How do you decide which drugs are on the HealthNets Recommended Drug List?

The Health Net Recommended Drug List is developed and maintained by the Health Net Pharmacy and
Therapeutics (P&T) Committee. Before deciding whether to include a drug on the List, the committee reviews
medical literature and consults with specialists to assess drugs for the following:

• Safety
• Effectiveness
• Cost-effectiveness (when there is a choice between drugs having the same effect, the less costly drug will be added to the List)
• Side effect profile
• Therapeutic outcome

The P&T committee meets annually to review medications and to establish Recommended Drug List policies and
procedures. The P&T Committee consists of practicing physicians and pharmacists who review medications based
on clinical efficacy, safety and overall value. In order to keep the List current, the committee reviews its contents at
least annually and the list is updated as new information and medications become approved.