Antidiabetic Agents
Sulfonylureas
Brand/Generic Name
Dosage/Strength
Status
Restrictions
Notes
Relative Cost
Amaryl
glimepiride
4 mg tablet; 1 mg tablet; 2 mg tablet
$$
Diabeta
glyburide
5 mg tablet; 2.5 mg tablet; 1.25 mg tablet
$$
Diabinese
chlorpropamide
100 mg tablet; 250 mg tablet
$
Glucotrol
glipizide
10 mg tablet; 5 mg tablet
$
Glucotrol XL
glipizide
2.5 mg tablet extended release 24hr; 5 mg tablet extended release 24hr; 10 mg tablet extended release 24hr
$$
Glynase
glyburide micronized
1.5 mg tablet; 6 mg tablet; 3 mg tablet
$$
Micronase
glyburide
5 mg tablet; 2.5 mg tablet; 1.25 mg tablet
$$
Orinase
tolbutamide
500 mg tablet
$
Tolinase
tolazamide
500 mg tablet; 250 mg tablet
$
Key for Product(s) Listed Above
Formulary
Prior Authorization (PA may not be required for some benefit plans)
Non-Formulary
(Third tier coverage applies for selected plans)
Not Reimbursed
Quantity Limit
Not available through mail order as 90-day supply*
Step Therapy
Generic Available. Brand name medication may be covered at a higher member cost or may not be covered for certain plans.
Notes
$
Relative cost compared to others in category
Specialty distribution for selected plans (Fourth or fifth tier coverage applied for selected plans)
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