On
July 1, 2013, a new state law took effect requiring Massachusetts physicians to use tamper-resistant
prescription pads for all written prescriptions, for all drug schedules,
including Schedule VI. These tamper-resistant pads must meet the federal
requirements for writing Medicaid prescriptions on tamper-resistant pads, which
have been in effect since 2008.
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the requirements for Medicaid prescription pads, including some vendors to
consider.