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Image Effective Date 07/01/2026 - 09/30/2026 Empire Plan Advanced Flexible Formulary: Preferred Drug List Learn which prescription drugs are preferred under The Empire Plan and acceptable alternatives.
Image Effective Date 07/01/2026 - 09/30/2026 Empire Plan Advanced Flexible Formulary: Prior Authorization Drug List Learn which prescription drugs require prior authorization.
Image Effective Date 07/01/2026 - 09/30/2026 Empire Plan Advanced Flexible Formulary: Specialty Drug List Learn what prescription drugs have to be ordered from CVS Specialty.
Image Effective Date 07/01/2026 - 09/30/2026 Empire Plan Advanced Flexible Formulary: Excluded Drug List Learn which prescription drugs are not covered under The Empire Plan and alternatives that are covered.
Image Effective Date 07/01/2026 - 09/30/2026 Empire Plan Advanced Flexible Formulary: Comprehensive Formulary Review prescription drugs covered by The Empire Plan.