What does QLL or quantity limit mean?
Your plan’s Drug Quantity Management program is designed to help you get the medicines you need when you need them, in safe, economical amounts, while taking your special needs into account. The program follows guidelines developed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), medical researchers and drug manufacturers. These professionals recommend the maximum quantities considered safe, especially for those drugs where it is difficult to decide on the proper dose. As a result, some drugs have quantity limits. By making sure you only get the recommended amount of your medications when you request a refill, Drug Quantity Management not only safeguards your health, it also helps you save money. When you request a prescription, you will receive the quantity prescribed by your doctor not to exceed the recommended amount, which should last until it’s time for a refill. If you regularly need refills sooner than recommended, you may be using too much of your medication and should contact y