Ala. Admin. Code r. 560-X-16-.12

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 560-X-16-.12 - Over-The-Counter Medications

(1) Over-the-counter medications/products require a signed prescription from a physician or other practitioner legally licensed by the State of Alabama to prescribe the drugs authorized under the program.

(2) Over-the-counter medications/products must be dispensed by a licensed Medicaid pharmacist in accordance with state and federal laws as stated in Rule 560-X-16-.01.

(3) Over-the-counter medications/products will be reimbursed as stated in Rule No. 560-X-16-.06 Reimbursement for Covered Drugs.

(4) Over-the-counter medications/products will be covered in long term care facilities as stated in Rule No. 560-X-16-.05 Long Term Care Facilities.

Author: Stephanie Frawley, CPhT, Pharmacy Services

Ala. Admin. Code r. 560-X-16-.12

Rule effective October 1, 1982. Repealed: Effective April 14, 1992. Amended: Filed January 7, 1997; effective February 11, 1997. Amended: Filed May 10, 2002; effective June 14, 2002. Amended: Filed June 10, 2005; effective July 15, 2005.

Statutory Authority: State Plan, Attachment 3.1-A; Title XIX, Social Security Act.