title: Promotion of OTC products within a network-model HMO.
abstract: The drug benefits of most health plans do not include reimbursement for over-the counter (OTC) drugs. However, one PMB found that significant savings could be obtained if the OTC option was encouraged.
authors.affiliation: Prescription Solutions, Cypress, CA 90630, USA.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gilderman
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Shinmoto
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Andrews
mesh_terms: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000191:economics; D006279:Health Maintenance Organizations / Q000191:economics*; D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists / Q000191:economics; D006801:Humans; D007356:Insurance, Pharmaceutical Services; D017146:Models, Organizational; D014663:Nasal Decongestants / Q000191:economics; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs / Q000191:economics*; D014481:United States