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2008 formulary

For current members, please use the links below to locate information about the 2008 formulary.

Blue Medicare HMO / Blue Medicare PPO

Blue Medicare Rx

2009 formulary

Drugs on the 2009 formulary can be found in the links below, and are also listed on the table below.

2009 Blue Medicare Rx Standard	2009 Blue Medicare HMO Standard
2009 Blue Medicare Rx Enhanced	2009 Blue Medicare HMO Enhanced/PPO Enhanced/PPO Enhanced Plus

To search for a generic or brand name drug, select the first letter of the drug from letters above the chart below. The index will display all the drugs beginning with that letter in alphabetical order, so that you can scan the list for your drug.

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'Tier' refers to the level of coverage for each medication. The tier levels are the following:

1	Tier 1 medications are generic medications and have the lowest copayment.
2	Tier 2 medications are preferred brand name medications and have the second-lowest copayment.
3	Tier 3 medications are non-preferred brand name medications and have the second-highest copayment.
4	Tier 4 medications are medications classified by BCBSNC as specialty drugs. Tier 4 medications are typically prescribed by a specialist, have unique uses, and may require special dosing and administration. Tier 4 medications generally cost more than other drugs, and members must pay a coinsurance amount for them.

Prior authorization and quantity limits

The drugs noted as requiring prior authorization may be covered under Medicare Part B or D depending upon the circumstances. Information may need to be submitted describing the use and setting of the drug to make the determination.

Quantity limits encourage the appropriate use and dose of prescribed medication based on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved labeling and other medical literature. To receive a quantity of medication that exceeds the limit, the member must meet certain criteria.

The Drug Search information listed below refers to the 2009 formulary.