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Oral contraceptive 'Opill' covered by NC Medicaid, now available at pharmacies without a prescription!

Aug 6, 2024 4:56:57 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid, Medicaid Managed Care, contraception, women's health

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As part of NCDHHS and the Governor's continued work to expand access to reproductive health services, NC Medicaid now covers over-the-counter contraception in pharmacies across the state.  Starting Thursday, August 1, 2024, the oral contraceptive Opill is available through local and retail pharmacies without a prescription, at no cost for NC Medicaid beneficiaries.  Opill is the first over-the-counter oral contraception that has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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People Statewide Will Soon Have Access to Contraceptive Services at Pharmacies

May 16, 2024 7:00:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in contraception, women's health

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NC Medicaid: Changes to Reimbursement Methodology for 340B Long-Acting Reversible Contraception

Feb 13, 2023 11:51:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid, reimbursement, contraception

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From NCTracks News and Updates: In accordance with the Pharmacy Clinical Policy, Physician Administered Drug Program (PADP), NC Medicaid will implement changes to the reimbursement methodology for 340B Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) on March 12, 2023.

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