Nasacort approved for OTC

[WVUPharm2007]

LINK


Not sure how we missed this one, its from July 31st. And what a coincidence, just months after it went generic.

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[All4MyDaughter]

Cool.

 

[genesis09]

This will be a great recommendation for our htn patients who need something for congestion. I had heard at one point the company who makes brand Flonase was trying to get OTC status. I don't know what happened. The issue will be the cost. If it is no more than $20, it will do well.

 

[Ackj]

About as odd as OTC Oxytrol.

 

[sonnyboy12]

An FDA advisory panel is in favor of making nasacort OTC...but it has not been approved as of yet...though FDA rarely goes against FDA advisory panel recommendations...thought I clear this up

Check this out for more info http://http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSL1N0G12D720130731?irpc=932

 

[sonnyboy12]

Nasacort OTC Has just received FDA approval

 

[grumps]

I don't like this OTC availability of nasal steroids. People won't read the labels about possible long term fx.
I would always groan when GP's would be overly aggressive with these nasal inhalers and never taper from the initial 2 week regimen. I worried we would see an epidemic of glaucoma down the road. Here is a chart showing the expected incidence to increase faster than pop growth.

 

[VCU07]

what

 

[WVUPharm2007]

I'm glad I just got my generic Nasacort filled a few days ago! I bet that gets taken off the formularies faster than Usain Bolt.

 

[genesis09]

It probably won't be available until next year for purchase, anyway.

 

[Ackj]

I'm glad I just got my generic Nasacort filled a few days ago! I bet that gets taken off the formularies faster than Usain Bolt.

Yeah, all the fexofenadine went to "not covered" within days after Allegra hit the OTC sheves, so I'd imagine it won't take long.

Any idea why so many plans still cover omeprazole though? Caps vs. tabs cannot be the reason.

 

[zelman]

...Any idea why so many plans still cover omeprazole though? Caps vs. tabs cannot be the reason.

I'd guess their negotiated prices are dirt cheap and it gives them the excuse to not cover any of the pricier generics.

Also, there are OTC capsules, so it's definitely not that.

 

[WVUPharm2007]

Available today.

 

[genesis09]

Price is about $11 for a 60 spray bottle and about $18 for a 120 spray The prices are competitive.

 

[Rockinacoustic]

I'd guess their negotiated prices are dirt cheap and it gives them the excuse to not cover any of the pricier generics.

Also, there are OTC capsules, so it's definitely not that.

Isn't the OTC version a different salt form?

 

[WVUPharm2007]

Price is about $11 for a 60 spray bottle and about $18 for a 120 spray The prices are competitive.

I expect them all to all off of insurances precipitously. And if it's $18 a month, there really isn't a reason to complain.

 

[npage148]

That's cheap. I was expecting 35-40/month.