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Rescheduling of Hydrocodone Combination Products from Schedule III to Schedule II

Guidance for sponsors to notify enrollees who have utilized HCPs in the past six months that they may experience a rejection at the point of sale for HCPs on or after October 6, 2014 in light of this change in prescription requirements.

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Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: September 18, 2014

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