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Continuity of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in States With and Without Medicaid Prescription Cap Policies.
Medical care·July 21, 2026·PMID 42479597
Why it mattersMedicaid prescription cap policies are associated with reduced continuity of MOUD, a key quality metric in addiction treatment. For clinicians managing OUD in Medicaid populations, these findings highlight a structural barrier that may undermine treatment retention and increase relapse risk.
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