Number of designated preferred drugs
What are preferred drugs?
Preferred drugs are medications that are designated as preferred drugs by health insurers. This means that the health insurer reimburses these drugs in full, provided they are a designated preferred drug. However, the policies surrounding preferred drugs can vary significantly among health insurers, leading to variation in the number of designated drugs.
What does this mean for the patient?
The more preferred drugs are designated by the health insurer, the smaller the choice is for you as a patient within the available range. The table below shows the differences. See the chart below, source: SFK.
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