New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10 - HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 51 - PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES MANUAL
Subchapter 1 - PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES
Section 10:51-1.15 - Quantity of medication

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 10:51-1.15

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

(a) The quantity of medication prescribed shall provide a sufficient amount of medication necessary for the anticipated duration of the illness or, if required, an amount sufficient to provide medication during intervals between prescriber visits. The amount of medication dispensed shall not exceed a 34-day supply for initial prescriptions and a 34-day supply or 100 unit doses, whichever is greater, for refill prescriptions.

(b) Any medication continuously prescribed regardless of the frequency of administration, for a period of 14 days or more shall be considered a maintenance medication.

(c) The pharmacist shall dispense the full quantity of medication prescribed within the limitations described in (a) above.

(d) Prescriptions shall not be split or reduced in quantity, unless the quantity prescribed exceeds Program limits, in which case the quantity shall be reduced to Program limits described in (a) above.

1. Exception: When the full quantity prescribed (within Program limits) is not available when a prescription is ready to be dispensed, the pharmacist shall retain the claim form or submit an EMC claim after the balance of the medication is dispensed. The pharmacist may dispense the quantity available and shall notify the beneficiary accordingly.

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