The Half-Tab Program is a voluntary program designed to save money for Unity members. For eligible products, Unity members can cut a higher strength tablet in half (for the prescribed daily dose) and pay a half-copayment. Find out how Unity members can participate in this program.
Example:
|
Full-Tab |
Half-Tab Program |
|
| Daily Dosage |
50mg |
50mg |
| Product Used |
50mg Tablet |
Half of 100mg Tablet |
| Quantity per 30 days |
30 |
15 |
| Copayment per 30 days* |
$20 copay* |
$10 copay* |
Note: Members may receive a tablet splitter from Unity at no cost.
*Copayments will vary depending on a member's specific Unity prescription drug benefit.
Eligible Products
|
Brand Name |
Generic Name |
Strengths Eligible for Splitting* |
| Benicar | Olmesartan |
40mg |
| Lexapro | Escitalopram |
10mg, 20mg |
| Lipitor** | Atorvastatin** |
20mg, 40mg, 80mg |
* Not all strengths are eligible for the Half-Tab Program, even though they may be split.
** Lipitor requires prior authorization for coverage.
This list will be reviewed by the Unity Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee on a regular basis; updates will appear on the Unity Formulary 
.
