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Drugs that may be excluded from coverage under the MDRP include drugs used for: a) anorexia, weight loss, or weight gain, b) promoting fertility, c) cosmetic purposes or hair growth, d) symptomatic relief of cough and colds, e) prescription vitamins and mineral products except prenatal vitamins and fluoride preparations , f) nonprescription drugs, g) a manufacturers covered outpatient drug in which tests and monitoring services have to be purchased from that manufacturer, h) sexual or erectile dysfunction unless used to treat a condition
This includes vegans and vegetarians, older adults, individuals with atrophic gastritis, pernicious anemia, gastrointestinal disorders, those who have had gastrointestinal surgery and people who take certain medications including, but not limited to, estrogen (HRT), and birth control pills