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    Update to Preventive Services Drug Coverage | 10/19/2023

    Learn about age-specific ranges we’ll be applying to preventive prescription drugs

    Pharmacy MarketWatch | 10/19/2023

    We are implementing new programs and modular formulary options that will continue to save our members money and reduce pharmacy spend

    The Buzz Around GLP-1 Medications | 8/21/2023

    GLP-1 brand name medications like Wegovy and Ozempic are impacting drug trends and pharmacy benefits

    Introducing Rx Savings Solutions | 7/18/2023

    Rx Savings Solutions offers members personalized alerts regarding saving opportunities on their prescriptions

    Prescription data submitted to CMS | 6/15/2023

    Premera successfully submitted prescription drug data to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS)

    Survey Now Closed for Prescription Drug Data Collection | 5/18/2023

    The employer survey for prescription drug data is now closed to meet the June 1, 2023, CMS submission deadline

    Your deadline to submit information for the RxDC report is April 26 | 4/20/2023

    Under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, health issuers offering group or individual health coverage and self-funded group health plans must submit detailed data on prescription drug pricing and healthcare spending

    Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy Name Change | 4/20/2023

    New name, same patient-first service

    Update: Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC) Reporting | 3/16/2023

    Find out how Premera plans to support reference year 2022 reporting for groups, due June 1, 2023

    Kroger – Express Scripts Termination Reminder | 1/19/2023

    Kroger Pharmacies are no longer in-network as of January 1, 2023

    Synergie Medication Collective Launches to Lower Specialty Medication Costs | 1/19/2023

    Premera and other Blue Cross Blue Shield companies come together to launch Synergie Medication Collective

    Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC) Reporting | 1/19/2023

    Premera successfully submitted the required reporting ahead of the December 27 deadline

    Update: Kroger Seeks to End Pharmacy Agreement with Express Scripts | 12/15/2022

    Kroger notified Express Scripts, Inc. (ESI) of its intent to end their pharmacy provider agreement effective January 1, 2023

    Kroger Seeks to End Pharmacy Agreement with Express Scripts | 11/17/2022

    Premera members who have filled a prescription at a Kroger pharmacy in the last 90 days will receive a letter from Premera with a list of alternate pharmacies

    Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC) Reporting | 10/24/2022

    What you need to know about Premera’s approach to this upcoming requirement

    Preventive Services Update: PrEP for HIV | 8/18/2022

    Learn about an update to our preventive care benefits for preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP)

    Our Preventive Drug List is Changing | 11/17/2021

    Impacted members will be notified about this change soon

    New Pharmacy Prior Authorizations Going Live on July 1, 2021 | 5/18/2021

    A drug, Soolantra, will soon require prior authorization

    New Pharmacy Prior Authorization Going Live on January 1, 2021 | 11/16/2020

    Some drugs will require a new prior authorization.

    New Pharmacy Prior Authorization Going Live On October 2, 2020 | 9/14/2020

    A fertility drug, Follistim, will now require prior authorization.

    New Preventive Drug Lists Are Available | 8/17/2020

    Premera recently improved and replaced the three standard preventive drug lists. You can check them out now!

    New Pharmacy Prior Authorizations Going Live on August 1, 2020 | 6/15/2020

    Some asthma and diabetes drugs will require prior authorization.

    Ranitidine Recall | 5/18/2020

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requested manufacturers to withdraw all prescription and over the counter (OTC) ranitidine drugs from the market immediately.

    New Preventive Care Benefit: PrEP for HIV Prevention | 5/18/2020

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requested manufacturers to withdraw all prescription and over the counter (OTC) ranitidine drugs from the market immediately.

    What Happens When New Medicines Come to Market? | 2/17/2020

    Premera collaborates with this “watchdog on drug pricing” to identify cost-effectiveness and value of drugs—ultimately helping safeguard you and your employees.

    Specialty Pharmacy Changes for 2020 | 11/18/2019

    Find out important information about mandatory specialty pharmacy for group plans next year.

    Formulary Updates for Metallic Plans | 10/14/2019

    Find out which drugs are impacted by the latest metallic formulary changes.

    Prior Authorization Update: Victoza | 8/19/2019

    A drug to treat type II diabetes will require prior authorization to be covered.

    New Gene Therapy for Children | 7/15/2019

    Find out how we’re covering Zolgensma, a new drug to treat spinal muscular atrophy.