GlobalHealth w016 Preferred Formulary specifically excludes a number of topical compounds

"Compounded Medications Not Covered The following compounded preparations are examples of preparations that the GlobalHealth Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee considers to be experimental and/or investigational because there is inadequate evidence in the peer-reviewed published medical literature of their effectiveness. This list is not all inclusive and other compounded medications may also be considered not covered after prior authorization review. • Nebulized anti-infectives, nasal administration for the treatment of Sinusitis • Implantable estradiol pellets • Bioidentical hormones • Topical verapamil • Topical ketamine • Topical flubiprofen • Topical ketoprofen • Topical lidocaine • Topical testosterone • Topical estrogen" quoted from 2016 Preferred Formulary - GlobalHealth

https://www.globalhealth.com/docs/member/.../2016DrugFormularyState.p...

2016 Preferred. Formulary. Formulary Drug List. For State, Education, and. Local