Governing Magazine/February 2004

THE GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE PROJECT
A Case of Neglect

REINING IN Rx

Number of states adopting or expanding pharmacy cost-containment
measures in FY 2003 or 2004 budgets

Reduced reimbursement for Rx: 38
More Rx under prior authorization: 37
Preferred drug list: 31
New or higher beneficiary co-pays: 27
Seek supplemental rebates: 26
Require generics: 8
Limit number of Rx per month: 8

Source: Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured survey, Sept.
2003

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