What is the maximum quantity a prescription can be filled for under Medicaid guidelines?

Under Medicaid guidelines, the maximum quantity that a prescription can be filled for is typically limited to a 30-day supply. This is in place to ensure that patients have adequate access to necessary medications while also allowing for regular monitoring and assessment of their ongoing healthcare needs. Providing medications in smaller, more manageable quantities helps healthcare providers to evaluate efficacy and safety, as well as to reduce the risk of medication waste and potential misuse.

Longer supply durations, such as 60 days or 90 days, may be permitted under certain circumstances, but standard practice and coverage under Medicaid generally favor the 30-day limitation to facilitate ongoing clinical oversight. A 7-day supply is often used for acute therapies, but it does not represent the standard maximum quantity for chronic management. Thus, the 30-day limit aligns with Medicaid's operational framework for medication management and adherence.