Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI) | Medications used to treat heartburn, ulcers and stomach acid reflux. These medications are effective in the treatment of acid-related gastrointestinal disorders, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and peptic ulcer disease (PUD) | Aciphex, Protonix, Prilosec 40 mg, and Zegerid, Pantropazole will no longer be covered benefits. | Rx Products: Nexium, Prevacid
Omeprazole OTC Products: Prilosec OTC |
Non-Sedating Antihistamines (NSA) | Medications used to treat seasonal allergies, hay fever or other allergies. Symptoms commonly include nasal congestion, a runny nose, sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, and skin rashes.
| Allegra/Allegra D, Clarinex/Clarinex D, Semprex D, Xyral and Zyrtec/Zyrtec D will no longer be covered benefits. | Rx Products: fexofenadine (generic version of Allegra) OTC Products: Claritin OTC, Alavert, Zytrec OTC |
Ophthalmic Allergy Agents | Medications used to treat eye irritation related to seasonal allergies, hay fever or other allergies. Symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis include itching, redness, tearing and lid swelling. | Alamast, Aloril, Alomide, Elestat, Emadine, Optivar, and Patanol will no longer be covered benefits. | Rx Products: cromolyn sodium, ketotifen (generic version of Zaditor) (where covered) OTC Products: Zaditor, Naphcon A, Opcon A |
