Anthem to delay most April 1 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 Medicaid and Medicare plans.