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Fall/Winter 2004 Pharmacy News
BCBSF study shows drug therapy to treat hyperlipidemia lowers total medical costs over time

Hypercholesterolemia is considered one of the main contributors to coronary heart disease (CHD) in the United States.

Formulary updates

The Preferred Medication List and the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida (BCBSF) Formulary are guides for members with three- and two-tier prescription plans, respectively.

Initiative launched to improve lipid treatment compliance

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida has launched an educational intervention for our members and their prescribers covering the value of cholesterol-lowering therapy in preventing a cardiovascular event.