Proctor and Gamble is an existing plan with CVS/caremark. Effective March 1, 2016, Proctor and Gamble and Duracell are splitting into two separate companies. CVS/caremark will begin to administer the prescription benefits for Duracell as a separate plan. Member ID numbers will remain the same; however, members will receive new cards to reflect the new RXGRP. Please update or create plan member profiles to reflect the changes regarding the following new plan adjudicating through CVS/caremark. RXBIN: 004336 RXPCN: ADV RXGRP: RX0186 Member ID Format: 9 digits Person Code : 2 digits

On January 11, 2016 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Perrigo is voluntarily recalling several lots of Children's Guaifenesin Grape Liquid and Guaifenesin DM Cherry Liquid

On Tuesday, February 2, the 2016 Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature convened in Montgomery. As I mentioned in last week’s update, it is ironic that the Regular Session began on Groundhog Day because not much has changed from last year as it took three attempts to pass a General Fund Budget. Additional revenue is needed to help fund state government, but there is no willingness to do what is needed to generate more money.

With Alabama’s 2016 regular session set to begin on Tuesday, February 2nd, I thought I might give a little preview of what we might expect or not expect.