My doctor just gave me a new prescription --do I have to bring it to the pharmacy right away?
- No, but you should have it filled as soon as you can
- Medicaid will only pay for the prescription if it is filled within 60 days of the original date
- After 60 days, Medicaid considers the prescription to be expired and you will need a new one
Can I get refills if I have Medicaid?
- Your doctor can write up to five refills for non-controlled drugs. All of the refills must be filled within six months from the original date on the prescription
The person at the pharmacy told me I need a Prior Authorization (PA) from Medicaid--what are they talking about?
- There are certain drugs that Medicaid will not pay for until your doctor calls Medicaid
- When your doctor calls Medicaid, a Prior Authorization or "PA" number is given. This number must be given to the pharmacy so that their staff can activate the number
- Once the Prior Authorization (PA) number is activated, the pharmacy can fill your medication
- Not all drugs require a Prior Authorization (PA)
- Check with your pharmacist when dropping off your prescription--sometimes it is helpful for the patient to call the doctor to also let them know that the prescription needs a Prior Authorization (PA)!
Can I transfer my prescription to another pharmacy if I use Medicaid?
- Unfortunately, Medicaid doesn't allow prescriptions to be transferred between pharmacies
- You cannot transfer a prescription even between different stores in the same chain
- If you wish to use another pharmacy, you need a new prescription