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2009 Medicare Part D Plan (PDP Only) Formulary Browser

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Sterling Rx (S4802-003-0)
Tier 1 (2068)
Tier 2 (994)
Tier 3 (1738)
Tier 4 (434)

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2009 Medicare Part D Plan Formulary Information
Sterling Rx (S4802-003-0)
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The Sterling Rx (S4802-003-0)
Formulary Drugs Starting with the Letter G

in CMS PDP Region 6 which includes: PA WV
Drugs Starting with Letter G

Drug Name
Drug Tier Information Cost-Sharing Drug
Usage
Mgmt
Tier
Nbr.
Tier
Description
30-Day
Preferred
Pharm
90-Day
Mail
Order
GABAPENTIN 100MG CAPSULE   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GABAPENTIN 100MG TABLET   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GABAPENTIN 400MG CAPSULE (10 CT)   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GABAPENTIN 400MG TABLET   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GABAPENTIN 600MG TABLET   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GABAPENTIN CAPSULES 300MG (500 CT)   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GABAPENTIN TABLET 800MG   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GABITRIL 12MG FILMTAB   2 Preferred Brand $25.00$50.00None
GABITRIL 16MG FILMTAB   2 Preferred Brand $25.00$50.00None
GABITRIL 2MG FILMTAB   2 Preferred Brand $25.00$50.00None
Drug Name Tier
Nbr.
Tier
Description
30-Day
Preferred
Pharm
90-Day
Mail
Order
Drug
Usage
Mgmt
GABITRIL 4MG FILMTAB   2 Preferred Brand $25.00$50.00None
GALANTAMINE HBR 12MG TABLET   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GALANTAMINE HBR 4MG TABLET   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GALANTAMINE HBR 8MG TABLET   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GALANTAMINE HYDROBROMIDE CAPSULES EXTENDED RELEASE 16MG 30 BOT   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GALANTAMINE HYDROBROMIDE CAPSULES EXTENDED RELEASE 24MG 30 BOT   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GALANTAMINE HYDROBROMIDE CAPSULES EXTENDED RELEASE 8MG 30 BOT   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GAMASTAN S/D INJECTION 16.5GM/2ML VIALGL   2 Preferred Brand $25.00$50.00P
GAMMAGARD LIQUID 10% VIAL   4 Specialty 25%25%P
GAMMAGARD LIQUID 10% VIAL   4 Specialty 25%25%P
GAMMAGARD LIQUID 10% VIAL   4 Specialty 25%25%P
Drug Name Tier
Nbr.
Tier
Description
30-Day
Preferred
Pharm
90-Day
Mail
Order
Drug
Usage
Mgmt
GAMMAGARD LIQUID 10% VIAL   4 Specialty 25%25%P
GAMMAGARD LIQUID 10% VIAL   4 Specialty 25%25%P
GAMUNEX FOR SOLUTION 10GM/25ML VIALGL   4 Specialty 25%25%P
GANCICLOVIR 250MG CAPSULE   4 Specialty 25%25%None
GANCICLOVIR 500MG CAPSULE   4 Specialty 25%25%None
GANTRISIN PED 500MG/5ML SUSPENSION   2 Preferred Brand $25.00$50.00None
GARDASIL VIAL   2 Preferred Brand $25.00$50.00None
GASTROCROM 100MG/5ML CONC   2 Preferred Brand $25.00$50.00None
GEMFIBROZIL TABLET 600MG (500 CT)   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GENERLAC SOLUTION 10G/15 ML 473 ML BOTPL   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GENGRAF 100MG CAPSULE U.D.   1 Generic $7.00$14.00P
Drug Name Tier
Nbr.
Tier
Description
30-Day
Preferred
Pharm
90-Day
Mail
Order
Drug
Usage
Mgmt
GENGRAF 100MG/ML SOLUTION   1 Generic $7.00$14.00P
GENGRAF 25MG CAPSULE U.D.   1 Generic $7.00$14.00P
GENOPTIC SOL 0.3% OP   3 Non-Preferred Brand $57.00$114.00None
GENOTROPIN 5.8MG CARTRIDGE   4 Specialty 25%25%P
GENOTROPIN MINIQUICK 0.2MG   3 Non-Preferred Brand $57.00$114.00P
GENOTROPIN MINIQUICK 0.4MG   3 Non-Preferred Brand $57.00$114.00P
GENOTROPIN MINIQUICK 0.6MG   3 Non-Preferred Brand $57.00$114.00P
GENOTROPIN MINIQUICK 0.8MG   3 Non-Preferred Brand $57.00$114.00P
GENOTROPIN MINIQUICK 1.2MG   3 Non-Preferred Brand $57.00$114.00P
GENOTROPIN MINIQUICK 1.4MG   3 Non-Preferred Brand $57.00$114.00P
GENOTROPIN MINIQUICK 1.6MG   3 Non-Preferred Brand $57.00$114.00P
Drug Name Tier
Nbr.
Tier
Description
30-Day
Preferred
Pharm
90-Day
Mail
Order
Drug
Usage
Mgmt
GENOTROPIN MINIQUICK 1.8MG   3 Non-Preferred Brand $57.00$114.00P
GENOTROPIN MINIQUICK 1MG   3 Non-Preferred Brand $57.00$114.00P
GENOTROPIN MINIQUICK 2MG   3 Non-Preferred Brand $57.00$114.00P
GENOTROPIN POWDER FOR INJECTION 13.8MG 5 X 13.8MG CTG   4 Specialty 25%25%P
GENTAK 3MG/GM EYE OINTMENT   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GENTAK 3MG/ML EYE DROPS   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GENTAMICIN 100MG/NS 100ML   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GENTAMICIN 10MG/ML VIAL   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GENTAMICIN 60MG/NS 50ML PB   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GENTAMICIN 60MG/NS 50ML PB   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GENTAMICIN 70MG/NS 50ML PB   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
Drug Name Tier
Nbr.
Tier
Description
30-Day
Preferred
Pharm
90-Day
Mail
Order
Drug
Usage
Mgmt
GENTAMICIN 80MG/NS 100ML PB   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GENTAMICIN 80MG/NS 100ML PB   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GENTAMICIN 80MG/NS 50ML PB   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GENTAMICIN 80MG/NS 50ML PB   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GENTAMICIN 90MG/NS 100ML PB   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GENTAMICIN INJECTION PEDIATRIC 20MG 25 X 2ML VIALSD   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GENTAMICIN INJECTION USP 40MG 25 X 20ML VIALMD   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GENTAMICIN SULFATE 0.3% OINTMENT   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GENTAMICIN SULFATE CREAM USP 0.1% 15GM TUBE   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GENTAMICIN SULFATE IN NACL SOLUTION FOR INJECTION   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GENTAMICIN SULFATE IN NACL SOLUTION FOR INJECTION 1 MG/ML   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
Drug Name Tier
Nbr.
Tier
Description
30-Day
Preferred
Pharm
90-Day
Mail
Order
Drug
Usage
Mgmt
GENTAMICIN SULFATE OINTMENT USP 0.1% 15GM TUBE   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GENTAMICIN SULFATE OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION 0.3% 5ML BOT   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GENTASOL 3MG/ML EYE DROPS   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GEODON 20MG CAPSULE   2 Preferred Brand $25.00$50.00Q:68
/34Days
GEODON 20MG VIAL   2 Preferred Brand $25.00$50.00None
GEODON 40MG CAPSULE   2 Preferred Brand $25.00$50.00Q:68
/34Days
GEODON 60MG CAPSULE   2 Preferred Brand $25.00$50.00Q:68
/34Days
GEODON 80MG CAPSULE   2 Preferred Brand $25.00$50.00Q:68
/34Days
GLEEVEC 100MG TABLET (90 CT)   4 Specialty 25%25%None
GLEEVEC 400MG TABLET   4 Specialty 25%25%None
GLIMEPIRIDE 1MG TABLET (100 CT)   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
Drug Name Tier
Nbr.
Tier
Description
30-Day
Preferred
Pharm
90-Day
Mail
Order
Drug
Usage
Mgmt
GLIMEPIRIDE 2MG TABLET (100 CT)   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GLIMEPIRIDE 4MG TABLET (100 CT)   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GLIPIZIDE 10MG TABLET (100 CT)   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GLIPIZIDE 5MG TABLET   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GLIPIZIDE AND METFORMIN HCL 2.5-250MG TABLET (100 CT)   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GLIPIZIDE AND METFORMIN HCL 5-500MG TABLET (100 CT)   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GLIPIZIDE ER 10MG TABLET SR OSMOTIC PUSH 24HR   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GLIPIZIDE ER 2.5MG TABLET SR OSMOTIC PUSH 24HR   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GLIPIZIDE ER 5MG TABLET SR OSMOTIC PUSH 24HR   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GLIPIZIDE XL 10MG TABLET SR OSMOTIC PUSH 24HR   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GLIPIZIDE XL 2.5MG TABLET SR OSMOTIC PUSH 24HR   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
Drug Name Tier
Nbr.
Tier
Description
30-Day
Preferred
Pharm
90-Day
Mail
Order
Drug
Usage
Mgmt
GLIPIZIDE XL 5MG TABLET SR OSMOTIC PUSH 24HR   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GLIPIZIDE-METFORMIN 2.5-500MG TABLET   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GLUCAGEN 1MG HYPOKIT   2 Preferred Brand $25.00$50.00None
GLUCAGON 1MG EMERGENCY KIT   2 Preferred Brand $25.00$50.00None
GLUCOPHAGE 1000MG TABLET   3 Non-Preferred Brand $57.00$114.00S
GLUCOPHAGE 500MG TABLET   3 Non-Preferred Brand $57.00$114.00S
GLUCOPHAGE 850MG TABLET   3 Non-Preferred Brand $57.00$114.00S
GLUCOPHAGE XR 500MG TABLET SA   3 Non-Preferred Brand $57.00$114.00S
GLUCOPHAGE XR 750MG TABLET SA   3 Non-Preferred Brand $57.00$114.00S
GLUCOTROL 10MG TABLET   3 Non-Preferred Brand $57.00$114.00None
GLUCOTROL 5MG TABLET   3 Non-Preferred Brand $57.00$114.00None
Drug Name Tier
Nbr.
Tier
Description
30-Day
Preferred
Pharm
90-Day
Mail
Order
Drug
Usage
Mgmt
GLUCOTROL XL 10MG TABLET SA   3 Non-Preferred Brand $57.00$114.00None
GLUCOTROL XL 2.5MG TABLET SA   3 Non-Preferred Brand $57.00$114.00None
GLUCOTROL XL 5MG TABLET SA   3 Non-Preferred Brand $57.00$114.00None
GLUCOVANCE 1.25/250MG TABLET   3 Non-Preferred Brand $57.00$114.00None
GLUCOVANCE 2.5/500MG TABLET   3 Non-Preferred Brand $57.00$114.00None
GLUCOVANCE 5/500MG TABLET   3 Non-Preferred Brand $57.00$114.00None
GLUMETZA ER 500MG TABLET   3 Non-Preferred Brand $57.00$114.00S
GLYBURIDE 2.5MG TABLET (100 CT)   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GLYBURIDE 5MG TABLET   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GLYBURIDE AND METFORMIN HCL 1.25-250MG TABLET (100 CT)   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GLYBURIDE MICRO 3MG TABLET (100 CT)   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
Drug Name Tier
Nbr.
Tier
Description
30-Day
Preferred
Pharm
90-Day
Mail
Order
Drug
Usage
Mgmt
GLYBURIDE MICRONIZED 1.5MG TABLET (100 CT)   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GLYBURIDE TABLET 1.25MG (50 CT)   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GLYBURIDE TABLET MICRONIZED 6MG (500 CT)   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GLYBURIDE-METFORMIN HCL 2.5-500MG TABLET   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GLYBURIDE-METFORMIN HCL 5MG-500MG TABLET   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GLYCOPYRROLATE 0.2MG/ML VL   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GLYCOPYRROLATE TABLET 1MG (100 CT)   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GLYCOPYRROLATE TABLET 2MG (100 CT)   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GLYCRON 1.5MG TABLET   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GLYCRON 3MG TABLET   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GLYCRON 4.5MG TABLET   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
Drug Name Tier
Nbr.
Tier
Description
30-Day
Preferred
Pharm
90-Day
Mail
Order
Drug
Usage
Mgmt
GLYCRON 6MG TABLET   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GLYNASE 1.5MG PRESTAB   3 Non-Preferred Brand $57.00$114.00None
GLYNASE PRESTAB TABLET 3MG (100 CT)   3 Non-Preferred Brand $57.00$114.00None
GLYNASE PRESTAB TABLET 6MG (100 CT)   3 Non-Preferred Brand $57.00$114.00None
GLYSET 100MG TABLET   3 Non-Preferred Brand $57.00$114.00None
GLYSET 25MG TABLET   3 Non-Preferred Brand $57.00$114.00None
GLYSET 50MG TABLET   3 Non-Preferred Brand $57.00$114.00None
GOLYTELY PACKET 227.1 GM/2.82 GM   3 Non-Preferred Brand $57.00$114.00None
GOLYTELY SOLUTION 236 GM/2.97 GM/6 GM   3 Non-Preferred Brand $57.00$114.00None
GRANISETRON HCL 0.1MG/ML VIAL INJECTION SOLUTION   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GRANISETRON HCL 1MG TABLET (20 CT)   1 Generic $7.00$14.00P Q:2
/1Days
Drug Name Tier
Nbr.
Tier
Description
30-Day
Preferred
Pharm
90-Day
Mail
Order
Drug
Usage
Mgmt
GRANISETRON HCL 1MG/ML VIAL   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GRANISOL 1MG/5ML SOLUTION ORAL   1 Generic $7.00$14.00P Q:30
/3Days
GRIFULVIN V 125MG/5ML SUSP   3 Non-Preferred Brand $57.00$114.00None
GRIFULVIN V 500MG TABLET   2 Preferred Brand $25.00$50.00None
GRIS-PEG 125MG TABLET   2 Preferred Brand $25.00$50.00None
GRIS-PEG 250MG TABLET   2 Preferred Brand $25.00$50.00None
GRISEOFULVIN 125MG/5ML SUSPENSION ORAL   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GUANABENZ ACETATE 4MG TABLET   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GUANABENZ ACETATE 8MG TABLET   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GUANFACINE 1MG TABLET   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GUANFACINE 2MG TABLET (100 CT)   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
Drug Name Tier
Nbr.
Tier
Description
30-Day
Preferred
Pharm
90-Day
Mail
Order
Drug
Usage
Mgmt
GUANIDINE HCL 125MG TABLET   1 Generic $7.00$14.00None
GYNAZOLE-1 CRE 2%   3 Non-Preferred Brand $57.00$114.00None
GYNODIOL 0.5MG TABLET   3 Non-Preferred Brand $57.00$114.00None
GYNODIOL 1.5MG TABLET   3 Non-Preferred Brand $57.00$114.00None
GYNODIOL 1MG TABLET   3 Non-Preferred Brand $57.00$114.00None
GYNODIOL 2MG TABLET   3 Non-Preferred Brand $57.00$114.00None

Chart Legend:

Below are a few notes to help you understand the above 2009 Medicare Part D Sterling Rx Plan Formulary.
  • Plan Name: This is the official Medicare Part D prescription drug plan name from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The same Medicare Part D plan name generally has a different Plan ID in each state (or CMS Region).

  • Monthly Premium: This is the amount you must pay each month for this prescription drug plan. This monthly premium must be paid even if you are in the initial deductible phase or the coverage gap (donut hole) phase.

  • Deductible: If your Part D plan has an initial deductible, you are 100% responsible for your drug costs until your expenses exceed this value and you begin your Initial Coverage Phase. Many Medicare Part D plans use the standard $295 deductible as provided by CMS in their Standard plan design. Some Part D plan providers offer an initial deductible lower than the Standard deductible. Many prescription drug plans do not have a deductible (also called first dollar coverage or a $0 deductible), however the monthly premium for a plan with a $0 deductible may be slightly higher.

  • Qualifies for LIS: The Extra Help or Low Income Subsidy (LIS) Program.
    • Yes - This plan qualifies for the $0 Premium for those persons with a full LIS or Extra Help benefit. Persons on the LIS program who select a qualifying plan will also pay a $0 deductible, pay lower cost-sharing payments and have coverage through the Coverage Gap or Doughnut Hole.

    • No - This plan does not qualify for the $0 Premium for persons with the full LIS benefit.

  • Plan ID: This is the Medicare Part D prescription drug plan's unique ID.
  • Drug Tier Information - Drug Tiers are the logical grouping of prescription drugs on a Part D plan formulary. These fields represent the Tier (or drug list group) - for this particular medication - on this particular plan’s Formulary or Drug List.
    • Tier Number - This is the actual numerical tier level from the formulary. Most Part D plans have four (4) tiers 1=Preferred Generics, 2=Preferred Brands, 3=Non-preferred Brands and Generics, 4=Specialty Drugs.
    • Drug Description - This is the Medicare Part D plan’s description of this particular drug tier.
  • Cost Sharing - Copay / Coinsurance - These figures apply to the initial coverage phase of your plan. This is the phase after the initial deductible has been met and before you reach the Coverage Gap (Donut Hole). Plans often cover drugs in "tiers". Tiers are specific to the list of drugs covered by the plan. Plans may have several tiers, and the copay for a drug depends on the drug’s tier. The drug Tier is shown to the left of this column. These cost sharing figures DO NOT necessarily apply to the Coverage Gap. The plan may have a separate copay/coinsurance for the same drug while in the Coverage Gap. There are two figures shown under this "Cost Sharing" category:
    • Preferred Network Pharmacy - (Preferred Pharm) - This is the cost-share amount you would pay during the initial coverage phase for a 30-Day supply (until your total retail prescription drug costs reach $2700) at a "Preferred" network pharmacy. In most cases, the "Preferred" network and network pharmacy pricing are the same. However, for example on the 2013 Humana Walmart-Preferred Rx Plan the cost-sharing is much higher at a network pharmacy over a "Preferred" network pharmacy. "Preferred" network pharmacies for this plan include only Walmart, Sam’s Club and RightSource.
    • Mail Order - This is the cost-share amount you would pay during the initial coverage phase for a 90-Day supply if you purchased your medication through your plan’s preferred mail order partner(s).
  • Drug Utilization Management or Coverage Rules - (Drug Usage Mgmt) - This shows the plan requires drug utilization management controls for this particular medication.
    • None - This drug does not fall under any drug utilization management controls.
    • P - Prior Authorization -This drug is subject to prior authorization.
    • S - Step Therapy -This drug is subject to step therapy.
    • Q - Quantity Limits -This drug is subject to quantity limits. The actual quantity limit is shown as Q:Amount/Days. For Example: Q:6/28Days means the quantity limit is a quantity of 6 pills per 28 days. Q:90/365Days would mean that the plan limits this drug to 90 pills for the entire year.




(Chart Source: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid files: CMS Data October 2009 )

Please note: The above plan information comes from CMS. We make every attempt to keep our information up-to-date with plan/premium changes. However, the Medicare Part D plan data changes over time and we cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information. You should always verify cost and coverage information with your Part D plan provider.







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  • Medicare beneficiaries with higher incomes may be required to pay both a Medicare Part B and Medicare Part D Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA). Read more on IRMAA.
  • Medicare Advantage plans that include prescription drug coverage (MAPDs) are considered Medicare Part D plans and members with higher incomes may be subject to the Medicare Part D Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA), just as members in stand-alone Part D plans. In certain situations, you can appeal IRMAA.
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  • Disclaimer for Institutional Special Needs Plan (SNP): This plan is available to anyone with Medicare who meets the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) level of care and resides in a nursing home.
  • Disclaimer for Dual Eligible (Medicare/Medicaid) Special Needs Plan (SNP): This plan is available to anyone who has both Medical Assistance from the State and Medicare. Premiums, co-pays, co-insurance, and deductibles may vary based on the level of Extra Help you receive. Please contact the plan for further details.
  • Disclaimer for Chronic Condition Special Needs Plan (SNP): This plan is available to anyone with Medicare who has been diagnosed with the plan specific Chronic Condition.
  • Medicare MSA Plans combine a high deductible Medicare Advantage Plan and a trust or custodial savings account (as defined and/or approved by the IRS). The plan deposits money from Medicare into the account. You can use this money to pay for your health care costs, but only Medicare-covered expenses count toward your deductible. The amount deposited is usually less than your deductible amount, so you generally have to pay out-of-pocket before your coverage begins.
  • Medicare MSA Plans do not cover prescription drugs. If you join a Medicare MSA Plan, you can also join any separate (stand-alone) Medicare Part D prescription drug plan
  • There are additional restrictions to join an MSA plan, and enrollment is generally for a full calendar year unless you meet certain exceptions. Those who disenroll during the calendar year will owe a portion of the account deposit back to the plan. Contact the plan provider for additional information.
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