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On March 25, 2016, Gov. Scott signed Senate Bill No. 422 into law. This law addresses the provision of abuse-deterrent drugs. Specifically, plans that provide coverage for abuse-deterrent opioid analgesic drug products:

• Can only require prior authorization for abuse-deterrent opioid analgesic drug products if they require the same prior authorization for each opioid analgesic drug product that does not have an abuse-deterrence labeling claim, and
• Cannot require plan participants to use opioid analgesic drug products that do not have an abuse-deterrence labeling claim before authorizing the use of abuse-deterrent opioid analgesic drug products.

The law is effective on Jan. 1, 2017. Employers that sponsor plans that provide such drug products should work with their insurers to ensure compliance with this law.

Senate Bill No. 422 »