Central California Alliance for Health | Living Healthy | June 2019

5 HEALTHY DRUG NAME USED FOR ACTION Cyclosporine modified solution, Mycophenolate mofetil suspension Transplant rejection prophylaxis Added to the formulary for children under 12 years of age Xatmep, Cyclosporine modified solution Cancer, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis Added to the formulary for children under 12 years of age Heparin, Heparin flush, Lovenox Anticoagulant Added to the formulary Nexplanon implant Contraception Added Methergine (brand name) Uterine bleeding after giving birth Added Climara (estradiol once-weekly patch), Yuvafem and generic estradiol vaginal tablet Menopausal symptoms Added Premarin cream Labial adhesion (in babies and very young children) Added for patients ages 3 and under Fyavolv Contraception Requires prior authorization Diclofenac-misoprostol, Meclofenamate Pain Requires prior authorization Trospium ER capsule Overactive bladder Requires prior authorization Oxytrol for Women patch Overactive bladder Added Potassium citrate-citric acid, sodium citrate-citric acid Modification of urinary pH Added Butalbital/acetaminophen 50/325mg tablet, Butalbital/acetaminophen/caffeine 50/325/40mg tablet Migraines New quantity limit Nalocet Pain Removed from formulary Formulary changes Best practices for taking medications Taking medicine as directed by your doctor is an important way to stay healthy. It is important to take medications on schedule and in the amounts directed for the best results. Many medications might not have effects that you can feel immediately, but keep in mind that it is still important to take them regularly for their long-term benefit. Check with your doctor before stopping a medication. If you are feeling any side effects, call your doctor’s office. They can assist you with planning what to do next. You can also check in with your local pharmacists if you have any questions about the medications you have been prescribed. A few helpful ways to help remind you to take your medications are: ●  ● Make a medication chart or calendar where you can check off the medicines you have taken on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. ●  ● Put your medications in a weekly pill box. Before the week starts, put all your daily medications in the box for each day. ●  ● Put your medications next to something you do or see every day. For example, put your medication bottle next to your toothbrush, coffeepot, etc.