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2025.55 - Prescription 30-Day Supply and Returns

Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Not stated
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Connecticut Medicaid reminds pharmacies that chronic/maintenance prescriptions must be filled for at least 30 days unless prescribed otherwise, and reinforces the mandatory Nursing Home Drug Return Program with potential fines up to $30,000 for non-compliance.

Action Required

Action needed
Immediately: Long-term care facilities must ensure participation in the Nursing Home Drug Return Program by returning unused medications meeting criteria (>$10 value, non-controlled, sealed units, 3+ months shelf life) to dispensing pharmacies. Pharmacies must reverse original claims, submit new claims for actual usage, and enter $5.00 return fee in NCPDP Field 384-4x. Non-compliance may result in fines up to $30,000.