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Newsletter Vol 33, No.16

New Jersey Medicaid·NJ·Pharmacy
Effective date
Not stated
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

New Jersey Medicaid/NJ Family Care now requires providers to check the New Jersey Prescription Monitoring Program (NJPMP) database before prescribing or dispensing controlled dangerous substances to comply with the SUPPORT Act. This is a mandatory compliance requirement for all controlled substance prescriptions.

Action Required

Action needed
Immediately: All prescribing providers must access and check the New Jersey Prescription Monitoring Program (NJPMP) database before prescribing any controlled dangerous substances to Medicaid/NJ Family Care members. Clinical staff should update workflow protocols to include NJPMP checks as a mandatory step. Document NJPMP consultation in patient records. Failure to comply with SUPPORT Act requirements may result in regulatory violations and claim issues.