An initial prescription for a family planning item may be dispensed in less than a three-month supply until maintenance is established. Once maintenance is established, the item must be dispensed in at least a three-month supply and, if prescribed by the physician or other licensed practitioner, may be dispensed in a 12-month supply.

For purposes of this rule, the term "maintenance" means that the medication has been dispensed three times in the same strength, regardless of dosage schedule, in any combination of brand name or generic form.

Source: Transferred from § 67:16:14:06, 14 SDR 153, effective May 23, 1988; 22 SDR 93, effective January 7, 1996; 44 SDR 94, effective December 4, 2017.

General Authority: SDCL 28-6-1 (1)(2) .

Law Implemented: SDCL 28-6-1 (1)(2) .

Prior versions effective: 1996-01-07.