Greetings:
I have a prescription for the antihistamine Allegra (fexofenadine) which is OTC and not covered under Part D. Yet, my prescription for the antihistamine Xyzal (levocetirizine), also OTC, is covered. Similarly, my prescription for omeprazole (Prilosec), also OTC, is covered. How does Medicare decide which OTC drugs to cover? According to Anthem, it is somewhat arbitrary. Frightening!
LMW
I have a prescription for the antihistamine Allegra (fexofenadine) which is OTC and not covered under Part D. Yet, my prescription for the antihistamine Xyzal (levocetirizine), also OTC, is covered. Similarly, my prescription for omeprazole (Prilosec), also OTC, is covered. How does Medicare decide which OTC drugs to cover? According to Anthem, it is somewhat arbitrary. Frightening!
LMW