Does Medicare Cover Ranitidine?
- Ranitidine is a type of H2 blocker used to reduce excess stomach acid to treat reflux and associated complications. Discover whether Medicare covers ranitidine.
Excess stomach acid can cause several unpleasant symptoms and potential complications, including peptic ulcers and esophagus damage. Fortunately, taking over-the-counter or prescription-strength H2 blockers helps many people control their symptoms and reduce the risk of conditions associated with too much stomach acid.
You might have noticed the disappearance of ranitidine from your pharmacy's shelves, along with branded versions such as Tritec, Zantac and Zantac 75. Therefore, you may be wondering whether you can still get these medications by prescription and whether Medicare covers ranitidine.
What Is Ranitidine?
Until recently, famotidine, lansoprazole or cimetidine.
Does Medicare Cover Ranitidine?
Medicare doesn't cover ranitidine because it's no longer available in the United States. However, you may have coverage for an alternative H2 blocker if you have Medicare Part D (supplemental prescription drug coverage) or a Medicare Advantage policy with prescription drug benefits.
For example, 100% of Medicare plans with drug coverage cover famotidine. You can find out which H2 blocker medications your plan covers by consulting your insurer's formulary (list of covered medications.)
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