Missouri Revised Statutes Title XII. Public Health and Welfare § 208.226. Antipsychotic medication, no restrictions on availability in MO HealthNet program--provider updates, content

(1) Drug safety and avoidance of harmful drug interactions;

(2) Compliance with nationally recognized and juried clinical guidelines from national medical associations using medical evidence and emphasizing best practice principles;

(3) Detection of patients receiving prescription drugs from multiple prescribers; and

(4) Detection, prevention, and treatment of substance use disorders.

(1) Treatment with antipsychotic drugs, as with any other form of treatment, should be individualized in order to optimize the patient's recovery and stability;

(2) Treatment with antipsychotic drugs should be as effective, safe, and well-tolerated as supported by best medical evidence;

(3) Treatment with antipsychotic drugs should consider the individual patient's needs, preferences, and vulnerabilities;

(4) Treatment with antipsychotic drugs should support an improved quality of life for the patient; and

(5) Treatment choices should be informed by the best current medical evidence and should be updated consistent with evolving nationally recognized best practice guidelines.