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Since 1984, APCI has been the ‘united voice of independent pharmacy’

APCI began as a small buying group for a limited number of independent pharmacies in central Alabama. Since that time, the cooperative has grown to more than 1,800 members pharmacies in 26 states, and provides its members with a wide range of products and services.

Our mission is to represent the economic and professional interests of independent pharmacies by providing leadership, vision, and a collective voice for our members in the healthcare marketplace. Our goal is to level the playing field for our member pharmacies by providing innovative, targeted programs to benefit our entire membership.

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Feb

2016

OptumRx: Important Information Regarding Silorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company

Effective: February 1, 2016

Dear Pharmacy Provider: Effective February 1, 2016, all Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, W o rke rs’ Compensation claims should be submitted to the following BIN/PCN combination below: For All Claims: Rx BIN: 010876 Rx PCN: CC Rx Submitted Group: CC4888 As always, please review the claimants ID card (sample below) and refer to the on-line adjudication system for applicable messaging, coverage and eligibility determinations.

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Feb

2016

OptumRx: Recall of 0.9& Sodium Chloride Irrigation by Baxter

Effective: February 5, 2016

On February 5, 2016, Baxter announced a recall of one lot of 0.9% sodium chloride irrigation because of the presence of particulate matter, identified as an insect, in the solution of a single unit. Per Baxter, use of irrigation solution with foreign material contamination may lead to complications, such as inflammatory reaction, foreign body reaction, and local infection. These complications are dependent in which anatomic location the irrigation is used. Catamaran, an OptumRx Company, notified members who may be affected by this recall. These members were provided information to help them identify if their medication is being recalled. In the future, these members may inquire about the 0.9% sodium chloride irrigation prescription(s) you dispensed. If you have any questions, please call Baxter at 800-437-5176 (8:00 am – 5:00 pm CT, Monday through Friday) for more information about this recall.

11

Feb

2016

OptumRx: Processing of Compounded Medications

Effective: Immediately

Health New England and Minuteman Health will no longer allow pharmacies to submit compounded medication claims with a clarification code of 8 (process for approved ingredients). When receiving a rejection on a specific ingredient, please check to see if this ingredient is on our compound exclusion list below. If it is a covered ingredient, please resubmit the claim with a different NDC number for the desired product.

11

Feb

2016

Optumrx: UnitedHealthcare Community Plan* and OptumRx to Manage Pharmacy Benefits for Iowa Health Link Members

Effective: March 1, 2016

Effective March 1, 2016, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan will manage pharmacy benefits for Iowa Health Link members according to the state‟s preferred drug list. OptumRx, our pharmacy benefits manager, will handle claims processing for these new UnitedHealthcare Community Plan members, who will receive UnitedHealthcare Community Plan member ID cards as shown in the following example. Claims Processing Information Please submit claims using the following information. If you have questions, or if a member has not yet received their member ID card, please call the OptumRx Help Desk at 877-495-2272.

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Feb

2016

Argus: USA Medical

Effective: February 18, 2016

What You Need to Know
Effective February 18, 2016, the USA Medical program will be processed through Argus
Health Systems.
Program Overview
Acquire Health, LLC will offer the program to uninsured and under-insured patients. The
patient will be responsible for the full cost of the claim, but will receive their medication
at a discounted rate. There is no anticipated end date for the program.
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