Original Medicare (Parts A and B) doesn't cover prescription drugs such as lidocaine patches. However, you may be covered for lidocaine patches if you have Medicare Part D insurance… See more

Some Medicare Advantage (Part C) Plans or Medicare Health Plans include Part D coverage, allowing beneficiaries access to funding for medically necessary drugs. Whether you… See more

Medicare will usually only consider covering lidocaine patches for FDA-approved use. The FDA approves lidocaine patchesto treat the pain caused by shingles (post herpet… See more

Lidocaine patchescontain a local anesthetic that disrupts pain signals to the brain to relieve discomfort. The skin gradually absorbs the medication. The treatment is … See more