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Over-the-Counter and Medicaid Covered Rx Drug List

Below is a list of over-the-counter (OTC) drugs and we cover with a prescription from your doctor. OTC drugs should only be prescribed after a clinical evaluation of the member’s necessary medical needs and are not available through the mail order benefit. Generic versions and specifically listed brand name drugs listed are covered while all others are excluded. This list also includes some prescription strength products that are covered through the Medicaid portion of your benefit.

Analgesics acetaminophen aspirin ± enema products ibuprofen naproxen Fleet Prep Kits ± enema glycerin (Milk of Magnesia) Antacid, Anti-Gas, & Anti- Miralax OTC acidophilus (lactobacillus aluminum hydroxide ± polycarbophil psyllium acidophilus) methylcellulose senna calcium carbonate magnesium oxide meclizine sodium bicarbonate Ophthalmic & Otic simethicone lactobacillus rhamnosis generic artificial tears carbamide peroxide otic (generic Culturelle) (ocular lubricant saccharomyces boulardii Any combinations of the and ointment) (Florastor) above ± simethicone ketotifen naphazoline/pheniramine

Anti-Diarrheals Cessation Products bismuth subsalicylate kaolin-pectin *Quantity Limits: 90 days/treatment & 2 loperamide treatments/year Generic nicotine products (patches, gum, lozenges) Cough and Cold, Antihistamines loratadine ± cetirizine ± Ulcer Drugs pseudophedrine pseudophedrine omeprazole-OTC 20mg Nexium 24HR OTC fexofenadine ± chlorpheniramine pseudophedrine Zegrid OTC lansoprazole-OTC 15mg dimenhydramine diphenhydramine doxylamine pseudophedrine (≤ ranitidine famotidine 240mg/day) cimetidine

Antiseptics & Disinfectants Nasal chlorhexidine Nasacort Allergy fluticasone povidone iodine isopropyl

1 Effective 01_2016 Vaginal Products Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements *Only 3 or 7 Day Treatments cranberry coenzyme Q10 clotrimazole miconazole generic calcium ± melatonin nonoxynol 9 (Encare) vitamin D iron supplements RX vitamin C (ascorbic acid) Dermatological multivitamins ± niacin Analgesics (Topical): capsaicin, minerals menthol/methyl salicylate oral electrolyte solution vitamin A (Retinol) Antimicrobials bacitracin, polymyxin-B, omega-3 fish oil vitamin D (calciferol) (Topical): neomycin (single or triple magnesium salts vitamin D RX combination) (ergocalciferol) RX RX Anti-Dandruff: selenium sulfide All generic B vitamins Reno caps Antifungals (Topical): clotrimazole, miconazole, vitamin E zinc Nizoral A-D Shampoo, terbinafine, tolnaftate Medical Devices and Supplies Anti-Itch: colloidal oatmeal bath, Spacers (i.e. Aerochamber, InspirEase) RX calamine , (*limit 2 per year) hydrocortisone topical Blood glucose meter – FreeStyle Lite® or Precision Lice Treatment: permethrin, piperonyl Xtra® (specific NDCs are covered) butoxide-pyrethrins (*limit 1 per year) Moisturizing Agents: ammonium lactate 12%, Diabetic Preparation/Supplies1: A&D Ointment,  alcohol swabs hydrophilic ointment,  glucose tablets lanolin ointment,  insulin petrolatum ointment, zinc  insulin pen needles oxide, Eucerin  ketostix Wart Removers: salicylic acid  lancets (*limit 200 per 30 days)  test strips (*limit 200 per 30 days) FreeStyle® Miscellaneous or Precision Xtra® lactase sodium chloride for RX (sodium chloride) sodium chloride tablets nasal sprays Saliva substitutes Phenazopyridine (AZO) Compounding Agents RX: Cherry , Ora-Plus, Ora-Sweet, Ora-Sweet SF, simple syrup

Notes: 1 These items may be covered as part of your Medicare Part B benefit, and may be available through mail order

RX These items also include coverage of some prescription strength products BMCHP will not cover unit-dosed packaged products unless unavailable in bulk package form 2 Effective 01_2016