White Papers Date Published October 2017 NCPDP GS1 DataMatrix White Paper This White Paper discusses the issues associated with removal of the GS1 UPC-A and provides recommendations in supporting the requirements for manufacturers to affix or imprint the new product identifier to each package and homogenous case of a product. Download PDF Date Published July 2017 The Proper Use of the NCPDP™ Telecommunication Standard Version D.0 as it applies to the Implementation of Medicaid Reimbursement Methodologies Based on Actual Acquisition Cost (AAC) Plus a Professional Dispensing Fee This white paper provides Medicaid agencies and fiscal agents guidance in implementing new acquisition cost based reimbursement rules for covered outpatient drugs. The paper presents common issues experienced to-date in implementing cost based reimbursement with professional dispensing fees. It highlights how to best utilize the NCPDP Telecommunication Standard Version D.0 and leverages best practices for various scenarios such as preferred brands for multisource generic situations and the proper use of the Dispense As Written (DAW)/Product Selection Code (408-D8) field values to inform pharmacies of formulary requirements. Download PDF Date Published May 2017 Recommendations for Use of the NCPDP Telecommunication Standard to Prevent Use of Copayment Coupons by Medicare Part D Beneficiaries and Applicability to other Federal Programs This paper provides recommendations for the best available long term solution to prevent the use of copayment coupons for drugs paid for by Medicare Part D. Download PDF 1 2 3 4 5... 6 >>last >>