Monday, August 17, 2015

OTC Nexium Prompts Drug Formulary Changes

NEXIUM® 24HR (esomeprazole 20 mg) became available as an over-the-counter (OTC) 14-day treatment for frequent heartburn in May 2014. As a result, most drug formulary (list of covered drugs) are changing.  The following drugs will be moving (or have moved) to a higher formulary Tier.

  • Nexium 
  • Esomeprazole 
  • Lansoprazole 

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