Sparrow Health System Employee Benefit Rider (current through 3/4/2014 Updated 2/19/2014 srk Quantity Limit List Category Medication * Quantity Limit
All products (e.g. albuterol, metaproterenol)
2 inhalers or bottles of solution / month
Concerta all strengths except 36mg (preferred)
Metadate CD all strengths (non-preferred)
68 capsules per month (prior notification required)
Ritalin LA 20mg & 40mg (non-preferred)
Strattera 10mg, 18mg, 25mg, 40mg (Preferred)
Mobic 7.5mg & 15mg tabs (non-preferred)
All products (e.g. beclomethasone, flunisolide)
Clarinex 5mg & Clarinex D 24 hr (non-preferred)
Sparrow Health System Employee Benefit Rider (current through 3/4/2014 Updated 2/19/2014 srk Quantity Limit List Category Medication Quantity Limit
Dexilant all strengths (non-preferred PA
1 Kit (2 syringes) / Rx; 2 fills per month
9 tablets (each strength) / Rx; 18 tablets month
Selective Serotonin Receptor Agonist Imitrex Vials
5 vials (1 pack) per Rx; 10 vials/ per month
disintegrating tabs Relpax 20mg & 40mg tablets
6 tablets per fill / 12 tablets per month
(non-preferred)Luvox and fluvoxamine 50mg tab (non-
preferred)Luvox and fluvoxamine 100mg tab
(non-preferred)Luvox CR 100mg & 150mg
Paxil 20mg, 30mg, & 40mg tablets (non-
preferred)Paroxetine 20mg, 30mg, & 40mg tablets
(preferred) Paxil CR 12.5mg, 25mg, & 37.5mg
* Generic products are subject to quantity limits
Sparrow Health System Employee Benefit Rider (current through 3/4/2014 Updated 2/19/2014 srk Preferred Drug List Category Preferred Non Preferred (Tier 3) (Tier 1 or 2) fluoxetine 10mg & 20mg citalopram sertraline paroxetine methylphenidate Central Nervous System (CNS) methylphenidate SR Stimulants amphetamine salts and Adderall XR Strattera Concerta (effective 6-1-05)
Nuvigil (not covered)Provigil (requires prior notification)
Congestive Heart Failure Agents Agents except BiDil glimepiride Diabetic Agents
Exubera (Prior notification approval required)
Bydureon (Prior notification & step edit)
fenofibrate generic products HMG-CoA Reductase Agents Pravachol (Including combination products) lovastatin and the fenofibrate Agents Lipitor 40mg & 80mg Zocor(simvastatin) (effective 5-1-05)
Antara (step edit required generic fenofibrate)
Lipitor 10mg & 20mg (step edit - simvastatin)
Tricor (step edit requires generic fenofibrate)
Trilipix (step edit requires generic fenofibrate)
Sparrow Health System Employee Benefit Rider (current through 3/4/2014 Updated 2/19/2014 srk Preferred Drug List Category Preferred Non Preferred (Tier 3) (Tier 1 or 2) Inhaled Nasal Steroids Fluticasone propionate Flunisolide
Step edit requires use of generic product prior Beconase AQ (Step edit - use of generic product)
Flonase (Step edit - use of generic product)
Nasacort AQ (Step edit - use of generic product)
Nasonex (Step edit - use of generic product)
Rhinocoft Aqua (Step edit - use of generic product)
Omnaris (Step edit - use of generic product)
Veramyst (Step edit - use of generic product)
Acetic Acid Agents (indomethacin capsule, NSAID Agents
sulindac, diclofenac delayed release tablet,
Fenemates (meclofenamate) Oxicams (piroxicam) Proprionic Acid Agents (flurbiprofen, ibuprofen, naprosyn sodium tablet, fenoprofen, Pyranocarboxylic Acid (etodolac tablet) Misc (nabumetone)
inhalers {fluticasone or flunisolide} is use of one generic nasal steroid inhaler before using a brand name product)
Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist (step
edit for class =use of nasal steroid inhaler OR other
asthma medication within previous 12 months)
Acyclovir Antiviral Agents
Famvir- Step Edit - acyclovir first line therapy
Valtrex - Step Edit - acyclovir first line therapy
Hepatitis B Agents
(Tier 2 if patient had a 60 trial of Epivir within the previous 90
Sparrow Health System Employee Benefit Rider (current through 3/4/2014 Updated 2/19/2014 srk Preferred Drug List Category Preferred Non Preferred (Tier 3) (Tier 1 or 2) Flurazepam Sedative Hypnotics - Non Temazepam Barbiturate Triazolam ibuprofen and oxycodone individually metformin and glipizide pravastatin and aspirin Combination Products Antispasmodic Agents Ditropan & Ditropan XL Detrol & Detrol LA Bisphosphonates - alendronate (Bone resorption suppression agents) risedronate Forteo (PA required) Neuropathic Pain Agents (effective 9- Neurontin
(Tier 2 if patient has had a 60 day trial of Neurontin (gabapentin)
Sparrow Health System Employee Benefit Rider (current through 3/4/2014 Updated 2/19/2014 srk Preferred Drug List Category Preferred Non Preferred (Tier 3) (Tier 1 or 2) Misc Agents
Alvesco HFA Inhaler / Alvesco Inhaler (step edit -
trial of all formulary inhaled steroid asthma products)
Astragraf XL (step edit = immediate release
Dificid (Step edit - course of oral Vancomycin)
Sparrow Health System Employee Benefit Rider (current through 3/4/2014 Updated 2/19/2014 srk
Sklice (step edit - use of Lindane or permethrin)
Brand Name Products available at Accolate the Generic Tier 1 ($7.00) Copay
Alphagan P 5mL botlle ONLY (Quantity limit of 2 bottles / copay)
EpiPen and EpiPen Jr (Quantity limit of 2 pens / copay)
Nexium (caps tier 1, susp tier 2)Novolin R, N and 70/30 Vials ONLY
Excluded Products Sparrow Health System Employee Benefit Rider (current through 3/4/2014 Updated 2/19/2014 srk
Differin products for members > 29 yrs of age. Tier 3 for all others
Maxifed products / Maxiflu products / Maxiphen products
Sparrow Health System Employee Benefit Rider (current through 3/4/2014 Updated 2/19/2014 srk
Protect Cardio / Protect CMB2/Ceramide/Protect Iron/ Protect Bone
Ryzolt (tramadol preferred; Ultram ER tier 3)
Sparrow Health System Employee Benefit Rider (current through 3/4/2014 Updated 2/19/2014 srk Sparrow Health System Employee Benefit Rider (current through 3/4/2014 Updated 2/19/2014 srk Benefit Exclusions
Compounded ProductsCosmetic Agents - Medications used for cosmetic purposes are not covered. (e.g. Propecia)Vitamins - OTC Vitamins are not covered - Prescription vitamins may be covered
SPHN covers the following Over-the-Counter Medications ($5.00 Copay for a 28-34 days supply, depending on package size)
Nicotine Patches, Lozenges, and Gum (quantity limit of 2 boxes per fill)
OTC Prilosec and OTC omeprazole loratadine tablets and liquid
Prior Notification Medications (all Specialty Pharmacy Medications require prior notification) Medication Information
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered on Tier 3
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered on Tier 2
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Submit request to Plan. If approved, covered on Tier 3
Submit request to Plan. If approved, covered on Tier 3
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered on Tier 3
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Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered on Tier 2
Not a covered beneft with the exception of oral liquids, which may be covered.
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered on Tier 3
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered on Tier 3
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered on Tier 3 (requires tx with oral vanco first)
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered on Tier 3
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered on Tier 2
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered on Tier 3
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered under Tier 3. Oral seligiline is preferred
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered on Tier 2
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered on Tier 3
Prior Authorization Required. Submit request to Plan
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered on Tier 3
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered on Tier 3.
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered under Tier 3.
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered under Tier 3.
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered under Tier 3.
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered on Tier 2
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered on Tier 2
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered under Tier 3.
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered under Tier 3.
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered under Tier 3.
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered under Tier 3.
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Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered under Tier 3.
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered on Tier 2
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered on Tier 2
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered under Tier 3.
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered under Tier 3.
Submit request to Plan. If approved, covered on Tier 2
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered under Tier 3.
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered under Tier 3.
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered under Tier 3.
Submit request to the Plan. If approved it is covered under the medical side.
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered under Tier 3.
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved covered on Tier 3. Need diagnosis verification
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered under Tier 3.
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered under Tier 3.
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered under Tier 3.
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered under Tier 3.
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered on Tier 2
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered on Tier 2
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered under Tier 3.
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered under Tier 3.
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered on Tier 3
Submit request to MedImpact, include documentation showing superiority over other opioids. If approved, covered under Tier 3.
Submit request to MedImpact, include documentation showing superiority over other opioids. If approved, covered under Tier 3.
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered on Tier 3
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered on Tier 3
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Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered on Tier 2
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered on Tier 2
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered on Tier 3
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Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered on Tier 2
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Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered on Tier 3
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered on Tier 3
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Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered on Tier 2
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered on Tier 3
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered on Tier 2
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered on Tier 3
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered on Tier 2
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered on Tier 3
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered on Tier 2
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered on Tier 3
Submit request to Plan. If approved, covered on Tier 2
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered on Tier 3
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered on Tier 2
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered on Tier 3
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Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered on Tier 3
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered on Tier 2
Submit request to MedImpact. If approved, covered on Tier 3
Sparrow Health System Employee Benefit Rider (current through 3/4/2014 Updated 2/19/2014 srk Medication Extended Supply List Please Note: Generic dispensed when available. Brand name in most cases only listed for name recognition. *Asterisked agents do not currently have a generic available. I. 100 Units or 34 days supply, whichever is greater Antidiabetic Agents Cardiac Agents Diuretics Antihypertensives
Hydrochlorothiazide / Triamterene (eg.Dyazide/Maxzide)
Estrogen and Hormone Therapy
Esterified Estrogens (eg. Estratab, Estrace, Ortho-est)
Anti-inflamatory agents H2 Blockers Anti-Lipid Agents
Atorvastatin (Lipitor)Fluvastatine (Lescol)*
Hyperuricemia/Gout agents
Lovastatin (Mevacor)Pravastatin (Pravachol)
Potassium Chloride
(eg. Kay Ciel/Slow K/K Dur/ Micro K/Klotrix)
Bronchodilators Theophylline (eg. Theodur/Slo-bid) II. 200 Units or 34 day supply, whichever is greater
Levothyroxine (eg. Levothroid/Synthroid)
RNA FISH USING FLUOROPHORE-LABELLED OLIGONUCLEOTIDES (20-mer/Stellaris) Solutions and material Coverslips (no. 1.5 for best imaging results) 1X PBS pH 7.4 20X PBS pH 7.4 (RNAse-free) DEPC-water 36.5-38% formaldehyde (Sigma F8775, for molecular biology, contains 10-15% methanol) 70% EtOH (dilute 100% EtOH with DEPC-water) Deionized formamide (RNAse-free, store at -20ºC) Microsc