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2018 Medicare Formulary (List of Covered Drugs)

Drug Search: flomax 0.4 mg capsule
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Brand Name
Generic Name
Therapeutic Class
Sub-Class
Dose/StrengthStatusNotes & Restrictions
FLOMAX 0.4 MG CAPSULE
tamsulosin 0.4 mg capsule
Genitourinary Agents
Genitourinary Agents, Miscellaneous
Genitourinary Agents
Genitourinary Agents, Miscellaneous
CAPSULE 0.4 mg
TAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG CAPSULE
Genitourinary Agents
Genitourinary Agents, Miscellaneous
Genitourinary Agents
Genitourinary Agents, Miscellaneous
CAPSULE 0.4 mg

Definition of Status

IconStatusDefinition
Preferred GenericPreferred GenericLow Cost Generics
Generic Generic High Cost Generics
Preferred BrandPreferred BrandPreferred Brand Drugs and Higher Cost Generics
Non-Preferred DrugNon-Preferred DrugNon-Preferred Brand and Generic Drugs
Specialty Specialty Very High Cost Brand and Generic Drugs
Non-FormularyNon-FormularyNon-Formulary

Definition of Restrictions

IconRestrictionDefinition
Additional Coverage InformationAdditional Coverage InformationAdditional coverage information is available for medicines marked with this symbol.
BvDBvDMedicines marked with this symbol will be reviewed to determine whether coverage is under your Part B or Part D benefits. This drug may be covered under Medicare Part B or Part D depending upon the circumstances. Information may need to be submitted describing the use and setting of the drug to make the determination.
BvD OnlyBvD OnlyMedicines marked with this symbol will be reviewed only to determine whether coverage is under your Part B or Part D benefits. This drug may be covered under Medicare Part B or Part D depending upon the circumstances. Information may need to be submitted describing the use and setting of the drug to make the determination.
Limited Access PharmacyLimited Access PharmacyMedicines marked with this symbol identify medicines that may be available only at certain pharmacies.  For more information see your pharmacy directory or call Member Services.
Non-Mail Order DrugNon-Mail Order DrugMedicines marked with symbol are not eligible for a 90-day mail order supply through your mail order benefit.
Prior AuthorizationPrior AuthorizationMedicines marked with this symbol require prior authorization.  This means that you or your doctor will need to request approval from HealthPartners if you want your medicine to be covered by your pharmacy benefits.
Prior Authorization - New StartsPrior Authorization - New StartsMedicines marked with this symbol require prior authorization.  This means that you or your doctor will need to request approval from HealthPartners if you want your medicine to be covered by your pharmacy benefits.
Quantity LimitQuantity LimitMedicines marked with this symbol have a quantity limit. This means HealthPartners limits the amount of the medicine that you'll receive each time you fill your prescription. The quantity limit may be less than the days supply listed in your contract.
Step TherapyStep TherapyMedicines marked with this symbol require step therapy. This means HealthPartners will cover this medicine if you've already tried one or more other medicines on the formulary.  If you haven't tried the other medicine(s) first, you or your doctor will need to request approval from HealthPartners before this medicine will be covered by your pharmacy benefit.