|
Beginning April 1, 2008, all written prescriptions for outpatient drugs prescribed to a Medicaid beneficiary must be on paper with at least one tamper-resistant feature as outlined by CMS. Beginning October 1, 2008, these same prescriptions must be on paper that meets all three baseline characteristics of tamper-resistant pads. For additional information, click on the Downloads and Related Links Inside CMS below:
Background Document for State Health Policymakers (updated as of 7/15/08)
Top Questions about Tamper-Resistant Prescriptions (updated as of 7/15/08)
Pharmacist Fact Sheet (updated as of 7/15/08).
State Medicaid Directors Letter (Guidance on Tamper-Resistant Prescriptions)
Page Last Modified: 10/21/2009 3:40:02 PM
Help with File Formats and Plug-Ins
Submit Feedback
|
Email
Print