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A costly reform
When disabled patients were moved from Medicaid to Medicare's drug plans in January, reimbursements to pharmacies for prescriptions declined, in some cases dramatically.
By TIMES STAFF WRITER
Published April 3, 2006
Drug name* Drug use Medicaid reimbursement: Reimbursement under Medicare Part D:** Percentage change: Gabapentin (generic) used to treat seizures $38.93 $12.40 -68 percent Diclofenac Potassium (generic) nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug $59.94 $27.96 - 53 percent Levothyroxine (generic) used to treat thyroid disorders $9.80 $6.84 (plus $1 copay) - 30 percent Flonase nasal spray (brand) reduces nasal swelling and inflammation $74.98 $62.75 - 16 percent Prevacid (brand) used to treat ulcers $134.53 $128.75 (plus $3 copay) - 4 percent Viread (brand) used to treat HIV $444.90 $433.79 - 2.5 percent *30 day supply ** Reimbursements vary by plan Source: Lincourt Pharmacy, Clearwater
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