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Any exclusions for lipitor program?



According to the sources provided, there are no specific exclusions mentioned for the Lipitor program. Lipitor is a brand name for the drug atorvastatin, which is used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood. The drug is manufactured by Pfizer, which had a patent on atorvastatin until 2011 [1].

However, it is important to note that the drug may not be covered by all insurance plans. The Aetna Standard Plan, for example, lists atorvastatin as an excluded drug for 2022 [3]. This means that individuals on this plan will not have coverage for Lipitor or its generic equivalents.

Additionally, the sources mention a settlement between Pfizer and the U.S. Department of Justice in 2012, in which Pfizer agreed to pay $491 million to resolve allegations that it illegally promoted off-label uses of several drugs, including Lipitor [2]. This settlement did not impact the availability or coverage of Lipitor, but it is worth noting as a historical event related to the drug.

In summary, there are no specific exclusions mentioned for the Lipitor program, but coverage may vary depending on individual insurance plans. The drug was the subject of a settlement between Pfizer and the U.S. Department of Justice in 2012 related to off-label promotion.

Sources:
[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/p/tradename/LIPITOR
[2] https://www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/civil/legacy/2014/04/18/pfizer.pdf
[3] https://www.aetna.com/content/dam/aetna/pdfs/aetnacom/individuals-families-health-insurance/document-library/pharmacy/2022-exclusion-drug-list-aetna-standard-plan.pdf



Follow-up:   What are the eligibility criteria for Lipitor program? Are there any age restrictions for Lipitor program? Can Lipitor program be used with other medications?





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