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Prior Authorization

Certain drugs require prior authorization (PA) or a medical exception for coverage. If the drug requires this step, a member’s doctor will need to request and receive approval from Humana before the drug may be covered by their insurance plan.

Please note the following regarding Medically-Accepted Indications

All reasonable efforts have been made to ensure consideration of medically-accepted indications in this policy. Medically-accepted indications are defined by CMS as those uses of a covered Part D drug which are approved under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, or the use of which is supported by one or more citations included or approved for inclusion in any of the compendia described in section 1927(g)(1)(B)(i) of the Act. These compendia guide review of off-label and off-evidence prescribing and are subject to minimum evidence standards for each compendium. Currently this review includes the following references when applicable and may be subject to change per CMS:

  • AHFS (American Hospital Formulary Service) Compendium
  • Thompson Micromedex/DrugDex (not Drug Points) Compendium
  • NCCN Drugs and Biologics Compendium
  • Elsevier Gold Standard's Clinical Pharmacology Compendium

Instructions for: United States | Puerto Rico

Request Submission

Doctors can submit their requests to the Humana Clinical Pharmacy Review (HCPR) through the following methods.

Phone & Fax Requests

Hours: 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM EST Monday through Friday
Phone Requests: 1-800-555-CLIN (2546)
Fax Requests: Complete the applicable form below and fax to 1-877-486-2621

General Fax Form

If a drug does not have a custom form below, please use the General Fax Form.

General Fax Form
(44 KB) Download PDF
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Non-Formulary Drug Authorization Request

(190 KB) Download PDF
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Customized Fax Forms

Aciphex - PPI (Proton Pump Inhibitor)
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Actimmune
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Actiq
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Adcirca
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Allegra
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Afinitor
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Allegra-D
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Aloxi IV Injection
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Amevive
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Amrix
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Anzemet
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Apokyn
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Aralast
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Aranesp
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Arcalyst (rilonacept)
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Arixtra
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Arranon
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Arthrotec
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Avastin
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Avonex (multiple sclerosis)
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Banzel
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Berinert
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Betaseron (multiple sclerosis)
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Boniva IV
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Botox
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Brovana
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Byetta
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Cancidas
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Celebrex
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Cesamet
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Cimzia
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Cinryze
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Clarinex
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Clarinex-D
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Clark Memorial Brand-Name Multi-source
Co-payment Review Request Fax Form
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Copaxone (multiple sclerosis)
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Copegus
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Coreg CR
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Cubicin
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Dacogen
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Degarelix
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Dysport
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Elaprase
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Eligard
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Emend IV
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Embeda
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Enbrel
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Epogen
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Erbitux
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Euflexxa
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Exjade
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Fareston
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Fentora
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Fexmid
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Fexofenadine
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Fibricor
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Flector
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Flolan
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Folotyn (pralatrexate)
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Forteo
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Fosrenol
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Fragmin
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Fusilev
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Genotropin (Growth Hormone)
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Gleevec
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Hemophilia
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Humatrope (ADULT)
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Humatrope (PEDIATRIC)
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Humira
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Herceptin
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Hyalgan
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Hyperpigmentation Agents - Ohio Health Only
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Ilaris
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Increlex
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Infergen
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Innohep
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Intron-A
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Investigational Authorization
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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IVIG (Intravenous Immune Globulin)
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Ixempra
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Januvia/Janumet
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Kapidex
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Kapidex
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Kepivance
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Keppra XR
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Ketek
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Kineret
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Kuvan
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Kytril
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Lamisil
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Letairis
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Leukine
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Lovenox
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Lucentis
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Lupron
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Lyrica
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Macugen
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Medicare Part B vs. Part D
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Mepron
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Mozobil
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Multaq
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Multi-Source Brand-Name Review
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Moxatag (amoxicillin extended release)
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Mycamine
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Myobloc
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Neupogen
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Neutrexin
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Neulasta
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Nexavar
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Nexium - PPI (Proton Pump Inhibitor)
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Nilandron
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Non-Formulary
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Norditropin (ADULT)
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Norditropin (PEDIATRIC)
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Noxafil
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Nplate
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Nutropin (ADULT)
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Nutropin (PEDIATRIC)
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Nuvigil
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Omeprazole - PPI (Proton Pump Inhibitor)
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Omnitrope (ADULT)
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Omnitrope (PEDIATRIC)
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Onsolis
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Orencia
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Onglyza
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Orthovisc
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Ozurdex
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Pegasys
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Peg-Intron
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Penlac
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Prialt
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Provigil
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Prevacid - PPI (Proton Pump Inhibitor)
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Promacta
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Prilosec - PPI (Proton Pump Inhibitor)
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Protonix - PPI (Proton Pump Inhibitor)
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Prolastin
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Procrit
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Rebetol
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Rebetron
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Roferon A
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Rebif (multiple sclerosis)
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Remicade
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Revlimid
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Remodulin
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Revatio
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Reclast
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Relistor
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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RibaPak
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Ribasphere
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Ribavirin
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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RibTab
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Rituxan
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Saizen (Growth Hormone)
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Sancuso
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Sandostatin
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Sandostatin LAR
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Saphris
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Savella
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Selzentry
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Sensipar
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Serostim (ADULT)
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Serostim (PEDIATRIC)
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Simcor
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Simponi
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Smoking Cessation (Commercial Only)
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Soliris
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Somatuline
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Somavert
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Soriatane
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Sporanox
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Sprycel
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Supartz
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Sutent
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Synvisc
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Symlin
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Synagis Order Form
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Tarceva
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Targretin
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Tasmar
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Tekturna
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Tev-Tropin (ADULT)
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Tev-Tropin (PEDIATRIC)
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Thalomid
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Tobi
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Tysabri
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Trilipix
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Tasigna
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Torisel
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Treanda
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Tykerb
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Tracleer
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Trelstar
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Uloric
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Universal Fax Form
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Valturna
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Valcyte
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Vantas
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Velcade
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Ventavis
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Vectibix
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Virazole
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Viadur
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Visudyne
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Vidaza Injection
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Vivitrol
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Xifaxan
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Xolair
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Xyzal
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Xenazine
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Zetia
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Zolinza
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Zometa
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Zyvox
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Zegerid - PPI (Proton Pump Inhibitor)
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Zemaria
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Zipsor (diclofenac potassium)
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Zofran
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Zorbtive (ADULT)
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Zorbtive (PEDIATRIC)
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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Zoladex
(400 KB ) Download PDF
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