Pharmacy Benefit Highlights and Important Information
Money Saving Opportunity - FCC adds Zyrtec OTC® to the Formulary Zyrtec OTC® tablets and syrup are now available and will be covered at the $10 copayment level on the FCC formulary just like Claritin OTC® and Claritin-D OTC® medications. Read more.
The November issue of "The Pharmacy Connection", our pharmacy related newsletter is now available online. See Member Newsletters.
Split the Pill, Split Your Bill - Tablet Splitting Program Expansion FCC offers a voluntary Tablet-Splitting Program that helps members save 50% on selected medications... read more. Also see: FAQ and Step by Step Instructions
Coverage Change to Proton Pump Inhibitor Class Medications Effective March 19, 2007 a step-therapy requirement was applied to Protonix, Nexium, Prevacid, Aciphex and Zegerid. Step therapy means that certain medications must be tried in a set order for FCC to cover them. Read more.
Pharmacy Formulary The pharmacy formulary is available online. The formulary is effective as of January 1, 2007.
Medications Requiring Prior Authorization or Step Therapy FCC uses certain tools to help promote the use of safe and cost-effective medications and to reduce the potential for abuse or misuse of medications. These restrictions include prior authorization and step therapy edits on certain medications. Please refer to Medications Requiring Prior Authorizations or Medications Requiring Step Therapy for more information.
Pharmacy Benefit Manager Portal
MedImpact administers the prescription drug benefits for FCC members. For questions regarding your prescription drug benefits, please conact MedImpact toll-free at (800) 788-2949 or visit their member web site.
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Consumer Links *
Information about Generic Drugs from the Food and Drug Administration
Hechos Sobre Los Medicamentos Genéricos
Reports and information to guide consumers and doctors in making more cost-effective prescription alternatives.
*The above consumer links are posted as a resource for our members in making wise prescription drug choices. The web sites are not affiliated with FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company, Inc.
