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Newsletter Vol. 14, No. 47
New Jersey Medicaid·NJ · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice +3 more·Pharmacy
Effective date
Mar 10, 2004
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Three new pharmaceutical manufacturers (Armstrong Pharmaceuticals, Primus Pharmaceuticals, and Skin Medica) have been added to the New Jersey PAAD (Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled) program's Drug Rebate Program with effective dates in March 2004. This affects prescription drug coverage for eligible New Jersey seniors and disabled patients.
Action Required
No immediate action required for billing teams outside New Jersey or those not serving PAAD program participants. For New Jersey providers serving PAAD patients: Verify that prescription claims for Armstrong Pharmaceuticals (labeler code 17270), Primus Pharmaceuticals (labeler code 68040), and Skin Medica (labeler code 67402) are processed correctly through the PAAD program for legend drugs, diabetic testing supplies, and insulin.