title: Over-the-counter drugs as a new managed care benefit.
abstract: Nonprescription or over-the-counter (OTC) drugs represent many opportunities for physicians, insurers, manufacturers, and pharmacies to work together synergistically to provide more cost-effective care for patients. The authors review the reasons for offering an OTC drug benefit and provide two proposals on how to implement the benefit in an HMO environment.
authors.forename: B S
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Scheur
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Aaron
mesh_terms: D003132:Commerce; D003363:Cost Control; D016527:Drug Costs; D006801:Humans; D007356:Insurance, Pharmaceutical Services / Q000639:trends*; D008329:Managed Care Programs / Q000191:economics*; D016344:Medicare Part A / Q000191:economics; D016345:Medicare Part B / Q000191:economics; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs / Q000191:economics*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D010465:Perception; D014481:United States