Prescription drugs definition

Prescription drugs means drugs, medicine and controlled substances which by law can only be prescribed for human use by persons authorized by law.
Prescription drugs means any substance obtained directly from, or pursuant to, a valid prescription or order of a practitioner, as defined in Title 16 Delaware Code Section 4701(24), while acting in the course of his or her professional practice, and which is specifically intended for the student in whose possession it is found.
Prescription drugs means drugs which may only be dispensed by written prescription under Federal law, and reapproved for general use by the Food and Drug Administration.

Examples of Prescription drugs in a sentence

  • Prescription drugs that are self-administered are not covered as a medical benefit but may be covered as a pharmacy benefit.

  • Prescription drugs first prescribed after an in-patient hospitalization or out-patient surgery for a medical condition covered by the policy are covered up to ten thousand dollars (US$10,000) for a maximum period of six (6) continuous months after the date of discharge or surgery.

  • PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE (Defined per CMS) Prescription drugs and medications paid for by your health plan.

  • Prescription drugs and diabetic equipment and supplies purchased at a retail, specialty, or mail order pharmacy.

  • Prescription drugs for which preauthorization is required are marked with the symbol (+) in the Summary of Pharmacy Benefits.


More Definitions of Prescription drugs

Prescription drugs means drugs and supplies that have been approved as safe and effective by the
Prescription drugs prescription drugs that are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The Contractor may limit coverage to those drugs manufactured by companies that have signed rebate agreements with the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §1396r-8. 2) Over-the-Counter Drugs: The Contractor may limit coverage to those drugs manufactured by companies that have signed rebate agreements with the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services pursuant to 42 U.S.C.§1396r-8. Except with regard to insulin, the Contractor also may limit over-the-counter drugs for Enrollees aged 21 and over to those necessary for the life and safety of the Enrollee. 3) Non-Drug Pharmacy Products: non-drug pharmacy products as listed in the MassHealth Non-Drug Product List ✓ ✓ ✓ Coverage Types Service MassHealth Standard & CommonHealth Enrollees MassHealth Family Assistance Enrollees CarePlus 4) Pharmaceutical Compounded Drugs: pharmaceutical compounded drugs as listed on the MassHealth Drug List Physician (primary and specialty) – all medical, developmental pediatrician, psychiatry, radiological, laboratory, anesthesia and surgical services, including those services provided by nurse practitioners serving as primary care providers and services provided by nurse midwives. ✓ ✓ ✓ Podiatry – The Contractor is responsible for providing services as certified by a physician, including medical, radiological, surgical, and laboratory care. For restrictions regarding coverage of orthotics, see the “Orthotics” service description above. ✓ ✓ ✓ Preventive Pediatric Health Screening and Diagnostic Services - children, adolescents and young adults who are under 21 years old and are enrolled in the MassHealth Basic, Essential or Family Assistance Plan are entitled to Preventive Pediatric Healthcare Screening and Diagnosis Services as outlined in 130 CMR 450.150. ✓ Prosthetic Services and Devices – evaluation, fabrication, fitting, and the provision of a prosthesis. For individuals over age 21, certain limitations apply. See Subchapter 6 of the Prosthetics Manual ✓ ✓ ✓ Radiology and Diagnostic Tests – X-rays, portable X-rays, magnetic resonance imagery (MRI) and other radiological and diagnostic services, including those radiation or oncology services performed at radiation oncology centers (ROCs) which are independent of an acute outpatient hospital or physician service. ✓ ✓ ✓ Remote Patient Monitoring (COVID-19 RPM) - bundled services to facilitate home monitoring of Enrollee...
Prescription drugs means insulin and substances that are:
Prescription drugs means simple or compound substances or mixtures of substances prescribed for the cure, mitigation, or prevention of disease, or health maintenance that are:
Prescription drugs means any drug required by federal or New Mexico law or regulation to be dispensed only by a prescription and includes "dangerous drugs" and "controlled substances" as defined by federal and New Mexico law.
Prescription drugs means drugs which: (a) require a prescription written by a Physician; and (b) are dispensed by a licensed pharmacist.
Prescription drugs means outpatient prescription drugs that have been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. “Prescription drugs” do not include experimental drugs and over‑the‑counter pharmaceutical products.