These drugs are always included on the formulary. Category II - The drug is clinically and therapeutically similar to other available products. These drugs are reviewed by Aetna U.S. Healthcare for overall value, including cost and manufacturer volume discount arrangements, before being placed on the formulary. Category III - The drug has significant disadvantages in safety or efficacy when compared with other similar products. These drugs are always excluded from the formulary.
Generic drugs are therapeutically equivalent to their brand-name counterparts.
They contain the same active ingredients in the same amounts as the brand-name drug. Also, generic drugs undergo the same rigorous FDA quality and safety reviews as brand-name medications. As such, generics are effective, safe alternatives to brand-name medications. In addition, using generic drugs may help lower your health care expenses. We encourage you to share the Formulary Guide with your physicians and take it with you each time you visit them.