Medications

What is Ritalin and what is its generic name?

treatment for ADHD

• Schedule 2 Controlled Substance - canNOT be called into pharmacy by physician (NEED AN Escript)

methylphenidate

Details for Ritalin Escript

only can fill 3 days before the last fill expires

script only valid for 7 days after printed date

ADHD only: 90 day supply/30 day supply + 2 refills

OTHER dx: 30 day supply

Can only be filled in Hawaii under Methylphenidate

What is Vimpat and what is its generic name?

anti-seizure

• Schedule V Controlled Substance - Escript only w/token

Lacosamide

Details for Vimpat Escript

90 day supply/30 day supply + 2 refills

What is Keppra and what is its generic name?

anti-seizure

Levetiracetam

What is Neurontin and what is its generic name?

anti-epileptic

Gabapentin

What is Dilantin and what is its generic name?

anti-seizure

Phenytoin

What is Lamictal and what is its generic name?

anti-seizure

Lamotrigine

What is Topamax and what is its generic name?

anti-epileptic

Topiramate

What is Onfi and what is its generic name?

anti-seizure

• Schedule IV Controlled Substance - Escript only w/token

Clobazam

Details for Onfi Escript

90 day supply/30 day supply + 2 refills

What is Fycompa and what is its generic name?

anti-seizure

• Schedule 3 Controlled Substance - Escript only w/token

Perampanel

Details for Fycompa Escript

90 day supply/30 day supply + 2 refill

What is Trileptal and what is its generic name?

anti-seizure

Oxcarbazepine

What is Ativan and what is its generic name?

anti-seizure

• Schedule IV Controlled Substance - Escript only w/token

Lorazepam

Details for Ativan Escript

90 day supply/30 day supply + 2 refills

What is Zonegran and what is its generic name?

anti-seizure

Zonisamide

What is Klonopin and what is its generic name?

anti-seizure

• Schedule IV Controlled Substance - Escript only w/token

Clonazepam

Details for Klonopin Escript

90 day supply/30 day supply + 2 refills

What is Emgality?

CGRP inhibitor for migraine/headaches

• preventative

PA needed

2 injections for 1st loading dose, 1 injection/month after

What is Ajovy?

CGRP inhibitor for migraine/headaches

• preventative

PA needed

What is Aimovig?

CGRP inhibitor for migraine/headaches

• Preventative

PA needed

What is Nurtec?

CGRP inhibitor for migraine/headaches

• Preventative

• Abortive

PA needed

Preventative: 1 tablet every other day - max 15 tabs/30 days

Abortive: 1 tablet/day as needed, max 1 tab daily - max 8 tabs/30 days

What is Ubrelvy?

CGRP inhibitor for migraine/headaches

• Abortive

PA needed

1 tablet at onset of headache, may repeat 1 tab 2 hrs after 1st dose - max 2 tabs/24 hours

What is Qulipta?

CGRP inhibitor for migraine/headaches

• Preventative

PA needed

10mg and 30mg - individuals with kidney problems/concerns

60mg - healthy individuals

What is Zavzpret?

CGRP inhibitor for migraine/headaches **acute treatment

• Abortive

PA needed

1 spray into 1 nostril as needed/day

What is Triptans?

Sumatriptan, Rizatriptan, Naratriptan, Frovatriptan

treat migraines/headaches

• Abortive

PA varies

1 tablet at onset of headache, may repeat 2 hrs after 1st tab - max 2 tabs/24hrs

DISPENSE: max 9 tabs/30 days

What is Vyepti?

treat migraines/headaches

• preventative

must refer pt to infusion center (ie: Accredo)

Accredo will do PA

What is antidepressants?

treat migraines/headaches

• preventative

PA varies

Types of antidepressants

Nortriptyline, Amitriptyline, Duloxetine, Venlafaxine 

What are beta-blockers?

treat migraines/headaches

• preventative

PA varies

types of beta-blockers

Metoprolol, Propranolol Timolol, Nadolol, Atenolol 

What are antiepileptic?

treat migraines/headaches

• preventative

PA varies

types of antiepileptic

Valproate, Divalproic acid, Topiramate, Gabapentin

• Gilenya 

• Tecfidera 

• Vumerity 

• Mayzent 

• IVIG 

• Rebif 

• Avonex 

• Betaseron

What medications are these for?

multiple sclerosis

What is Xywav/Xyrem?

treatment for daytime sleepiness

• Schedule 3 Controlled Substance - Escript only w/token

Details for Xywav/Xyrem

Must be filled at ESSDS Pharmacy, Accredo

New start = form required (Located: Teams > “Medication PA Forlder” > “Xyrem + Xywav” folder)

What is Ambien and what is its generic name?

treats insomnia

• Schedule IV Controlled substance - Escript only w/token

Zolpidem

What is Lunesta and what is its generic name?

treats insomnia

• Schedule IV controlled substance - Escript only w/token

Eszopiclone

What is Trazodone?

antidepressant to treat insomnia

What is Wakix?

treatment for daytime sleepiness

Details for Wakix

VA Patients: Please see prescribing form on file. (Medication PA Forms Folder > VA Wakix form)