Missouri

The Department of Social Services MO HealthNet Division is implementing new edits effective October 21^st requiring Medicaid participants to receive a 90-day supply select medications.

Also in Missouri, prescribers of controlled substances for MO HealthNet (Medicaid) participants are required to check the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) prior to prescribing a controlled substance starting on October 1, 2021. The FAQ is available under Frequently Updated Documents and is titled Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) FAQ.

Finally in Missouri, the Board of Pharmacy is holding a virtual meeting on October 19 and 20 MO BOP Virtual Meeting.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.