MSB 07-11-27-A Tamper-Resistant Prescription Drug Pads, Section 8.837

The purpose of this rule is to implement 42 U.S.C. Section 1396b(i)(23) which requires prescriptions for covered outpatient drugs to be written on a tamper-resistant pad for pharmacies to receive reimbursement.  Effective April 1, 2008 federal law requires that states not make payment for amounts expended for medical assistance for covered outpatient drugs unless the prescription is executed on a tamper-resistant pad.