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Mental health Rx restrictions.(POLICY & PRACTICE)(Brief article)
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Clinical Psychiatry News
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November 1, 2006
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Copyright informationCOPYRIGHT 2006 International Medical News Group. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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Medicare Part D drug plans often employ utilization management techniques, such as prior authorization, for commonly prescribed antidepressants and antipsychotics, according to a report from the Medicare Rights Center. The group, which advocates for Medicare beneficiaries, reported that the use of utilization management strategies varies widely among drug plans, but these approaches are generally used for commonly prescribed drugs and more expensive medications. On average, 23% of antidepressants and 24% of antipsychotics were determined to be either not covered or restricted by utilization management techniques. The Medicare Rights Center called on officials at the Centers ...
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