Actos and Medicare

Pioglitazone is a prescription drug of the class thiazolidinedione (TZD) with hypoglycemic (antihyperglycemic, antidiabetic) action. Pioglitazone is marketed as trademarks Actos in the USA and UK, Glustin in Europe, and Zactos in Mexico by Takeda Pharmaceuticals. Actos was the tenth-best selling drug in the U.S. in 2008, with sales exceeding $2.4 billion.[1]

Reference: Wikipedia

Keep in mind that if you take Actos, that medicines are not covered by your Medicare Supplement, but by your Part D, Prescription Drug coverage.

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* The information on this page is for reference only. Always seek the advice of your physician before taking any prescription medication.