A phoned-in prescription for promethazine/dextromethorphan was called into CVS, Lancaster, SC by an unknown person stating their identity as Dr. Allen Glimerm with Prisma Health Urgent Care, Greer, SC. This physician is no longer with this clinic. Rx was not called by the physician or any other authorized representative. Rx verification should be requested by calling 864.255.5638.  

Also in South Carolina, the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) will operate on an updated schedule for Healthy Connections Medicaid claims submission and payments to accommodate the Fourth of July holiday. Friday, June 30 at 5 p.m. is the deadline to submit claims for payments scheduled for Friday, July 7. Payments will be made on Monday, July 3. Electronic remittance advice will be available Thursday, July 6. Payments will be dated Friday, July 7, as usual. The schedule will return to a normal payment cycle on Friday, July 7. 

Any questions or concerns regarding this bulletin should be directed to the Provider Service Center (PSC) at (888) 289-0709. The PSC’s hours of operation are 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday. The PSC will be closed Tuesday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.