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Therapeutic Class Search: gastrointestinal agents/protectants
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Brand Name
Generic Name
Therapeutic Class
Sub-Class
Dose/StrengthStatusNotes & Restrictions
MISOPROSTOL ORAL TABLET 100 MCG
Generic Indicator
Gastrointestinal Agents
Protectants
Gastrointestinal Agents
Protectants
TABLET 100 mcg
MISOPROSTOL ORAL TABLET 200 MCG
Generic Indicator
Gastrointestinal Agents
Protectants
Gastrointestinal Agents
Protectants
TABLET 200 mcg
SUCRALFATE ORAL TABLET 1 GRAM
Generic Indicator
Gastrointestinal Agents
Protectants
Gastrointestinal Agents
Protectants
TABLET 1 gram

Definition of Status

IconStatusDefinition
Tier 1Tier 1This is the lowest cost sharing tier that includes preferred generic drugs. Details about your specific benefit for each tier are included in your Summary of Benefits.
Tier 2 GenericTier 2 GenericThis tier includes generic drugs.
Tier 3 Preferred BrandTier 3 Preferred BrandThis tier includes preferred brand name drugs and some higher cost generic drugs.
Tier 4 Non-Preferred DrugTier 4 Non-Preferred DrugThis tier includes brand name drugs and some higher cost generic drugs.
Tier 5 SpecialtyTier 5 SpecialtyThis is the highest cost sharing tier that includes brand name and generic drugs.
Non-FormularyNon-Formulary

Your drug is not listed on the Formulary (Drug List). You can try to find a covered formulary alternative in the same therapeutic class. If this is not an option and the drug is not excluded under Medicare Part D, you can request an exception. Exceptions are not granted for excluded Part D medications. To find out how to request a formulary exception, click here.

Definition of Restrictions

IconRestrictionDefinition
Attention!Attention!This note will have additional information regarding the drug.
Generic IndicatorGeneric IndicatorThis is a generic drug. A generic drug is approved by the FDA as having the same active ingredient as the brand name drug.  Generally, generic drugs cost less than brand name drugs.
Limited AccessLimited AccessThis prescription may be available only at certain pharmacies.  For more information consult your Pharmacy Directory or contact Health First Health Plans Customer Service at 1.800.716.7737 or, for TTY users, 1.800.955.8771, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. From October 1 through February 15, we are available seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. or visit myHFHP.org.
Prior AuthorizationPrior AuthorizationHealth First Health Plans requires you or your physician to get prior authorization for certain drugs. This means that you will need to get approval from Health First Health Plans before you fill your prescriptions. If you do not get approval, Health First Health Plans may not cover the drug.
Prior Authorization - New StartsPrior Authorization - New Starts

Health First Health Plans requires you or your physician to get prior authorization for certain drugs. This means that you will need to get approval from Health First Health Plans before you fill your prescriptions. If you do not get approval, Health First Health Plans may not cover the drug. Prior authorization for this drug applies to new starts only.

Prior Authorization- Part B vs. Part DPrior Authorization- Part B vs. Part DThis prescription drug has a Part B versus Part D administrative prior authorization requirement. 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.
Quantity LimitQuantity LimitFor certain drugs, Health First Health Plans limits the amount of the drug that will be covered. For example, “30 EA per 30 days” would mean your coverage of this drug is limited to 30 pills every 30 days, or 1 pill per day.
Step TherapyStep Therapy

In some cases, Health First Health Plans requires you to first try certain drugs to treat your medical condition before we will cover another drug for that condition. For example, if Drug 1 and Drug 2 both treat your medical condition, Health First Health Plans may not cover Drug 2 unless you try Drug 1 first. If Drug 1 does not work for you, Health First Health Plans will then cover Drug 2.