PAAS National® analysts are noticing more prescriptions being flagged for recoupment based on “incorrect” instructions for use on the patient label. Pharmacies and PBM auditors have very different perspectives on what a “misfilled” prescription is.
While seemingly mundane, the PAAS National® Audit Activity Tracker can serve a very important purpose. While pharmacy personnel may use this tool to stay organized with various audits coming their way, this tool can also be used to defend the pharmacy should an audit go awry.
Pharmacies that receive a National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) Survey frequently contact PAAS National® for information and guidance.
Receiving audit results with discrepancies and financial recoupments can be very discouraging. PAAS National® analysts are here to assist you through the appeal process. Audit results do not always provide all appeal options, and you don’t want to miss out on another chance if your initial appeal is denied.
PAAS National® has seen a rise in desk audits from Script Care.
PAAS National® analysts want to warn pharmacies about an uptick in PBMs flagging prescriptions for bypassing plan limit rejects.
Pharmacies must be very diligent with electronic documentation when electronically storing their prescriptions.
PAAS National® analysts want to remind pharmacies of the audit risks when medications are dispensed outside manufacturer storage/dispensing requirements.
PAAS National® has recently become aware of an update Humana published regarding new point-of-sale edits for specific medications.
Pharmacies receiving laddered Schedule II prescriptions must be aware of the DEA requirements and potential audit risks. Missing these requirements can lead to Federal law violations and PBM audit recoupment.
