Zoloft formulary placement (correction)
Executive Summary
In a story on Medicare Part D formulary placement of antidepressants, "The Pink Sheet" incorrectly stated that Pfizer's Zoloft (sertraline) is not covered by Medco's YOURx Plan (1"The Pink Sheet" Dec. 19, 2005, p. 19). The agent is covered on Tier 2 of the plan's formulary with quantity limits. Consequently, Zoloft is covered on the lowest brand cost-sharing tier of five of the nine nationwide plans reviewed...
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