Alternatives to Prevent Addiction In the Nation Act ensures appropriate access to non-opioid pain management drugs under Medicare Part D.
The Alternatives to Prevent Addiction In the Nation Act amends Medicare Part D to ensure appropriate access to non-opioid pain management drugs. It prohibits the use of step therapy and prior authorization for qualifying non-opioid pain management drugs, effective from January 1, 2026. Qualifying drugs must have FDA approval for reducing acute pain, not act on opioid receptors, and meet cost criteria. These drugs are exempt from deductibles and placed on the lowest cost-sharing tier.
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