2011 Prescription Drug Guide
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Changing From Effexor XR Capsules To Venlafaxine ER Tablets
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Department Of Defense Pharmacoeconomic Center
Bottom Line: Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq) is a new SNRI that does not have any clinically relevant advantages over Bupropion SR (generic) Citalopram (generic) Fluoxetine (generic) … Read Document
2011 Formulary Reference Guide
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Pharmacy NewsCapsule – July/August 2009
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Prescription Program
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Antidepressants Compared — Consumer Reports Health
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Prescription Program
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1 S T Q U A R T E R 2 0 0 8 Newsletter Is To Provide Management
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(Cymbalta, Luvox CR, Pexeva, Pristiq, Viibryd)
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Preferred Drug List (PDL)
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Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq) Pharmacy Prior Authorization …
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Effexor XR Extended-Release Capsules
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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES – Generics First For …
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Cymbalta-Pristiq Step Therapy
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New Drug Alerts Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) Relistor …
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