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H.F No. 437, 5th Engrossment: 83rd Legislative Session (2003-2004) Posted on May 2, 2003

175.14     Sec. 33. Minnesota Statutes 2002, section 256B.0625,
175.15     subdivision 13, is amended to read:

175.27     (c) Medical assistance covers the following
175.28     over-the-counter drugs when prescribed by a licensed
175.29     practitioner or by a licensed pharmacist who meets standards
175.30     established by the commissioner, in consultation with the board
175.31     of pharmacy: antacids, acetaminophen, family planning products,
175.32     aspirin, insulin, products for the treatment of lice, vitamins
175.33     for adults with documented vitamin deficiencies, vitamins for
175.34     children under the age of seven and pregnant or nursing women,
175.35     and any other over-the-counter drug identified by the
175.36     commissioner, in consultation with the pharmaceutical and
176.1       therapeutics committee, as necessary, appropriate, and
176.2       cost-effective for the treatment of certain specified chronic
176.3       diseases, conditions, or disorders, and this determination shall
176.4       not be subject to the requirements of chapter 14. A pharmacist
176.5       may prescribe over-the-counter medications as provided under
176.6       this paragraph for purposes of receiving reimbursement under
176.7       Medicaid. When prescribing over-the-counter drugs under this
176.8       paragraph, licensed pharmacists must consult with the recipient
176.9       to determine necessity, provide drug counseling, review drug
176.10     therapy for potential adverse interactions, and make referrals
176.11     as needed to other health care professionals.