Effective January 1, 2008, HPS will begin covering the smoking cessation drug
Chantix. HPS will cover
Chantix for a three month period and it will be covered as a third-tier drug. Athens Regional Health Services members will be required to participate in the ARMC smoking cessation class in order to have coverage for
Chantix.
Visit the
Chantix web site for more information. Please consult with your physician to make sure Chantix is appropriate for you.
Low-cost generic drugs are as safe and effective as their brand name equivalents.
Wal-Mart and
Target offer over 300 different generics available for $4 per prescription fill or refill (up to a 30-day supply)
and
Kmart offers 90-prescriptions for $15. The program is available at all
Wal-Mart,
Sam's Club, Neighborhood Market,
Target
and
Kmart pharmacies. If you want additional information on specifically which generic drugs are covered,
each store offers detailed information on their web site.
