ZYRTEC® may save your patients money
ZYRTEC® may cost up to 40% less than the average copay for a brand name, prescription oral antihistamine*1
- ZYRTEC® is covered on many Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts Patients should check with their benefits administrator for more information about coverage.
- Fewer single-ingredient, brand name, oral antihistamine prescriptions are being filled2
- The market for single–ingredient, brand name, oral antihistamine prescriptions decreases every year2
- Many plans now reimburse for branded antihistamines at Tier 3 or higher1 (includes Allegra®, Clarinex®, and Xyzal®)
- Some of the plans covering branded prescription antihistamines may require prior authorization
*Based on 2008 year–end average copays (derived from Medi–Media and HSG data) for a 1–month supply of single–ingredient, brand name, oral antihistamine prescriptions. Average copays may vary depending on the plan. Consult your payer organization for actual coverage. Based on the 2008 average retail price for 30 ct. ZYRTEC®. Average retail price for ZYRTEC® may vary. Comparison based on cost only and is not based on head–to–head safety and efficacy studies.
†Average retail price for ZYRTEC® 30 ct from FDMx $ sales and unit sales data, 52 weeks ending 12/27/09. Average retail price for ZYRTEC® may vary.
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References:
1. Data on file, McNEIL-PPC, Inc. 2. IMS National Prescription Audit, November 2009.
