Medications for opioid use disorder - pharmacists - reimbursement - definition

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25.5-5-512.5, under PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25.5-5-512.5

(1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, "medications for opioid use disorder" or "MOUD" has the meaning as set forth in section 12-280-103 (27.5).

(2) The state department shall reimburse a licensed pharmacist for prescribing or administering medications for opioid use disorder, if the pharmacist is authorized pursuant to article 280 of title 12, at a rate equal to the reimbursement provided to a physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse for the same services.

(3) The state department shall seek any federal authorization necessary to implement this section.

Source: L. 2024: Entire section added, (HB 24-1045), ch. 470, p. 3289, § 25, effective August 7.