Responsible Rx expands July 1 for BlueOptions, BlueCareTwo components of our Responsible Rx pharmacy program for BlueOptions and BlueCare HMO members expand as of July 1, 2008. Responsible Rx refers to an umbrella of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida and Health Options programs, including Responsible Quantity, Responsible Step and Responsible Dose.
Changes in statin coverage take effect July 1 for BlueOptions and BlueCareEffective July 1, 2008, Crestor® was added to the Preferred Medication List, while Lipitor® and Vytorin® were removed. Lipitor and Vytorin remain covered under the pharmacy benefit; however, members with a three-tier pharmacy benefit may be required to pay a higher amount for these two brand-name drugs. The generic medications simvastatin, pravastatin and lovastatin are covered at tier 1 at the lowest cost for members.
CMS issues final rule on e-Rx for Medicare Part DThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published in the April 7, 2008, Federal Register the final rule on additional standards for electronic prescribing done under Medicare Part D. The rule went into effect June 6, 2008.