Promotion of OTC products within a network-model HMO.
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.
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Prescription Solutions, Cypress, CA 90630, USA.
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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