Quarterly, pharmacists and medical professionals review the prescription drug list to ensure it includes safe, cost-effective medications and reflects changes in the availability of certain drugs.

The good news for consumers is that patents for many popular brand-name drugs have expired, making them available in generic form.

Unless otherwise indicated, the generic equivalents of brand-name drugs deleted continue to be covered at the lowest copayment. They are safe, effective and can save you money. Always ask your doctor or pharmacist if a generic is available when you receive a prescription. Visit our website at www.bcbsfl.com for the complete BlueMedicare Rx guide.

Additions to BlueMedicare Rx Options 1, 2 & 3
Effective 04/01/2007
acetaminophen/salicylamide/ phenyltolox/caffeine
bupropion 300 mg
chlorpheniramine/pyrilamine/ phenylephrine
colestipol granules
Eleprase
epirubicin
hydrocortisone acetate/ aloe vera gel
Januvia
Kadian 80 mg (morphine sulfate)
Medent-PE (phenylephrine/guaifenesin)
metoprolol succinate 25 mg
moexipril
morphine sulfate oral solution 100mg/5ml
norethindrone/ethinyl estradiol
ondansetron tabs, oral solution
ondansetron ODT
oxandrolone
oxybutynin
paroxetine oral suspension
phenylephrine/guaifenesin
phenylephrine/guaifenesin - Extendryl G
prednicarbate
pseudoephedrinemethscopolamine/ chlorpheniraminemethscopolamine
Soltamox (tamoxifen citrate)
sulfacetamide sodium
testosterone cypionate
Travatan Z
urea nailstik
Vectibix (panitumumab)
Xopenex HFA*

* Added to Option 3 only; already included with Options 1 and 2.