Effective February 17, 2015, generic for Nexium® 20 and 40 mg capsules became available in the marketplace; however, due to limited supply of the generic, select Medicare Part D plans adjudicating claims through CVS/caremark will continue to cover only the BRAND NAME product. The generic product, esomeprazole magnesium, will be nonformulary. Please continue to dispense brand name, Nexium®.

If claims for the generics are submitted, the following reject will occur:

Reject 70 <<Product/Service Not Covered – Plan/Benefit Exclusion >>