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Is There Any Generic Pill For Mephyton?

Yes please, My mother is to take Mephyton and medicare says they do not cover it, its over $700. and my Father cannot afford another expense. Is there a generic pill made I see phytonadione is a gereric term used but do they make a pill that medicare/ bluecross will approve. please, thank you.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014
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Thanks for contacting HCM. Mephyton is vitamin K. This is found over the counter and should not be that expensive. I would recommend that you talk to your pharmacist to help you find an OTC Vitamin K that would be comparable to her current Mephyton.

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Is There Any Generic Pill For Mephyton?

Thanks for contacting HCM. Mephyton is vitamin K. This is found over the counter and should not be that expensive. I would recommend that you talk to your pharmacist to help you find an OTC Vitamin K that would be comparable to her current Mephyton. Hope this answers your question. Please contact us again with your health care questions and concerns