Fluticasone Propionate (Flonase) Medicare Coverage

Fluticasone Propionate is a medication primarily used to treat allergies. Its brand name equivalent is called Flonase.

Fluticasone is a corticosteroid inhalation that has anti-inflammatory effects and relaxes blood vessels to help you breathe better.

The major side effects of Fluticasone Propionate include headache, fatigue, nose and throat irritation, flu-like symptoms, upset stomach, diarrhea and muscle pain.

How much does Fluticasone Propionate cost with Medicare?

Fluticasone Propionate coverage and costs may vary based on the specific plan you have, as well as what coverage stage you're in.

Contact your plan carrier or consult your plan formulary for more cost information.

Does Medicare cover Fluticasone Propionate?

According to GoodRx, 100% of Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Part D plans covered Fluticasone Propionate in 2023.¹

• Medicare Advantage plans or Part D plans that cover Fluticasone Propionate include copay amounts that can range widely from one plan to another. Plan members may also be responsible for meeting a deductible before the plan’s drug coverage kicks in.
  
  
• Medicare Advantage plans that offer prescription drug coverage are called Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plans (MA-PD). 89% of 2023 Medicare Advantage plans included prescription drug coverage.²
  
  
• Medicare prescription drugs plans each have their own formulary, or drug list, that details what prescription drugs are covered by the plan and how they are covered.

Drug coverage may vary based on plan availability. You may be able to find Medicare Advantage plan options in your area that cover Fluticasone Propionate. We represent carriers such as Humana, UnitedHealthcare^®, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna Healthcare, Wellcare, or Kaiser Permanente.

You can also compare Part D prescription drug plans available where you live and enroll in a Medicare prescription drug plan online when you visit MyRxPlans.com.

Additional information

It may help to blow your nose before using the spray. Try to avoid spraying the medicine in your eyes.

Rinse your mouth out after each time you use fluticasone propionate. Rinse with water and spit the water out.

Use this medication with caution if you have cataracts or glaucoma. This medication may put you at a higher risk for pneumonia.  

This article is for informational purposes only. It is not healthcare advice, treatment, or diagnosis. It is not an endorsement of or recommendation for this medication. Speak to your doctor or healthcare provider about your specific healthcare needs, including your prescription medications. Only take medication as directed by your doctor.

Coverage and costs of prescription medications will vary by Medicare plan. Not all plans are available in all areas.

Written by Hayden Gharibyar, Pharm.D.