new requirements for tamper-resistant Rxs

April 2008

Medicaid will phase in new requirements for tamper-resistant Rxs.

Starting April 1, any Medicaid Rx given to a patient must have at least ONE tamper-resistant feature.

By October 1, Rxs must have at least THREE features...with at least one from EACH of these three categories.

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new requirements for tamper-resistant Rxs
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