We’re writing to let you know that HealthPartners is making several formulary changes. Changes include • Generic sildenafil 20mg has been added to the formulary for erectile dysfunction, and will be preferred over Viagra, Cialis, and Levitra. • The specialty-medication restriction on sildenafil has been removed (allowing dispensing by retail pharmacies), effective January 1. • Prior authorization criteria for sildenafil are being removed, and a quantity limit (#30 per month) is being added, effective April 1. • For erectile dysfunction, for members with coverage, sildenafil 20mg is covered for up to #30 tablets per month. For pulmonary hypertension, prior authorization is required, and requests will be approved for #90 tablets per month. • Viagra, Cialis, and Levitra will be reserved for patients who have tried and failed generic sildenafil tablets. These medications average over $40 per tablet, versus about $0.50 for generic sildenafil 20mg. Most members have lower costs for generics.

Georgia Congressman (and APCI member) Buddy Carter was on CNN discussing Martin Shkreli and prescription drug pricing.

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