Medications approved by United States Food and Drug Administration for tobacco cessation coverage

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  7. Medications approved by United States Food and Drug Administration for tobacco cessation coverage

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  1. (a) The Department of Human Services shall ensure that the Arkansas Medicaid Program covers medications approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for tobacco cessation, including without limitation:

    1. (1) Nicotine replacement therapy patches;

    2. (2) Nicotine replacement therapy gum;

    3. (3) Nicotine replacement therapy lozenges;

    4. (4) Nicotine replacement therapy nasal spray;

    5. (5) Nicotine replacement therapy inhalers;

    6. (6) Bupropion; and

    7. (7) Varenicline.

  2. (b) Prior authorization shall not be required for coverage of medications described in subsection (a) of this section.


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