| Text of Recommendation | The New Mexico VA Health Care System Director ensures communication between provider, pharmacist, and patient for early medication refills and monitors for compliance with Veterans Health Administration policy. |
|---|---|
| Recommendation Number | 02 |
| Recommendation Status | Closed |
| Significant Recommendation | No |
| Recommendation Questioned Costs | $0 |
| Recommendation Funds for Better Use | $0 |
| Submitting OIG | |
|---|---|
| Report Title | Pharmacists’ Practices Delayed Buprenorphine Refills for Patients with Opioid Use Disorder at the New Mexico VA Health Care System in Albuquerque |
| Report Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number | 21-03195-189 |
| Report Date Issued | Thursday, June 30, 2022 |
| Report Agency Reviewed / Investigated | |
| Report Questioned Costs | $0 |
| Report Funds for Better Use | $0 |