Q: Can a prescription for a C11 Hydrocodone be sent to California
I have done it in the past but now have new insurance provider that is saying they can't because of California laws. They quote Cal Health and Safety Code 11164.1. I am in California to provide Care giving for my parents I have had this same medication sent to this address many times by the same doctor. I know that all my pain med's are monitored by The Veterans Adm so I just can't believe they would break the law in the past.
A:
According to California law, hydrocodone is a Schedule II controlled substance and can be prescribed by a licensed medical professional for a legitimate medical purpose. However, there are certain regulations and requirements that must be followed when prescribing, dispensing, and filling a prescription for a controlled substance, including hydrocodone.
It is possible that your new insurance provider has specific policies or restrictions that prevent them from filling or covering prescriptions for controlled substances, regardless of state law. Additionally, if the prescription was not issued by a licensed medical professional in California, there may be additional requirements or restrictions on the prescription's validity or transferability.
It may be helpful to discuss this issue with your doctor and insurance provider to clarify any concerns or limitations, and to explore other options for obtaining your medication if necessary.
California Health and Safety Code Section 11164.1 pertains to the reporting of controlled substance prescriptions to the Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES), and does not address whether a prescription for C11 Hydrocodone can be sent to California.
However, it is possible that your insurance provider is referring to California Health and Safety Code Section 11156, which sets forth certain requirements for the prescription of controlled substances in California. This section provides that a prescription for a controlled substance must be issued for a legitimate medical purpose by a practitioner acting in the usual course of his or her professional practice. The prescription must also comply with other requirements, such as being written on an appropriate form and containing certain information.
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