CHRISTUS Health Plan is an existing plan sponsor with CVS/caremark. Effective March 1, 2015, claims for this plan will begin processing using new 4RX data. The following updated information will assist your pharmacy with submitting claims for this plan sponsor.

It is important to update or create patient profiles to reflect this new information to prevent rejects. If you have questions or need assistance, please call the Pharmacy Help Desk at 1-800-364-6331.

Effective February 17, 2015, generic for Nexium® 20 and 40 mg capsules became available in the marketplace; however, due to limited supply of the generic, select Medicare Part D plans adjudicating claims through CVS/caremark will continue to cover only the BRAND NAME product. The generic product, esomeprazole magnesium, will be nonformulary. Please continue to dispense brand name, Nexium®.

If claims for the generics are submitted, the following reject will occur:

Reject 70 <<Product/Service Not Covered – Plan/Benefit Exclusion >>

In an executive order dated Feb. 17, 2015, the Governor of the State of Kentucky authorized pharmacists located in any Kentucky county to dispense emergency refills of up to a 30-day supply of prescription medication for residents affected by the recent winter storm (in accordance with provisions of Kentucky Revised Statutes 315.500 and 201 KAR 2:330).

This executive order allows emergency fills of up to a 30-day supply of all covered medications, excluding narcotics, beginning Feb. 15, 2015 through Feb. 24, 2015, due to the severe conditions resulting from this storm.

APCI Member and U.S. Representative Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) will be attending the APCI Convention on Sunday, March 1.

In an executive order dated Feb. 17, 2015, the Governor of the State of Kentucky authorized pharmacists in any Kentucky county to dispense emergency refills of up to a 30-day supply of prescription medication for residents affected by the recent winter storm (in accordance with provisions of Kentucky Revised Statutes 315.500 and 201 KAR 2:330).

This executive order allows emergency fills of up to a 30-day supply of all covered medications, excluding narcotics, beginning Feb. 15, 2015 through Feb. 24, 2015, due to the severe conditions resulting from this storm.