDI UC 80mg 5 Immunological agents: Immunosuppressants PA
KLISYRI® 5 Dermatological agents, other ST, QL (5 EA per 365 days)
lidocaine hcl urethral/mucosal gel 2% external 2 Anesthetics: Local anesthetics
lyllana™ twice weekly patch 2 Hormonal agents, simulant/replacement/modifying (sex hormones/modifiers): Estrogens
nymyo™ 2 Hormonal agents, simulant/replacement/modifying (sex hormones/modifiers): Estrogens
NYVEPRIA™ 5 Blood products and modifiers, other QL (1.2 ML per 28 days)
ORLADEYO™ 5 Cardiovascular agents, other PA, QL (30 EA per 30 days)
OZEMPIC® 1mg DOSE PEN (3ml) 4 Blood glucose regulators: Antidiabetic agents ST
pacerone® 200mg tablet 2 Cardiovascular agents: Antiarrhythmics
PLEGRIDY® 125 mcg/0.5ml SYRINGE 5 Central nervous system agents: Multiple sclerosis agents QL (1 ML per 28 days)
tri-nymyo™ 2 Hormonal agents, simulant/replacement/modifying (sex hormones/modifiers): Estrogens
XTANDI® 40mg TABLET 5 Antineoplastics: antiandrogens PA, QL (120 EA per 30 days), LA
XTANDI® 80mg TABLET 5 Antineoplastics: antiandrogens PA, QL (60 EA per 30 days), LA
XYWAV™ 5 Sleep disorder agents: Wakefulness promoting agents PA, QL (540 ML per 30 days)

Additions effective April 1, 2021

Drug name Tier Category Notes
deferasirox tablet 180mg 360mg, 90mg 5 Electrolytes/minerals/metals/vitamins: Electroyte/mineral/metal modifiers
ICLUSIG® 10mg 5 Antineoplastics: Molecular target inhibitors PA, QL (30 EA per 30 days)
loteprednol gel 0.5% ophthalmic 4 Ophthalmic agents: Ophthalmic anti-inflammatories ST
ORGOVYX™ 5 Antineoplastics, other PA, QL (30 EA per 30 days)
TEPMETKO® 225mg TABLET 5 Antineoplastics, other PA, QL (60 EA per 30 days)
XELJANZ™ 1mg/ml ORAL SOLUTION 5 Immunological agents, other PA, QL (300 ml per 30 days)

Additions effective March 1, 2021

Drug name Tier Category Notes
asenapine maleate 5 Antipsychotics: 2nd generation/atypical ST, QL (60 EA per 30 days)
denta 5000 plus cream 1.1% dental 2 Dental and oral agents
diclofenac sodium er tablet 2 Analgesics: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
diltiazem hcl er coated beads capsule extended release 24 hour 120mg, 180mg, 240mg 2 Cardiovascular agents: Calcium channel blocking agents, nondihydropyridines
emtricitabine-tenofovir 100-150mg, 133-200mg, 167-250mg 5 Antivirals: Anti-HIV agents, nucleoside and nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTI)
EYSUVIS™ 4 Ophthalmic agents: Ophthalmic anti-inflammatories QL (33.2ML per 365 days)
ICLUSIG® TABLET 30mg 5 Antineoplastics: Molecular target inhibitors PA
ONGENTYS® CAPSULE 25mg 4 Antiparkinson agents, other ST, QL (30 EA per 30 days)
RETACRIT® 20,000 UNIT/2ml VIAL 4 Blood products and modifiers, other B/D
sf 5000 plus cream 1.1% dental 2 Dental and oral agents
sf gel 1.1% dental 2 Dental and oral agents

Additions effective February 1, 2021

Drug name Tier Category Notes
abiraterone tablet 500mg 5 Antineoplastics: Antiandrogens PA, QL (60 EA per 30 days)
albuterol sulfate HFA aerosol solution 108mcg/act inhalation 2 Respiratory tract/pulmonary agents: Bronchodilators, sympathomimetic
cyclobenzaprine tablet 10mg, 5mg 4 Skeletal muscle relaxants
CYSTADROPS® 5 Ophthalmic agents, other PA, QL (20ml per 30 days)
deferiprone tablet 500mg 5 Electrolytes/minerals/metals/vitamins: Electrolyte/mineral/metal modifiers
DIACOMIT® 5 Anticonvulsants, other PA
DIFICID® SUSPENSION 40mg/ml 5 Antibacterials: Macrolides ST, QL (100ml per 30 days)
dimethyl fumarate cap 120mg, 240mg 5 Central nervous system agents: Multiple sclerosis agents
dimethyl fumarate starter pack 5 Central nervous system agents: Multiple sclerosis agents
efavirenz-emtricitabine-tenofovir tablet 600mg-200mg-300mg 5 Antivirals: Anti-HIV agents, nucleoside and nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTI)
efavirenz-lamivudine-tenofovir tablet 400mg-300mg-300mg, 600mg-300mg-300mg 5 Antivirals: Anti-HIV agents, nucleoside and nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTI) QL (30 EA per 30 days)
emtricitabine capsule 200mg 3 Antivirals: Anti-HIV agents, nucleoside and nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTI)
emtricitabine-tenofovir tablet 200mg-300mg 5 Antivirals: Anti-HIV agents, nucleoside and nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTI)
ENSPRYNG™ 5 Immunological agents: Immunosuppressants PA, QL (1ml per 30 days)
EPCLUSA® 200mg-50mg 5 Antivirals: Anti-hepatitis C (HCV) agents PA
EVRYSDI™ 5 Central nervous system agents, other PA, QL (240ml per 30 days)
FARYDAK® 15mg 5 Antineoplastics: Molecular target inhibitors PA
fosfomycin sachet 3gm 3 Antibacterials, other
GAVRETO™ 5 Antineoplastics, other PA, QL (120 EA per 30 days)
HEMADY™ 5 Hormonal agents, stimulant/replacement/modifying (adrenal) PA, QL (30 EA per 30 days)
hydroxyzine hcl 10mg, 25mg, 50mg 4 Respiratory tract/pulmonary agents: Antihistamines
hydroxyzine pamoate 25mg, 50mg 4 Anxiolytic agents, other
icosapent ethyl capsule 1gm 4 Cardiovascular agents: Dyslipidemics, other PA
ivermectin lotion 0.5% 4 Dermatological agents: Pediculides/scabicides QL (117gm per 14 days)
KESIMPTA® 5 Central nervous system agents: Multiple sclerosis agents QL (0.4ml per 28 days)
lapatinib ditosylate tablet 250mg 5 Antineoplastics: Molecular target inhibitors PA
LOKELMA® PACKET 10gm ORAL 4 Electrolytes/minerals/metals/vitamins: Potassium binders QL (90 EA per 30 days)
LOKELMA® PACKET 5gm ORAL 4 Electrolytes/minerals/metals/vitamins: Potassium binders QL (30 EA per 30 days)
LYUMJEV™ 2 Blood glucose regulators: Insulins
MENQUADFI™ 3 Immunological agents: Vaccines
metyrosine capsule 250mg 4 Cardiovascular agents, other
mupirocin (calcium) cream 2% external 4 Dermatological agents: Topical anti-infectives QL (60gm per 30 days)
NEXLIZET™ 4 Cardiovascular agents, other PA, QL (30 EA per 30 days)
nitazoxanide tablet 500mg 5 Antiparasitics: Antiprotozoals
ONGENTYS® 4 Antiparkinson agents, other ST
ONUREG® 5 Antineoplastics: Antimetabolites PA, QL (14 EA per 28 days)
RETACRIT® VIAL 20,000 unit/ml 4 Blood products and modifiers, other B/D
REYVOW™ 100mg 4 Antimigraine agents: Serotonin (5-HT) receptor agonist PA, QL (8 EA per 30 days)
REYVOW™ 50mg 4 Antimigraine agents: Serotonin (5-HT) receptor agonist PA, QL (4 EA per 30 days)
RHOPRESSA® 3 Ophthalmic agents: Ophthalmic prostaglandin and prostamide analogs
ROCKLATAN® 3 Ophthalmic agents, other
rufinamide oral suspension 40mg/ml 5 Anticonvulsants: Sodium channel agents PA
sapropterin 5 Genetic or enzyme or protein disorder: Replacement, modifiers, treatment
TRELEGY ELLIPTA 200-62.5-25 3 Respiratory Ttract/pulmonary agents: Respiratory tract agents, other
TRULICITY® PEN 3 mg/0.5ml, 4.5 mg/0.5ml 3 Blood glucose regulators: Antidiabetic agents
UBRELVY™ 4 Antimigraine agents: Prophylactic PA, QL (10 EA per 30 days)

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Changes/removals from the approved drug list

Changes/removals effective Dec. 1, 2021

Drug name Tier Notes
BYSTOLIC®  4 Removed brand from formulary; generic added
CHANTIX®  4 Removed brand from formulary; generic added
DUREZOL®  3 Removed brand from formulary; generic added
INVEGA TRINZA®  5 Removed quantity limit
MIRECERA  3 Removed from formulary—non-participating manufacturer

Changes/removals effective Nov. 1, 2021

Drug name Tier Notes
SUTENT®   Removed brand from formulary; generic added

Changes/removals effective Oct. 1, 2021

Drug name Tier Notes
BROVANA INHALATION NEBULIZATION SOLUTION 15 MCG/2ML 5, B/D Removed brand from formulary; generic added
INTELENCE ORAL TABLET 100 MG, 200MG 5 Removed brand from formulary; generic added
KALETRA ORAL TABLET 100-25 MG 4 Removed brand from formulary; generic added
KALETRA ORAL TABLET 200-50 MG 5 Removed brand from formulary; generic added

Changes/removals effective September 1, 2021

Drug name Tier Notes
BANZEL® ORAL TABLET 5, PA Removed brand from formulary; generic added
nitrifurantoin monohydrate macro capsule 100mg 2 Removed quantity limit
nitrofurantoin macrocrystal capsule 100mg 2 Removed quantity limit
nitrofurantoin macrocrystal capsule 50mg 2 Removed quantity limit

Changes/removals effective August 1, 2021

Drug name Tier Notes
nitrofurantoin macrocrystal capsule 100mg 2 Increased quantity limit to 30 EA per 30 days
nitrofurantoin macrocrystal capsule 50mg 2 Increased quantity limit to 30 EA per 30 days

Changes/removals effective July 1, 2021

Drug name Tier Notes
AZOPT® OPHTHALMIC SUSPENSION 1% 4 Removed brand from formulary; generic added
GLEOSTINE 5 Manufacturer withdrew from the Part D program
nitrifurantoin monohydrate macro capsule 100mg 2 Changed QL to 30 EA per 30 days
XIFAXAN® 550mg 5 Removed PA

Changes/removals effective June 1, 2021

Drug name Tier Notes
citalopram tablet 1 Lowered tier
colesevelam 625mg tablet 3 Lowered tier
KESIMPTA® PEN 20mg/0.4ml 5 Removed quantity limit
NORTHERA® 5 Removed brand from formulary; generic added
promethegan™ rectal suppository 25mg 2 Lowered tier
verapamil 40mg tablet 1 Lowered tier

Changes/removals effective May 1, 2021

Drug name Tier Notes
LOTEMAX® 0.5% OPHTHALMIC GEL 4 Removed brand from formulary; generic added
PROAIR HFA 3 Removed brand from formulary; generic added
TRUVADA™ ORAL TABLET 100-150mg, 133-200mg, 167-250mg 5 Removed brand from formulary; generic added

Changes/removals effective April 1, 2021

Drug name Tier Notes
ALINIA® ORAL TABLET 500mg  5 Removed brand from formulary; generic added
SKLICE® EXTERNAL LOTION 0.5% 4 Removed brand from formulary; generic added
XULTOPHY® 3 Removed quantity limit

Changes/removals effective March 1, 2021

Drug name Tier Notes
BANZEL® ORAL SUSPENSION 40mg/ml 5 Removed brand from formulary; generic added
SAPHRIS® 5 Removed brand from formulary; generic added
TECFIDERA® 120mg & 240mg STARTER PACK 5 Removed brand from formulary; generic added
VASCEPA® 1gm 5 Removed brand from formulary; generic added

Changes/removals effective February 1, 2021

Drug name Tier Notes
amitriptyline hcl oral 4 Removed prior authorization requirement
ATRIPLA® 5 Removed brand from formulary; generic added
benztropine mesylate oral 4 Removed prior authorization requirement
DEMSER® ORAL CAPSULE 250mg 4 Removed brand from formulary; generic added
digitek® oral tablet 125mcg 4 Removed quantity limit
digitek® oral tablet 250mcg 4 Removed prior authorization requirement
digox® oral tablet 12 mcg 4 Removed quantity limit
digox® oral tablet 250mcg 4 Removed prior authorization requirement
digoxin oral solution 4 Removed prior authorization requirement
digoxin oral tablet 125mcg 4 Removed quantity limit
digoxin oral tablet 250mcg 4 Removed prior authorization requirement
EMTRIVA® CAPSULE 200mg 3 Removed brand from formulary; generic added
eszopiclone 4 Removed prior authorization requirement
FERRIPROX® 5 Removed brand from formulary; generic added
ketoconazole 2% external cream 2 Increased quantity limit to 180gm per 30 days
KUVAN® 5 Removed brand from formulary; generic added
MONUROL® ORAL PACKET 3gm 3 Removed brand from formulary; generic added
mupirocin 2% external ointment 2 Increased quantity limit to 440gm per 30 days
nystatin external powder 2 Increased quantity limit to 480gm per 30 days
promethazine hcl oral tablet 2 Removed prior authorization requirement
SYMFI® 5 Removed brand from formulary; generic added
SYMFI LO® 5 Removed brand from formulary; generic added
TECFIDERA® 120mg, 240mg 5 Removed brand from formulary; generic added
TRUVADA™ 200mg-300mg 5 Removed brand from formulary; generic added
TYKERB® 5 Removed brand from formulary; generic added
zaleplon 4 Removed prior authorization requirement
zolpidem tartrate er 4 Removed prior authorization requirement
zolpidem tartrate oral 4 Removed prior authorization requirement