The Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) will cover, for a limited time, imported benzathine benzylpenicillin (Extencilline) for use in outpatient medical drug claims when billed with HCPCS code J0561 and at an outpatient pharmacy (point-of-sale). This policy change to provide temporary coverage is to address the ongoing shortage of Bicillin® L-A (penicillin G benzathine injectable suspension). A letter with important prescribing information for Extencilline has been provided to healthcare providers.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.