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Required Features on Tamper-Resistant Prescriptions Effective April 1, 2008
Maryland Medicaid·MD·General Provider
Effective date
Apr 1, 2008
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Starting April 1, 2008, all written Medicaid prescriptions must be on tamper-resistant paper with specific security features to be reimbursed. By October 1, 2008, prescriptions must have security features from all three required categories (anti-copying, anti-modification, and anti-counterfeiting).
Action Required
By April 1, 2008: All providers writing Medicaid prescriptions must switch to tamper-resistant prescription pads with at least one required security feature. By October 1, 2008: Prescription pads must include security features from all three categories (anti-copying, anti-modification, anti-counterfeiting). Contact printer to order compliant prescription pads immediately. Ensure NPI numbers are included on prescription forms by May 23, 2008. Non-compliant prescriptions will require pharmacy verification and may delay reimbursement.