Standing Order
On June 1, 2017, Dr.
Howard Haft, DHMH Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services, issued a
revised statewide
standing order
allowing all Maryland-licensed pharmacists to
dispense naloxone without a prescription under the Overdose Response Program.
Please visit
www.naloxnemd.org
for more information.
For frequently asked questions, click HERE to see information issued by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH)
Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP)
The Maryland Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) was created to support providers and their patients with the safe and effective use of prescription drugs. The PDMP is part of Maryland's response to the epidemic opioid addiction and overdose deaths.
Beginning October 1, 2016, practitioners authorized to prescribe Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) in Maryland must be registered with the PDMP prior to obtaining a new or renewal State CDS Registration by July 1, 2017, whichever occurs sooner. This applies to physicians, physicians assistants, nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, dentists, podiatrists and veterinarians. This mandate does not apply to nurses.
For more information, visit
the
Maryland Prescription Drug Monitoring page.
Changing Maryland For The Better: Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Residential Treatment is now Covered and Billable to Medicaid
Effective July 1, 2017, Maryland Medicaid (MA) included Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Residential Treatment and Detoxification as billable services. Up to two nonconsecutive 30-day residential treatment episodes can be reimbursed each Fiscal Year. Assessments for treatment can be completed through local providers or directly at the residential SUD centers. The assessment is submitted to MA to review to determine if Medical Necessity Criteria (MNC) has been met. If MNC has been met MA may authorize payment for treatment. Referrals to residential treatment can be made through local providers or by directing calling a residential treatment center. For a list of residential treatment centers see the resource guide on our websites. For more information call our office at 410-313-6202 or go to Beacon Health Option’s website at:
maryland.beaconhealthoptions.com