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[New York] Quarterly pharmacy formulary change notice
Anthem BCBS·NY·Pharmacy
We identified it
May 3, 2026
Summary
Anthem New York has issued a quarterly pharmacy formulary change notice affecting which medications are covered and their tier placement. This change will impact prescription coverage and may require prior authorizations for certain drugs.
Action Required
Immediately: Review the detailed formulary changes at the provided URL to identify specific medication coverage changes. Update staff on new prior authorization requirements for affected drugs. Verify patient medication coverage before prescribing and inform patients of any changes to their prescription benefits.