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Part B Covered Drugs

Medicare B covers a few prescription drugs, such as immunosuppressant drugs, anti-cancer drugs, anti-emetic drugs, some dialysis drugs and physician-administered drugs that are usually not self-administered. (Info from Medicare Rights Center).

• When In a Hospital for Outpatient Procedure- which part (B or D) covers meds? -Medicare Rights Center
  • Case Flash: Medicare Coverage of Outpatient Prescription at Hospital Pharmacy - MGH Community News, June 2009
  • Medicare Advantage plans- Must now resolve disputes between Parts A, B and D seamlessly, MGH Community News, January 2015

• Case Flash:  Part B Immunosuppressants Available to Kidney Transplant Recipients - MGH Community News, June 2009

• Injectable Drugs: Whether Part B or Part D covers the medication depends on whether the injection is given in the doctor's office or at home, and who gives it to you. For those who self-administer the drug at home, the medication should be covered by the Part D prescription drug plan. -From: Case Flash: Medicare Part D vs. Part B Coverage (Injectables) - MGH Community News, April 2008.