Specialty medications are covered through Independence prescription plans, which are administered by FutureScripts^®. Effective January 1, 2015, it is mandatory that Independence members receive their specialty medications through our exclusive specialty pharmacy provider BriovaRx^TM. Therefore, Independence members will no longer be able to obtain specialty medications from a retail or mail-order pharmacy, unless it is their first fill of the specialty medication.

The FutureScripts Specialty Pharmacy Program brings a single, reliable source for our members? specialty medication needs. As you may know, many specialty drugs require special storage and handling and are usually administered at home. With the FutureScripts Specialty Pharmacy Program, members will have access to these services and conveniences:

• Medication counseling 24/7. Pharmacists are available to answer any questions members have about their specialty medications, explain how to inject certain medications, and discuss possible side effects.
• Educational materials to support improved health. Members will receive pertinent information about their health condition and specialty medication along with their prescription to help them better understand how the drug treats their condition, potential side effects, and ways they can manage their medication more effectively.
• Confidential and convenient order and delivery. Ordering specialty medication is simple using the convenient, toll-free telephone number listed on the member?s ID card. Medications will be delivered to them anywhere in the U.S. in confidential packaging and with no additional shipping charges.
• Refill reminder service. Members will receive a phone call before the scheduled refill date. During this call, a representative from FutureScripts will confirm the prescription dosage and delivery system, discuss any side effects, and answer any questions.

If you have any questions about the mandatory specialty medication program, please call the FutureScripts number listed on your patient?s member ID card or call our Customer Service at 1-800-ASK-BLUE.