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Newsletter Vol. 7, No. 35
New Jersey Medicaid·NJ·Pharmacy
Effective date
May 16, 1997
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
New Jersey added four new pharmaceutical manufacturers to the PAAD (Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled) Drug Rebate Program with effective dates in May 1997. This expands coverage options for eligible aged and disabled patients in New Jersey.
Action Required
No immediate action required for billing teams outside New Jersey. New Jersey pharmacy providers should note the addition of four new manufacturers (Digestive Care Inc., Orphan Medical Inc., Bertek Pharmaceuticals Inc., and Agouran Pharmaceuticals Inc.) to the PAAD program for eligible patients and verify coverage when dispensing medications from these manufacturers.