For Commercial, Marketplace, and Medicaid Formularies
New Drugs (recently FDA approved, prior authorization required, Tier 3, non-formulary for Child Health Plus).
Please note that on April 1, 2023, the pharmacy benefit for New York State (NYS) Medicaid Managed Care and Health Recovery Plan (HARP) Members transitioned to the NYS Medicaid fee-for-service (FFS) Pharmacy Program called NYRX. Physician administered medications under the Medicaid Member’s medical benefit remain the responsibility of MVP.
New Chemical Entities |
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Drug Name | Indication |
Inpefa™(sotagliflozin) |
Risk reduction of cardiovascular death, hospitalization for heart failure, and urgent heart failure visits in adults with heart failure, or type 2 diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, and other cardiovascular risk factors |
Miebo™ (perfluorohexyloc-tane) |
The treatment of dry eye disease |
Columvi™ (glofitamab) |
The treatment of adults with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, not otherwise specified, or large B-cell lymphoma arising from follicular lymphoma, after 2 or more lines of systemic therapy |
Rezzayo™ (rezafungin) |
The treatment of candidemia and invasive candidiasis in adults with limited or no alternative treatment options |
Rystiggo®(rozanolixizumab-noli) |
The treatment of generalized myasthenia gravis in adults who are anti-acetylcholine receptor or anti-muscle-specific tyrosine kinase antibody positive |
Xdemvy™ (lotilaner} |
The treatment of Demodex blepharitis |
Ngenla™ (somatrogon-ghla} |
The treatment of growth failure due to inadequate secretion of endogenous growth hormone in patients ages 3 to 17 years |
Beyfortus™ (nirsevimab-alip) |
The prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in newborns and infants entering or during their first RSV season, and for children up to 24 months of age who remain vulnerable to severe RSV disease through their second RSV season |
Xacduro® (durlobactam/ sulbactam} |
The treatment of hospital-acquired bacterial pneumonia and ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia caused by susceptible isolates of Acinetobacter baumannii-calcoaceticus complex in adults |
Izervay™ (avacincaptad pegol) |
The treatment of geographic atrophy (GA), due to age-related macular degeneration (AMD) |
Elrexfio™ (elranatamab-bcmm } |
The treatment of multiple myeloma in adults who are refractory to at least 1 proteasome inhibitor, 1 immunomodulatory agent, and 1 anti-CD38 antibody |
Opvee® (nalmefene} |
The emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose induced by natural or synthetic opioids, as manifested by respiratory and/or central nervous system depression in patients ages 12 years and older |
Airsupra™ (budesonide/ albuterol) |
The as-needed treatment or prevention of bronchoconstriction, and the prevention of asthma exacerbations in patients aged 4 years and older |
Veopoz™ (pozelimab) |
The treatment of CD55-deficient protein-losing enteropathy (also known as CHAPLE syndrome) |
Sohonos™ (palovarotene) |
For the reduction in the volume of new heterotopic ossification in females ages 8 years and older and in males ages 10 years and older with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva |
Balfaxar® (prothrombin complex concentrate, human-lans) |
The urgent reversal of acquired coagulation factor deficiency induced by Vitamin K antagonist (VKA, e.g., warfarin) therapy in adults with need for an urgent surgery/invasive procedure |
New Combinations/Formulations |
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Drug Name |
Indication |
Olpruva™ (sodium phenylbutyrate) |
The treatment of urea cycle disorders |
Vyvgart® Hytrulo (efgartigimod alfa and hyaluronidase-qvfc) |
The treatment of generalized myasthenia gravis in adults who are anti-acetylcholine receptor antibody positive |
Idacio® (adalimumab-aacf) |
The treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) in adults, ulcerative colitis, and plaque psoriasis in adults, the treatment of juvenile idiopathic arthritis in patients aged 2 years and older, and the treatment of Crohn's disease in patients aged 6 years and older (biosimilar of Humira) |
Hulio® (adalimumab-fkjp) |
The treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) in adults, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and plaque psoriasis in adults and the treatment of juvenile idiopathic arthritis in patients aged 2 years and older (biosimilar of Humira) |
ADALIMU-FKJP (adalimumab-fkjp) |
The treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) in adults, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and plaque psoriasis in adults and the treatment of juvenile idiopathic arthritis in patients aged 2 years and older (biosimilar of Humira) |
Cyltezo™ (adalimumab-adbm) |
The treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) in adults, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and plaque psoriasis in adults, non-infectious intermediate, posterior, and panuveitis in adults and the treatment of juvenile idiopathic arthritis in patients 2 years of age and older (biosimilar of Humira) |
Suflave™ (polyethylene glycol 3350/ sodium sulfate/ potassium chloride/ magnesium sulfate/ sodium chloride) |
Osmotic laxative indicated for cleansing of the colon in preparation for colonoscopy in adults. |
Yusimry® ™ (adalimumab-aqvh) |
The treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, plaque psoriasis in adults, the treatment of juvenile idiopathic arthritis in patients ages 2 years and older, and Crohn's disease in patients ages 6 and older (biosimilar of Humira) |
Yuflyma® (adalimumab-aaty) |
The treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, ulcerative colitis, plaque psoriasis, and hidradenitis suppurativa in adults, the treatment of juvenile idiopathic arthritis in patients ages 2 years and older, and the treatment of Crohn's disease in patients ages 6 years and older (biosimilar of Humira) |
Hadlima™ (adalimumab-bwwd) |
The treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, ulcerative colitis, plaque psoriasis, and hidradenitis suppur-ativa, non-infectious inter-mediate, pos-terior, and panuveitis in adults, the treat-ment of juvenile idio-pathic arthritis in patients ages 2 years and older, and the treatment of Crohn's disease in patients ages 6 years and older (biosimilar of Humira) |
ADALIMU-ADAZ (adalimumab-adaz) |
The treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, ulcerative colitis, plaque psoriasis in adults, the treatment of juvenile idiopathic arthritis in patients ages 2 years and older, and the treatment of Crohn's disease in patients ages 6 years and older (biosimilar of Humira) |
Hyrimoz® ™ (adalimumab-adaz) |
The treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, plaque psoriasis, and hidradenitis suppurativa in adults, the treatment of juvenile idiopathic arthritis in patients ages 2 years and older, and Crohn's disease in patients ages 6 and older (biosimilar of Humira) |
Bevacizumab intravitreal (bevacizumab) |
Used as an intravitreal injection to treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and non-AMD eye conditions (biosimilar of Avastin®) |
Iyuzeh™ (Latanoprost) |
The reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension |
Lodoco® (colchicine} |
The risk reduction of myocardial infarction, stroke, coronary revascularization, and cardiovascular death in adults with established atherosclerotic disease or with multiple risk factors for cardiovascular disease |
Rykindo® (risperidone extended release} |
The treatment of schizophrenia, and as monotherapy or as adjunctive therapy to lithium or valproate for the maintenance treatment of bipolar I disorder, in adults |
Altuviiio™ ([antihemophilic factor (recombinant), Fc-VWF-XTEN fusion protein-ehtl]) |
Use in adults and pediatrics with hemophilia A for routine prophylaxis to reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes, for on-demand treatment and control of bleeding episodes, and for perioperative management of bleeding |
Drugs Removed from Prior Authorization – Commercial and Exchange
Beyfortus* |
Opvee |
Krazati |
Sunleca tablet |
Sunleca injection* |
Sezaby* |
Nexobrid* |
Jaypirca |
Aponvie* |
Orserdu |
Lunsumio* |
Hyftor |
Atorvaliq |
Iheezo gel * |
Zynz * |
*Denotes a Medical drug, which does not require prior authorization for Commercial, Exchange,and Medicaid
Drug Exclusion
Idacio |
Hulio |
Adalimumab-FKJP |
Cyltezo |
Yusimry |
Yuflyma |
Hadlima |
Iyuzeh |
Tascenso ODT |
Tlando |
Amjevita |
Filspari |
Konvomep |
Rezvoglar |
New Generics |
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Brand Name |
Generic Name |
Commerical |
Medicaid |
Exchange |
Mozobil inj |
Plerixafor inj |
Tier 1 |
NYRX Medicaid Transition |
Tier 2 |
Folotyn |
Pralatrexate inj |
Medical, Prior Authorization per Orphan Drug Policy |
Medical, Prior Authorization per Orphan Drug Policy |
Medical, Prior Authorization per Orphan Drug Policy |
Onglyza |
Saxagliptin |
Brand and generic excluded |
NYRX Medicaid Transition |
Brand and generic excluded |
Indocin |
Indomethacin suppositories |
Brand and generic excluded |
NYRX Medicaid Transition |
Brand and generic excluded |
Kombiglyze |
Saxagliptin- Metformin |
Brand and generic excluded |
NYRX Medicaid Transition |
Brand and generic excluded |
Spiriva handihaler |
Tiotropium bromide inhalation |
Brand Tier 2, generic non-formulary |
NYRX Medicaid Transition |
Brand Tier 2, generic non-formulary |
Miscellaneous Updates
Commercial and Exchange
- 2024 Commercial and Exchange Formulary Changes
- 2024 changes for New York and Vermont Commercial and Exchange formularies. Changes begin on January 1, 2024, and will be effective depending on the Member's plan year start date.
Medication |
2024 Update |
Formulary Alternatives |
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Levemir, Levemir Flexpen and Levemir FlexTouch |
Move Levemir, Levemir Flexpen and Levemir FlexTouch to excluded status |
Basaglar, Lantus |
Aemcolo |
Move Aemcolo to excluded status |
Xifaxan |
adalimumab-adaz and Hyrimoz |
ADD Prior Authorization (PA) to adalimumab-adaz and Hyrimoz |
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budesonide/formoterol fumarate (generic Symbicort) |
MOVE budesonide/formoterol fumarate (generic Symbicort) to Preferred/Generic status (Tier 1) |
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Advair Diskus, Advair HFA, fluticasone furoate/vilanterol, and Symbicort |
MOVE Advair Diskus, Advair HFA, fluticasone furoate/vilanterol, and Symbicort to Excluded status. |
budesonide/formoterol fumarate (generic Symbicort), Wixela (generic Advair) , fluticasone-salmeterol (generic Advair), Breo Ellipta |
Flovent Diskus, Flovent HFA & Pulmicort Flexhaler |
Move from Tier 2 to Tier 3 |
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Saxenda and Wegovy |
Remove 12 month per lifetime quantity limit. Add prior authorization under new Weight Loss Drugs policy. |
Phentermine, benzphetamine, diethylpropion, Qsymia, Contrave are available with a 365-day lifetime limit. |
Medicaid
On April 1, 2023, the pharmacy benefit for New York State (NYS) Medicaid Managed Care and Health Recovery Plan (HARP) Members transitioned to the NYS Medicaid fee-for-service (FFS) Pharmacy Program called NYRX.
Policy Updates
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