Medicare Part D Rx drug coverage starts January 1, 2006

August 2005

Medicare Part D Rx drug coverage starts January 1, 2006. The current Medicare Drug Discount Cards will be gone by next May.

The gov't won't DIRECTLY pay for Rx drugs.

Patients will get drug coverage from a private PDP (Prescription Drug Plan)...or a Medicare Advantage Rx drug plan.

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Table of Contents

Medicare Part D Rx drug coverage starts January 1, 2006
Diabetes pioglitazone (Actos) improves lipids better than rosiglitazone (Avandia)
Diabetes The many new insulins have people confused about which one to use
Infectious Diseases Zmax, a new 2 g single-dose azithromycin suspension for ADULTS
Infectious Diseases new protease inhibitor, Aptivus (tipranavir)
Dermatology Drug absorption from a patch can be dangerously increased by heat
Dermatology sunscreen ingredient called mexoryl is drawing attention to the importance of UVA protection
Cardiology BiDil, a new tablet containing isosorbide dinitrate and hydralazine for treating heart failure in blacks
Lyrica (pregabalin) for some types of seizures and neuropathic pain
People are hearing about potential safety concerns with Concerta
Men's Health different ways of administering Viagra to speed up absorption
Psychiatry what's effective for post-traumatic stress disorder
Women's Health alternatives to prescription meds for premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Anticoagulants Pharmacists providing anticoagulation services improve care and reduce costs