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MDwise Formulary Introduction –
Hoosier Healthwise (HHW)
HHW members must use MDwise network pharmacies to access their
prescription drug benefit.
How do I use the formulary? There are two ways to find your drug within the formulary:
Medical Condition
Drugs in this formulary are grouped into categories depending on the type of medical
conditions that they are used to treat. For example, drugs used to treat a heart condition
are listed under the category “Cardiovascular Disease”. Then look under the category
name for your drug.
Alphabetical Listing
The Index provides an alphabetical list of all of the drugs included in this formulary.
Both brand name drugs and generic drugs are listed in the Index. Look in the Index and
find your drug. Next to your drug, you will see the page number where you can find
coverage information. Turn to the page listed in the Index and find the name of your
drug in the first column of the list. The formulary provides coverage information about
drugs covered by the plan. If you have trouble finding your drug in the list, turn to the
Index.
All drugs are listed by their generic names and most common proprietary (branded)
name. The Formulary may be accessed by using the Index, either by generic or
proprietary name or by therapeutic drug category. In situations where an FDA-approved
generic equivalent is available, brand names are listed for reference purposes only, and
do not denote coverage for the brand name, unless specifically noted. All drugs are listed
in each category in alphabetical order by generic name. Where an FDA-approved generic
is available for the listed generic name, the generic name is bolded.
A generic drug has the same active-ingredient as the brand name drug. Generic drugs
usually cost less than brand name drugs and are approved by the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA), which assures that the following conditions are met.
• The generic drug must contain the same active ingredients, be the same strength, and
the same dosage form as the brand name drug.
• The FDA has given an “A” rating compared to the brand name drug and thus the
generic drug is determined to be therapeutically bioequivalent.
• When the above two criteria are met, a generic can be substituted with the full
expectation that the substituted product will produce the same clinical effect and
safety profile as the prescribed product.
Additional Requirements
Some covered drugs may have additional requirements or limits on coverage. These
requirements and limits may include:
• Prior Authorization: MDwise requires you or your physician to get prior
authorization for certain drugs. This means that you will need to get approval from
the pharmacy benefits manager (MedImpact) before you fill your prescription. If you
don’t get approval, the drug may not be covered. Drugs that are subject to a prior
authorization will have a “PA” symbol next to the drug. Physicians and Pharmacies
call (844) 336-2677 or FAX: (858) 790-7100.
• Quantity Limits: For certain drugs, the plan limits the amount of the drug that is
covered. Drugs that are subject to a quantity limit will have a “QL” symbol next to
the drug.
• Refill Limitations: Prescriptions may be refilled when 75% or more of the days’
supply has been used.
• Step Therapy: In some cases, the plan requires you to first try certain drugs to treat
your medical condition before it will cover another drug for that condition. For
example, if Drug A and Drug B both treat your medical condition, we may not cover
Drug B unless you try Drug A first. If Drug A does not work for you, we will then
cover Drug B. Drugs that are subject to Step Therapy will have a “ST” symbol next
to the drug.
• Age Limit: In some cases, drugs are only available to a member in a select age
category. Drugs that are subject to an Age Limit will have an “AGE” symbol next to
the drug.
• Gender Limit: Some drugs are only available to members of a certain gender. Drugs
that are available to only a certain gender will have a “G” symbol next to the drug.
You can find out if your drug has any additional requirements or limits by looking in the
formulary starting on the next page.
If you have any additional questions, please visit our website at mdwise.org or contact the
customer service center at (844) 336-2677.
Table of Contents
Allergy....................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Antiemesis/Antivertigo...............................................................................................................................................................6 Asthma And Copd..................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Autonomic Nervous System Disorders................................................................................................................................... 12 Behavioral Health - Antidepressants.......................................................................................................................................12 Behavioral Health - Other........................................................................................................................................................15 Cardiovascular Disease - Arrhythmia......................................................................................................................................21 Cardiovascular Disease - Cardiac Stimulant...........................................................................................................................21 Cardiovascular Disease - Hypertension..................................................................................................................................21 Cardiovascular Disease - Lipid Irregularity............................................................................................................................. 26 Cardiovascular Disease - Miscellaneous Agents.................................................................................................................... 28 Cardiovascular Disease - Vasodilation................................................................................................................................... 29 Contraception/Oxytocics......................................................................................................................................................... 29 Cough And Cold......................................................................................................................................................................34 Dermatology - Acne................................................................................................................................................................ 45 Dermatology - Antiinfective..................................................................................................................................................... 46 Dermatology - Antiinflammatory..............................................................................................................................................49 Dermatology - Antipruritic Drugs............................................................................................................................................. 51 Dermatology - Miscellaneous..................................................................................................................................................52 Dermatology - Pigmentation Disorders................................................................................................................................... 59 Dermatology - Psoriasis/Eczema............................................................................................................................................ 59 Diabetes.................................................................................................................................................................................. 60 Ear - General Disorders.......................................................................................................................................................... 69 Electrolyte Regulation............................................................................................................................................................. 69 Endocrine Disorder - Fertility ...................................................................................................................................................70 Endocrine Disorder - Other..................................................................................................................................................... 71 Endocrine Disorder - Thyroid.................................................................................................................................................. 73 Eye - General Disorders..........................................................................................................................................................74 Eye - Glaucoma..................