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<PREFIX>Dr.</PREFIX>
<FIRST>Elizabeth</FIRST>
<MIDDLE>H</MIDDLE>
<LAST>Jeffords</LAST>
<SUFFIX></SUFFIX>
<TITLE>Dr</TITLE>
<ORGANIZATION>Lake Psychological</ORGANIZATION>
<ADDR1>115 Atrium Way</ADDR1>
<ADDR2>221</ADDR2>
<CITY>Columbia</CITY>
<STATE>SC</STATE>
<ZIP>29223</ZIP>
<EMAIL>ejeffords@bellsouth.net</EMAIL>
<PHONE_H>843-709-7068</PHONE_H>
<PHONE_B>803-699-8887</PHONE_B>
<ISSUE>HEAL</ISSUE>
<SUBJECT>Governor's Prescription Abuse Guidelines</SUBJECT>
<CUSTOM1>75.189.52.195</CUSTOM1>
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Hello
I am a board certified psychiatrist here in Columbia and today received a rejection of a medication for one of my adult patients.  The patient has ADHD and has been on Adderall XR 20 mg bid for many years.  She works as a baker in the early morning and has graduate school classes at night.  She has required a twice a day dosing to help her throughout her long day.  This is not uncommon in adults or children with ADHD.  BCBC/Bluechoice denied the medication because of quantity limits and it referenced Governor Haley's Prescription Abuse Guidelines stating that BCBS could not approve it because of the guidelines. I have read the guidelines, have done CME on the guidelines and use SCRIPTS daily.  I feel BCBS is misrepresenting the guidelines so that they do not have to pay for medication for adult ADHD. When I read the guidelines I read that the meds can be given if medically necessary and that third party payers are encouraged to control opioids not stimulants.  I feel that BCBS is turing a wonderful program into something for their own gain.  I am not sure the Governor can do anything but certainly felt she should know what BCBS is doing. I can forward the letter to you. Please email me at ejeffords@bellsouth.net for any questions. Thank you for your time
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Jeffords
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