Return to Home Page Tables and Charts Glossary of Terms Resources
 
Sponsored by Takeda
Executive Summary Methodology Profile of Respondents Plan Design Features Cost Sharing Highlights Pharmacy Reimbursement Highlights Drug Cost Highlights Utilization Management Highlights
 

Drug Inclusions and Exclusions
Drug inclusions and exclusions, with roots in traditional indemnity insurance, strive to curb medically unnecessary utilization.


Table 40 shows the drug treatments and therapeutic classes that employers commonly exclude from coverage.

While many employers exclude certain treatments and classes, others may cover them with no exclusion or controls for managing utilization.

Table 41 illustrates the range of management tools employers are using for these often costly drugs.


Table 40
: Drug Exclusions


Table 41
: Types of Coverage Limitations for Included Drug Treatments


Strengthening Prescription Drug Safety

FDA Uses Many Tools to Monitor Drugs

© 2007 Pharmacy Benefit Management Institute | 8679 E. San Alberto Dr., Ste. 101 | Scottsdale, AZ 85258-4368 | 480.730.0814