Therapeutic Class Search: gastrointestinal agents/protectants
3 drug(s) found
Icon | Restriction | Definition |
| Attention! | This note will have additional information regarding the drug. |
| Generic Indicator | This 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 Access | This 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 Authorization | 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 - 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 D | This 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 Limit | For 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 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. |