Catalyst Rx (formerly known as Walgreens Health Initiatives)
Pharmacy benefits are provided under the County's self-insured pharmacy plan through Catalyst Rx (formerly Walgreens Health Initiatives, Inc, (WHI)). The plan includes:
- An open formulary with three tiers of coverage (generic, brand preferred, and non-preferred) at very affordable copays
- 90 day mandatory maintenance medication program through mail order or at your local participating pharmacy (CVS, Target, Publix, Walgreens, etc). See list of maintenance medications below.
- Restricted generic policy (generics will be dispensed if available unless the doctor indicates (Dispense As Written” on the prescription.
- 30 day Specialty pharmacy home delivery
| Type |
30 Day Supply*
(at any participating retail pharmacy) |
90 Day Supply
(at a local participating retail pharmacy or mail service) |
| Generic Preferred |
$5 |
$10 |
| Brand Preferred |
$25 |
$50 |
| Non-Preferred |
$40 |
$80 |
| Specialty Pharmacy |
$25 or $40 based on tier |
N/A, 30 day supply only |
Clinical Prior Authorization Program
Certain prescriptions require “clinical prior authorization,” or approval from your plan, before they will be covered. The categories/medications that require clinical prior authorization may include, but are not limited to: Acne (topical-after age 24), ADHD/Narcolepsy (after age 19) Botulinum Toxins, Lamisil/Sporanox, Obesity and Penlac. Upon receipt of a prescription falling into a covered category, Catalyst Rx/WHI will contact your doctor's office and request the documentation needed for Prior Authorization. To verify in advance, members may contact Catalyst Rx/WHI at 877-665-6609.
Website Registration
Walgreens offers a secure website where you can set up your secure account and have access to your pharmacy records and other pharmacy related information and tools such as:
- Access to your pharmacy benefit information
- Order refills through mail service
- Medication costs
- Discover lower-cost and generic alternatives for your medications
- Locate your nearest participating network pharmacy
- Access and print your medication claims history
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