June 2009
Client Connection
IN THIS ISSUE

Introducing "Client Connection"
A New eNewsletter

"Client Connection" is a new monthly eNewsletter created with Innoviant's plan sponsors in mind. Each issue will feature information about Innoviant programs and offerings, industry and drug news, member education content that you can republish to your members, a list of national health observances for the upcoming month and more .

Innoviant created "Client Connection" because we're committed to improving both how we communicate with you and what information we share. If you have feedback on how we can improve this new eNewsletter, please let your Innoviant Account Manager know. We hope you'll find useful information in this first issue!

 

Generic Product Watch
CellCept / mycophenolate mofetil

Increasing generic utilization is an easy and effective way to reduce plan costs. The quality, safety, and effectiveness of generics are the same as brand name medications. In addition, generics meet the same FDA standards and may cost up to 80 percent less than as brand medications. The following medication is now available in a generic form:

  Brand Name CellCept
250mg capsule, 500mg tablet
  Generic Name mycophenolate mofetil
250mg capsule, 500mg tablet
  Availability Date May 3, 2009
  Indication CellCept is used to prevent the body’s
rejection of a kidney, liver, or heart transplant.
  Processing Status

CellCept capsules and tablets will
process as a preferred product*

mycophenolate mofetil will process
at the generic copayment 

CellCept IV is covered under the
Specialty Pharmacy Program (SPP)

* Subject to change per the Innoviant NP&T Committee

Keeping you informed about generic product opportunities has the potential to positively impact your plan and members. If you would like a report on your plan’s utilization of CellCept (GPI 9940303010), please contact your Innoviant Account Manager at 1.866.800.4321. 
 
  • Introducing "Client Connection"
    A New eNewsletter
  • Generic Product Watch:
    CellCept /
    mycophenolate mofetil
  • Member Education:
    Taking Control of Your Asthma

LOOKING AHEAD

 

Office Closure

Our offices will be closed on
Friday, July 3 in observance
of Independence Day.

The Innoviant Customer Service
Center will remain open.

July Health Observances

Health observances are days, weeks or months devoted to promoting particular health concerns. You may choose to use these special times to sponsor health promotion events, stimulate awareness of health risks or focus on disease prevention.

The following observances are recognized by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for the month of July.  For more information about the observance or to obtain support materials, please contact the sponsoring organization directly via the websites provided.

Source: 2009 National Health Observances, National Health Information Center, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC.

Pharmacy Passages

 

A Customer-Directed Monthly
eNewsletter Announcing Changes to the Innoviant Preferred Products List

OPEN JUNE 2009 ISSUE
OF PHARMACY PASSAGES

 

MEMBER EDUCATION

 

Education is empowering, and in healthcare, it can help people live healthier lives. Through “Client Connection” and Innoviant.com, you have access to member-focused content and materials you can use to promote healthy habits within your organization. There are a number of different ways you can use this information:

  • If you have an internal publication that reaches your benefit plan members,
    you can use it to republish the content and hyperlinks.
  • If your members have access to email, you can copy and paste the following
    article content into an email blast you send to your membership.
  • You can download and print any of the member educational materials
    from our website and hand them out to your members.
  • And more! The content is provided in flexible formats to make it easily adapt to
    your unique needs. If you have questions about how you can use this information,
    contact your Innoviant Account Manager.

All of the following links open documents posted on the Innoviant Member Publications page of our website. Information and materials are provided by GSK.

 

Taking Control of Your Asthma

Learning about asthma is one of the most important things you can do to take control of asthma symptoms. 

Learn to identify things that may trigger your asthma attack.
Pay attention to things that seem to make your asthma worse—these are called triggers. Avoid these triggers if you can. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions about your asthma or your triggers.

Learn to recognize and manage your asthma symptoms. 
Talk to your doctor about how to identify an asthma flare-up. Air goes in and out of your lungs through tubes called airways. When you have asthma, your airways may get smaller when you are around your asthma triggers. This is called a flare-up. An Asthma Action Plan can help you manage your asthma from day to day.

Learn how to work with your doctor to control your asthma. 
You and your doctor are a team working together for better health. Remember that your doctor is a good source of information about asthma, because your doctor knows you and your medical history. Your asthma symptoms can be managed and you can enjoy an active life! 

 
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