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Anthem Blue Cross List of Tier 1 and 2 Pharmacies

June 21, 2017 By Kevin Knauss Leave a Comment

To make it easier than ever to find local level 1 pharmacies for your clients, refer to this Rx Choice Tiered Pharmacy list for California. A circle with either a 1 or a 2 next to each pharmacy indicates whether it’s a level 1 or a level 2.

Filed Under: Anthem Blue Cross Tagged With: Anthem, Blue Cross, Drugs, Pharmacy, Prescriptions

Online Drug Price Checker Tool From Sharp Health Plan

April 18, 2017 By Kevin Knauss Leave a Comment

Sharp, Health Plan, Drugs, Prescription, Prices, Pharmacies, Brand, Generic

Sharp Health Plan has added an online drug price checker tool. The online tool is powered by PilotRx. Prices quoted are specific to the rates negotiated by MedImpact on Sharp Health Plan’s behalf. For more detailed medication information, Sharp Health Plan members should log in to Sharp Connect to receive the most accurate drug pricing based on their benefit plan.

Filed Under: Sharp Health Plan Tagged With: Drugs, Pharmacy, Prescriptions, Prices, Sharp

Sharp Health Plan Transitioning From Diplomat to CVS Specialty Pharmacy

December 19, 2016 By Kevin Knauss Leave a Comment

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Effective February 25, 2017, Sharp Health Plan is moving from Diplomat to CVS Specialty Pharmacy. According to Sharp, they found that CVS provides greater flexibility on how members can fulfill their specialty medication needs.

Filed Under: Sharp Health Plan Tagged With: CVS, Diplomat, Drugs, Medications, Pharmacy, Prescriptions, Sharp, Specialty

Blue Shield Partners with CVS for New Pharmacy Drug Benefits Program

November 2, 2016 By Kevin Knauss Leave a Comment

Blue Shield has entered into an agreement with CVS Health to support manufacturer rebate and pharmacy network contracting for its outpatient pharmacy benefit and has received approval from the Department of Managed Health Care.

Filed Under: Blue Shield Tagged With: Benefits, Blue Shield, CVS, Drugs, Pharmacy, Prescriptions

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