IBC is committed to providing your patients with access
to quality, cost-effective prescription medications through
our prescription drug program, which is administered
by FutureScripts®, an independent pharmacy benefits
manager. As part of this effort, ICORE Healthcare (ICORE),
a leader in specialty pharmacy services, has been chosen
as the exclusive specialty pharmacy provider within the
FutureScripts specialty network.
Effective February 1, 2012, all prescription drug
requests for commercial members submitted through the
FutureScripts Direct Ship Specialty Pharmacy Program will
be routed to ICORE for fulfillment.
Existing specialty prescriptions
If commercial members currently have prescriptions on file
with another specialty pharmacy, they will be transferred
to ICORE on or before February 1, 2012. These members
will continue to have their specialty medications delivered
to the location of their choice in the U.S., and this change
will not affect their cost-sharing.
Our prior authorization process will remain the same,
so members with an existing authorization will not need
to request a new one until the current authorization has
expired.
Specialty services through ICORE
Through ICORE, members will receive convenient access
to the following specialty services:
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Comprehensive coordination of care. This
coordination of care includes benefits investigation, prior
authorization coordination, and ongoing refill reminders.
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Direct access to pharmacists and nurses. The
ICORE support staff is available toll-free to answer any
questions that your IBC patients may have.
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Clinical programs. ICORE monitors patient progress to
achieve optimal treatment outcomes.
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Educational materials. Patients have access to helpful
materials, such as instruction guides to assist with
self-administering medication.
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Free delivery. Medications are delivered at no cost to
the patient?s home or another address in the U.S. in two
to five business days from the date the order is received.
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Ancillary supplies. Items such as syringes and needles
are available with the medication at no additional cost.
To enroll a member in the FutureScripts Direct Ship
Specialty Pharmacy Program, please call FutureScripts
at 1-888-678-7012 or visit www.futurescripts.com/priorauthorization and
download the Direct Ship
Injectables Form. If any of your IBC patients have
questions about this transition, please have them call the
telephone number listed on their ID card under pharmacy
benefits.