AIDS DRUG ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ADAP) CALIFORNIA FORMULARY FORMULARY BY CLASS Effective 5/29/2013 P: 888-311-7632 www.ramsellcorp.com F: 800-848-4241 Version 5a 2013 Generic Name Brand Name Restrictions ADAP mandates the use of generic products whenever possible in accordance with applicable law or regulations. Dispensing a brand name product when a generic is available requires prior authorization and a DAW 1 code. Exceptions are noted by drug. 1. ANALGESICS ^* fentanyl
Restricted to hospice patients only with intolerance to oral analgesics
Oral form only; prescription strength only
^ ketorolac tromethamine
Injectable form only; limited to a max of 120mg/day and 5 days therapy
Not payable for detoxification treatment; must indicate diagnosis on PA; oral generic
^* methadone
Immediate release form only; Oral form only
2. ANTIANXIETY AGENTS 3. ANTICONVULSANTS
100mg Extended Release Capsules only; generic form only
4. ANTIDEPRESSANTS * bupropion
Not payable for smoking cessation, document diagnosis on original RX
Restricted to treatment of severe debilitating depression; only 5mg and 10mg tablet
^* dextroamphetamine
Restricted to treatment of severe debilitating depression; restricted to 5mg, 10mg, 20mg
^* methylphenidate
SolTabs not covered; 15mg, 30mg, 45mg tablets form only
* = Drug restricted to specific diagnosis, dose, form or circumstance● = Drug must be dispensed with a minimum 30 day supply^ = Drug requires a prior authorization
AIDS DRUG ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ADAP) CALIFORNIA FORMULARY FORMULARY BY CLASS Effective 5/29/2013 P: 888-311-7632 www.ramsellcorp.com F: 800-848-4241 Version 5a 2013 Generic Name Brand Name Restrictions ADAP mandates the use of generic products whenever possible in accordance with applicable law or regulations. Dispensing a brand name product when a generic is available requires prior authorization and a DAW 1 code. Exceptions are noted by drug. 4. ANTIDEPRESSANTS (Continued) 5. ANTIDIABETIC
1.25mg/250mg, 2.5mg/500mg, 5mg/500mg tablets only
500mg, 850mg, 1000mg tablets and 500mg ER and 750mg ER tablets only
15mg, 30mg, 45mg tablets only.NDC 67544-0066-45 not covered start 5/22/12
^● rosiglitazone maleate 6. ANTIHELMINITICS 7. ANTIBIOTICS ^ amikacin sulfate
Oral generic forms only. Brand name Keflex discontinued 6/11/10
^* ciprofloxacin
Oral and injectable forms for treatment of MAC only. Please provide treament regimen.
Oral generic forms only; 50mg and 100mg strength only
500mg IM/IV vials only. Use of this medication is restricted for use in the treatment of
^* imipenem/cilastatin
EXTENSIVELY-drug resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB). Documentation required
600mg tablets only; restricted to treatment of Community Acquired MRSA resistant to
^* linezolid
Vancomycin or the treatment of EXTENSIVELY drug resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB). Documentation required. Please call or check website for special supplemental PA form
Only the 1.2 MU per syringe (2ml) and 2.4MU per syringe (4ml) covered
* = Drug restricted to specific diagnosis, dose, form or circumstance● = Drug must be dispensed with a minimum 30 day supply^ = Drug requires a prior authorization
AIDS DRUG ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ADAP) CALIFORNIA FORMULARY FORMULARY BY CLASS Effective 5/29/2013 P: 888-311-7632 www.ramsellcorp.com F: 800-848-4241 Version 5a 2013 Generic Name Brand Name Restrictions ADAP mandates the use of generic products whenever possible in accordance with applicable law or regulations. Dispensing a brand name product when a generic is available requires prior authorization and a DAW 1 code. Exceptions are noted by drug. 7. ANTIBIOTICS (Continued)
Nebupent, Pentam Inhaled or injections forms only
8. ANTIFUNGALS
50mg and 70mg IV forms only; Use is restricted to treatment of invasive aspergillosis in
^* caspofungin
patients refractory to or intolerant of other therapies (ie: amphotericin B, lipid formulations of amphotericin B, and /or itraconazole)
^● itraconazole
Restricted to use for indications other than onychomycosis. Prior Authorization required
50mg and 200mg tablets and 200mg IV forms only; Use is restricted to treatment of
^* voriconazole
invasive aspergillosis in patients refractory to or intolerant of other therapies (ie: amphotericin B, lipid formulations of amphotericin B, and /or itraconazole)
9. ANTITUBERCULOSIS ^ amikacin sulfate
1 gram injection only. Use of this medication is restricted for use in the treatment of
^ capreomycin
multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). Documentation required
250mg capsules only. Use of this medication is restricted for use in the treatment of
^ cycloserine
multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). Documentation required
250mg tablets only. Use of this medication is restricted for use in the treatment of multi-
^ ethionamide
drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). Documentation required
500mg IM/IV vials only. Use of this medication is restricted for use in the treatment of
^* imipenem/cilastatin
extensively-drug resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB). Documentation required
600mg tablets only; restricted to treatment of Community Acquired MRSA resistant to
^* linezolid
Vancomycin or the treatment of extensively drug resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB). Documentation required
400mg tablets only. Use of this medication is restricted for use in the treatment of multi-
^* moxifloxacin
drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) Documentation of medications tried and failed required
4 gram packets only. Use of this medication is restricted for use in the treatment of
^* para-aminosalicylate
multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). Documentation of medications tried and failed required
* = Drug restricted to specific diagnosis, dose, form or circumstance● = Drug must be dispensed with a minimum 30 day supply^ = Drug requires a prior authorization
AIDS DRUG ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ADAP) CALIFORNIA FORMULARY FORMULARY BY CLASS Effective 5/29/2013 P: 888-311-7632 www.ramsellcorp.com F: 800-848-4241 Version 5a 2013 Generic Name Brand Name Restrictions ADAP mandates the use of generic products whenever possible in accordance with applicable law or regulations. Dispensing a brand name product when a generic is available requires prior authorization and a DAW 1 code. Exceptions are noted by drug. 9. ANTITUBERCULOSIS (Continued) 10. ANTICHOLESTEROL 11. ANTINEOPLASTICS Must Provide copy of the original RX with every refill request ^ bleomycin ^ daunorubicin ^ doxorubicin
Rheumatrex, Trexall Oral and injectable forms only
^* paclitaxel ^ vinblastine ^ vincristine 12. ANTIPSYCHOTICS
Discmelt not covered; 2mg, 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 30mg tablets only
13a. ANTIRETROVIRALS-NUCLEOSIDE REVERSE TRANSCRIPTASE INHIBITORS
Brand only; generic covered for co-pay only
Brand only; generic covered for co-pay only
Brand only; generic covered for co-pay only. Epivir HB is NOT covered
Brand only; generic covered for co-pay only
Brand onlyGeneric covered for 300mg formulation only effective 10/30/12; all other formulations
Brand required; generic covered for co-pay only other than 300mg formulation
Brand only; generic covered for co-pay only
* = Drug restricted to specific diagnosis, dose, form or circumstance● = Drug must be dispensed with a minimum 30 day supply^ = Drug requires a prior authorization
AIDS DRUG ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ADAP) CALIFORNIA FORMULARY FORMULARY BY CLASS Effective 5/29/2013 P: 888-311-7632 www.ramsellcorp.com F: 800-848-4241 Version 5a 2013 Generic Name Brand Name Restrictions ADAP mandates the use of generic products whenever possible in accordance with applicable law or regulations. Dispensing a brand name product when a generic is available requires prior authorization and a DAW 1 code. Exceptions are noted by drug. 13b. ANTIRETROVIRALS-NON-NUCLEOSIDE REVERSE TRANSCRIPTASE INHIBITORS
Brand only; IR and XR formulations covered;generic covered for co-pay only
13c. ANTIRETROVIRALS-FUSION INHIBITORS
●^ enfuvirtide
Brand only; please call or check website for special supplemental PA form
13d. ANTIRETROVIRALS-COMBINATION TREATMENT 13e. ANTIRETROVIRALS-PROTEASE INHIBITORS
Brand only - 800mg tablet covered effective 11/19/12
13f. ANTIRETROVIRALS-CCR5 CO-RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS
●^ maraviroc 13g. ANTIRETROVIRALS-INTEGRASE INHIBITOR 14. ANTIVIRALS-HEPATITIS ^ hepatitis A vaccine ^ hepatitis B vaccine ^ inteferon alfa-2b ^ interferon alfacon 1 ^ interferon alfa-2a ^ interferon alfa-N3
Peg-Intron is available through Merck's free drug program only. Please call or check
^ pegylated interferon
Peg-Intron, Pegasys website for supplemental PA form
Rebetol, Copegus; please note that not all generics are covered. ^ ribavirin/interferon alfa 2B 15. ANTIVIRALS-MISCELLANEOUS
* = Drug restricted to specific diagnosis, dose, form or circumstance● = Drug must be dispensed with a minimum 30 day supply^ = Drug requires a prior authorization
AIDS DRUG ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ADAP) CALIFORNIA FORMULARY FORMULARY BY CLASS Effective 5/29/2013 P: 888-311-7632 www.ramsellcorp.com F: 800-848-4241 Version 5a 2013 Generic Name Brand Name Restrictions ADAP mandates the use of generic products whenever possible in accordance with applicable law or regulations. Dispensing a brand name product when a generic is available requires prior authorization and a DAW 1 code. Exceptions are noted by drug. 15. ANTIVIRALS-MISCELLANEOUS (Continued)
Brand Only. Generic covered for co-pay only. Drug is restricted to diagnosis of herpes simplex (HSV) or herpes zoster (HZV). HSV-max 10 days for acute treatment. Acute
treatment and chronic suppressive therapy is approved only after failed trial of
^* valacyclovir
acyclovir. Drug is not payable for chronic suppressive treatment.
Valtrex 1000mg NDCs: 00173-0565-04 & 00173-0565-10 have been taken off the
Oral form does not require a prior authorization; only the implant or injectable forms
^* ganciclovir
Restricted to a diagnosis of CMV. Payable for active treatment or suppressive
^* valganciclovir
treatment only; not payable for primary prophylaxis of CMV
16. ANTIDIARRHEALS 17. ANTIEMETICS 18. DIGESTIVE ENZYMES
Enteric coated encapsulated microspheres/microtablets. (Axcan Products: Ultase MT
12, Ultrase MT 20, Ultrase MT 18 and Ultrase MS4 have been romoved form the formulary effective 12/28/10)
19. GI STIMULANT/GERD 20. H2 ANTAGONISTS
Prescription strength only; Oral form only
21. PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS
Restricted to use after trial of famotidine or ranitidine. Unrestricted in the treatment of
^* lansoprazole
erosive esophagitis and H. Pylori related Peptic Ulcer Disease. Documentation required
Restricted to use after trial of famotidine or ranitidine AND lansoprazole. Unrestricted in
^* omeprazole
the treatment of erosive esophagitis and H. Pylori related Peptic Ulcer Disease. Documentation required
22. HEMATOLOGICAL AGENTS Must Provide copy of the original RX with every refill request ^ epoetin alpha
Procrit™ brand only; Epogen™ is NOT covered
^ filgrastim 23. STEROIDS 24. URICOSURIC AGENTS
* = Drug restricted to specific diagnosis, dose, form or circumstance● = Drug must be dispensed with a minimum 30 day supply^ = Drug requires a prior authorization
AIDS DRUG ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ADAP) CALIFORNIA FORMULARY FORMULARY BY CLASS Effective 5/29/2013 P: 888-311-7632 www.ramsellcorp.com F: 800-848-4241 Version 5a 2013 Generic Name Brand Name Restrictions ADAP mandates the use of generic products whenever possible in accordance with applicable law or regulations. Dispensing a brand name product when a generic is available requires prior authorization and a DAW 1 code. Exceptions are noted by drug. 25. VACCINES ^ hepatitis A vaccine ^ hepatitis B vaccine ^* hepatitis A/hepatitis B vaccine ^* pneumococcal vaccine
Single dose dispensing, 1 time dispensing evey 6 years
26. TOPICAL AGENTS 27. WASTING AND HYPOGONADISM
Long acting for wasting only. Commercially available products only. Compounded
^* nandrolone ^* oxandrolone
Restricted to HIV/AIDS wasting syndrome; requires supplemental form and PA form
^* somatropin
with each request; limited to 28-days supply
Long acting for wasting or hypogonadism; transdermal, gel and injectable forms
^* testosterone
covered. Maximum of 200mg weekly. Must provide copy of the original RX with every 28. MISCELLANEOUS
Program Dispensing Policies1. Drugs marked with “•“ are to be dispensed with a minimum 28 day supply. Exceptions will require prior authorization. 2. Drugs marked with “*” Code 1 are restricted by a specific diagnosis, dose, form or circumstance of the client. Prior authorization may be required and granted only when Code 1 requirements are met. 3. Drugs marked with “^” require a prior authorization, Ramsell will request additional information (client and drug specific) before considering the authorization. 4. All drugs are to be dispensed with a maximum 30 – day supply. Exceptions will require a prior authorization. 5. Refills may be obtained after 80% of the previously dispensed days-supply has been used; however, there is an annual maximum of 13 fills per prescription. 6. All ADAP prescriptions must be reauthorized by the prescriber every 6 months. The claims adjudication system will accept 5 as the maximum number of refills. 7. Prior authorization is required for DEA class II and III drugs when quantity exceeds 120 and 240 respectively. 8. ADAP mandates the use of generic products whenever possible in accordance with applicable law or regulations. Dispensing a brand name product when a generic is available requires prior authorization and a DAW 1 code. Exceptions are noted by drug. Brand ARVs preferred9. All Antiretroviral combinations are screened against the most recent DHHS guidelines for the use antiretroviral therapy in adolesescents and adults (http://aidsinfo.nih.gov/contentfiles/lvguidelines/adultandadolescentgl.pdf) for high dosage and non-recommended combinations. Regimens not conforming to these guidelines may be rejected at adjudication. 10. The following drug manufacturers are excluded from reimbursement thru the CA ADAP program:Able LABS, INC.
Pre-Package Specialists/PD-RX Pharmaceuticals
Quality Care/Lake Erie Medical & Surgical Supply
Rebel Distributors Corp (now Physician Partners)
HospiraPLEASE NOTE: There may be some SPECIFIC DOSE FORMS of products on this formulary that may NOT BE COVERED OR REQUIRE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION. You can verify drug coverage by dialing the toll free Ramsell number listed below and select the Electronic Verification option. You will need your pharmacy NCPDP# and the drug’s 11 digit national drug code (NDC). (Ramsell Corporation 1-888-311-7632)
* = Drug restricted to specific diagnosis, dose, form or circumstance● = Drug must be dispensed with a minimum 30 day supply^ = Drug requires a prior authorization
Report for Brighton and Hove Health and Wellbeing Board (HWBB) and Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) 9.8.13 By John Kapp, 22, Saxon Rd Hove BN3 4LE, 01273 417997, [email protected] CURING THE NHS AND DEPRESSED PATIENTS BY MASS-COMMISSIONING THE MINDFULNESS COURSE The crisis in the NHS is caused by the following factors, which can be solved locally by councillors initiating culture change
Criminal Liability for Dispensing Errors In April 2009, a British pharmacist was given a three-month suspended jail sentence after mistakenly dispensing the wrong medicine.1 The jail sentence was suspended for 18 months and caused significant controversy amongst the pharmacy profession in the UK, with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (RPSGB) calling for the decriminali