$

product A least expensive

$$

product B more expensive than A

$$$

product C more expensive than B

$$$$

product D more expensive than C

$$$$$

product E more expensive than D

!!!!!

product F is substantially more expensive than A-E

Non-Formulary

product G not part of the formulary

MAC

Maximum Allowable Cost - the maximum charge that will be paid for the product whether generic or brand.

Drug Name (Generic Name)

The BRAND NAME of the drug followed by generic in parentheses or the generic name only.

Drug and/or Generic Comments

Comments such as: (suspension only), (caps, tabs only), (tablets non-form), etc.

Strength and/or Dosage

The dosage of a drug covered if not all strengths are formulary as in half-strength program.

Strength and/or Dosage Comments

Comments related to dosage/quantity limitations.

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PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS

Relative Cost

MAC

Drug Name (Generic Name)

Drug and/or Generic Comments

Strength and/or Dosage

Strength and/or Dosage Comments

 

 

pantoprazole sodium (pantoprazole)

 

$$$

 

PROTONIX (Requires trial of H2 and OTC Prilosec) (pantoprazole)

 

$$$$

 

PREVACID SOLUTAB (Requires trial of H2 and OTC Prilosec) (lansoprazole)

 

Non-Formulary

 

ACIPHEX (Requires trial of H2 and OTC Prilosec)

 

Non-Formulary

 

NEXIUM

 

Non-Formulary

 

NEXIUM (Requires trial of H2 and OTC Prilosec)

 

Non-Formulary

 

OMEPRAZOLE

 

Non-Formulary

 

OMEPRAZOLE (Requires trial of H2 and OTC Prilosec)

 

Non-Formulary

 

PREVACID (Q)

 

Non-Formulary

 

PRILOSEC

 

Non-Formulary

 

PROTONIX

 

Non-Formulary

 

ZEGERID

 


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Formulary Date: 07/08/2008    Update Date: 07/09/2008    V1.3.0