Extensively drug-resistant TB (XDR-TB) is a type of MDR TB with resistance to isoniazid and rifampin, plus any fluoroquinolone and at least one of three injectable second-line drugs (i.e., amikacin, kanamycin, or capreomycin). Select treatment based on consult with an infectious disease spec...
*You should consider formulary status of all medications you may be taking when making enrollment decisions. Insulin Affordability Click here for more information on Lilly’s $35/month insulin, as well as other resources that may help reduce your out-of-pocket costs for insulin therapy. Eligibilit...
Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) are medications that slow (inhibit) the activity of the enzyme ACE, which decreases the production of angiotensin II. As a result, blood vessels enlarge or dilate, and blood pressure is reduced. This lower blood pressure makes it easier for...
West Pharmaceutical, founded in 1923, designs and manufactures systems for delivering injectable medicines. The company’s products include stoppers, seals, and self-injection devices, as well as custom-made components for surgical, diagnostic, and other drug delivery systems. West serves pharmaceutical,...
Oral and injectable systemic corticosteroids are steroid hormones prescribed to decrease inflammation in arthritis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, asthma, bronchitis, some skin rashes, and allergic or inflammatory conditions of the nose and eyes. S
except as required by law or by the terms of your specific plan: 1. Any medications available over-the-counter (OTC) that do not require a prescription by federal or state law, and any medication that is a pharmaceutical alternative to an OTC medication other than insulin [examples inclu...
Specialty drugs may be oral, topical, or injectable medications that can either be self- administered or administered by a health care professional. For a current list of specialty medications, visit myprime.com or bcbstx.com and log in to Blue Access for Members. Note that some drug classes...
Injectable amino acids are pregnancy category C, which means not enough studies have been done to establish their safety during pregnancy, so pregnant women should avoid them [27]. Legality of Amino Acid Supplements The use of amino acid supplements is not prohibited by World Anti-Doping Agency...
Specialty drugs may be oral, topical or injectable medications that can either be self-administered or administered by a health care professional. For a current list of specialty medications, visit MyPrime.com. Note that some drug classes may be excluded by some plans and therefore may not be ...
DrugClassExcludedMedicationsCoveredAlternatives ANTINEOPLASTIC/ IMMUNOSUPPRESSANT Biologics–InjectableTumorNecrosis FactorAntagonistsandOtherDrugs orInfammatoryConditions Cimzia,Simponi,Stelara,XeljanzEnbrel,Humira AUTONOMIC&CENTRAL NERVOUSSYSTEM Inter eronBetaMedications or ...