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Preferred Drug List - BCBSM
www.bcbsm.comIf both the generic and brand names are on the drug list, the drug is assigned to the tier that matches the available generic. The brand-name drug is generally not covered when there’s an available generic. Brand-for-generic substitution Select brand-name drugs may be covered at a generic copay, and the generic drug will not be covered. These ...
5 Tier Basic Drug List - BCBSIL
www.bcbsil.comAccording to the FDA, compared to its brand counterpart, an FDA-approved generic drug: • Is chemically the same • Works just as well in the body • Is as safe and effective • Meets the same standards set by the FDA The main difference between the reference brand drug and the generic equivalent is that the generic often costs much less.
Four-Tier Covered Drug List
www.bcbsla.comBefore you fill a prescription for any drug, you should take the following steps, if needed: 1) Check to see if the drugs you take are on the drug List. ... brand and the generic drug. ... to quantity limits per day supply, per dispensing event, …