Drugs never covered by Medicare

There are many drugs that no Medicare Part D plans will cover, based on national Medicare guidelines.

• Drugs for anorexia, weight loss, or weight gain (i.e., Xenical, Meridia, phentermine HCl, etc.)
• Drugs that promote fertility (i.e., Clomid, Gonal-f, Ovidrel, Follistim, etc.)
• Drugs for cosmetic purposes or hair growth (i.e., Propecia, Renova, Vaniqa, etc.)
• Drugs for the relief of cough and cold symptoms (i.e., Phenergan w/Codeine, Robitussin AC, Tanafed, Tessalon Perle, etc.)
• Prescription vitamins and mineral products, except prenatal vitamins and fluoride preparations (i.e., Nephrocaps, Foltx, Cyanocobalamin, etc.).
• Nonprescription drugs
• Drugs for sexual dysfunction (i.e., Viagra, Cialis, Levitra, Muse, Caverject)
• Non-FDA-Approved products
• DESI drugs (see DESI drugs)
• Bulk chemicals in the following STCs: U6I, U6Q, U6U, U6W, and U6X
  Bulk chemicals do not meet the definition of a Part D-covered drug (FDA-approved, prescription medication with a compendial indication)
• Devices (i.e., diaphragms)
• Ingredient/adjuvant (i.e., sterile water for injection)
• Line flush (i.e., normal saline IV flush, Heparin Sodium Lock Flush)
• Medical supplies (i.e., Biafine, ethyl alcohol)
• Drugs covered under Part A or Part B (i.e., Xeloda, Temodar, Advate)