They conduct rigorous reviews of independent clinical studies about prescription drugs to develop the formulary. We consider cost effectiveness only after a drug has been accepted based on safety and effectiveness, in order to eliminate duplication of drugs which are determined to be equivalent to other therapies. The formulary includes many commonly prescribed medications that are both brand name drugs and generics. To help keep health care coverage affordable, we recommend that you discuss with your doctor the possibility of prescribing a generic drug whenever it is appropriate. The formulary is a dynamic list that is updated regularly due to many factors including new drugs which emerge on the market and new research findings on existing drugs.
Formulary information is mailed to all physicians within our network.
As new physicians join the network, they will receive formulary information as part of their orientation materials. Formulary changes are communicated to participating physicians via special mailings and provider newsletters. It is our intention to send subscribers an updated Member Guide to the Prudential HealthCare Formulary once per year. Additionally, it is our goal to keep our website version current throughout the year. Prudential HealthCare is not telling physicians what to prescribe.