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Information about the launch of generic Durezol
Effective Oct. 1, 2021, generic Durezol (difluprednate) is not covered by Humana’s Medicare Advantage prescription drug and Medicare Part D plans. Brand-name Durezol will continue to be covered and can be filled for the patient.
Prescribers with questions regarding this may call 800-555-CLIN (2546), Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., Eastern time. Prescribers in Puerto Rico should call 866-488-5991.
Information about the launch of generic Mitigare
Effective Jan. 1, 2021, generic Mitigare (colchicine capsule) is not covered or may require step therapy on Humana’s Medicare Advantage prescription drug, Medicare Part D and commercial (including RxAdvantage) plans; brand Mitigare will continue to be covered and can be filled for the patient.
Prescribers with questions regarding this may call 800-555-CLIN (800-555-2546), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Eastern time. Prescribers in Puerto Rico should call 866-488-5991.
Information about the launch of generic Vascepa
Effective Nov. 7, 2020, generic Vascepa (icosapent) is not covered on Humana’s Medicare Advantage prescription drug and Part D plans; brand Vascepa will continue to be covered and can be filled for the patient.
Prescribers with questions regarding this may call 800-555-CLIN (555-2546), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Eastern time. Prescribers in Puerto Rico should call 866-488-5991.
Information about the launch of generic Tykerb
Effective Oct. 3, 2020, generic Tykerb (lapatinib) is not covered on Humana’s Medicare Advantage prescription drug and Part D plans; brand Tykerb will continue to be covered and can be filled for the patient.
Prescribers with questions regarding this may call 800-555-CLIN (555-2546), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Eastern time. Prescribers in Puerto Rico should call 866-488-5991.
Information about the launch of generic Tecfidera
Effective Sept. 11, 2020, generic Tecfidera (dimethyl fumarate) is not covered on Humana’s Medicare Advantage prescription drug and Part D plans; brand Tecfidera will continue to be covered with prior authorization on all Medicare plans except the Walmart Value Part D plan and can be filled for the patient. Both brand and generic Tecfidera (dimethyl fumarate) will remain not covered on the Walmart Value Part D plan.
Prescribers with questions regarding this may call 800-555-CLIN (555-2546), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Eastern time. Prescribers in Puerto Rico should call 866-488-5991.
Information about the launch of generic Symbicort HFA inhaler
Effective Jan. 11, 2020, generic Symbicort HFA inhaler (budesonide/formoterol HFA inhaler) is not covered or may require prior authorization for Medicare and commercial patients; brand Symbicort HFA inhaler will continue to be covered and can be filled for the patient.
Prescribers with questions regarding this may call 800-555-CLIN (555-2546), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Eastern time. Prescribers in Puerto Rico should call 866-488-5991.
Information about the launch of authorized generic insulin aspart and insulin aspart mix
Effective Dec. 14, 2019, authorized generics for NovoLog and NovoLog Mix (insulin aspart and insulin aspart mix) came to market. They are currently under evaluation for Humana’s Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans, Medicare Part D plans and commercial plans; brand NovoLog and NovoLog Mix will continue to be covered and can be filled for the patient.
Prescribers with questions regarding this may call 800-555-CLIN (555-2546), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Eastern time. Prescribers in Puerto Rico should call 866-488-5991.
Information about the launch of generic Afinitor
Effective Dec. 14, 2019, generic Afinitor (everolimus) is not covered on Humana’s Medicare Advantage prescription drug and Part D plans; brand Afinitor will continue to be covered with prior authorization and can be filled for the patient.
Prescribers with questions regarding this may call 800-555-CLIN (555-2546), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Eastern time. Prescribers in Puerto Rico should call 866-488-5991.
Information about the launch of generic Jadenu
Effective Dec. 6, 2019, generic Jadenu (deferasirox) is not covered for Medicare patients; brand Jadenu will continue to be covered with prior authorization and can be filled for the patient.
Prescribers with questions regarding this may call 800-555-CLIN (555-2546), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Eastern time. Prescribers in Puerto Rico should call 866-488-5991.
Information about the launch of generic Exjade
Effective April 1, 2019, generic Exjade (deferasirox) is not covered for Humana’s Medicare Advantage prescription drug plan and Part D plan members; brand Exjade will continue to be covered with prior authorization and can be filled for the patient.
Prescribers with questions regarding this may call 800-555-CLIN (555-2546), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Eastern time. Prescribers in Puerto Rico should call 866-488-5991.
Med-Edit update notification
As of Jan. 1, 2018, Humana Pharmacy Solutions made enhancements to the opioid utilization program point-of-sale edits based on the opioid thresholds below. Please note: Patients with cancer or in hospice will not be flagged for this edit.