August 2026 UPMC for You and UPMC Community HealthChoices Formulary Updates

Jul. 2026Pharmacy Updates

Effective Aug. 15, 2026, UPMC for You and UPMC Community HealthChoices are updating their formularies.

 

The following drugs and products will be changing to nonpreferred status:

  • Belladonna Opium Suppository
  • Cevimeline Capsule
  • Cyclomydril Eye Drops
  • Dicyclomine Oral Solution
  • Klor-con M15 Tablet
  • Potassium CL ER 15 MEQ Tablet
  • Sodium Sulfate – Potassium Sulfate – Magnesium Sulfate Solution (Generic Suprep)
  • All pen needles except for the following: Techlite Pen Needle, Techlite Plus Pen Needle, Assure ID Pen Needle, Assure ID Pro Pen Needle, Assure ID Duo Pen Needle, Trueplus Pen Needle
  • All lancets except for the following: Trueplus Safety 28 G Lancet, Accu-Chek Softclix Lancet, Trueplus Ultra Thin 30 G Lancet, Trueplus Super Thin 28 G Lancet, Trueplus 33 G lancet, Thin Lancet and Ultra Thin Lancet (manufactured by Trividia)

 

Nonpreferred drugs/products require prior authorization. Preferred alternatives may be available, depending on health needs. 

Recent Announcements

CME Webinar: Lifestyle Medicine in Practice: Evidence‑Based Strategies for Chronic Disease Care

Please join us for a live, CME-accredited webinar on Wednesday, Sept. 23 from noon to 1 p.m., that will provide an overview on lifestyle medicine. Participants will learn how to integrate six core domains—nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances, and social connection—into routine care using practical tools such as brief counseling, motivational interviewing, and team-based strategies.
Sep. 2026Education/Webinars

Voluntary nationwide recall: Thyroid (Vitruvias – August 2026)

Vitruvias Therapeutics Inc. is recalling one lot, lot 504950, of Thyroid Tablets, USP 30 mg. Thyroid Tablet is used to treat hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid).
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Voluntary nationwide recall: Dextrose (Baxter – August 2026)

Baxter International Inc. is recalling one lot (lot Y495066) of 70% Dextrose Injection. Dextrose is used to replenish calories and fluid in certain situations.
Sep. 2026Pharmacy Updates