Recall: Semglee

Feb. 2022Pharmacy Updates
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., a Viatris company, is recalling a batch of Semglee® (insulin glargine injection), 100 units/ml (U-100), 3mL prefilled pens, which are packaged in a labelled carton of five pens. Read the full text of the Semglee recall.

Recent Announcements

Pause in Prior Authorization Policies

On April 1, 2025, we announced that UPMC Health Plan would start requiring prior authorization for certain services. Please note that we are delaying or changing the implementation of prior authorization for some of these services, as described below.
May 2025Important Notices

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

“Turn Awareness into Action”Mental Health America founded Mental Health Month in 1949, and since that time, every May has been a time to unite millions of people to promote awareness, provide vital resources, and advocate for everyones mental well-being. 1 in 5 people will experience a mental health condition in any given year¹. Mental health affects us all, and its critical that we move beyond awareness to take meaningful steps for our well-being and that of our community.
May 2025Important Notices

Special notice: Important policy changes

Effective June 1, 2025, UPMC Health Plan will be implementing policy changes that will require providers to obtain prior authorizations for services listed in the following policies. For more information, please visit upmchp.us/policiesandprocedures.
May 2025Important Notices