What states need to know about the epidemic
According to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), from 1999 to 2013, the amount of painkillers, called opioids, prescribed and sole in the U.S. have nearly quadrupled, and … [Read more…]
CMS letter outlines Medicaid reimbursement
On February 11, federal Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) sent a letter to state Medicaid directors providing additional guidance on how they can become compliant with the final … [Read more…]
People overdosing continue to get refills
Even after overdosing on opioid medications, more than nine out of 10 patients continued to get prescriptions for powerful painkillers, according to a new study published in the Annals of Internal … [Read more…]
Proposal calls for monitoring of CSMP by pharmacists
Introduced by 11 members of the WV House of Delegates, House Bill 4183 requires pharmacists to continually monitor the West Virginia Controlled Substance Monitoring Program (CSMP), maintained by the Board … [Read more…]
