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Update of List of Covered Drugs under the Pharmacy Assistance Program
Maryland Medicaid·MD · Pharmacy, Pain Management, Palliative Care·Provider Transmittal
Effective date
Apr 5, 1999
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Maryland's Pharmacy Assistance Program expanded its list of covered drugs to include more maintenance medications for chronic conditions. Pharmacies must now document specific indications on prescriptions for limited-use drugs and notify recipients before dispensing non-covered prescriptions.
Action Required
For Maryland Medicaid patients: When prescribing maintenance drugs with limited indications (like Opiate Agonists for terminal chronic pain), ensure the specific indication is documented on the prescription. Maintain prescription files for audit purposes. Notify patients before dispensing if a prescription is not covered by the Pharmacy Assistance Program.