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Prescriber e-Letter Volume 15

Open PDF file, 221.12 KB, Issue 9 – June 2025 (English, PDF 221.12 KB)

In this issue: Updates to Brixadi (buprenorphine) coverage and new legislation on overdose reversal drugs

Open DOCX file, 120.99 KB, Issue 9 – June 2025 (English, DOCX 120.99 KB)

In this issue: Updates to Brixadi (buprenorphine) coverage and new legislation on overdose reversal drugs

Open PDF file, 204.98 KB, Issue 8 – June 2025 (English, PDF 204.98 KB)

In this issue: Overview of more restrictive coverage changes effective August 11, 2025

Open DOCX file, 119.84 KB, Issue 8 – June 2025 (English, DOCX 119.84 KB)

In this issue: Overview of more restrictive coverage changes effective August 11, 2025

Open PDF file, 237.44 KB, Issue 7 – April 2025 (English, PDF 237.44 KB)

In this issue: Upcoming changes to prior authorizations

Open DOCX file, 120.89 KB, Issue 7 – April 2025 (English, DOCX 120.89 KB)

In this issue: Upcoming changes to prior authorizations

Open PDF file, 243.32 KB, Issue 6 – April 2025 (English, PDF 243.32 KB)

In this issue: Upcoming Changes to MassHealth Coverage of Long-acting Buprenorphine Products

Open DOCX file, 119.03 KB, Issue 6 – April 2025 (English, DOCX 119.03 KB)

In this issue: Upcoming Changes to MassHealth Coverage of Long-acting Buprenorphine Products

Open PDF file, 196.86 KB, Issue 5 – April 2025 (English, PDF 196.86 KB)

In this issue: Health Safety Net program changes to management of anti-obesity medications, effective April 15, 2025

Open DOCX file, 118.96 KB, Issue 5 – April 2025 (English, DOCX 118.96 KB)

In this issue: Health Safety Net program changes to management of anti-obesity medications, effective April 15, 2025

Open PDF file, 167.67 KB, Issue 4 – February 2025 (English, PDF 167.67 KB)

In this issue: Overview of More Restrictive Coverage Changes Effective May 12, 2025

Open DOCX file, 118.01 KB, Issue 4 – February 2025 (English, DOCX 118.01 KB)

In this issue: Overview of More Restrictive Coverage Changes Effective May 12, 2025

Open PDF file, 89.13 KB, Issue 3 – February 2025 (English, PDF 89.13 KB)

In this issue: Upcoming Changes to MassHealth Coverage of Rapid-Acting Insulin, Effective April 1, 2025

Open DOCX file, 109.24 KB, Issue 3 – February 2025 (English, DOCX 109.24 KB)

In this issue: Upcoming Changes to MassHealth Coverage of Rapid-Acting Insulin, Effective April 1, 2025

Open PDF file, 171.04 KB, Issue 2 – February 2025 (English, PDF 171.04 KB)

In this issue: Standing Orders for Dispensing Over-the-counter Prenatal Vitamins and Over-the-counter Oral Hormonal Birth Control

Open DOCX file, 117.6 KB, Issue 2 – February 2025 (English, DOCX 117.6 KB)

In this issue: Standing Orders for Dispensing Over-the-counter Prenatal Vitamins and Over-the-counter Oral Hormonal Birth Control

Open PDF file, 209.83 KB, Issue 1 – January 2025 (English, PDF 209.83 KB)

In this issue: Overview of changes to the MassHealth Drug List for the rollout that is effective April 1, 2025.

Open DOCX file, 118.07 KB, Issue 1 – January 2025 (English, DOCX 118.07 KB)

In this issue: Overview of changes to the MassHealth Drug List for the rollout that is effective April 1, 2025.

Prescriber e-Letter Volume 14

Open PDF file, 209.24 KB, Issue 8 – December 2024 (English, PDF 209.24 KB)

In this issue: Overview of changes to the MassHealth Drug List effective February 18, 2025, that have been identified as more restrictive in nature

Open DOCX file, 116.71 KB, Issue 8 – December 2024 (English, DOCX 116.71 KB)

In this issue: Overview of changes to the MassHealth Drug List effective February 18, 2025, that have been identified as more restrictive in nature

Open PDF file, 230.79 KB, Issue 7 – November 2024 (English, PDF 230.79 KB)

In this issue: Upcoming changes to MassHealth coverage of thyroid agents effective January 6, 2025

Open DOCX file, 108.61 KB, Issue 7 – November 2024 (English, DOCX 108.61 KB)

In this issue: Upcoming changes to MassHealth coverage of thyroid agents effective January 6, 2025

Open PDF file, 280.77 KB, Issue 6 – October 2024 (English, PDF 280.77 KB)

In this issue: Overview of changes to the MassHealth Drug List effective January 6, 2025, that have been identified as more restrictive in nature

Open DOCX file, 111.13 KB, Issue 6 – October 2024 (English, DOCX 111.13 KB)

In this issue: Overview of changes to the MassHealth Drug List effective January 6, 2025, that have been identified as more restrictive in nature

Open PDF file, 148.7 KB, Issue 5 - October 2024 (English, PDF 148.7 KB)

In this issue: Overview of MassHealth coverage for RSV products, effective October 1, 2024

Open DOCX file, 110.69 KB, Issue 5 - October 2024 (English, DOCX 110.69 KB)

In this issue: Overview of MassHealth coverage for RSV products, effective October 1, 2024

Open PDF file, 91.16 KB, Issue 4 - October 2024 (English, PDF 91.16 KB)

In this issue: Updates to the Pediatric Behavioral Health Medication Initiative, effective October 1, 2024

Open DOCX file, 107.83 KB, Issue 4 - October 2024 (English, DOCX 107.83 KB)

In this issue: Updates to the Pediatric Behavioral Health Medication Initiative, effective October 1, 2024

Open PDF file, 170.83 KB, Issue 3 - October 2024 (English, PDF 170.83 KB)

In this issue: Changes to MassHealth coverage of weight loss drugs

Open DOCX file, 111.48 KB, Issue 3 - October 2024 (English, DOCX 111.48 KB)

In this issue: Changes to MassHealth coverage of weight loss drugs

Open PDF file, 238.29 KB, Issue 2 - August 2024 (English, PDF 238.29 KB)

In this issue: Updates to prior authorization for generic Buprenorphine/Naloxone and Hepatitis C direct acting antiviral; coverage for opioid dependence and reversal agents

Open DOCX file, 112.87 KB, Issue 2 - August 2024 (English, DOCX 112.87 KB)

In this issue: Updates to prior authorization for generic Buprenorphine/Naloxone and Hepatitis C direct acting antiviral; coverage for opioid dependence and reversal agents

Open PDF file, 322.04 KB, Issue 1 - April 2024 (English, PDF 322.04 KB)

In this issue: Inhaled corticosteroid updates and coverage

Open DOCX file, 111.67 KB, Issue 1 - April 2024 (English, DOCX 111.67 KB)

In this issue: Inhaled corticosteroid updates and coverage

Prescriber e-Letter Volume 13

Open PDF file, 238.92 KB, Issue 4 - December 2023 (updated) (English, PDF 238.92 KB)

Open DOCX file, 112.01 KB, Issue 4 - December 2023 (updated) (English, DOCX 112.01 KB)

Open PDF file, 166.9 KB, Issue 3 – September 2023 (English, PDF 166.9 KB)

Open DOCX file, 110.4 KB, Issue 3 – September 2023 (English, DOCX 110.4 KB)

Open PDF file, 234.54 KB, Issue 2 – May 2023 (English, PDF 234.54 KB)

Open DOCX file, 113.67 KB, Issue 2 – May 2023 (English, DOCX 113.67 KB)

Open PDF file, 232.02 KB, Issue 1 – April 2023 (English, PDF 232.02 KB)

Open DOCX file, 111.61 KB, Issue 1 – April 2023 (English, DOCX 111.61 KB)

Prescriber e-Letter Volume 12

Open PDF file, 152.28 KB, Issue 3 - October 2022 (English, PDF 152.28 KB)

Open DOCX file, 110.66 KB, Issue 3 - October 2022 (English, DOCX 110.66 KB)

Open PDF file, 190.15 KB, Issue 2 - March 2022 (English, PDF 190.15 KB)

Open DOCX file, 111.99 KB, Issue 2 - March 2022 (English, DOCX 111.99 KB)

Open PDF file, 156.11 KB, Issue 1 - March 2022 (English, PDF 156.11 KB)

Open DOCX file, 108.78 KB, Issue 1 - March 2022 (English, DOCX 108.78 KB)

Prescriber e-Letter Volume 11

Open PDF file, 146.59 KB, Issue 4 - December 2021 (English, PDF 146.59 KB)

Open DOCX file, 111.62 KB, Issue 4 - December 2021 (English, DOCX 111.62 KB)

Open PDF file, 184.83 KB, Issue 3 - July 2021 (English, PDF 184.83 KB)

Open DOCX file, 108.24 KB, Issue 3 - July 2021 (English, DOCX 108.24 KB)

Open PDF file, 359.78 KB, Issue 2 - February 2021 (English, PDF 359.78 KB)

Open DOCX file, 113.24 KB, Issue 2 - February 2021 (English, DOCX 113.24 KB)

Open PDF file, 366.88 KB, Issue 1 - January 2021 (English, PDF 366.88 KB)

Open DOCX file, 119.62 KB, Issue 1 - January 2021 (English, DOCX 119.62 KB)

Prescriber e-Letter Volume 10

Open PDF file, 57.78 KB, Issue 1 - January 2020 (English, PDF 57.78 KB)

Open DOCX file, 28.5 KB, Issue 1 - January 2020 (English, DOCX 28.5 KB)

Prescriber e-Letter Volume 9

Open PDF file, 150.43 KB, Issue 3 - November 2017 (English, PDF 150.43 KB)

Open DOC file, 80 KB, Issue 3 - November 2017 (English, DOC 80 KB)

Open PDF file, 84.18 KB, Issue 2 – March 2017 (English, PDF 84.18 KB)

Open DOC file, 125 KB, Issue 2 – March 2017 (English, DOC 125 KB)

Open PDF file, 112.27 KB, Issue 1 – February 2017 (English, PDF 112.27 KB)

Open DOC file, 148 KB, Issue 1 – February 2017 (English, DOC 148 KB)

Prescriber e-Letter Volume 8

Open PDF file, 187.17 KB, Issue 2 – December 2016 (English, PDF 187.17 KB)

Open DOC file, 125.5 KB, Issue 2 – December 2016 (English, DOC 125.5 KB)

Open PDF file, 178.43 KB, Issue 1 – July 2016 (English, PDF 178.43 KB)

Open DOC file, 110.5 KB, Issue 1 – July 2016 (English, DOC 110.5 KB)

Prescriber e-Letter Volume 7

Open PDF file, 138.18 KB, Issue 1 – October 2015 (English, PDF 138.18 KB)

Open DOC file, 172 KB, Issue 1 – October 2015 (English, DOC 172 KB)

Prescriber e-Letter Volume 6

Open PDF file, 102.92 KB, Issue 4 - December 2014 (English, PDF 102.92 KB)

Open DOC file, 89.5 KB, Issue 4 - December 2014 (English, DOC 89.5 KB)

Open PDF file, 84.55 KB, Issue 3 - August 2014 (English, PDF 84.55 KB)

Open DOC file, 110.5 KB, Issue 3 - August 2014 (English, DOC 110.5 KB)

Open PDF file, 438.36 KB, Issue 2- April 2014 (English, PDF 438.36 KB)

Open DOC file, 110.5 KB, Issue 2- April 2014 (English, DOC 110.5 KB)

Open PDF file, 457.95 KB, Issue 1 - January 2014 (English, PDF 457.95 KB)

Open DOC file, 124.5 KB, Issue 1 - January 2014 (English, DOC 124.5 KB)

Prescriber e-Letter Volume 5

Open PDF file, 122.82 KB, Issue 4 – September 2012 (English, PDF 122.82 KB)

Open TXT file, 15.78 KB, Issue 4 – September 2012 (English, TXT 15.78 KB)

Open PDF file, 157.74 KB, Issue 3 – July 2012 (English, PDF 157.74 KB)

Open TXT file, 14.67 KB, Issue 3 – July 2012 (English, TXT 14.67 KB)

Open PDF file, 96.47 KB, Issue 2 – April 2012 (English, PDF 96.47 KB)

Open TXT file, 11.11 KB, Issue 2 – April 2012 (English, TXT 11.11 KB)

Open PDF file, 108.99 KB, Issue 1 - February 2012 (English, PDF 108.99 KB)

Open TXT file, 14.53 KB, Issue 1 - February 2012 (English, TXT 14.53 KB)

Prescriber e-Letter Volume 4

Open PDF file, 96.01 KB, Issue 5 - November 2011 (English, PDF 96.01 KB)

Open TXT file, 13.99 KB, Issue 5 - November 2011 (English, TXT 13.99 KB)

Open PDF file, 53.33 KB, Issue 4 - August 2011 (English, PDF 53.33 KB)

Open TXT file, 11.16 KB, Issue 4 - August 2011 (English, TXT 11.16 KB)

Open PDF file, 127.36 KB, Issue 3 - July 2011 (English, PDF 127.36 KB)

Open RTF file, 1.62 MB, Issue 3 - July 2011 (English, RTF 1.62 MB)

Open PDF file, 98.69 KB, Issue 2 - April 2011 (English, PDF 98.69 KB)

Open TXT file, 14.86 KB, Issue 2 - April 2011 (English, TXT 14.86 KB)

Open PDF file, 111.94 KB, Issue 1 - January 2011 (English, PDF 111.94 KB)

Open TXT file, 20.86 KB, Issue 1 - January 2011 (English, TXT 20.86 KB)

Prescriber e-Letter Volume 3

Open PDF file, 100.84 KB, Issue 3 - October 2010 (English, PDF 100.84 KB)

Open TXT file, 14.55 KB, Issue 3 - October 2010 (English, TXT 14.55 KB)

Open PDF file, 130.1 KB, Issue 2 - April 2010 (English, PDF 130.1 KB)

Open TXT file, 16.34 KB, Issue 2 - April 2010 (English, TXT 16.34 KB)

Open PDF file, 125.33 KB, Issue 1 - February 2010 (English, PDF 125.33 KB)

Open TXT file, 14.17 KB, Issue 1 - February 2010 (English, TXT 14.17 KB)

Prescriber e-Letter Volume 2

Open PDF file, 69.58 KB, Issue 1 - March 2009 (English, PDF 69.58 KB)

Open RTF file, 856.07 KB, Issue 1 - March 2009 (English, RTF 856.07 KB)

Prescriber e-Letter Volume 1

Open PDF file, 117.21 KB, Issue 5 - November 2008 (English, PDF 117.21 KB)

Open RTF file, 884.28 KB, Issue 5 - November 2008 (English, RTF 884.28 KB)

Open PDF file, 159.17 KB, Issue 4 - July 2008 (English, PDF 159.17 KB)

Open TXT file, 9.97 KB, Issue 4 - July 2008 (English, TXT 9.97 KB)

Open PDF file, 109.38 KB, Issue 3 - April 2008 (English, PDF 109.38 KB)

Open PDF file, 100.76 KB, Issue 1 - December 2007 (English, PDF 100.76 KB)

Open RTF file, 776.07 KB, Issue 1 - December 2007 (English, RTF 776.07 KB)

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