changes to Medicare Prescription Drug Plans for 2007

November 2006

Patients are asking about changes to Medicare Prescription Drug Plans for 2007.

Open enrollment starts Nov 15th. Most Medicare recipients will have 50 to 60 plans to choose from for next year.

Patients happy with their current plan should still take a look...their best choice for 2006 may NOT be best for 2007.

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Table of Contents

changes to Medicare Prescription Drug Plans for 2007
Diabetes Januvia and Galvus for type 2 diabetes
Diabetes which meds to use for type 2 diabetes
Cholesterol just half a tablet of Zetia (ezetimibe) or Vytorin (simvastatin/ezetimibe) to lower cholesterol
Neurology & Pain new fentanyl buccal tablet called Fentora
Infectious Diseases new antifungal called Noxafil (posaconazole)
Infectious Diseases delaying antibiotics for patients with upper respiratory or ear infections
people asking about HeadOn and ActivOn
Natural Health Products the benefits of green tea
Women's Health Yaz is the first oral contraceptive approved for premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
Pregnancy possible increased risk of cleft lip and palate in babies exposed to Lamictal during pregnancy
Pregnancy Pregnant women often ask what OTC cough/cold meds to use
Insomnia Lots of ads are promoting Rozerem (ramelteon) for sleep
Practice A new MedGuide will be required when dispensing warfarin