Alabama Administrative Code
Title 560 - ALABAMA MEDICAID AGENCY
Chapter 560-X-16 - PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES
Section 560-X-16-.12 - Over-The-Counter Medications
Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 02, November 27, 2024
(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
Statutory Authority: State Plan, Attachment 3.1-A; Title XIX, Social Security Act.