There is no change to the process for filling prescriptions in 2008. Your pharmacist should continue to use the same information for Walgreens Health Initiatives (WHI), as has been used in past years. There is not a separate prescription card, but you can print a temporary "card" at www.mywhi.com , if needed.

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For a 1-month supply

Take your prescription to a local pharmacy.
Present your ID card to the pharmacist.
If you do not have your card, tell the pharmacist to call WHI at 1-800-207-2568 for assistance.
You will pay a $50 annual deductible first, then 20% for medications in tier 1 and 40% for tier 2.

For a Specialty Pharmacy Medication

Take your prescription to a Walgreens retail store.
Present your ID card to the pharmacist.
If you do not have your card, tell the pharmacist to call the WHI Specialty Pharmacy Center at 1-888-782-8443 for assistance.
You will pay only $80 for up to 1-month supply.

For a 3-month supply - using mail-order

Make sure your doctor writes the prescription for a 3-month supply.
Complete the mail-order prescription form, and send your prescription and the appropriate co-payment to the address on the form. (20% for tier 1 or 40% for tier 2)
Note: Injectable medications will not be filled as 3-month supplies using mail-order.

For a 3-month supply - at a retail store (Advantage90 Program 53 KB)

Make sure your doctor writes the prescription for a 3-month supply.
Take your prescription to a participating retail store .
Present your ID card to the pharmacist.
If you do not have your card, tell the pharmacist to call WHI at 1-800-207-2568 for assistance.
You will pay 20% for medications in tier 1 and 40% for tier 2.
Note: Injectable medications will not be filled as 3-month supplies.

What is the Specialty Pharmacy?

The Specialty Pharmacy focuses on biopharmaceutical therapies for certain complex, high-risk, and high-cost health conditions. The goal is to control costs while improving patient outcomes. Some of the conditions covered through the Specialty Pharmacy are:

Crohns Disease	Hemophilia	Osteoporosis
Cystic fibrosis	Immunoglobulins	Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
Deep vein thrombosis	Multiple sclerosis	Rheumatoid arthritis
Endometriosis/Prostate cancer	Osteoarthritis	Viral hepatitis

Additional conditions are listed in the Health Plan Document. Not all medications used to treat these conditions will qualify as Specialty Pharmacy.

How it works: You can obtain a 1-month supply of your Specialty Pharmacy medication for a standard $80 co-pay. However, you must fill the prescription at a retail Walgreens chain store (non-injectable medications may also be filled through the WHI mail-order facility). The supplies are always limited to 1-month to avoid stockpiling or wasting these expensive medications. Although this program limits the locations where you can obtain these medications, the $80 co-pay will save you money over the regular co-pays on the medical plans.

As part of its goal to improve patient outcomes, the Specialty Pharmacy Center has clinical pharmacy and nursing staff available to you. They will address treatment adherence issues and can work with you one-on-one for confidential counseling regarding your condition or medication. They will also send you educational materials that contain valuable information, such as the best tips for managing medication side-effects and the importance of adhering to therapy. The Specialty Pharmacy also has its own web site , and e-mail srx.info@walgreens.com.

If you have questions about the Specialty Pharmacy or to find out if your medication qualifies for the Specialty Pharmacy, you can reach them at 1-888-782-8443. They can assist you with your individual needs and register you for this program.