Section 405IAC5-37-2. Tobacco dependence products

   (a) Reimbursement is available to pharmacy providers for tobacco dependence products when prescribed by a practitioner within the scope of his or her license under Indiana law.

  (b) In order for a pharmacy provider to receive reimbursement under this section for tobacco dependence products, the tobacco dependence product must be covered by Indiana Medicaid in accordance with 405 IAC 5-24-3 or 405 IAC 5-24-5.

  (c) A member prescribed a legend or nonlegend drug intended to reduce an individual's dependence on tobacco products must engage in tobacco dependence counseling in conjunction with the receipt of said legend or nonlegend drug therapy. (Office of the Secretary of Family and Social Services; 405 IAC 5-37-2; filed Sep 27, 1999, 8:55 a.m.: 23 IR 324; readopted filed Jun 27, 2001, 9:40 a.m.: 24 IR 3822; readopted filed Sep 19, 2007, 12:16 p.m.: 20071010-IR-405070311RFA; readopted filed Oct 28, 2013, 3:18 p.m.: 20131127-IR-405130241RFA; filed May 27, 2016, 12:05 p.m.: 20160622-IR-405140338FRA; errata filed Nov 1, 2016, 9:36 a.m.: 20161109-IR-405160493ACA)