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2009 Medicare Part D Plan Formulary Information
Advantage Star Plan by RxAmerica (S5644-073-0) Benefit Details
The Advantage Star Plan by RxAmerica (S5644-073-0) Formulary Drugs Starting with the Letter I in CMS PDP Region 7 which includes: VA
Drugs Starting with Letter I Drug Name	Drug Tier Information		Cost-Sharing		Drug Usage Mgmt
Drugs Starting with Letter I Drug Name	Tier Nbr.	Tier Description	30-Day Preferred Pharm	90-Day Mail Order	Drug Usage Mgmt
IBU TABLET 600MG (500 CT)	1	Preferred Generic	$5.00	$0.00	None
IBU TABLET 800MG (500 CT)	1	Preferred Generic	$5.00	$0.00	None
IBUPROFEN 100MG/5ML SUSP	1	Preferred Generic	$5.00	$0.00	None
IBUPROFEN 400MG TABLET	1	Preferred Generic	$5.00	$0.00	None
IFOSFAMIDE 1GM/ 20ML VIAL 20ML	1	Preferred Generic	$5.00	$0.00	P
IFOSFAMIDE 3GM/ 60ML VIAL 60ML	1	Preferred Generic	$5.00	$0.00	P
IMIPRAMINE HCL 10MG TABLET (100 CT)	1	Preferred Generic	$5.00	$0.00	None
IMIPRAMINE HCL 25MG TABLET (100 CT)	1	Preferred Generic	$5.00	$0.00	None
IMIPRAMINE HCL 50MG TABLET (100 CT)	1	Preferred Generic	$5.00	$0.00	None
IMITREX 100MG TABLET	2	Preferred Brand	25%	30%	Q:9 /30Days
Drug Name	Tier Nbr.	Tier Description	30-Day Preferred Pharm	90-Day Mail Order	Drug Usage Mgmt
IMITREX 20MG NASAL SPRAY	2	Preferred Brand	25%	30%	Q:12 /30Days
IMITREX 25MG TABLET	2	Preferred Brand	25%	30%	Q:9 /30Days
IMITREX 4MG/0.5ML KIT REFILL	2	Preferred Brand	25%	30%	P Q:4 /30Days
IMITREX 4MG/0.5ML SYRNG KIT	2	Preferred Brand	25%	30%	P Q:4 /30Days
IMITREX 50MG TABLET	2	Preferred Brand	25%	30%	Q:9 /30Days
IMITREX 5MG NASAL SPRAY	2	Preferred Brand	25%	30%	Q:12 /30Days
IMITREX 6MG/0.5ML SYRNG KIT	2	Preferred Brand	25%	30%	P Q:4 /30Days
IMITREX 6MG/0.5ML SYRNG KIT	2	Preferred Brand	25%	30%	Q:4 /30Days
IMITREX 6MG/0.5ML VIAL	2	Preferred Brand	25%	30%	P Q:4 /30Days
IMMU GLOBULIN GAMMA (IGG) 12G VIAL	3	Specialty	25%	N/A	P
IMMU GLOBULIN GAMMA (IGG) 6G VIAL	3	Specialty	25%	N/A	P
Drug Name	Tier Nbr.	Tier Description	30-Day Preferred Pharm	90-Day Mail Order	Drug Usage Mgmt
IMOVAX RABIES VACCINE 2.5UNT/ML	2	Preferred Brand	25%	30%	None
IMURAN 50MG TABLET	2	Preferred Brand	25%	30%	P
INCRELEX 40MG/4ML VIAL	2	Preferred Brand	25%	30%	P
INDAPAMIDE 1.25MG TABLET USP (1000 CT)	1	Preferred Generic	$5.00	$0.00	None
INDAPAMIDE 2.5MG TABLET USP (1000 CT)	1	Preferred Generic	$5.00	$0.00	None
INDERAL LA 120MG CAPSULE	2	Preferred Brand	25%	30%	None
INDERAL LA 160MG CAPSULE	2	Preferred Brand	25%	30%	None
INDERAL LA 60MG CAPSULE	2	Preferred Brand	25%	30%	None
INDERAL LA 80MG CAPSULE	2	Preferred Brand	25%	30%	None
INFANRIX VACCINE VIAL 25-10UNT/.5ML	2	Preferred Brand	25%	30%	None
INFUMORPH 10MG/ML AMPUL P/F	1	Preferred Generic	$5.00	$0.00	P
Drug Name	Tier Nbr.	Tier Description	30-Day Preferred Pharm	90-Day Mail Order	Drug Usage Mgmt
INNOHEP 20000UNIT/ML VIAL	4	Non-Preferred	45%	45%	Q:14 /7Days
INNOPRAN XL (PROPRANOLOL HCL) 120MG CAPSULE SR 24 HR	2	Preferred Brand	25%	30%	None
INNOPRAN XL (PROPRANOLOL HCL) 80MG CAPSULE SR 24 HR	2	Preferred Brand	25%	30%	None
INSPRA 25MG TABLET	2	Preferred Brand	25%	30%	P
INSPRA 50MG TABLET	2	Preferred Brand	25%	30%	P
INTAL INH AER 800MCG	2	Preferred Brand	25%	30%	None
INTAL NEBULIZER SOLUTION	2	Preferred Brand	25%	30%	None
INTELENCE 100MG TABLET	2	Preferred Brand	25%	30%	None
INTRALIPID 10% IV FAT EMUL	1	Preferred Generic	$5.00	$0.00	P
INTRALIPID 20% IV FAT EMUL	1	Preferred Generic	$5.00	$0.00	P
INTRON A 10MMU INJ PEN	3	Specialty	25%	N/A	P
Drug Name	Tier Nbr.	Tier Description	30-Day Preferred Pharm	90-Day Mail Order	Drug Usage Mgmt
INTRON A 10MMU VIAL	3	Specialty	25%	N/A	P
INTRON A 10MMU/ML VIAL	3	Specialty	25%	N/A	P
INTRON A 18MMU VIAL	3	Specialty	25%	N/A	P
INTRON A 3MMU INJECTION PEN	4	Non-Preferred	45%	45%	P
INTRON A 50MMU VIAL	3	Specialty	25%	N/A	P
INTRON A 5MMU MULTIDOSE PEN	3	Specialty	25%	N/A	P
INTRON A 6MMU/ML VIAL	3	Specialty	25%	N/A	P
INVEGA 3MG TABLET SR OSMOTIC PUSH 24HR	4	Non-Preferred	45%	45%	P
INVEGA 6MG TABLET SR OSMOTIC PUSH 24HR	4	Non-Preferred	45%	45%	P
INVEGA 9MG TABLET SR OSMOTIC PUSH 24HR	4	Non-Preferred	45%	45%	P
INVERSINE 2.5MG TABLET	4	Non-Preferred	45%	45%	None
Drug Name	Tier Nbr.	Tier Description	30-Day Preferred Pharm	90-Day Mail Order	Drug Usage Mgmt
INVIRASE 200MG CAPSULE	2	Preferred Brand	25%	30%	None
INVIRASE 500MG TABLET	2	Preferred Brand	25%	30%	None
IPOL VIAL 40;8;32; UNT	2	Preferred Brand	25%	30%	None
IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE 21MCG AEROSOL SPRAY	1	Preferred Generic	$5.00	$0.00	None
IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE 42MCG AEROSOL SPRAY	1	Preferred Generic	$5.00	$0.00	None
IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE INHALATION SOLUTION 0.02% 60 X 2.5ML VIALSD	1	Preferred Generic	$5.00	$0.00	None
IRESSA 250MG TABLET	2	Preferred Brand	25%	30%	None
IRINOTECAN HCL INJECTION 20MG	1	Preferred Generic	$5.00	$0.00	None
ISENTRESS 400MG TABLET	2	Preferred Brand	25%	30%	None
ISO GENTAMICIN 100MG/100ML	1	Preferred Generic	$5.00	$0.00	P
ISO GENTAMICIN 120MG/100ML	1	Preferred Generic	$5.00	$0.00	P
Drug Name	Tier Nbr.	Tier Description	30-Day Preferred Pharm	90-Day Mail Order	Drug Usage Mgmt
ISOCHRON 40MG TABLET SA	1	Preferred Generic	$5.00	$0.00	None
ISOLYTE H IN 5% DEXTROSE	4	Non-Preferred	45%	45%	P
ISONIAZID 100MG TABLET	1	Preferred Generic	$5.00	$0.00	None
ISONIAZID 300MG TABLET	1	Preferred Generic	$5.00	$0.00	None
ISORDIL 40MG TABLET	2	Preferred Brand	25%	30%	None
ISOSORBIDE DN 10MG TABLET	1	Preferred Generic	$5.00	$0.00	None
ISOSORBIDE DN 2.5MG TABLET SL	1	Preferred Generic	$5.00	$0.00	None
ISOSORBIDE DN 20MG TABLET	1	Preferred Generic	$5.00	$0.00	None
ISOSORBIDE DN 30MG TABLET	1	Preferred Generic	$5.00	$0.00	None
ISOSORBIDE DN 40MG TABLET SA	1	Preferred Generic	$5.00	$0.00	None
ISOSORBIDE DN 5MG TABLET	1	Preferred Generic	$5.00	$0.00	None
Drug Name	Tier Nbr.	Tier Description	30-Day Preferred Pharm	90-Day Mail Order	Drug Usage Mgmt
ISOSORBIDE DN 5MG TABLET SL	1	Preferred Generic	$5.00	$0.00	None
ISOSORBIDE MN 10MG TABLET	1	Preferred Generic	$5.00	$0.00	None
ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE 20MG TABLET (500 CT)	1	Preferred Generic	$5.00	$0.00	None
ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE ER TABLET 120MG (100 CT)	1	Preferred Generic	$5.00	$0.00	None
ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE ER TABLET 30MG (100 CT)	1	Preferred Generic	$5.00	$0.00	None
ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE TABLET ER 60MG (100 CT)	1	Preferred Generic	$5.00	$0.00	None
ISRADIPINE CAPSULES 2.5MG (100 CT)	2	Preferred Brand	25%	30%	None
ISRADIPINE CAPSULES 5MG (100 CT)	2	Preferred Brand	25%	30%	None
ISTALOL 0.5% EYE DROPS	2	Preferred Brand	25%	30%	None
ITRACONAZOLE 100MG CAPSULE	1	Preferred Generic	$5.00	$0.00	P
IVEEGAM EN INJ 5GM HU	3	Specialty	25%	N/A	P
Drug Name	Tier Nbr.	Tier Description	30-Day Preferred Pharm	90-Day Mail Order	Drug Usage Mgmt
IXEMPRA KIT 15MG	2	Preferred Brand	25%	30%	P
IXEMPRA KIT 45MG	2	Preferred Brand	25%	30%	P

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Below are a few notes to help you understand the above 2009 Medicare Part D Advantage Star Plan by RxAmerica 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.