33-32-222. Prohibition on prior authorization requirements for prescriptions written at discharge from inpatient care.
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33-32-222 . Prohibition on prior authorization requirements for prescriptions written at discharge from inpatient care.
(1)A prescription written for an inpatient and patient under observation at the time of discharge requiring a prior authorization may not be subject to prior authorization requirements and must be immediately approved for not less than 3 days, provided that:
(a)the cost of the medication does not exceed $5,000 a day; and
(b)the physician shall note on the prescription or notify the pharmacy that the prescription is being provided at discharge.
(2)Approval beyond 3 days is subject to prior authorization review under 33-32-212 .