$

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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KEY:

ANTIHISTAMINES
AZA = azatadine
BPM = brompheniramine
BDPH = bromodiphenhydramine
CBX = carbinoxamine
CLE = clemestine
CPM = chlorpheniramine
CPMT = chlorpheniramine tannate
DBM = dexbrompheniramine
DCPM = dexchlorpheniramine
DOX = doxylamine
DPH = diphenhydramine
LOR = loratadine
PHE = pheniramine
PND = phenindamine
PRO = promethazine
PTX = phenyltoloxamine
PYR = pyrilamine
TER = terfenadine
TRI = tripolidine
OTHER
APAP = acetaminophen
ASA = aspirin
DYP = dyphylline
HAS = hyoscyamine/atropine/scopolamine
HT = homatropine
METH = methscopolamine
SAL = sodium salicylate
SCIT = sodium citrate
DECONGESTANTS
EPH = ephedrine
PE = phenylephrine
PET = phenylephrine tannate
PPM = phenylpropanolamine
PSE = pseudoephedrine
ANTITUSSIVES
CAR = caramiphen
CARB = carbapentane
COD = codeine
DM = dextromethorphan
HYD = hydrocodone
HYM = hydromorphone
EXPECTORANTS
AMCL = ammonium chloride
CAI = calcium iodide
GUA = guaifenesin
IPEC = ipecac
KGUA = potassium guaiacolate
KI = potassium iodide


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Formulary Date: 06/01/2007    Update Date: 07/13/2007    V1.3.0