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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(1) Definitions.--As used in this section, the term:
(a) “Abuse-deterrent opioid analgesic drug product” means a brand or generic opioid analgesic drug product approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration with an abuse-deterrence labeling claim that indicates the drug product is expected to deter abuse.
(b) “Opioid analgesic drug product” means a drug product in the opioid analgesic drug class prescribed to treat moderate to severe pain or other conditions in immediate-release, extended-release, or long-acting form regardless of whether or not combined with other drug substances to form a single drug product or dosage form.
(2) Coverage requirements.--A health insurance policy that provides coverage for abuse-deterrent opioid analgesic drug products:
(a) May impose a prior authorization requirement for an abuse-deterrent opioid analgesic drug product only if the policy imposes the same prior authorization requirement for each opioid analgesic drug product without an abuse-deterrence labeling claim.
(b) May not require use of an opioid analgesic drug product without an abuse-deterrence labeling claim before authorizing the use of an abuse-deterrent opioid analgesic drug product.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Florida Statutes Title XXXVII. Insurance § 627.64195. Requirements for opioid coverage - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/fl/title-xxxvii-insurance/fl-st-sect-627-64195-nr2/
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