PCS CAN CONTINUE TO USE RESTRICTED FORMULARIES UNDER FTC CONSENT AGREEMENT; LILLY AGREES TO OFFER OPEN FORMULARIES TO ALL CLIENTS, MAINTAIN P&T COMMITTEE
Executive Summary
PCS can provide any type of open or closed formulary that a client requests -- as long as PCS abides by a Federal Trade Commission order to let payers know that a PCS open formulary is an option.
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