Recall: Quinapril-Hctz

Nov. 2022Pharmacy Updates

Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. has recalled two lots of quinapril and hydrochlorothiazide tablets due to detection of a nitrosamine (N-nitrosoquinapril) impurity in amounts above the Acceptable Daily Intake level. Nitrosamines may increase the risk of cancer if people are exposed to them above acceptable levels over long periods of time. Read the full text of the Quinapril-Hctz recall.

Recent Announcements

Special notice: Important policy changes

Effective June 1, 2025, UPMC Health Plan will be implementing policy changes that will require providers to obtain prior authorizations for services listed in the following policies. For more information, please visit upmchp.us/policiesandprocedures.

May 2025Important Notices

Provider OnLine Enhancements

Provider OnLine will be launching enhancements to the authorization process on April 18, 2025. The enhancement will include the following updates:

Apr. 2025Important Notices

Fostering Trust in Vaccinations Through Shared Decision Making

Please join us for a live, CME-accredited webinar on Wednesday, June 4, from noon to 1 p.m. that will provide an overview of fostering trust in vaccinations through shared decision making.

Apr. 2025Education/Webinars