Frequently Asked Questions

Prescription ZYRTEC^® is no longer available. ZYRTEC^® is available over-the-counter (OTC) where other OTC medications are sold.

OTC ZYRTEC^® can cost up to one-third less than the co-pay for branded prescription antihistamines.* So not only can you rely on OTC ZYRTEC^® to provide effective 24-hour relief, you can rely on it to provide great OTC value.

*Comparison based upon one-month supply of OTC ZYRTEC^® vs Tier 3 antihistamine. Patients should check with their health plans to understand their current Rx co-pay.

Over-the-counter products are not typically covered by Health Care plans. However, over-the-counter ZYRTEC^® can cost up to one-third less than the co-pay for branded prescription antihistamines.* OTC ZYRTEC^® is also covered by most FSAs and HSAs. Check with your benefits administrator for more information about coverage and how to use your FSA or HSA dollars to pay for OTC ZYRTEC^® products.

*Comparison based upon one-month supply of OTC ZYRTEC^® vs Tier 3 antihistamine. Patients should check with their health plans to understand their current Rx co-pay.

OTC ZYRTEC^® is covered by most FSAs and HSAs. Check with your benefits administrator for more information about coverage and how to use your FSA or HSA dollars to pay for OTC ZYRTEC^® products.