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Specialty medications are covered through Independence prescription plans,
which are administered by FutureScripts®. Effective
January 1, 2015, it is mandatory that Independence members receive
their specialty medications through our exclusive specialty pharmacy provider
BriovaRxTM. Therefore, Independence members will no longer be able
to obtain specialty medications from a retail or mail-order pharmacy, unless it
is their first fill of the specialty medication.
The FutureScripts Specialty Pharmacy Program brings a single, reliable
source for our members? specialty medication needs. As you may know, many
specialty drugs require special storage and handling and are usually
administered at home. With the FutureScripts Specialty Pharmacy Program,
members will have access to these services and conveniences:
- Medication counseling 24/7. Pharmacists are available to
answer any questions members have about their specialty medications, explain
how to inject certain medications, and discuss possible side effects.
- Educational materials to support improved health. Members
will receive pertinent information about their health condition and specialty
medication along with their prescription to help them better understand how the
drug treats their condition, potential side effects, and ways they can manage
their medication more effectively.
- Confidential and convenient order and delivery. Ordering
specialty medication is simple using the convenient, toll-free telephone number
listed on the member?s ID card. Medications will be delivered to them anywhere
in the U.S. in confidential packaging and with no additional shipping
charges.
- Refill reminder service. Members will receive a phone call
before the scheduled refill date. During this call, a representative from
FutureScripts will confirm the prescription dosage and delivery system, discuss
any side effects, and answer any questions.
If you have any questions about the mandatory specialty medication program,
please call the FutureScripts number listed on your patient?s member ID card or
call our Customer Service at 1-800-ASK-BLUE.
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