Part D 2014 Draft Call Letter Addresses Automatic Rx Refills, Drug Safety Issues
Executive Summary
CMS instructions to Part D sponsors cite elimination of waste as a reason to require plans to confirm members want a refill. Draft call letter also addresses expanding drug utilization reviews beyond opioids, added controls on compounded drugs.
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