Prescription drug guide reviews new and existing products

The following are answers to some questions you may have about your Prescription Drug Guide:

What is the Prescription Drug Guide?

The Prescription Drug Guide is a list of recommended prescription products that is created, reviewed, and continually updated by an independent group of physicians and pharmacists (Horizon Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee). The Drug Guide contains preferred generic (Tier One), preferred brand (Tier Two), and non-preferred brand and generic drugs (Tier Three) from select classes.

Who are the physicians and pharmacists that manage the formulary?

The Horizon Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee (P&T Committee) is an independent group of physicians and pharmacists that regularly reviews new and existing drugs and evaluates them based on clinical safety and efficacy. This committee makes decisions that determine the formulary status of medications.

How does the three-tier copayment benefit work?

Under the three-tier copayment benefit, all eligible products are covered as follows: Tier One (lowest copayment) covers preferred generic products; Tier Two (middle copayment) covers preferred brands; Tier Three (highest copayment) covers non-preferred brand and generic products.

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