Anthem Ends Brand Name Lipitor Drug Coverage

Beginning April 1, 2012, brand name Lipitor will no longer be covered by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield's prescription drug benefit plans. The generic for Lipitor, atorvastatin, will continue to be covered.

Late last year atorvastatin, a new generic for the brand name Lipitor, was added to Anthem's drug list. Atorvastatin is covered by the prescription drug benefit plans. This change means members can save money on their prescription drug costs without giving up quality.

As of mid-January, 84% of members have successfully switched from Lipitor to atorvastatin. Anthem's goal is to encourage all members currently taking Lipitor to switch to atorvastatin to save money on their prescription drug costs without giving up quality.