News and Notices

The latest news items from the Mississippi Division of Medicaid and notices for providers and beneficiaries are posted below.

FDA dose reduction of acetaminophen in prescription drugs, Jan. 1, 2014
October 13, 2013
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For several years, the FDA has been actively involved regarding drug safety for both legend and over the counter drugs. Now, the FDA is taking steps to reduce the...
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Beneficiary Access issues: Doxycycline
July 11, 2013
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Beneficiary Access issues: Doxycycline It has come to our attention that beneficiaries are experiencing difficulties getting prescriptions for doxycycline filled. Drug shortages and availability issues have created significant price...
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Tamper Resistant Prescription Pads/Paper Mandate
October 1, 2008
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Beginning April 1, 2008, all written prescriptions for outpatient drugs prescribed to a Medicaid beneficiary must be on paper with at least one tamper-resistant feature as outlined by CMS....
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