HSP Preventive Drug List Microsoft

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Preventive drug list
Prescription drugs
The following drugs are considered preventive care and are covered at 100% by the plan without
being subject to the deductible. This list represents certain common single-source brand and generic
preventive medications that are covered in full for HSA-qualified plans and is subject to change without
prior notification. Some drugs may need a prior authorization. Brand name medications that have
a generic equivalent are not covered under this HSP Preventive Drug List. If you have questions about
your pharmacy benefit, please call Premera Customer Service at (800) 676-1411.
Heart disease prevention
Examples include prevention of stroke, heart attack and heart failure.
ACE inhibitors (hypertension)
Beta-blockers (hypertension)
All single-source brand and generic medications in this
category. Examples include:
All single-source brand and generic medications in this
category. Examples include:
benazepril
acebutolol
atenolol
betaxolol
bisoprolol
Bystolic
benazepril/amlodipine
benazepril/HCTZ
captopril
captopril/HCTZ
enalapril
fosinopril
lisinopril
moexipril
quinapril
ramipril
trandolapril
Adrenergic agents (hypertension)
All single-source brand and generic medications in this
category. Examples include:
doxazosin
methyldopa
methyldopa/HCTZ
prazosin
terazosin
ARBs (Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers)*
(hypertension)
carvedilol
labetalol
metoprolol succinate
metoprolol tartrate
Blood thinning agents
All single-source brand and generic medications in this
category. Examples include:
cilostazol
clopidogrel
dipyridamole
enoxaparin
ticlopidine
warfarin
Calcium channel blockers (hypertension)
All single-source brand and generic medications in this
category. Examples include:
All single-source brand and generic medications in this
category. Examples include:
irbesartan
losartan
amlodipine
diltiazem
diltiazem ER
telmisartan
valsartan
Antiarrhythmic agents
All single-source brand and generic medications in this
category. Examples include:
amiodarone
digoxin
disopyramide
flecainide
mexiletine
procainamide
propafenone
sotalol
Antihyperlipidemics (high cholesterol)
All single-source brand and generic medications in this
category. Examples include:
atorvastatin
cholestyramine light
cholestyramine
colestipol
Crestor
fenofibrate
lovastatin
Simcor
simvastatin
Vytorin
WelChol
Zetia
felodipine
isradipine
* Some drugs in this category may need a prior authorization.
nicardipine
nifedipine
Diuretics (hypertension)
All single-source brand and generic medications in this
category. Examples include:
amiloride
bumetanide
chlorthalidone
chlorothiazide
eplerenone
furosemide
hydrochlorothiazide
(HCTZ)
indapamide
metolazone
Miscellaneous blood pressure drugs
hydralazine
hydralazine/HCTZ
Tekturna
Vasodilators (chest pain)
All single-source brand and generic medications in this
category. Examples include:
isosorbide dinitrate
isosorbide mononitrate
022506 (11-2014)
nadolol
pindolol
propranolol
timolol
nitroglycerin
nitroglycerin transdermal patch
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Asthma attack prevention*
Advair
Aerospan
Alvesco
aminophylline
Asmanex
budesonide respules
Dulera
Flovent
Foradil
montelukast
Perforomist
Pulmicort
Gout attack prevention
QVAR
Serevent
Symbicort
theophylline
zafirlukast
Zyflo CR
Bone disease and fracture prevention*
All single-source brand and generic medications in this
category. Examples include:
Actonel
alendronate
Atelvia
calcitonin
ibandronate
medroxyprogesterone
norethindrone
progesterone
raloxifene
All single-source brand and generic medications in this
category. Examples include:
allopurinol
Colcrys
Uloric
HIV prevention for PrEP and PMTCT
For HIV prevention, please call Customer Service
at (800) 676-1411 to ensure these medications are
covered in full for PrEP and PMTCT.
Atripla
Epzicom
Isentress
Norvir
Prezista
Reyataz
Stribild
Tivicay
Truvada
Infection prevention
An example includes malaria.
Breast cancer recurrence
anastrozole
exemestane
letrozole
raloxifene
tamoxifen
Soltamox
acyclovir
famciclovir
pentamidine
amantadine
hydroxychloroquine primaquine
atovaquone
mefloquine
valacyclovir
atovaquone/proguanil
Colonoscopy preparations
Kidney disease — prevention of high
phosphate levels
All single-source brand and generic medications in this
category. Examples include:
All single-source brand and generic medications in this
category. Examples include:
polyethylene glycol
Fosrenol
sodium phosphate salts trilyte
Examples include prevention of blindness and kidney failure.
All covered diabetic supplies, for example: needles, syringes,
test strips, lancets, monitors, pumps and related supplies.
Apidra
Humalog
Humulin
Non-Insulin
acarbose
Byetta
chlorpropamide
glimepiride
glipizide &
combinations
Renvela
Nausea and dizziness prevention
Diabetes*
Insulin
Renagel
Lantus
Levemir
glyburide &
combinations
Januvia &
combinations
metformin
metformin ER
Novolin
Novolog
nateglinide
Onglyza
pioglitazone
repaglinide
tolazamide
tolbutamide
Victoza
All single-source brand and generic medications in this
category. Examples include:
Emend
dronabinol
meclizine
scopolamine
Pregnancy prevention
All single-source brand and generic medications in this
category. Examples include:
Aviane
Gianvi
Jolivette
Junel Fe 1.5/30
Microgestin
NuvaRing
Sprintec-28
Trinessa
Ulcer disease prevention
All single-source brand and generic medications in this
category. Examples include:
esomeprazole
lansoprazole
* Some drugs in this category may need a prior authorization.
ondansetron
prochlorperazine
promethazine
pantoprazole
rabeprazole
ranitidine
sucralfate
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Preventive medications, supplements and devices
The following qualify as preventive drugs covered at 100%. To receive the preventive
drug benefit, you will need a written prescription. This benefit is only available for these
drugs/devices when they meet the indicated requirements and strength.
Drug
Requirements
Strength
Aspirin
Over-the-counter, oral form only.
75 – 325 mg
Coverage is for individuals who are ages 45–79 and are
considered “at-risk” due to cardiology (heart conditions).
Aspirin only (like Bayer Aspirin) products.
Does not include Excedrin-type products.
Fluoride
By prescription, generic only.
All formulations
Coverage is for children up to 18 years old.
Folic Acid
Generic over-the-counter only.
0.4 – 0.8 mg
Coverage is for females only who are pregnant or
are considering pregnancy.
Prenatal vitamins with folic acid will continue to be paid or
denied according to the standard benefit of your plan and are
subject to the cost shares and limits of that plan.
Iron
Supplements
Over-the-counter.
Coverage is for children up to 1 year old.
Generic liquid
form only
If over-the-counter iron is covered on your plan
for added age or tablet form, it will continue to be paid
according to the standard benefit of your plan and will be
subject to the cost shares and limits of that plan.
Tobacco
Cessation
Prescription only for the following drugs:
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Bupropion (generic Zyban only)
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Chantix
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NRT (Nicotine replacement therapy) nasal spray
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NRT inhaler
All formulations
of these listed
drugs
Coverage is available for generic, over-the-counter patches,
lozenges and gum.
Vitamin D
Supplements
For ages 65 and over.
500 – 1,000 mg
Vitamin D2, D3 and combination products containing
calcium with vitamin D of ≤ 1,000 IU per dosage.
400 – 1,000 IU
Women’s
Birth Control
Coverage is for females only for generic oral contraceptives,
cervical caps, patches, diaphragm, IUD, contraceptive
implants and over-the-counter birth control (i.e., female
condoms, sponges).
If you have questions about your preventive drug coverage, call Premera at (800) 676-1411.