This week's Generic News includes information on the delay of the launch of generic Crestor^®, a new APCI approved vendor, and -- as always -- the latest Generics Campaign!

Effective 8/1/2016 Compound Benefits for groups Medtronics will REJECT when the cost of the claim exceeds the amount of $50. In those cases Pharmacies needs to contact: 1-800-573-3565 to start Plan Authorization process. Please

URGENT NOTIFICATION FROM PRIME THERAPEUTICS   July  13, 2016 Dear Valued Provider, We are currently experiencing unexpected system downtime, which is affecting claims processing. We apologized for any inconvenience, we will communicate when the system is available for claims processing. If you have any questions regarding processing claims, please call the Prime Contact Center at 800.821.4795. Thank you, Pharmacy Network Management Prime Therapeutics LLC

RXBIN: 004336 RXPCN: MCAIDOH RXGRP: RX6407 Effective August 2, 2016, ProAir HFA will no longer be preferred on the Paramount Advantage™ Healthcare formulary. Ventolin HFA will be the preferred exclusive short-acting beta agonist inhaler. All other albuterol HFA agents will require prior authorization.

Community Care Alliance of Illinois and Family Health Network are existing plan sponsors with CVS/caremark. Effective July 15, 2016, CCAI and FHN will make the following formulary changes.