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Pharmacy Medications

Description

Pharmacy medications can be approved by the district with exceptions noted below:

  • Birth control pills or devices
  • Narcotic medications including methadone, except for:
  1. Treatment of opiate addicted pregnant prisoners
  2. Detoxification of opiate addicted prisoners
  3. Treatment of severe pain
  • Medications for Hepatitis C
  • Medications for cosmetic purposes or to enhance athletic or sexual performance
  • Investigational medications
  • Medications for hair loss.
  • Individual prescription drug greater than $1,800 per month
  • Over-the-counter (OTC) medications

Note: Districts should not be receiving medication requests from facilities participating in the National Managed Care Contract (NMCC) Pharmacy Program.