Certain over-the-counter (OTC) drugs and items that are classified for use in preventive care will be covered at 100% when they are:

Most brands of eligible OTC medications are covered by the prescription drug benefit. For an up-to-date list of the covered OTC Preventive Care Medications, visit www.myuhc.com or call UnitedHealthcare at 800 387 7508.

Certain contraceptives, prescription hormonal contraceptives, prescription emergency contraceptives, and prescription diaphragms are covered at 100% when they are:

Male contraceptives are not covered.

For an up-to-date list of covered contraceptives included in the Preventive Care Medication list, visit www.myuhc.com or call UnitedHealthcare at 800 387 7508.

The prescription drug plan covers smoking cessation medications, which require a prescription by a physician (e.g., Chantix, bupropion). Certain over-the-counter (OTC) smoking cessation products (such as patches, lozenges and gum) are covered by the plan, when accompanied by a written (paper) prescription, covered at 100%. You will be eligible for coverage for up to two 90-day treatment cycles of medication each year.

Some prescription (non-OTC) smoking cessation prescription drugs are covered by the plan, at no cost-share. Examples are Bupropion sustained-release (generic Zyban), Nicotrol Inhaler, Nicotrol Nasal Spray and Chanitx Tablet.

For an up-to-date list of covered OTC and prescription drugs included in the Preventive Care Medication list, visit www.myuhc.com or call UnitedHealthcare at 800 387 7508.