Get Stony Brook University Non-Formulary Medication Request Form

Non-formulary medicines. Medicines for physical health problems. Use of medicines outside the terms of their marketing authorisation. Use of medicines without a marketing authorisation. Liquid or orodispersible formulations.

NON-FORMULARY EXCEPTION CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL The member must have tried at least three alternative formulary medications that have a similar mechanism of action as the requested medication AND the member either did not respond to or did not tolerate the formulary alternative medications.

If a medication is “non-formulary,” it means it is not included on the insurance company's “formulary” or list of covered medications. A medication may not be on the formulary because an alternative is proven to be just as effective and safe but less costly.

If you need a drug that is not on your health plan's formulary, you must get your plan's approval or pay for the drug yourself. Your doctor should ask the plan for approval. In certain cases, a health plan may be required to cover a drug that is not on your plan's formulary.

A formulary is a list of generic and brand name prescription drugs covered by your health plan. Non-formulary drugs typically only include brand-name medications and come with high out-of-pocket expenses. Your health plan may only help you pay for the drugs listed on its formulary.

Often, non-formulary drug request forms are used to request a nonformulary drug. The form should contain the patient basic information, the rationale of use, the volume of drugs needed.

If a medication is “non-formulary,” it means it is not included on the insurance company's “formulary” or list of covered medications. A medication may not be on the formulary because an alternative is proven to be just as effective and safe but less costly.

A formulary is a list of generic and brand name prescription drugs covered by your health plan. Non-formulary drugs typically only include brand-name medications and come with high out-of-pocket expenses. Your health plan may only help you pay for the drugs listed on its formulary.