Reminder: New Prior Authorization Requirements for Members Taking InsulinEffective July 1, 2010, all prescriptions for Humulin®, Humalog®, ReliOn®/Novolin®, and Apidra® insulin require prior authorization. As previously communicated, Novolin®, Novolog®, Lantus®, and Levemir® are now the preferred brands of insulin for all prescription drug programs and are the only insulins available on the Select Drug Program® Formulary. Refer to the March edition of Partners in Health UpdateSM for the original notification for these changes. To learn more about our pharmacy policy and prior authorization criteria for insulin, visit the Pharmacy Policy section of our website at www.amerihealth.com/rxpolicy. |