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Prior Authorization of Opioid Overdose Agents (Formerly Opiate Overdose Agents) – Pharmacy Services MAB 01-19-67
Pennsylvania Medicaid (DHS)·PA · Pharmacy, Pain Management·Prior Authorization
Effective date
Jan 1, 2020
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Pennsylvania Medical Assistance (Medicaid) changed the terminology from 'Opiate Overdose Agents' to 'Opioid Overdose Agents' effective January 1, 2020. No changes were made to prior authorization requirements or medical necessity guidelines - this is purely a terminology update.
Action Required
No action required: This is a terminology-only change from 'Opiate Overdose Agents' to 'Opioid Overdose Agents' in Pennsylvania Medicaid documentation. Prior authorization requirements and clinical guidelines remain unchanged. Update any internal documentation or forms that reference the old terminology if applicable.