Someone in a network shared this and I wanted to make sure doesn’t go unnoticed This week the Ohio Pharmacists Association put out on X platform this week that effective July 1st that Medicaid will no longer cover topical pain medication.

Their notice reads

Important Medicaid
Coverage Update
The Ohio Department of Medicaid has announced that, effective July 1, 2026, Medicaid will no longer cover multi-ingredient topical compounds.
If your topical pain cream has previously been covered by Medicaid, please be aware that-unless this decision is reversed-your medication will no longer be covered beginning July 1, 2026.
If you have concerns about this policy change, we encourage you to contact the Ohio Medicaid Consumer Hotline at 1-800-324-8680
to share your feedback.
OPA
OHIO PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION