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August 3, 2009

Prior Approval for Atypical Antipsychotics and ADHD Medications for Young Children

Effective August 24, 2009, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services will require prior approval for all Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) medications for children under the age of 6, and for all Atypical Antipsychotics for children under the age of 8. The department encourages providers and discharge planners to request prior approval as part of the discharge planning process for hospitalized or institutionalized patients. Requests for prior approval should be initiated prior to discharge in order to ensure a smooth transition into the community. Click here for further details.