Benefit Reference Guide - The School District of Palm Beach County

Healthcare Benefits - Medications
The right medications for you
Make informed decisions
UnitedHealthcare Prescription Drug List (PDL)
The PDL includes brand and generic prescription medications approved by the FDA. Medications are placed on
different “tiers” based on their overall value. Tier 1 is the lowest-cost tier option. When selecting a medication, you
and your doctor should consult the PDL.
Specialty medications
Specialty medications are managed through our Specialty Pharmacy Program. Take advantage of personalized
patient support designed to help you get the most out of your treatment plan. Our Specialty Pharmacy
Program also offers on-call pharmacists available 24 hours a day, robust clinical and adherence programs,
coaching on lower-cost medication options, and additional resources and condition-specific support. Visit
www.uhcspecialtyrx.com or call 1-866-429-8177 to learn more.
Want to learn more about specific medications?
` Log on to myuhc.com and click on “Pharmacies and Prescriptions.”
Save money
Look for potential lower-cost alternatives
Log on to myuhc.com to look for your lowest-cost options.
Ask your doctor if a lower-cost alternative medication may
be right for you.
Generic options
Many brand medications have generic equivalents available.
Generics contain the same active ingredients (the chemicals
that make a medication work) as brand medications. Generic
medications must meet the strict FDA brand medication
standards for quality, strength and purity.
` Log on to myuhc.com to look for potential
lower-cost alternatives.
` Call the Specialty Referral Line at
1-866-429-8177.
` Visit uhcspecialtyrx.com for helpful
resources.
www.myFBMC.com
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