Inside this issue of Express Scripts Network Pharmacy Weekly, you will find the following:

• External Code List (ECL) Update-Final Reminder
• Medicare D Compliance Attestation
• Medicare D Pharmacy Notice Reminder
• Amerigroup Formulary Correction

*Please see attached PDF for more information.

Dear Person Responsible for Third Party Contracting:

OptumRx appreciates your pharmacy’s current participation in the Commercial and Medicaid pharmacy networks administered by OptumRx. In accordance with the Vaccine and Immunization Injection2 Network Compensation Exhibit to the Pharmacy Network Agreement, OptumRx is providing the Flu Season Communication for 2016-2017. This communication highlights established vaccines currently on the program with the total reimbursement per dose and introduces new vaccines available for distribution. Please note the new vaccine for 2016- 2017 is not effective under an All-Inclusive Rate until October 1, 2016 and coverage is dependent on member eligibility and status.

If you have any questions, please contact your assigned Network Contract Associate or Manager for additional details.

Sincerely,

Pharmacy Network Contracting Department

OptumRx

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