1/7/2003 - Mustragen is still on manufacturers back order. There has been little availability of the medication with a release of 2 vials per mosnth/per patient when available.

1/7/2003 - Don't forget your Flu shot. Fluvirin and Flu Vaccines for 2002 are in-stock. Check the pharmacy for information on acquiring the flu vaccine.

1/8/2003 - Please read the following note regarding the changes in the School Of Medicine NPA plan effective 1/1/2003.

NYU SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
FACULTY AND STAFF PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN (NPA)

2003 PLAN DESIGN CHANGES

• FORMULARY ELIMINATED ($2.00 CO-PAYS)
  ALL CO-PAYMENTS WILL BE BASED ON THE PLAN DESIGN FOR PRESCRIPTIONS
  (Generic vs. Brand, Single/Multi Source for Basic or Plus Plan coverage)
• NEW CO-PAYMENTS under the Basic and Plus Prescription Plans

PRESCRIPTION PLAN - NEW PLAN DESIGN
(EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2003)

PLUS PLAN

• Generic - $7.00 copay
• Brand - $15 copay (single & multi source)

BASIC PLAN

• Generic - $7.00 copay
• Brand - $23.00 copay (for single source)
• Multi Source Brand - $10 plus difference in cost between generic and brand
  
  
• Changes apply only to NYUSM plan for active eligible employees (Sponsor #1726)
• No Changes made to Retiree Plan (Sponsor # 465)
• These changes do not apply to NYU Hospitals Center employees (Sponsor #1727)

If you have any questions, please contact Benefits at (212) 404-3787

1/14/2003 - Refills online is here! Just click here and you can now have your prescriptions refilled online.

1/14/2003 - The FPO Pharmacy will be closed on January 20th, 2003 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. day.