OptumRx: Louisiana Medicaid - Opioid Prescription Policy

Author: Kailee Burnett/Friday, August 18, 2017/Categories: APCI Choice, CAPS

In response to the opioid crisis in Louisiana, there is a statewide cohesive strategy to prevent overdose deaths and combat overutilization and diversion of opioids. Addressing opioid overutilization by implementing prescription limits is just one piece of this mission. The state does not intend to restrict opioid medications that are medically necessary; therefore override provisions and exemptions will be incorporated.

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