State drug policy draws criticism

SPRINGFIELD – Mental health providers, patients and their families are fighting a state decision to restrict access to two anti-psychotic medications.

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services has said that after Oct. 17, Medicaid patients would no longer be able to get new prescriptions for Zyprexa and Seroquel without prior authorization from the state.

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