UPMC Health Plan medical drug coverage updates
Jan. 2025Important Notices
UPMC Health Plan initiated changes to certain medical drug coverage policies for all lines of business on Jan. 1, 2025. Please visit upmchp.us/pharm-services-medical for more information. If you have questions about the changes, call Provider Services at 1-866-918-1595. Thank you for your continued support and for the great care you provide our members.
Recent Announcements
CME Webinar: Lifestyle Medicine in Practice: Evidence‑Based Strategies for Chronic Disease Care
Please join us for a live, CME-accredited webinar on Wednesday, Sept. 23 from noon to 1 p.m., that will provide an overview on lifestyle medicine. Participants will learn how to integrate six core domains—nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances, and social connection—into routine care using practical tools such as brief counseling, motivational interviewing, and team-based strategies.Sep. 2026Education/Webinars
Voluntary nationwide recall: Thyroid (Vitruvias – August 2026)
Vitruvias Therapeutics Inc. is recalling one lot, lot 504950, of Thyroid Tablets, USP 30 mg. Thyroid Tablet is used to treat hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid).Sep. 2026Pharmacy Updates
Voluntary nationwide recall: Dextrose (Baxter – August 2026)
Baxter International Inc. is recalling one lot (lot Y495066) of 70% Dextrose Injection. Dextrose is used to replenish calories and fluid in certain situations.Sep. 2026Pharmacy Updates