Prescription Drug Policies

The following is a list of our prescription drug policies. If you cannot find a policy for a specific medication, please select the link titled 'Clinical Review Prior Authorization' from the list below.

Beginning April 1, 2023, all Medicaid members enrolled in Blue Choice Option, HMO Blue Option, and Blue Option Plus will receive their prescription drugs through NYRx, the Medicaid Pharmacy Program.

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Hemlibra (emicizumab-kxwh) Open a PDF 12/06/2023
Hemophilia Gene Therapies Policy (Medical Benefits) – (Hemgenix & Roctavian) Open a PDF 03/13/2024
Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) For Berinert, Cinryze, Firazyr, Icatibant Haegarda, Kalbitor, Orladeyo, Ruconest, Sajazir, and Takhzyro Open a PDF 04/16/2024
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor (CPI) (Health Professional Administered) Medical Benefit - (Bavencio, Imfinzi, Imjudo, Jemperli, Keytruda, Libtayo, Loqtorzi, Opdivo, Opdualag, Tecentriq, Yervoy, and Zynyz) Open a PDF 03/21/2024
Inborn Errors of Metabolism Policy (Rx & Medical Benefit) – (Amvuttra, Brineura, Carbaglu and generic carglumic acid, Cerdelga, Cerezyme, Cholbam, Crysvita, Dojolvi, Elaprase, Elelyso, Elfabrio, Fabrazyme, Galafold, Givlaari, Javygtor and generic sapropterin, Kanuma, Kuvan, Lamzede, Lumizyme, Mepsevii , Naglazyme, Nexviazyme, nitisinone capsule, Nityr, Nulibry, Olpruva, Onpattro, Orfadin, Oxlumo, Palynziq, Pombiliti, Ravicti , Rivfloza, Strensiq, Sucraid, Tegsedi, Vimizim, VPRIV, Vyndaqel, Vyndamax, Wainua, Xenpozyme, Xuriden, Yargesa & Zavesca) Open a PDF 03/13/2024
Infertility Medications Open a PDF 12/06/2023
Inflammatory Conditions Clinical Review Prior Authorization (CRPA) Rx and Medical Drugs - (Actemra - tocilizumab (Medical or Rx), Cibinqo - abrocitinib (Rx), Cosentyx - secukinumab (Rx), Entyvio – vedolizumab (Medical), Ilumya – tildrakizumab-asmn (Medical), Kevzara – sarilumab (Rx), Kineret - anakinra (Rx), Olumiant – baricitinib (Rx), Orencia - abatacept (Medical or Rx), Otezla - apremilast (Rx), Rinvoq – upadacitinib (Rx), Siliq – brodalumab (Rx), Skyrizi – risankizumab-rzaa (Rx), Simponi - golimumab (Medical or Rx), Sotyktu (deucravacitinib) (Rx), Spevigo (spesolimab-sbzo) (Rx), Taltz – ixekizumab (Rx), Tremfya – guselkumab (Medical or Rx), Xeljanz and Xeljanz XR- tofacitinib and tofacitinib ER (Rx), Zeposia- ozanimod (Rx)) Open a PDF 12/06/2023
Interleukin Antagonists for Asthma and Other Conditions: Nucala (mepolizumab), Cinqair (reslizumab), Fasenra (benralizumab), Dupixent (dupilumab), & Adbry (tralokinumab-ldrm) Open a PDF 04/11/2024
Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIG) & Sub-Cutaneous Immune Globulin (SCIG) Therapy – (Health Professional Administered) Rx & Medical Benefit (Alyglo, Asceniv, Bivigam, Cutaquig, Cuvitru, Flebogamma, Gammagard Liquid, Gammagard S/D powder, Gammaked, Gammaplex, Gamunex-C, Hizentra, Hyqvia, Octagam, Panzyga, Privigen, & Xembify) Open a PDF 04/05/2024
Intravenous Iron Replacement Products Policy Open a PDF 2/1/2024
Medicare D Formulary-Level Cumulative Opioid and Opioid / Buprenorphine POS Edits Open a PDF 11/30/2023
Medicare Part D 2024 Prior Authorization Policy Open a PDF 03/29/2024
Medicare Part D 2024 Step Therapy Open a PDF 03/29/2024
Non-Formulary Medication Exception Review Policy Open a PDF 11/30/2023
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) Policy - (celecoxib tablets, Coxanto, Diclofenac solution, diclofenac capsules & patches, diclofenac potassium tablets, fenoprofen capsules & tablets, Fenortho, Flector, Ibuprofen/famotidine, Indocin, indomethacin capsules, indomethacin suppositories, ketoprofen capsules, ketorolac/tromethamine nasal spray, kiprofen, Licart, Lofena, meloxicam capsules, Meloxicam oral suspension, nabumetone tablets, Nalfon, Naprelan, Naprosyn suspension, naproxen/esomeprazole tablets, naproxen ER, naproxen suspension, oxaprozin capsules, Relafen DS, Seglentis, Sprix, Tivorbex, tramadol tablets, Vimovo, Vivlodex, Zipsor, & Zorvolex) Open a PDF 04/01/2024
Off Label Use Open a PDF 11/20/2023
Oncology Biosimilar Drug Policy - (Avastin (bevacizumab) and Alymsys (bevacizumab-maly), Herceptin (trastuzumab), Herceptin Hylecta (trastuzumab and hyaluronidase-oysk), Ogivri (trastuzumab-dkst), Ontruzant (trastuzumab-dttb), and Herzuma (trastuzumab-pkrb), Rituxan (rituximab), Rituxan Hycela (rituximab hyaluronidase), Riabni (rituximab-arrx) and Vegzelma (bevacizumab-adcd) (Medical)) Open a PDF 02/08/2024
Oncology Clinical Review Prior Authorization Rx Benefit (Self-Administration) - (Abiraterone 500 mg tablet, Afinitor, Akeega, Alecensa, Alunbrig, Augtyro, Ayvakit, Balversa, Besremi, (NOTE: both Rx and Medical benefit drug), Bosulif, Braftovi, Brukinsa, Cabometyx, Calquence, Caprelsa, Cometriq, Copiktra, Cotellic, Daurismo, Disperz, Erivedge, Erleada, Exkivity, Fotivda, Fruzaqla, Gavreto, Gilotrif, Hemady, Ibrance, Iclusig, Idhifa, Imbruvica, Inlyta, Inqovi, Inrebic, Iressa, Iwilfin, Jakafi, Jaypirca, Kisqali and Kisqali Femara Co-Pack, Koselugo, Krazati, Lenvima, Lonsurf, Lorbrena, Lumakras, Lynparza tablets, Lytgobi, Mekinist, Mektovi, Nerlynx, Nexavar, Ninlaro, Nubeqa, Odomzo, Ogsiveo, Ojjaara, Onureg, Orgovyx, Orserdu, Pemazyre, Piqray, Pomalyst, Purixan, Qinlock, Retevmo, Revlimid, Rezlidhia Rezurock, Rozlytrek, Rubraca, Rydapt, Scemblix, Soltamox, Sprycel, Stivarga, Sutent, Tabrecta, Tafinlar, Tagrisso, Talzenna, Tarceva, Targretin capsules, Targretin gel, Tasigna, Tazverik, Tepmetko, Tibsovo, Truqap, Tukysa, Turalio, Tykerb, Valchlor, Vanflyta, Venclexta, Verzenio, Vitrakvi, Vizimpro, Vonjo, Votrient, Welireg, Xalkori, Xermelo, Xospata, Xpovio Xtandi, Yonsa, Zejula, Zelboraf, Zolinza, Zydelig, Zykadia, Zytiga) Open a PDF 03/11/2024
Oncology CRPA (Medical Benefit) (Health Professional Administered) – (Abecma, Abraxane, Adcetris, Adstiladrin, Arzerra, Asparlas, Beleodaq, Belrapzo, Bendamustine HCL, Bendeka, Besponsa, Blincyto, Breyanzi, Camcevi, Carvykti, Colimvi, Cyramza, Danyelza, Darzalex., Darzalex Faspro, Elahere, Elitek, Elrexfio, Elzonris, Empliciti, Enhertu, Epkinly, Erwinaze, Folotyn, Fyarro, Gazyva, Infugem, Istodax, Jelmyto, Kadcyla, Kimmtrak, Kymriah, Kyprolis, Lartruvo, Leuprolide Acetate Depot, Lumoxiti, Lunsumio, Margenza, Monjuvi, Mylotarg, Omisirge, Oncaspar, Onivyde, Paclitaxel protein-bound particles, Padcev, Pedmark, Pemfexy, Pemrydi, Phesgo, Polivy, Portrazza, Poteligeo, Pralatrexate, Provenge, Romidepsin, Rybrevant, Rylaze, Sarclisa, Talvey, Tecartus, Tecvayli, Tecartus, Tivdak, Torisel, Temsirolimus, Trodelvy, Vectibix, Vivimusta, Vyxeos, Xgeva, Yescarta, Yondelis, Zaltrap, Zepzelca, & Zynlonta) Open a PDF 04/01/2024
Opioid Management Health and Safety Program- (Concurrent use of Opioid/Buprenorphine Products, Extended-release (long-acting) opioids, Morphine Milligram Equivalents (MME), Levorphanol, Opioid-naïve ADULT 7-day supply for first FOUR fills limit, Opioid-naïve PEDIATRIC 3-day supply for first FOUR fills limit, Opioid Cough & Cold medicines, Opioids drugs requiring Step Therapy, Oxaydo, Prolate Solution & Generic oxycodone-APAP 100-300mg/5ml, Prolate tablets, Primlev, Nalocet, & generic oxycodone-APAP 5mg/300mg and oxycodone-APAP 10mg/300mg & oxycodone-APAP 2.5mg/300mg, Roxybond, and Transmucosal Immediate-Release Fentanyl (TIRF) Medications) Open a PDF 04/05/2024
Osteoporosis - Evenity® (romosozumab-aqqg), Forteo® (teriparatide), Teriparatide, Prolia® (denosumab), Tymlos® (abaloparatide), Miacalcin injection®, calcitonin salmon injection Open a PDF 04/11/2024
Palforzia® (peanut [Arachis hypogaea] allergen powder-dnfp) Open a PDF 03/05/2024
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - Preventive Items and Services Open a PDF 02/08/2024
Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) - Adcirca (tadalafil (including Alyq)(Rx)), Adempas (riociguat (Rx)), epoprostenol (Medical)), Flolan, Letairis (ambrisentan (Rx)), Liqrev, Opsumit (macitentan (Rx)), Orenitram (treprostinil (Rx)), Remodulin (treprostinil (Medical)), Revatio (sildenafil (Rx)), Tadliq (Rx)), Tracleer (bosentan (Rx)), Tyvaso (treprostinil) inhalation (Rx), Tyvaso DPI (Rx)), Uptravi (selexipag) Rx)), Veletri (Medical), Ventavis (iloprost) inhalation (Medical)), & Combination Therapy (Ambrisentan and tadalafil) Open a PDF 12/06/2023
Qalsody (tofersen) Policy Open a PDF
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