Drug Coverage Status Code

SAS Name
DRUG_CVRG_STUS_CD

This field indicates whether or not the drug is covered by Medicare Part D.

The Part D benefit does not cover all FDA-approved drugs. However, plan sponsors can offer an "enhanced" benefit package that covers non-Part D drugs, such as over-the-counter medications.

Source: PDE

Code Code value
C Covered
E Supplemental drugs (reported by plans that provide Enhanced Alternative coverage)
O Over-the-counter drugs