Anthem Blue Cross to delay most April 1, 2020, formulary list updates for commercial health plan pharmacy benefit

In light of the current situation with COVID-19, we have decided to delay the implementation of many of the previously-communicated formulary changes scheduled for April 1, 2020.

The changes listed below will still go into effect on April 1, 2020:

	National/Preferred Drug List	Traditional Open Drug List	Essential Drug List
Antihistamines
carbinoxamine 6mg	Tier 1 -> NF	Tier 1 -> Tier 3	Tier 1 -> NF
Topical Anesthetics
Lidocaine 7%-Tetracaine 7% cream	Tier 3/NF -> NF	Tier 3 (No Change)	NF (No Change)
Pliaglis cream	Tier 3/NF -> NF	Tier 3 (No Change)	NF (No Change)

Please note, this update does not apply to the Select Drug List and does not impact Medi-Cal and Medicare plans.